How are the athletics infrastructure at MIT?

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MIT has an athletic complex, which features 10 buildings and 26 acres of playing fields, and that makes it one of the most expansive in New England. Below are the details of the world-class infrastructure at MIT, for athletics and sports:

Infrastructure

 Details

Steinbrenner Stadium

- Is home to Roberts Field, which features a FieldTurf artificial playing surface and lights, to go along with the Sherie and Don (1961) Morrison Track

Johnson Athletic Center

- Houses an indoor track and ice rink

J.B. Carr Tennis Center

- Is a bubble structure that houses four indoor courts and the duPont Tennis Courts

duPont Athletic Center

- Equipped with a pistol and rifle range, fencing room, wrestling room, squash courts

- Comprises the Rudovsky Indoor Golf Range, Esport Room, and additional instructional rooms for dance and martial arts

Zesiger Sports and Fitness Center

- Houses two swimming pools, a fitness center, international-scale squash courts, and a multi-activity court

Stata Center

- Is home to the Alumni Pool and the Wang Fitness Center

Briggs Field

- One of the largest outdoor recreation facilities in the area

- Provides numerous outdoor recreational opportunities

Jack Barry Field

- Field for intramural sports

Fran O'Brien Field and Briggs Field

- Fields for Baseball and Softball, respectively

Note: MIT's athletic facilities extend to the Charles River wi

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