PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The 43rd Governor’s Cup game will take center stage at a new venue this fall, Brown University and Centreville Bank Stadium announced on Monday. Brown will host the University of Rhode Island in the first-ever football game at the brand-new, 10,500-capacity Centreville Bank Stadium in Pawtucket on Friday, October 3, at 7 p.m.
“As a proud Brown University alum, it is an honor to welcome the 2025 Governor’s Cup to Centreville Bank Stadium,” Brett M. Johnson ’92, Co-Founder and Chairman of Rhode Island FC, said. “Hosting Brown and URI underscores our commitment to bringing premier sporting events to this community and elevating the Ocean State on a regional and national level.”
Dr. M. Grace Calhoun ’92, the Samuel M. Mencoff ’78 Vice President for Athletics and Recreation at Brown, emphasized the electric atmosphere around a night game for the Governor’s Cup. “We couldn’t be more thrilled to partner with Centreville Bank Stadium in staging this historic rivalry game in our state’s fantastic new venue,” Calhoun said. “It’s a tremendous opportunity for our student-athletes to play a Friday night game under the lights and for Brown Athletics to offer a truly special experience for Brown students and fans, as well as the Pawtucket, Providence, and greater Rhode Island communities.”
“At Centreville Bank Stadium, we couldn’t be more excited to offer a professional level experience for two of the most esteemed colleges in New England,” Centreville Bank Stadium General Manager Paul Byrne said. “What better way to welcome football to our intimate venue for the first time than by hosting a storied tradition in the annual Governor’s Cup. This game will be an incredible event for all Rhode Island to experience.”
TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets for the Brown-URI game and single game tickets for Brown’s other four home games at Richard Gouse Field at Brown Stadium will go on sale in August.
Brown football season tickets are on sale now, which include tickets to all four games at Richard Gouse Field at Brown Stadium, and the Governor’s Cup game at Centreville Bank Stadium.
BROWN-URI FOOTBALL HISTORY
This year’s matchup will be the 109th meeting between Brown and URI on the gridiron, dating back to the first game in 1909. Brown leads the all-time series 73-33-2, with Rhody being the Bears’ most frequently played opponent.
The two schools began playing for the Governor’s Cup in 1981, and this year’s game will be the 43rd matchup for the coveted trophy.
With this announcement, 2025 will mark the first time since 1904 that Brown will play three non-Saturday games in one season. The Bears are slated to play at Bryant on Friday, October 10, and at Penn on Friday, October 31.
Click here for the full 2025 Brown football schedule
MEDIA CREDENTIALS
The Brown University athletic communications office is responsible for issuing media credentials for Brown football contests. Requests must be submitted by Wednesday, October 1, at 5 p.m. Please visit BrownBears.com/FBcredentials or by clicking here. For more information, please contact Tim Geer at timothy_geer@brown.edu.
ABOUT CENTREVILLE BANK STADIUM
Located in downtown Pawtucket on the banks of the Seekonk River, Centreville Bank Stadium is a state-of-the-art, 100 percent electric, soccer-specific stadium with a 10,500+ capacity. Centreville Bank Stadium is a gamechanger for the state of Rhode Island, supporting hundreds of jobs. Centreville Bank Stadium is the official home of the Rhode Island FC and the multi-use venue is the flagship destination for sports and entertainment in the Ocean State, hosting other sporting and community events and concerts year-round. For more information visit rhodeislandfc.com/centreville-bank-stadium.
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