home field

noun

sports

: a team's own field where it plays in front of its fans

The team has been tough to beat on its home field.

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The two teams split the season series this year, with each winning on their own home field. —

Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025 Detroit’s victory secured them back-to-back division titles for the first time during the Super Bowl era, home field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs and a first-round bye. —

Kambui Bomani, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025 Long live the Eras Tour with our enchanting book With the Chiefs clinching the No. 1 spot in their division, the red-and-gold receive home field advantage for their first playoff match-up during Martin Luther King Jr. weekend. —

Bryan West, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025 The Chiefs have already secured the No. 1 seed in the postseason — and the home field advantage that comes with it. —

Neil Nakahodo, Kansas City Star, 3 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for home field