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Kannapolis Ballpark Opener: April 16, 2020

New Kannapolis Intimidators ballpark

new downtown Kannapolis ballpark will host its first home opener on Thursday, April 16, 2020, the Kannapolis Intimidators (Low A; Sally League) announced today. 

Dubbed the Kannapolis Sports and Entertainment Venue (SEV), the new ballpark is being positioned as the anchor of the City of Kannapolis’s broader Downtown Revitalization Project. The Intimidators have previously announced plans to rebrand before next season, coinciding with their move to the new ballpark. 

With the picturesque North Carolina Research Campus as a backdrop, fans will enjoy the first of 70 scheduled home games for the Chicago White Sox Class-A affiliate in the South Atlantic League starting with the home opener against the West Virginia Power. Almost half of the 2020 slate of home games will fall on weekends (Friday, Saturday or Sunday) and will include all three summer holidays (Memorial Day, Independence & Labor Days). The team will announce game times for the 2020 season at a later date. 

“Even while we commemorate the remaining games of our 25th and final season at Intimidators Stadium (presented by Atrium Health), the excitement and momentum continue to build as we prepare for the biggest game in Kannapolis baseball history next April 16th,” said team General Manager Matt Millward

The team will release details related to season tickets and premium seating options for the Kannapolis SEV in September. Fans can stay up to date on information about the 2020 season by visiting KannapolisBallpark.com, where they can also sign up to receive future communications. 

In addition to 70 professional baseball games, the team will host amateur baseball, concerts, festivals and community events year-round. Area residents and visitors will have access to the SEV 363 days a year as a public park complementing the nearby West Avenue Streetscape. 

The City of Kannapolis broke ground on the SEV on October 30, 2019. General contractor Barton Malow Company joined forces with architectural firm Populous, both renowned for expertise on sports facilities nationwide, to lead the design and construction effort envisioned by City leaders. The ongoing project includes dozens of local sub-contractors including Wayne Brothers (concrete), Pedulla Excavating & Paving (sitework), Carolina Green (playing field & irrigation), SteelFab (structural steel and railings) and Sportsfield Specialties (netting & field padding). 

The final home game at the current home of the Kannapolis Intimidators is set for Thursday, August 29th at 7:00 PM. The evening will feature a commemorative t-shirt giveaway, Thirsty Thursday drink specials, post-game fireworks and an opportunity for all fans to run the bases at the conclusion of the night. 

Image courtesy City of Kannapolis.

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