Ground was broken on Tuesday for a new Kannapolis Intimidators (Low A; Sally League) ballpark, marking a milestone for the upcoming downtown Kannapolis venue. (more…)
Archive | Future Ballparks
New for 2019: Kentucky Proud Park
The University of Kentucky‘s new ballpark, which is complete and will host its first season next spring, has been named Kentucky Proud Park. The name was approved by the University of Kentucky Board of Trustees on Friday, and is billed as a tribute to farmers and businesses of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the Big Blue Nation. (more…)
New for 2020: O’Brate Stadium
Oklahoma State University‘s upcoming ballpark has a name, as it will be known as O’Brate Stadium. (more…)
Opening Day for BB&T Point: May 2
We have an opening date for BB&T Point, as the forthcoming ballpark will host the High Point Rockers‘(independent; Atlantic League) home opener on May 2, 2019. (more…)
New for 2019: Routine Field
ROC Ventures and Routine Baseball have announced a naming-rights deal for Routine Field, the upcoming home of the Milwaukee Milkmen (independent; American Association). Routine Field, a 4,000-seat facility at Ballpark Commons in suburban Franklin, is set to open spring 2019, and will be home to the Milkmen and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee baseball. (more…)
Intimidators Sold; Owners Reach Deal on New Kannapolis Ballpark
The Kannapolis Intimidators (Low A; Sally League) have been sold, pending approvals, and the new owners have struck a deal for a downtown ballpark as part of a 30-year lease and a pledge to stay in the city. (more…)
New USPBL Ballpark in the Works for 2020
A final location has not been determined, but league owner and CEO Andy Appleby says a new United Shore Professional Baseball League ballpark is in the works for 2020. (more…)
Worcester Moves Forward on New Ballpark Deal
The Worcester City Council voted overwhelmingly to move forward with a new ballpark for the relocating Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League), initiating the bonding process and TIFs for the surrounding area. (more…)
New Waukesha Ballpark Approved for Northwoods League Team
The Common Council approved a contract last night to build a new Waukesha ballpark for a Northwoods League team in the Wisconsin city, paving the way for an addition to the 2019 summer-collegiate-league lineup. (more…)
Future of Wichita Baseball Could Become Clearer Soon
With the Wichita Wingnuts (independent; American Association) packing up and moving out of Lawrence-Dumont Stadium, we could see some clarity this week on the future of affiliated baseball in the city. (more…)
Las Vegas Ballpark to Feature AirFlow Mesh Seats
When it opens in 2019, Las Vegas Ballpark—future home of the Las Vegas 51s (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League)—will feature 4Topps Premium Seating’s AirFlow Mesh seats. The seats will be installed throughout the ballpark, according to an announcement from team owner Howard Hughes Corp., and are designed to keep fans comfortable in the Las Vegas heat. (more…)
Council Favors Pewaukee Baseball Complex in Straw Poll
In a straw poll taken on Monday, the Pewaukee (WI) Common Council conceptually backed a proposed baseball complex that would include a 2,500-seat ballpark. (more…)
Bjarke Ingels Group to Design New Oakland A’s Ballpark
The cutting-edge Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has been hired to design a new Oakland A’s ballpark and any associated development, moving forward on plans for the two leading potential ballpark sites. (more…)