We have another ballpark rebranding as a result of the BB&T/SunTrust merger: BB&T Ballpark, home of the Winston-Salem Dash (High A; Carolina League), will be renamed Truist Stadium. (more…)
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New for 2020: Truist Field
The home of the Charlotte Knights (Class AAA; International League) has a new name: Truist Field, as the former BB&T Ballpark is rebranded after a bank acquisition saw BB&T Bank merge with SunTrust to form Truist Financial Corp. (more…)
Winston-Salem Dash Extend BB&T Ballpark Protective Netting
The Winston-Salem Dash (High A; Carolina League) have extended protective netting at BB&T Ballpark, completing the project ahead of the 2020 season. The new net, installed by Salisbury, NC-based Sportsfield Specialities, extends down the first-base line past the Herbalife picnic terrace and down the third-base line to the foul pole on the berm. (more…)
Charlotte Knights Extending BB&T Ballpark Netting
The Charlotte Knights (Class AAA; International League) have launched an extended netting project at BB&T Ballpark, with the work to be completed prior to the 2020 season. (more…)
Truist Chosen as Name of Combined SunTrust and BB&T
With Truist chosen as the future branding of combined banks BB&T and SunTrust, there could be changes in ballpark-naming rights in MLB, MiLB and indy ball–but we are far from a decision on that level. (more…)
BB&T, SunTrust Working on Central Brand
As part of a pending merger, BB&T and SunTrust are working with Interbrand to create a central identity that could soon be applied to several ballparks. (more…)
Charlotte Knights Celebrate BB&T Ballpark Impact Tonight
Another success story on the development front: the Charlotte Knights (Class AAA; International League) open their sixth season at BB&T Ballpark with a public celebration of the ballpark’s impact on Uptown Charlotte. (more…)
Best of the Ballparks 2018: High-A, Finals
We’ll have a new champion in the Best of the Ballparks 2018, High-A fan vote, as LECOM Park (Bradenton Marauders) will face off against BB&T Ballpark (Winston-Salem Dash) in the final round. So you know what to do: vote! (more…)
Knights, White Sox Announce 2018 Exhibition Game
As part of a celebration of their 20th season as a Chicago White Sox affiliate, the Charlotte Knights (Class AAA; International League) will host their parent club in an exhibition game on March 26, 2018. The game at BB&T Ballpark will be the fourth exhibition between the two clubs in their history and the first since 2015. (more…)
Police Investigating Embezzlement Report at BB&T Ballpark
Police are currently investigating a report of embezzlement at BB&T Ballpark, home of the Charlotte Knights (Class AAA; International League). (more…)
Dash Unveil BB&T Ballpark Changes
In advance of the 2017 season, the Winston-Salem Dash (High A; Carolina League) are making a series of changes to BB&T Ballpark. Among the improvements at the ballpark include extended safety netting, as well as a new Video Wall in the Flow Club. (more…)
BB&T Ballpark Could See More Development
New development could take place around BB&T Ballpark, as the Charlotte Knights (Class AAA; International League) are considering their options for an area around the facility. (more…)
Charlotte Knights Overhauling Group Areas
The Charlotte Knights (Class AAA; International League) have unveiled details on improvements to two group areas at BB&T Ballpark. Both the Piedmont Natural Gas Picnic Area, which is located in left field,and the Miller Lite Rooftop Party Zone, which is located in right field, will be overhauled before the 2017 season. (more…)