Hoover Metropolitan Stadium

Hoover Metropolitan Stadium is a baseball facility in Hoover, Alabama, with seating for approximately 10,800 spectators. The complex features 12 private skyboxes, a banquet hall overlooking the field, spacious locker rooms, and training facilities for visiting teams.

The stadium opened in 1988 and became the home of the Birmingham Barons, replacing the long-standing Rickwood Field. It served as the team's home until 2012, marking an important chapter in regional baseball history.

The stadium hosts the annual SEC Baseball Tournament, bringing together the region's top collegiate teams each spring. This event has become central to local sports culture and attracts passionate college baseball fans from across the Southeast.

The facility provides around 4,000 parking spaces and WiFi access in the upper levels, making logistics straightforward for visitors. Plan ahead for major tournaments, as crowds can be substantial and amenities fill quickly during peak events.

The stadium served as a filming location for Space Jam and hosted Alabama's first professional beach volleyball tournament in 2006. This dual use reveals how the venue adapted beyond traditional baseball to welcome other sports.

Location: Alabama

Capacity: 10800

Website: http://hooveral.org/index.aspx?NID=377

GPS coordinates: 33.33840,-86.84960

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:26