Rickwood Field

08/10/2026

The Friends of Rickwood would like to pass along a sincere "thank you' to Daniel Steelman, (of The Flip Trade Show), who generously made a donation to Rickwood Field as we were one of three non-profit entities chosen to benefit from one of the most successful collectible shows ever held in Alabama this past weekend in Hoover. The Flip Shows are simply outstanding ! They are always well staffed with courteous helpers and the venues are very spacious. You will also find some of the best dealers in the South selling items that appeal to both the new and vintage collectors. You can find upcoming Flip Shows by referring to their page and other social media apps.

Thank you again to The Flip team of staffers who make the sport of collecting FUN and a big "tip of the hat" to Daniel Steelman who is a true friend of Rickwood Field.

08/02/2026

Thank you Roy Wood, Jr. for always supporting us! Rickwood Field has so much history and continue to provide those stories to the communities!

07/30/2026

The 2026 Hank Aaron Invitational concludes with the "44 Game" showcase at historic Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Alabama, featuring top high-school prospects from the 2027 and 2028 draft classes.

Gift shop and the museum will be open! Please come by and support!

Event Details & ScheduleDate:
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Time: First pitch at 4:08 p.m. CT (5:08 p.m. ET)
Location: Historic Rickwood Field in Birmingham, AL
Admission: Free and open to the general public

07/09/2026

The latest issue of Rickwood Tales, the quarterly newsletter of the Friends of Rickwood is available to download at this link: https://rickwood.com/newsletter/

We've had a lot going on from the SWAC tournament to the Barons' return and MLB's East-West Classic. Coming this fall are the return of "Bananaball" featuring the Indianapolis Clowns and Loco Beach Coconuts (9/19-20) and the annual Home Run Derby (10/25). Go baseball! Go Rickwood!

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07/07/2026

This is an honor to be recognized!

🔥 SMITHSONIAN RECOGNIZES 2 LANDMARKS: Birmingham’s historic Rickwood Field + the Civil Rights Trail have officially been named to Smithsonian Magazine prestigious list of "250 Places to Celebrate America." Find out why they made the cut 👇

What to know 👇

🇺🇸 The List: Curated in honor of America’s 250th anniversary, the Smithsonian selected 250 wonders across the US that capture the true spirit of the United States and its people. 7 Alabama landmarks are featured + 2 are right here in Birmingham

⚾ Rickwood Field : America’s oldest professional ballpark was recognized for its deep cultural + athletic impact, keeping its historic magic alive since 1910

🗺️ The Civil Rights Trail Birmingham Civil Rights Institute : Honored for its massive historical weight, tracing the incredible courage, strategy + sacrifice across Birmingham, Selma + Montgomery

📲 Click the link below to see the full list of Alabama landmarks that made it
https://f.mtr.cool/ninwfqlrtq

👀 Share your heart for these local icons below! 💬

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07/07/2026

⚾ Sports Card Show at Rickwood Field! ⚾

Calling all sports card collectors and fans!

Join us Saturday, July 11, from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM at historic Rickwood Field for a day of collecting and community.

🏈⚾🏀 Buy • Sell • Trade

* Sports cards
* Memorabilia
* Great finds from vendors and fellow collectors

🎟️ FREE Admission

Whether you’re searching for that missing card, looking to make a trade, or just enjoy the hobby, there’s something for everyone!

See you at the ballpark!

06/19/2026

We are doing the “No More Rain Dance “ at Rickwood Field!!⚾️

We can’t wait to see everyone today for the MLB - East West Classic!🏟️

11:00am Gates Open
12:00pm Home Run Derby
1:10pm - First Pitch

Parking at Legion Field - Free Shuttles to Rickwood (ADA Compliant)

Clear bag policy enforced.

Additional - https://www.mlb.com/events/rickwood/ballpark

06/18/2026

Our plans are for The East West Classic activities to begin on schedule as of now!

Gates open at 11:00am
HomeRun Derby 12:00pm
Game at 1:00pm

We will provide updates if necessary.

Come out to America’s Oldest Baseball Park tomorrow for a fun afternoon!⚾️🏟️

06/14/2026

Looking forward to seeing you at Rickwood this Friday! Come celebrate Juneteenth and watch some of the MLBs greatest!