Rickwood Field

05/27/2026

Due to circumstances beyond our control, we regret that Denny McClain will be unable to make his scheduled appearance at Rickwood today for the game between the Birmingham Barons and Pensacola Blue Wahoos.

05/27/2026

We are looking forward to having you Rickwood Field today!
8:45am parking lots open
11:00pm Gates open
12:30pm Game starts
Birmingham Barons vs. Pensacola Blue Wahoos

Come watch a game at America’s oldest ballpark!!

05/14/2026

Feel the history of Rickwood, Wednesday, May 27th at 12:30pm. Birmingham’s Barons vs Pensacola Blue Wahoos!!!

More information: https://www.milb.com/birmingham/community/rickwood

05/07/2026

Baseball’s last 30 game winner is coming to Rickwood!

Meet Denny McLain on May 27th at The Rickwood Game, as we celebrate baseball history.

https://www.milb.com/birmingham/community/rickwood

The Rickwood Game is brought to you by our friends at Baptist Health.

05/07/2026

You can now rep America's Oldest Ballpark all around the State of Alabama!! 🚗 Alabama residents can preorder a specialty license plate that benefits our organization.

The Alabama DMV is now taking Pre-Commitment applications.

Reserve your own Rickwood Plate through this -- https://mydmv.revenue.alabama.gov/TAP/_/ #4

After you verify that you're human, tap "Next" then look for Baseball History & our baseball design. Once the State DMV receives at least 250 pre-commitments, your plate will go to production for its 2027 rookie debut.

05/06/2026

05/06/2026

One of the most successful players in Major League Baseball was born in Jefferson County on May 6, 1931. He was Rookie of the Year in 1951, twice was named the Most Valuable Player and finished in the top 10 for the MVP 10 other times.

05/03/2026

Crestline Elementary School came to historic for a field trip.
We love to host young people and share our baseball stories with them.

04/28/2026

The Black Barons took on the Cuban All-Stars at on April 28 and 29, 1927

04/17/2026

Sports cards and memorabilia show at Rickwood Field on Saturday, April 18, 2026. Bring your favorite baseball cards, sports memorabilia to buy, sell, or trade. The show will be from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Admission is free.

Contact Mike Newton for more information about the show, including table availability. Phone: (205) 616-2761 or [email protected]