Welland Stadium

Welland Stadium
Interactive map of Welland Stadium
LocationWelland, Ontario, Canada
OwnerThe City of Welland
Capacity3,248 (2,241 Seated)
SurfaceGrass
Construction
Opened1989
Renovated2023
Tenants
Welland Jackfish (CBL) (2019-present)
Welland Pirates (NYPL) (1989-1994)
Welland Aqua-Ducks (NAL) (1995-1996)
Niagara Stars (CBL) (2003)

Welland Stadium is a stadium located in Welland, Ontario, Canada. Primarily used for baseball, it has been the home of the Welland Jackfish of the Canadian Baseball League since 2019.[1]

The ballpark first opened in 1989 and has a capacity of 3,248. Originally, it was the home of the Welland Pirates of the Short-Season A New York–Penn League who affiliated with the Pittsburgh Pirates, and the Niagara Stars of the original inception of the Canadian Baseball League in 2003.[2] Welland Stadium hosted the 2024 Canadian Baseball League All-Star game. [3]

References

  1. ^ Sawchuk, Bill (2018-10-28). "Jackfish will call Welland Stadium home for the upcoming season". StCatharinesStandard.ca. Retrieved 2019-01-31.
  2. ^ "20 Years Later: Remembering the Canadian Baseball League". albertadugoutstories.com. 2023-12-21. Retrieved 2023-12-21.
  3. ^ "2024 IBL All-Star game". www.cbl.ca. 2024-01-23. Retrieved 2024-01-23.

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