BayCare Ballpark Events

BayCare Ballpark is a minor-league baseball stadium in Clearwater, Florida. The stadium opened in 2004 and serves as the home of the Philadelphia Phillies during spring training and their minor league affiliate, the Clearwater Threshers of the Florida State League. BayCare Ballpark is also used to host college baseball games, including the annual AAC Tournament. For baseball games, BayCare Ballpark has a capacity of 8,500 people, although the stadium’s record attendance is over 11,000 fans.

Where are the Best Places to Sit at BayCare Ballpark

The best places to sit at BayCare Ballpark are in sections 110-112. These sections are located directly behind home plate, putting fans as close to the action as possible. While these sections have over 20 rows, not every row feels like it’s on top of the field. However, the rows in the back of these sections have a good view of almost the entire field from directly behind the plate. There is also a small selection of club seating at BayCare Ballpark in sections 201-203, offering padded seats, a less-crowded area, and easy access to the main concourse.

Tips for Visiting BayCare Ballpark

When visiting BayCare Ballpark, make sure you explore the West side of the stadium either before or after the game. For starters, there is a beautiful Spanish Mediterranean courtyard. Of course, the focal piece of the courtyard is a statue of Phillies legend Steve Carlton. Inside the stadium, be sure to take advantage of a concourse that goes all the way around the stadium. There is an outfield berm that offers additional seating and a tiki bar in the left field where fans can watch the game. However, the bar seating is first-come, first-serve, so try to arrive early if you want to check out the game from that vantage point.

Food to Try at BayCare Ballpark

The concession options at BayCare Ballpark are as good as any spring training facility. It’s also worth noting that the food options reflect those at a Phillies game in Philadelphia. For starters, there is a Philly cheesesteak available. Meanwhile, the Strike Out Cafe has a Cuban sandwich, an Italian sandwich, and a Hatfield hot dog. There is also a Beers of the World vendor at BayCare Ballpark that has bottles of over 100 different types of beer, so there is no shortage of food or drink at the stadium.