If you know us, you know that David and I will work a baseball game into just about any trip we take. There is something about minor league baseball in particular that we just love — the local food, the hometown crowd, the relaxed pace of a summer evening at the ballpark. North Carolina happens to be one of the best states in the country for it, with stadiums spread from the mountains to the coast. Over the past few summers, we have made it our mission to work our way through as many of them as possible, and this post is where I keep track of the baseball stadiums in North Carolina that we have visited. I plan to keep updating it as we check off more stadiums, so be sure to bookmark it for your own trip planning!
This article was originally published in July 2022 and has been updated for April 2026 to reflect the latest team affiliations and stadium changes across North Carolina.
Must-Visit Baseball Stadiums in North Carolina
Edenton Steamers at Historic Hicks Field in Edenton
We caught an Edenton Steamers game and absolutely loved the historic grandstand. Historic Hicks Field was built in 1939 as part of the WPA and the wooden grandstand is the oldest wooden grandstand of its type remaining in North Carolina. It is a collegiate summer league team, and their stadium offers a great selection of local brews and surprisingly great food from their stands. The stadium is walkable from some of the local inns and charming historic downtown Edenton.
Historic Hicks Field is at 111 E Freemason St, Edenton, NC 27932.
Down East Bird Dawgs at Grainger Stadium in Kinston
A big change has come to Kinston since I first wrote about this! The Down East Wood Ducks relocated after the 2024 season, moving to Spartanburg, South Carolina and rebranding as the Hub City Spartanburgers. The good news is that Grainger Stadium still has professional baseball — the Down East Bird Dawgs now call it home, starting with their inaugural 2025 season.
Grainger Stadium first opened in 1949 and has hosted professional and collegiate baseball for over 75 years and remains one of the oldest and most historic ballparks in professional baseball. The Bird Dawgs play in the Frontier League, an MLB Partner League. They still serve up eastern NC barbecue, Mother Earth Brewing beers, and have that beloved covered section and deck area. If you’re planning a day trip to Kinston, baseball is absolutely still on the agenda!
Grainger Stadium is at 400 E Grainger Ave, Kinston, NC 28501.
Holly Springs Salamanders at North Main Athletic Complex Stadium in Holly Springs
We try to get to a Holly Springs Salamanders game at least once a summer. Our first home was in Holly Springs and we were so excited when this collegiate summer league started playing close by. They have a great selection of seats at their stadium that are mostly covered and the team is always fun to watch. They offer a selection of local brews and what David swears is the best soft pretzel he has ever had. They are going through a bit of a rebrand this season, and their updated food and drink menu is better than ever.
North Main Athletic Complex Stadium is at 101 Sportsmanship Way, Holly Springs, NC 27540.
Durham Bulls at Durham Bulls Athletic Park in Durham
Made even more famous thanks to the movie Bull Durham, the Durham Bulls are a staple in the Triangle. We love attending games at the beautiful Durham Bulls Athletic Park and look forward to the stadium food there. There seems to be something for everyone, and be sure to stop in their shop to pick up some gear. Make an afternoon out of it and head to downtown Durham before catching a game! The Durham Bulls are the Triple-A affiliate for the Tampa Bay Rays and play at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park, one of the largest stadiums in Minor League Baseball, holding around 10,000 seats. They are a Triple-A affiliate.
Durham Bulls Athletic Park is at 409 Blackwell St, Durham, NC 27701.
Greensboro Grasshoppers at First National Bank Field in Greensboro
On one of our trips to Greensboro, we heard there was a home game, so we changed our dinner reservations to cheer on the Grasshoppers. Their stadium is located downtown and has great general admission seating. There are several different concession stands offering everything from gyros to street tacos to BBQ and wings. We also enjoyed the selection of Greensboro-based brews available. The Greensboro Grasshoppers are a High-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates in the South Atlantic League.
First National Bank Field is at 408 Bellemeade St, Greensboro, NC 27401.
Charlotte Knights at Truist Field in Charlotte
If you are heading to Charlotte, a Knights game at Truist Field needs to be on your itinerary. The move to Uptown Charlotte in 2014 changed everything for this franchise — Truist Field gave Charlotte a proper minor league experience, and the Knights became an integral part of the city’s sports landscape. The location is a huge part of the appeal: restaurants, bars, and breweries are within walking distance, so you can get dinner before the game, walk to the stadium, and hit a bar afterward — all without moving your car.
The park is built for great sight lines and city views — head higher up for a wide angle of the skyline and the ballpark’s social corners. The Charlotte Knights are a Triple-A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox, and with the White Sox in a rebuild, Charlotte has been loaded with top-tier prospects — making it a great time to catch a game before these guys are playing at the next level.
Truist Field is at 324 S Mint St, Charlotte, NC 28202.
Winston-Salem Dash at Truist Stadium in Winston-Salem
Cheering on the Dash was a last-minute change to our itinerary when we visited Winston-Salem and we thoroughly enjoyed our time! Truist Stadium has been named the #1 ballpark in the nation by Ballparks.com, and it is easy to see why — two decks, a kids’ section, and a speakeasy serving cocktails on the third baseline. We were really excited to see how many former players had come through on their way to the big leagues. The Winston-Salem Dash remain the High-A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox. Fun new addition for 2026: the Dash have unveiled a new alternate identity called the Carolina Reapers, a tribute to the world’s second-spiciest pepper. Keep an eye out for those theme nights!
Truist Stadium is at 951 Ballpark Wy, Winston-Salem, NC 27101.
What’s On Our Wish List
- River City Skippers, a collegiate summer league in Elizabeth City
- Greenville Yard Gnomes, a collegiate summer league in Greenville
- Wilson Warbirds, the brand-new Single-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers — Wilson has gone more than half a century without affiliated minor league ball, and the team is playing at a brand-new downtown ballpark called Wilson Ballpark.
- Uwharrie Wampus Cats, a collegiate wooden bat league in Albemarle
- Kannapolis Cannon Ballers, a Single-A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox
- Hickory Crawdads, now a Low-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers
- Forest City Owls, a collegiate wooden bat league in Rutherfordton
- Asheville Tourists, a High-A affiliate of the Houston Astros — their 102-year-old stadium, formerly McCormick Field, just unveiled an 18-month, $40 million renovation and is now called HomeTrust Park. It is at the top of our list for 2026!
Final Thoughts
North Carolina is truly a baseball lover’s dream. Whether you are making a weekend of it or just tacking a game onto an afternoon itinerary, there is a stadium worth visiting in just about every corner of the state. The minor league experience here is special — local food, local beer, and the chance to watch future big leaguers before the rest of the country knows their names. We still have a few on our list to check off (Asheville’s freshly renovated HomeTrust Park is calling our names!), and I will keep adding to this post as we go. If you have a favorite stadium not mentioned here, drop it in the comments — David and I are always looking for an excuse to plan our next game day!
