 ABC Supply Stadium in 2021 | |
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| Address | 217 Shirland Avenue Beloit, Wisconsin, U.S. |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 42°29′48″N 89°02′24″W / 42.496598°N 89.039896°W |
| Owner | Riverbend Stadium Authority |
| Operator | Gateway Professional Baseball |
| Record attendance | 4,036 (August 26, 2023) |
| Field size | Left field: 345 ft (105 m) Left-center field: 378 ft (115 m) Center field: 400 ft (120 m) Right-center field: 371 ft (113 m) Right field: 325 ft (99 m) |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | June 15, 2020 |
| Opened | August 3, 2021 |
| Construction cost | $37 million |
| Architect | Jones Petrie Rafinski |
| General contractor | Corporate Contractors, Inc. |
| Tenants | |
| Beloit Sky Carp (MWL) 2021–present | |
ABC Supply Stadium is a baseball park in Beloit, Wisconsin, United States. The home of the High-A Beloit Sky Carp of the Midwest League, it opened on August 3, 2021, and can seat up to 3,850 people. It replaced the Sky Carp's former home, Harry C. Pohlman Field, where the team played from its founding in 1982 through 2021.
History
editPlanning and development
editThe Beloit City Council approved a 20-year lease and development agreement on the new stadium on June 8, 2020,[1] and construction began on June 15.[2] A camera installed on the City of Beloit water tower allowed fans to view the construction online, with updates in 15-minute intervals.[3]
Naming rights
editABC Supply acquired the naming rights to the stadium in May 2021.[4] In July, Beloit Health System and First National Bank and Trust were named founding partners of the stadium, with signage and branded spaces on the ballpark's upper level.[5]
Tenants and events
editMinor League Baseball
editOther events
editIn May 2023, ABC Supply Stadium hosted the Rock Valley Conference Jamboree, a high school baseball tournament featuring all 10 teams in the Rock Valley Conference.[6] That August, comedian Gabriel Iglesias performed at the stadium as part of his "Don't Worry, Be Fluffy" stand-up comedy tour.[7]
Facilities
editPlaying field and dimensions
editSeating and design
editCorporate Contractors, Inc. constructed the stadium, with assistance from Bevara Electrical, Area Erectors, and Lewis Concrete.[8]
Concessions and amenities
editParking and transportation
editAttendance records
editSingle-game attendance
editSeason attendance
editSee also
editReferences
edit- ^ Montgomery, Austin (June 8, 2020). "Lease, development deal approved for stadium". Beloit Daily News. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
- ^ Montgomery, Austin (June 15, 2020). "Construction starts on downtown stadium in Beloit". Beloit Daily News. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
- ^ "Fans may see Snappers stadium progress". Beloit Daily News. August 18, 2020. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
- ^ "Snappers announce stadium naming rights". Beloit Daily News. May 17, 2021. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
- ^ Gavan, Hillary (July 12, 2021). "Snappers announce Beloit Health, First National Bank as founding partners". Beloit Daily News. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
- ^ "Sky Carp to host RVC Jamboree". MiLB.com. MLB Advanced Media. May 8, 2023. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
- ^ Brands, Rachel (August 3, 2023). "Comedian Gabriel 'Fluffy' Iglesias on stage Sunday at ABC Supply Stadium". Beloit Daily News. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
- ^ Allen, Brad (May 2, 2021). "Beloit ABC Supply Stadium project progressing quickly". Beloit Daily News. Retrieved September 13, 2024.