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Louisville Slugger Field

Louisville Bats•MLB
Downtown Louisville,
13,131 seats
0° orientation
Open Air
Built 2000
Louisville Slugger Field stadium information: Home of the Louisville Bats in MLB. Located in Downtown Louisville, with a capacity of 13,131 seats. The stadium has open air and faces 0 degrees. Built in 2000.

Overview

Louisville Slugger Field is home to the Louisville Bats, Triple-A affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds. Located along the Ohio River in downtown Louisville.

Stadium Highlights

  • Ohio River views
  • Downtown location
  • Louisville Slugger connection

Unique Features

  • River views
  • Party decks
  • Slugger Museum nearby

Shade & Sun Protection Guide

Best Shaded Sections by Time

Morning Games

  • Third base side

Afternoon Games

  • First base side sections

Evening Games

  • Most infield sections

Shade Tips

  • First base for afternoon
  • Club level covered

Monthly Weather Patterns

April

58°F 60% 45% rain

Variable

Bring layers

May

68°F 65% 45% rain

Pleasant

Perfect weather

June

76°F 68% 40% rain

Warm

Seek shade

July

80°F 70% 40% rain

Hot

Evening games

August

79°F 72% 35% rain

Humid

Stay hydrated

September

72°F 68% 35% rain

Comfortable

Great weather

Seating Guide

Premium Seating Options

Club Levels

Champions Club

Behind home

  • All-inclusive

Seating Tips

Sections 105-109

River views

view

First base

Afternoon shade

shade

Budget-Friendly Options

  • Bleachers
  • Upper reserved

Food & Drink

Signature Items

  • Hot Brown
  • Bourbon selections
  • Local BBQ

Local Favorites

  • Kentucky bourbon
  • Louisville specialties
  • BBQ

Beer & Beverages

  • Falls City
  • West Sixth
  • Against the Grain

Local breweries: Falls City, West Sixth

Getting There

Address

401 E Main St, Louisville, KY 40202

Parking Options

Stadium Lot

Distance: AdjacentPrice: $10

Downtown lots

Distance: 5-10 minPrice: $5-15✓ Covered✓ Shaded spots

Alternative Transportation

Public Transit

  • TARC bus routes

Ride Share: Main Street drop-off

Game Day Tips

Try Hot Brown

Louisville classic

River views

Great at sunset

Typical Game Day Schedule

  • Gates Open: 90 minutes before
  • First Pitch: 7:00 PM

Neighborhood: Downtown Louisville

Riverfront district

Before the Game

  • 4th Street Live
  • Main Street restaurants

After the Game

  • Bardstown Road bars

Insider Tips

Pro Tips

  • First base for shade
  • Slugger Museum before game

Best Value

  • Bleachers
  • Thirsty Thursday

Hidden Gems

  • Bourbon bar
  • River walk

Things to Avoid

  • Left field in sun
  • Downtown traffic

Stadium History

Timeline

2000Louisville Slugger Field opens
2000Become Reds affiliate