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Innovative Field

Rochester Red Wings•MLB
Downtown Rochester,
10,840 seats
0° orientation
Open Air
Built 1997
Innovative Field stadium information: Home of the Rochester Red Wings in MLB. Located in Downtown Rochester, with a capacity of 10,840 seats. The stadium has open air and faces 0 degrees. Built in 1997.

Overview

Innovative Field is home to the Rochester Red Wings, Triple-A affiliate of the Washington Nationals. Downtown ballpark with city skyline views.

Stadium Highlights

  • Downtown Rochester
  • City skyline
  • High Falls nearby

Unique Features

  • Skyline views
  • Party deck
  • Kids area

Shade & Sun Protection Guide

Best Shaded Sections by Time

Morning Games

  • Third base side

Afternoon Games

  • First base side
  • Upper deck

Evening Games

  • Most sections

Shade Tips

  • First base for afternoon
  • Upper deck has overhang

Monthly Weather Patterns

April

48°F 60% 40% rain

Cool

Bundle up

May

60°F 62% 40% rain

Variable

Layers needed

June

69°F 65% 35% rain

Pleasant

Perfect weather

July

74°F 68% 35% rain

Warm

Seek shade

August

72°F 70% 35% rain

Comfortable

Stay hydrated

September

64°F 68% 35% rain

Cool evenings

Bring jacket

Seating Guide

Premium Seating Options

Club Levels

Home Plate Club

Behind home

  • All-inclusive

Seating Tips

Behind home

Skyline views

view

First base

Afternoon shade

shade

Budget-Friendly Options

  • Upper reserved
  • Outfield

Food & Drink

Signature Items

  • Garbage plate
  • Zweigle's hot dogs
  • Local beer

Local Favorites

  • Rochester specialties
  • Genesee beer
  • Local foods

Beer & Beverages

  • Genesee
  • Rohrbach
  • Three Heads

Local breweries: Genesee, Rohrbach

Getting There

Address

1 Morrie Silver Way, Rochester, NY 14608

Parking Options

Stadium lots

Distance: AdjacentPrice: $5

Downtown garages

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

Alternative Transportation

Public Transit

  • RTS bus

Ride Share: Morrie Silver Way

Game Day Tips

Garbage plate

Rochester classic

High Falls

Visit before game

Typical Game Day Schedule

  • Gates Open: 90 minutes before
  • First Pitch: 6:05 PM or 7:05 PM

Neighborhood: Downtown Rochester

Near High Falls

Before the Game

  • High Falls district
  • Downtown restaurants

After the Game

  • East End bars

Insider Tips

Pro Tips

  • Garbage plate is huge
  • High Falls before game

Best Value

  • Upper reserved
  • Thursday specials

Hidden Gems

  • Local beer selection
  • Party deck

Things to Avoid

  • Left field in sun
  • Limited parking

Stadium History

Timeline

1997Frontier Field opens
2021Renamed Innovative Field
2021Become Nationals affiliate