Catch A Minor League Baseball Game in the New York Area
You don’t have to travel far to watch a baseball game, let alone attend a Major League Baseball game to enjoy the sport. The Minor League Baseball season in the New York metro area runs through September and many of these venues have special offers for families, making one of these games a perfect family outing when the kids are off from school for the summer. Head to one of these ballparks with your family to check out the Minor League Baseball teams that play in New York City, Long Island, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania, and root for the home team.
New York Minor League Baseball Teams
Brooklyn Cyclones
High A Affiliate (New York Mets)
MCU Park, 1904 Surf Ave., Coney Island, Brooklyn
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Season begins: April 6
Home opener: April 7
Tickets: $10-$20
Promos are available on select days, including Mondays, when kids under 12 eat free (Kids Meal only). Check the website for more offers.
Hudson Valley Renegades
High A Affiliate (New York Yankees)
Dutchess Stadium, 1500 Route 9D, Wappingers Falls
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Season begins: April 6
Home opener: April 23
Tickets: See website for ticket prices.
The Renegades offer special discounts and packages for groups of 15 or more.
New York Boulders
Frontier League
Palisades Credit Union Park, 1 Palisades Credit Union Park, Pomona
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Season begins: April 7
Home opener: April 7
Tickets: $12-$16
Kids ages 12 and younger can get on the field every Sunday and run the bases after the game. Kids are also allowed to play catch on the field after the games. The team also offers Boulder Bird’s Flock, it’s free kids club for ages 13 and younger. The Flock includes 1 free ticket to Sunday home games, discounts, special events, and more—plus, there’s a premium version with a few extra goodies.
Binghamton Rumble Ponies
Double-A (New York Mets)
RumbleTown Stadium, 211 Henry St., Binghamton
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Season begins:April 6
Home opener: April 11
Tickets: $13-$17
Groups of 10 or more qualify for ticket discounts and other limited benefits.
Tri-City ValleyCats
Frontier League
Joseph L. Bruno Stadium, 80 Vandenburg Ave., Troy
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Season begins: April 6
Home opener: May 12
Tickets: See website for ticket prices
Minor League Baseball Teams in New Jersey
New Jersey Jackals
Frontier League
Yogi Berra Stadium, 8 Yogi Berra Drive, Little Falls
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Season begins: April 6
Home opener: May 22
Tickets: Check the website for latest updates on prices.
The Baseball Buddies program allows youngsters to be introduced like the pro players and take the field with the Jackals for the national anthem. See website for details.
Trenton Thunder
Founding Member of the MLB Draft League
Trenton Thunder Ballpark, 1 Thunder Road, Trenton
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Season begins: April 7
Home opener: April 7
Tickets: $8-$14
Young baseball fans can join Boomer’s Kids Club for a special experience every Sunday home game, giveaways, and more. Plus, on Tuesdays, kids eat free (including a hot dog, small snack, and bottle of water).
Jersey Shore BlueClaws
High-A (Philadelphia Phillies)
FirstEnergy Park, 2 Stadium Way, Lakewood
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Season begins: April 6
Home opener: April 6
Tickets: $10-$16
Fans can sign up for the free BlueClaws Kids Club; kids can eat free at every Sunday home game. Plus, the stadium will have fireworks after select games throughout the season.
Minor League Baseball Connecticut Teams
Hartford Yard Goats
Double-A (Colorado Rockies)
Dunkin Donuts Park, 1214 Main St., Hartford
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Season begins: April 6
Home opener: April 6
Tickets: Prices available on the website
Check the website or call for updated information about available group programs including Baseball in Education Days, the Kid’s Club and more.
Pennsylvania Minor League Baseball Teams
Lehigh Valley IronPigs
Triple-A (Philadelphia Phillies)
Coca-Cola Park, 1050 IronPigs Way, Allentown
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Season begins: March 31
Home opener: June 4
Tickets: Check the website for ticket options.
The team offers the Bacon, USA membership program, a year-round pass featuring tickets, exclusive access to members-only events, discounts on food, and more.
Scranton/Wilkes Barre RailRiders
Triple-A (New York Yankees)
PNC Field, 235 Montage Mountain Road, Moosic
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Season begins: March 31
Home opener: March 31
Tickets: Prices available on the website.
Group packages and a variety of season ticket memberships are available.
Reading Fightin Phils
Double-A (Philadelphia Phillies)
FirstEnergy Stadium, 1900 Centre Ave./Route 61 S., Reading
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Season begins: April 6
Home opener: June 10
Tickets: $7-$30
Several group ticket packages are available.
Harrisburg Senators
Double-A (Washington Nationals)
FNB Field, 245 Championship Way, Harrisburg
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Season begins: April 6
Home opener: April 11
Tickets: $13-19
The season features a variety of promo days, including dog days at the stadium, giveaways, and fireworks after the game.
Williamsport Crosscutters
MLB Draft League
Historic Bowman Field, 1700 W. Fourth St., Williamsport
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Season begins: April 7
Home opener: June 1
Tickets: $8-$15
The team offers Field of Dreams packages for Little League teams, which includes kids on the field for the singing of the National Anthem.
Atlantic League of Professional Baseball: Double A–Triple A
Long Island Ducks
Fairfield Properties Ballpark, 3 Court House Drive, Central Islip
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Season begins:April 6
Home opener: Aprill 22Tickets: $15; discounts available for group tickets.
Kids ages 14 and younger can join the Kids Club for discounts and special events. Members are invited to exclusive Kids Club Day at the ballpark.
Somerset Patriots
TD Bank Ballpark, 1 Patriots Park, Bridgewater, NJ
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Season begins: April 6
Home opener: April 6
Tickets: $13.50-$17
The team is a New York Yankees Double-A Affiliate.
Lancaster Barnstormers
Clipper Magazine Stadium, 650 N. Prince St., Lancaster, PA
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Season begins:April 6
Home opener: May 2
Tickets: Check website for updated information
Several ticket packages available for groups and families. Children ages 12 and younger can gain one free lawn admission ticket if they wear their local, organized sport uniform to any home game.
York Revolution
PeoplesBank Park, 5 Brooks Robinson Way, York, PA
Season begins: April 6
Home opener: April 6
Tickets: $9-$15
Kids can join Rookie Revs for special discounts and events. Plus, kids eat free at the park on Wednesdays; vouchers available online.
