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Welcome to Young Memorial Field, the on-campus home of the UAB Blazers baseball program. With a capacity of 1,000 seats, the venue combines fixed grandstand seating with lawn-style areas along the third-base line and near right field, where fans often bring lawn chairs to enjoy game days. Located on the University of Alabama at Birmingham campus at 840 12th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35205, this historic field has hosted memorable moments, including the Great Midwest Conference Baseball Championship in 1992 and the program’s first on-campus night game in 1993. The field was renamed Jerry D. Young Memorial Field in 1985 in honor of Dr. Jerry D. Young, and today continues to serve as a vibrant community hub just steps from Mary Bowers Field.
Whether you’re a local fan or visiting for a university event, we’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby hotel and dining options. Secure your seats with ease and enjoy a stress-free game day experience with our trusted, straightforward service.
Venue details at Young Memorial Field include a mix of fixed seating and lawn areas, flexible for fans who bring chairs to enjoy the view along the third-base line and near right field. Parking is accessible in front of the engineering building outfield, with Lot 15G and a parking garage across from the stadium offering convenient game-day access. For transportation, the fare-free Blazer Express campus bus system provides real-time tracking via DoubleMap, with additional campus transit options available to help you reach the venue smoothly. After the game, you’ll find a range of nearby hotels and dining options to suit different preferences and budgets.
Nearby hotels within easy reach include Residence Inn Birmingham Downtown at UAB (821 20th St S, 35205), Homewood Suites Birmingham Downtown Near UAB (1016 20th St S, 35205), and Sheraton Birmingham Hotel (2101 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, 35203). These properties pair well with game-day schedules and offer comfortable accommodations within a short drive or Uber ride from the stadium. For dining, you’ll find a variety of options in the surrounding downtown Birmingham area, from casual eateries to refined dining, all within a short distance of the campus.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Capacity: 1,000 seats.
- Address: 840 12th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35205.
- Venue type: on-campus college baseball stadium (home of UAB Blazers baseball).
- Seating/chart notes: fixed grandstand seating plus lawn-style seating; fans historically bring lawn chairs along the third-base line and near right field.
- Parking: accessible parking in front of the engineering building outfield, with Lot 15G and a parking garage across from Young Memorial Stadium noted for game-day access.
- Transit: fare-free Blazer Express campus bus system; real-time tracking via DoubleMap; additional campus transit options available.
- Nearby hotels: Residence Inn Birmingham Downtown at UAB (821 20th St S, 35205); Homewood Suites Birmingham Downtown Near UAB (1016 20th St S, 35205); Sheraton Birmingham Hotel (2101 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, 35203).
- Notable events hosted: hosted the Great Midwest Conference Baseball Championship (1992) and the program’s first on-campus night game (1993); opening and renaming ceremonies occurred in 1984–1985.
- Renamed/demolished: renamed Jerry D. Young Memorial Field in 1985 in honor of Dr. Jerry D. Young; the venue remains active and is complemented by the adjacent Mary Bowers Field.