Hoover Metropolitan Stadium

Hoover Metropolitan Stadium, also known as The Hoover Met, is a minor league baseball park located in the Birmingham suburb of Hoover. It has been the home of the Birmingham Barons of the Southern League since 1987, replacing historic Rickwood Field in Birmingham. The stadium also serves as the home for SEC baseball tournaments. The Hoover Met is located in the Birmingham-Hoover Metropolitan Area near Interstate 459 at Exit 10.

Many sports experts regard the stadium as one of the best of its kind in the nation. The seating capacity is 10,800 for baseball and can accommodate up to 16,000 when the patio, banquet, and grassy side areas are used. The stadium also houses 12 suites and state-of-the-art dressing and training rooms.