Pittsburgh Pirates
LECOM Park
1611 Ninth Street West
Bradenton, FL 34205
Ticket Information:
(941) 747-3031
Attending a Pirates Game at LECOM Park
Bradenton’s LECOM Park, built in 1922, is the oldest spring training stadiums, still hosting a team, in Florida’s Grapefruit League and has been home to spring training baseball since 1923.
The ballpark’s current tenant, the Pittsburgh Pirates, have called LECOM Park home since 1969.
LECOM Park is located at 1611 Ninth Street West near bustling downtown Bradenton, home to the Bishop Museum, Manatee Players Theatre, ArtCenter Manatee and more. The ballpark sits directly east of the nationally-acclaimed Village of the Arts, a growing neighborhood of galleries and studios where artists and artisans of various types create and sell their wares.
A $10 million upgrade at LECOM Park includes:
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LECOM Park is a 360-degree ballpark with the addition of a boardwalk traversing the outfield.
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Concessions, restrooms and a specialty bar have been added on the boardwalk at centerfield.
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New, more comfortable seats replaced the existing infield seats.
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Additional seating, covered outfield bleachers, increased the ballpark’s capacity to approximately 8,500 from 6,500.
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Permanent roofs replaced the existing, temporary shade coverings above infield seating along the first- and third-base lines.
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Bullpens were moved to the outfield where fans will be able to observe pitchers and catchers from the boardwalk.
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Updated concession stands and restrooms make for a better fan experience.
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Additional areas are available in the Fan Plaza for activities behind the stands.
Ticket prices at LECOM Park have perennially been one of the lowest in the Grapefruit League.
Pirates Spring Training Ticket Prices & Information
2023 Pittsburgh Pirates Spring Training Season Tickets and 3-Game Flex Packs are on sale now. Single Game tickets go on sale January 20,
Call (941) 747-3031 or visit www.mlb.com/pirates/tickets/spring-training
Stadium Information
LECOM Park was built in 1923 and renovated in 1992, 2008 and 2013. The 2023 season is the Pirates 55th Spring Training at this location.
Pitchers and Catchers report Wednesday, February 15. First Full Squad Workout, Monday, February 20.
Parking: Home plate lot- $25 ($2 discount for season ticket holders)
Outfield Lot- $15 ($2 discount for season ticket holders)
Water Treatment Lot- $10 ($2 discount for season ticket holders).
Also available is neighborhood parking, prices vary.
Dimensions: 335 feet right and left field lines and 400 feet to center
Seating Capacity: 8,500
LECOM Park is also home of the Bradenton Marauders, the Pirates Low A Southeast League affiliate, and 2021 League Champioos.
Directions to LECOM Park
Find in Google Maps
From St. Petersburg: Go over Skyway Bridge to Exit 2 (19 South); continue on 41 South (Bradenton/Sarasota); make right turn on 17th Avenue West. McKechnie is on the right.
From Sarasota (Route 41): Take Route 41 north to 17th Avenue West; make right. McKechnie is on the left.
From Sarasota (US-301): Take US-301 north to 13th Avenue West; make left. Left onto 9th Street West. McKechnie is on the left.
From north or south on I-75: Exit 220 (220 B from north) at Route 64; go west on Route 64 to Ninth Street West; turn left. McKechnie on the left.
Traffic and Road Construction Information from the Florida Department of Transportation
Learn about important traffic and roadway conditions by visiting www.FL511.com. This service reports travel times, road construction, lane closures and more on major Florida roadways.
Pittsburgh Pirates Florida Spring Training History
1918: Jacksonville
1947: Miami Beach
1954: Fort Pierce
1955-68: Fort Myers (Terry Park)
1969-present: Bradenton (LECOM Park)
Pirates Spring Training Attendance
(2010-20)
2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020* | |
Total Attendance | 68,184 | 88,003 | 82,390 | 93,433 | 91,046 | 106,038 | 103,762 | 106,291 | 96,363 | 90,582 | 50,019 |
Games | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 10 |
Avg. Attendance | 4,870 | 5,500 | 5,493 | 6,229 | 7,587 | 7,069 | 6.917 | 6,252 | 6,023 | 6,039 | 5,002 |
Area Information
Bradenton Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, (941) 729-9177 or www.bradentongulfislands.com
Other Nearby Spring Training Sites
- Ed Smith Stadium, Sarasota, Home of the Baltimore Orioles
13 miles to the South - BayCare Ballpark, Clearwater, Home of the Philadelphia Phillies
43 miles to the North - Steinbrenner Field, Tampa, Home of the New York Yankees
46 miles to the North - TD Ballpark, Dunedin, Home of the Toronto Blue Jays
50 miles to the North - Charlotte Sports Park, Port Charlotte, Home of the Tampa Bay Rays
50 miles to the South - Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, Lakeland, Home of the Detroit Tigers
68 miles to the Northeast