ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) – McCormick Field is currently undergoing $38.5 million of upgrades and repairs. Grabbing a hot dog at the home game opener may look a little different. 

The Asheville Tourists are set to take on the Greenville Drive in their first home game since construction began on the field. The season opener home game is scheduled for 6:35 p.m. on April 8, 2025, at McCormick Field. Fans will receive a special gift for attending. 

Tips for attending Tourists games amid field renovations. 

The Tourists are 3-1 so far this season, owing their only loss to the Greensboro Grasshoppers. In the opening game of the season, Asheville’s team lost 12-3 on April 4, 2025. Swiftly returning from the dugout, the Tourists beat back the Grasshoppers in two subsequent games in the following days.

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McCormick Field has been under construction for months. The Asheville Tourists return on April 8, 2025, despite the work-in-progress.

Ingles has sponsored a season opener gift for fans of the Asheville Tourists. Guests will be handed a complimentary Tourists magnet upon arrival at the stadium. 

Parking will look different this season. Use the Ironwood Parking Garage at 45 Federal Alley. A complimentary shuttle service will bus attendees to the ballpark. Other changes will affect the ballpark experience. Plan ahead by clicking here.

Click here to learn more about the 2025 season.