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Hammons Field

Hammons Field is the Division I baseball home of Missouri State in Springfield. This FanProof guide focuses on… Read more

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Reviewed 10.14.26

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Hammons Field is the former name of the Springfield park now branded Route 66 Stadium, at 955 East Trafficway Street. Missouri State Bears and Springfield Cardinals games share this physical venue but have different tickets and event instructions. Match the operator and date before planning arrival, parking or accessible seating. Use the current Springfield seating/amenities map to orient yourself, then confirm which gates and services operate at the college game. Old Hammons lettering in photographs identifies the same ballpark, not a second stadium.
Exact location
955 East Trafficway Street, Springfield, MO 65802Open directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting there
Route to Hammons Field, Springfield, MO only after matching the official game-day map to the correct parking area, rideshare zone, or pedestrian entrance.
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The Springfield ballpark’s occupied seating bowl and field, with original Hammons Field lettering retained in MLB.com’s photograph. This is the same physical park now branded Route 66 Stadium; no exact camera seat or capture date is supplied.
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The Springfield ballpark’s occupied seating bowl and field, with original Hammons Field lettering retained in MLB.com’s photograph. This is the same physical park now branded Route 66 Stadium; no exact camera seat or capture date is supplied.

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Missouri State baseball
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Venue details
Venue typeCollege Ballpark
Capacity7,986listed baseball capacity for the 2026–27 Division I season
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955 East Trafficway Street, Springfield, MO 65802

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For Cardinals games, the published park guide permits clear bags approximately 6 × 12 × 12 inches or clutches/belt bags up to 5 × 9 inches, with diaper and medical exceptions. One factory-sealed, non-frozen water bottle is allowed. Folding strollers must fit under the seat. First aid is at Gate 2 behind Section F. Confirm Missouri State’s event-specific permissions before applying those Cardinals rules to a college game. Concession and premium labels on the shared map do not establish college-game availability.

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Destination: Hammons Field, 955 East Trafficway Street, Springfield, MO 65802. Hammons Field is the former name of the Springfield park now branded Route 66 Stadium, at 955 East Trafficway Street. Missouri State Bears and Springfield Cardinals games share this physical venue but have different tickets and event instructions. Match the operator and date before planning arrival, parking or accessible seating. Use the current Springfield seating/amenities map to orient yourself, then confirm which gates and services operate at the college game. Old Hammons lettering in photographs identifies the same ballpark, not a second stadium. Route to Hammons Field, Springfield, MO only after matching the official game-day map to the correct parking area, rideshare zone, or pedestrian entrance.

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For Cardinals games, the published park guide permits clear bags approximately 6 × 12 × 12 inches or clutches/belt bags up to 5 × 9 inches, with diaper and medical exceptions. One factory-sealed, non-frozen water bottle is allowed. Folding strollers must fit under the seat. First aid is at Gate 2 behind Section F. Confirm Missouri State’s event-specific permissions before applying those Cardinals rules to a college game. Concession and premium labels on the shared map do not establish college-game availability.

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Seating chart

Hammons Field / Route 66 Stadium — current official seating and amenities map

Hammons Field: Seating chart, Hammons Field / Route 66 Stadium — current official seating and amenities map. Use the source chart for section and row details.

The Springfield Cardinals’ current stadium-map page supplies this full seating and amenities plan for the same physical park formerly named Hammons Field and now branded Route 66 Stadium. Match the actual Missouri State or Cardinals ticket: highlighted concessions, promotions and premium areas do not promise the same operation at college games.

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Need to Know

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For Cardinals games, the published park guide permits clear bags approximately 6 × 12 × 12 inches or clutches/belt bags up to 5 × 9 inches, with diaper and medical exceptions. One factory-sealed, non-frozen water bottle is allowed. Folding strollers must fit under the seat. First aid is at Gate 2 behind Section F. Confirm Missouri State’s event-specific permissions before applying those Cardinals rules to a college game. Concession and premium labels on the shared map do not establish college-game availability.
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Hammons Field is the former name of the Springfield park now branded Route 66 Stadium, at 955 East Trafficway Street. Missouri State Bears and Springfield Cardinals games share this physical venue but have different tickets and event instructions. Match the operator and date before planning arrival, parking or accessible seating. Use the current Springfield seating/amenities map to orient yourself, then confirm which gates and services operate at the college game. Old Hammons lettering in photographs identifies the same ballpark, not a second stadium.
Main transit note
Route to Hammons Field, Springfield, MO only after matching the official game-day map to the correct parking area, rideshare zone, or pedestrian entrance.
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Inside the Venue At A Glance

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College baseball game day

Hammons Field reflects Missouri State traditions and campus rhythms, but the smoothest visit starts with the school’s current game-day information rather than a generic ballpark address.

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Why It Works

  • ✓Missouri State traditions and campus atmosphere
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Editorial verdict

FanProof Takeaway

Reviewed 10.14.26

For Hammons Field: confirm the exact Missouri State parking, entry, ticket, bag, seating, weather, and accessibility guidance before arrival.

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