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L.P. Frans Stadium

L.P. Frans Stadium is the roughly 4,000-seat home of the Hickory Crawdads. Parking is $5 card-only, gates open… Read more

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Reviewed 10.14.26

Bags & entry
Official bag & entry policy (opens in a new tab)Public entry is 60 minutes before first pitch, with a dedicated season-member gate at 90 minutes. Giveaway dates may open the public gate up to 15 minutes early, and re-entry pauses until distribution ends.
Seat maps (opens in a new tab)
Parking
Official parking & directions (opens in a new tab)Use the main lot around the stadium or the upper grass lot before the eastern entrance closer to Highway 321. Parking costs $5 and is card-only for Crawdads games.
Arrive
L.P. Frans Stadium normally opens gates one hour before first pitch, or 90 minutes before for season-ticket holders. Giveaway dates may open up to 15 minutes early for the line. Use the ticket-office page’s 2026 numbered chart, which updates the older map on the general ticket hub. Arrange accessible seating with the Crawdads office when purchasing. The ballpark and parking are cashless; listed game parking is $5 per vehicle, with other-event prices varying. Cash can be exchanged for Crawdads Cash at the advance ticket window.
Exact location
2500 Clement Boulevard NW, Hickory, NC 28601Open directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting there
The official arrival guidance centers the main paved lot and upper grass lot near the eastern Highway 321 entrance and does not publish a recurring shuttle or public-transit promise.
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Home teams
Hickory Crawdads
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Venue details
Venue typeBallpark
CapacityRoughly 4,000approximate seating capacity published by the Hickory Crawdads
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2500 Clement Boulevard NW, Hickory, NC 28601

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Public entry is 60 minutes before first pitch, with a dedicated season-member gate at 90 minutes. Giveaway dates may open the public gate up to 15 minutes early, and re-entry pauses until distribution ends.

Official L.P. Frans Stadium arrival guide (opens in a new tab)

Destination: L.P. Frans Stadium, 2500 Clement Boulevard NW, Hickory, NC 28601. L.P. Frans Stadium normally opens gates one hour before first pitch, or 90 minutes before for season-ticket holders. Giveaway dates may open up to 15 minutes early for the line. Use the ticket-office page’s 2026 numbered chart, which updates the older map on the general ticket hub. Arrange accessible seating with the Crawdads office when purchasing. The ballpark and parking are cashless; listed game parking is $5 per vehicle, with other-event prices varying. Cash can be exchanged for Crawdads Cash at the advance ticket window. The official arrival guidance centers the main paved lot and upper grass lot near the eastern Highway 321 entrance and does not publish a recurring shuttle or public-transit promise. Use the main lot around the stadium or the upper grass lot before the eastern entrance closer to Highway 321. Parking costs $5 and is card-only for Crawdads games.

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L.P. Frans Stadium normally opens gates one hour before first pitch, or 90 minutes before for season-ticket holders. Giveaway dates may open up to 15 minutes early for the line. Use the ticket-office page’s 2026 numbered chart, which updates the older map on the general ticket hub. Arrange accessible seating with the Crawdads office when purchasing. The ballpark and parking are cashless; listed game parking is $5 per vehicle, with other-event prices varying. Cash can be exchanged for Crawdads Cash at the advance ticket window. L.P. Frans Stadium permits clear plastic/vinyl/PVC bags and backpacks, diaper/medical bags and clutches up to 5 × 9 inches. Ordinary non-clear backpacks, drawstring bags, purses, totes, fanny packs and camera bags are prohibited; confirm unusual items directly. Outside food/drinks are prohibited, but empty water bottles can be filled inside. Keep the ticket if leaving and returning; during pregame giveaway distribution, the A–Z guide says guests cannot leave and re-enter until distribution is finished. Strollers must not block routes.

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The official arrival guidance centers the main paved lot and upper grass lot near the eastern Highway 321 entrance and does not publish a recurring shuttle or public-transit promise. Confirm return service and last departures for your event’s finish time.

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Seating chart

L.P. Frans Stadium — official 2026 seating diagram

L.P. Frans Stadium: Seating chart, L.P. Frans Stadium — official 2026 seating diagram. Use the source chart for section and row details.

The Crawdads’ current ticket-office page supplies this 2026 numbered diagram with field/bowl sections, upper areas, suites, VIPs, picnic decks, dugout labels and category key. The older 2025-April diagram still shown on the general ticket hub is held in favor of this current chart. Match the actual ticket and event setup; premium labels do not grant entry or establish current prices.

Open original chart (opens in a new tab)Source: Hickory Crawdads / MiLB.com (opens in a new tab)Source checked 2026-10-14

Plan your visit

Arrival and logisticsBefore you goTransit, parking, timing and entry details

Need to Know

Best for
Crawdads baseball when the $5 card-only lot, clear bag, early-entry eligibility, refillable empty bottle, and re-entry plan are settled before Clement Boulevard
Watch out for
L.P. Frans Stadium permits clear plastic/vinyl/PVC bags and backpacks, diaper/medical bags and clutches up to 5 × 9 inches. Ordinary non-clear backpacks, drawstring bags, purses, totes, fanny packs and camera bags are prohibited; confirm unusual items directly. Outside food/drinks are prohibited, but empty water bottles can be filled inside. Keep the ticket if leaving and returning; during pregame giveaway distribution, the A–Z guide says guests cannot leave and re-enter until distribution is finished. Strollers must not block routes.
Good arrival window
L.P. Frans Stadium normally opens gates one hour before first pitch, or 90 minutes before for season-ticket holders. Giveaway dates may open up to 15 minutes early for the line. Use the ticket-office page’s 2026 numbered chart, which updates the older map on the general ticket hub. Arrange accessible seating with the Crawdads office when purchasing. The ballpark and parking are cashless; listed game parking is $5 per vehicle, with other-event prices varying. Cash can be exchanged for Crawdads Cash at the advance ticket window.
Main transit note
The official arrival guidance centers the main paved lot and upper grass lot near the eastern Highway 321 entrance and does not publish a recurring shuttle or public-transit promise.
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Parking At A Glance

Parking difficulty

Parking options (opens in a new tab)

$5 card-only main and upper grass lots

What to do
Use the main lot around the stadium or the upper grass lot before the eastern entrance closer to Highway 321. Parking costs $5 and is card-only for Crawdads games.
Best option
Accessible spaces are in the main lot, and accessible seating can be requested throughout the ballpark before the game.
Avoid
Do not arrive with cash as the only payment method. Parking and every other operator-run point of sale are cashless, though cash can be exchanged for Crawdads Cash at the advance ticket window.
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Inside the Venue At A Glance

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Mixed

$5 card-only parking

The base gate is 60 minutes, season-member entry is 90 minutes, and giveaway demand can move the public gate up by 15 minutes.

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Mixed

60- or 90-minute gate

The current team ticket page says the stadium seats roughly 4,000. Accessible seating is available throughout the ballpark and can be requested for Crawdads games.

03

Positive

Clear bag & giveaway re-entry hold

Clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bags are permitted along with medical or diaper bags and clutches up to 5 by 9 inches. Empty water bottles may enter for the internal refill station and fountains.

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Why It Works

  • ✓A dedicated 90-minute gate for season members
  • ✓Empty bottles allowed for the internal refill station
  • ✓Cash can be exchanged for ballpark currency despite the cashless operation
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Know Before You Book

  • ×Parking is card-only and the entire ballpark operates cashlessly.
  • ×Non-clear purses, totes, fanny packs, drawstring bags, and backpacks are prohibited.
  • ×Re-entry is paused while giveaway items are still being distributed.
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Editorial verdict

FanProof Takeaway

Reviewed 10.14.26

Bring a card for $5 parking, use the 60-minute gate unless the ticket includes 90-minute member entry, carry a clear bag and empty bottle, and keep the ticket for any permitted re-entry.

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