Bank of the James Stadium

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Bank of the James Stadium is a ballpark in Lynchburg, Virginia, home of the Hill City Howlers, the Single-A affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians in the Carolina League. It opened in 1940, making it 86 years old in 2026 and seats about 4,000 fans. Opened 1940; one of the oldest active parks in the minors.

The closest MLB stadium is Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, about 191 miles away.

Ballpark facts

Location
Lynchburg, Virginia
Home of
Hill City Howlers (Single-A)
League
Carolina League
MLB affiliate
Cleveland Guardians
Opened
1940
Capacity
4,000
Dimensions
Left field 325 ft · Center 390 ft · Right field 325 ft
Surface
Natural grass
Roof
Open air
2026 attendance
1,448 per game
Former names
City Stadium, Calvin Falwell Field at City Stadium
Architect
Gavin Hadden
Last major renovation
2004

Ballparks near Bank of the James Stadium10

  1. 1D-ILiberty Baseball Stadium — Liberty Flames (Lynchburg, Virginia)same city
  2. 2D-IIIFox Field — Lynchburg Hornets (Lynchburg, Virginia)same city
  3. 3D-IIIRandolph WildCats Baseball Field — Randolph WildCats (Lynchburg, Virginia)same city
  4. 4D-IIISouthern Virginia Knights Baseball Field — Southern Virginia Knights (Buena Vista, Virginia)27 mi
  5. 5D-IGray–Minor Stadium — VMI Keydets (Lexington, Virginia)33 mi
  6. 6D-IIICap'n Dick Smith Field — Washington and Lee Generals (Lexington, Virginia)33 mi
  7. 7D-IIITy Cobb Ballpark – Wurdeman Stadium — Hampden-Sydney Tigers (Hampden Sydney, Virginia)39 mi
  8. 8D-IBolding Stadium — Longwood Lancers (Farmville, Virginia)42 mi
  9. 9Single-ASalem Memorial Ballpark — Salem RidgeYaks (Salem, Virginia)50 mi
  10. 10D-IIIKiwanis Field — Roanoke Maroons (Salem, Virginia)50 mi

Questions about Bank of the James Stadium

Where do the Hill City Howlers play home games?

The Hill City Howlers play at Bank of the James Stadium in Lynchburg, Virginia.

When did Bank of the James Stadium open?

Bank of the James Stadium opened in 1940.

How many people does Bank of the James Stadium hold?

Bank of the James Stadium has a capacity of about 4,000.

What is the closest MLB stadium to Bank of the James Stadium?

Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland, about 191 miles away.

What other ballparks are near Bank of the James Stadium?

Liberty Baseball Stadium is also in Lynchburg. See the full list of nearby ballparks on this page.

Facts are for the 2026 season. Distances are straight-line miles between city centers. Capacity figures vary by source and some include lawn seating. See something wrong? Let us know. Is this your ballpark? Get the “Listed on Inside the Park” badge for your website.