Duffy Bass Field
Duffy Bass Field is a ballpark in Normal, Illinois, home of the Illinois State Redbirds, who play NCAA Division I baseball in the Missouri Valley. It opened in 1988, making it 38 years old in 2026 and seats about 1,000 fans. The closest MLB stadium is Wrigley Field in Chicago, about 115 miles away.
Ballpark facts
- Location
- Normal, Illinois
- Home of
- Illinois State Redbirds
- League / conference
- Missouri Valley
- Opened
- 1988
- Capacity
- 1,000
Ballparks near Duffy Bass Field10
- 1JUCOThe Corn Crib — Heartland Hawks & Normal CornBelters same city
- 2D-IIIHorenberger Field — Illinois Wesleyan Titans 3 mi
- 3D-IIIEureka Red Devils Baseball Field — Eureka Red Devils 20 mi
- 4JUCOThome Fields — Illinois Central Cougars 32 mi
- 5High-ADozer Park — Peoria Chiefs & Bradley Braves 37 mi
- 6D-IIIWorkman Family Baseball Field — Millikin Big Blue & Decatur Bean Ballers 46 mi
- 7D-IIllinois Field — Illinois Fighting Illini 47 mi
- 8JUCOParkland Cobras Baseball Field — Parkland Cobras 47 mi
- 9JUCOVeterans Memorial Park — Illinois Valley Eagles 54 mi
- 10JUCOSpoon River Snappers Baseball Field — Spoon River Snappers 54 mi
Questions about Duffy Bass Field
Where do the Illinois State Redbirds play home games?
The Illinois State Redbirds play at Duffy Bass Field in Normal, Illinois.
When did Duffy Bass Field open?
Duffy Bass Field opened in 1988.
How many people does Duffy Bass Field hold?
Duffy Bass Field has a capacity of about 1,000.
What is the closest MLB stadium to Duffy Bass Field?
Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois, about 115 miles away.
What other ballparks are near Duffy Bass Field?
The Corn Crib is also in Normal. 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.