Emory G. Bauer Field

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Emory G. Bauer Field is a ballpark in Valparaiso, Indiana, home of the Valparaiso Beacons, who play NCAA Division I baseball in the Missouri Valley. It opened in 1970, making it 56 years old in 2026 and seats about 500 fans. The closest MLB stadium is Wrigley Field in Chicago, about 41 miles away.

Ballpark facts

Location
Valparaiso, Indiana
Home of
Valparaiso Beacons (NCAA Division I)
League / conference
Missouri Valley
Opened
1970
Capacity
500

Ballparks near Emory G. Bauer Field10

  1. 1D-IILaborers' Local 41 Field — Purdue Northwest Pride (Hammond, Indiana)22 mi
  2. 2NAIACalumet College Crimson Wave Baseball Field — Calumet College Crimson Wave (Whiting, Indiana)26 mi
  3. 3JUCOPioneer Park — Prairie State Pioneers (Chicago Heights, Illinois)28 mi
  4. 4JUCOBulldog Stadium — South Suburban Bulldogs (South Holland, Illinois)28 mi
  5. 5JUCOAncilla Chargers Baseball Field — Ancilla Chargers (Donaldson, Indiana)33 mi
  6. 6D-IIOzinga Field — Roosevelt Lakers (Crestwood, Illinois)37 mi
  7. 7NAIATrinity Christian Trolls Baseball Field — Trinity Christian Trolls (Palos Heights, Illinois)39 mi
  8. 8MLBWrigley Field — Chicago Cubs (Chicago, Illinois)41 mi
  9. 9MLBRate Field — Chicago White Sox (Chicago, Illinois)41 mi
  10. 10D-ILes Miller Field at Curtis Granderson Stadium — UIC Flames (Chicago, Illinois)41 mi

Questions about Emory G. Bauer Field

Where do the Valparaiso Beacons play home games?

The Valparaiso Beacons play at Emory G. Bauer Field in Valparaiso, Indiana.

When did Emory G. Bauer Field open?

Emory G. Bauer Field opened in 1970.

How many people does Emory G. Bauer Field hold?

Emory G. Bauer Field has a capacity of about 500.

What is the closest MLB stadium to Emory G. Bauer Field?

Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois, about 41 miles away.

What other ballparks are near Emory G. Bauer Field?

Laborers' Local 41 Field in Hammond is about 22 miles away. 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.