ESL Ballpark

Triple-A
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ESL Ballpark is a ballpark in Rochester, New York, home of the Rochester Red Wings, the Triple-A affiliate of the Washington Nationals in the International League. It opened in 1997, making it 29 years old in 2026 and seats about 10,840 fans. Downtown park beside the Kodak tower.

The closest MLB stadium is PNC Park in Pittsburgh, about 226 miles away.

Ballpark facts

Location
Rochester, New York
Home of
Rochester Red Wings (Triple-A)
League
International League
MLB affiliate
Washington Nationals
Opened
1997
Capacity
10,840
Dimensions
Left field 335 ft · Center 402 ft · Right field 322 ft
Surface
Natural grass
Roof
Open air
2026 attendance
5,811 per game
Former names
Frontier Field, Innovative Field
Architect
Ellerbe Becket / Bergmann Associates
Big events
Triple-A All-Star Game (2000), Frozen Frontier AHL outdoor game (2013)

Ballparks near ESL Ballpark10

  1. 1D-IIIRIT Baseball Complex — RIT Tigers (Rochester, New York)same city
  2. 2D-IIITowers Field — Rochester Yellowjackets (Rochester, New York)same city
  3. 3JUCOMonroe CC Tribunes Baseball Field — Monroe CC Tribunes (Rochester, New York)same city
  4. 4D-IIIDugan Yard — St. John Fisher Cardinals (Pittsford, New York)10 mi
  5. 5D-IIIClark V. Whited Complex — Brockport Golden Eagles (Brockport, New York)15 mi
  6. 6JUCOFinger Lakes CC Lakers Baseball Field — Finger Lakes CC Lakers (Canandaigua, New York)29 mi
  7. 7SummerColburn Park — Newark Pilots (Newark, New York)29 mi
  8. 8SummerDwyer Stadium — Batavia Muckdogs (Batavia, New York)31 mi
  9. 9JUCOGenesee CC Cougars Baseball Field — Genesee CC Cougars (Batavia, New York)31 mi
  10. 10D-IIIMcDonough Park — Hobart Statesmen & Geneva Red Wings (Geneva, New York)40 mi

Questions about ESL Ballpark

Where do the Rochester Red Wings play home games?

The Rochester Red Wings play at ESL Ballpark in Rochester, New York.

When did ESL Ballpark open?

ESL Ballpark opened in 1997.

How many people does ESL Ballpark hold?

ESL Ballpark has a capacity of about 10,840.

What is the closest MLB stadium to ESL Ballpark?

PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, about 226 miles away.

What other ballparks are near ESL Ballpark?

RIT Baseball Complex is also in Rochester. 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.