FirstEnergy Stadium
FirstEnergy Stadium is a ballpark in Reading, Pennsylvania, home of the Reading Fightin Phils, the Double-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies in the Eastern League. It opened in 1951, making it 75 years old in 2026 and seats about 9,000 fans. Heated pool pavilion beyond right field; opened 1951 as a war memorial.
The closest MLB stadium is Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, about 49 miles away.
Ballpark facts
- Location
- Reading, Pennsylvania
- Home of
- Reading Fightin Phils
- League
- Eastern League
- MLB affiliate
- Philadelphia Phillies
- Opened
- 1951
- Capacity
- 9,000
- Dimensions
- Left field 330 ft · Center 400 ft · Right field 330 ft
- Surface
- Natural grass
- Roof
- Open air
- 2026 attendance
- 5,555 per game
- Former names
- Reading Municipal Memorial Stadium, GPU Stadium
- Architect
- Muhlenberg Brothers
- Last major renovation
- 2011
Ballparks near FirstEnergy Stadium10
- 1D-IIIKelchner Field — Albright Lions same city
- 2D-IIIAlvernia Golden Wolves Baseball Field — Alvernia Golden Wolves same city
- 3D-IIIPenn State Berks Nittany Lions Baseball Field — Penn State Berks Nittany Lions same city
- 4D-IINorth Campus Baseball Field — Kutztown Golden Bears 15 mi
- 5D-IIIValley Forge Patriots Baseball Field — Valley Forge Patriots 27 mi
- 6D-IIIFranklin & Marshall Diplomats Baseball Field — Franklin & Marshall Diplomats 28 mi
- 7D-IIICharger Field — Lancaster Bible Chargers 28 mi
- 8D-IIIThomas Field — Ursinus Bears 29 mi
- 9Triple-ACoca-Cola Park — Lehigh Valley IronPigs 29 mi
- 10D-IIIBicentennial Park — Muhlenberg Mules 29 mi
Questions about FirstEnergy Stadium
Where do the Reading Fightin Phils play home games?
The Reading Fightin Phils play at FirstEnergy Stadium in Reading, Pennsylvania.
When did FirstEnergy Stadium open?
FirstEnergy Stadium opened in 1951.
How many people does FirstEnergy Stadium hold?
FirstEnergy Stadium has a capacity of about 9,000.
What is the closest MLB stadium to FirstEnergy Stadium?
Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, about 49 miles away.
What other ballparks are near FirstEnergy Stadium?
Kelchner Field is also in Reading. 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.