Roy E. Lee Field at Simmons Baseball Complex
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Roy E. Lee Field at Simmons Baseball Complex is a ballpark in Edwardsville, Illinois, home of the SIU Edwardsville Cougars, who play NCAA Division I baseball in the Ohio Valley. It opened in 1972, making it 54 years old in 2026 and seats about 1,500 fans. The closest MLB stadium is Busch Stadium in St. Louis, about 21 miles away.
Ballpark facts
- Location
- Edwardsville, Illinois
- Home of
- SIU Edwardsville Cougars
- League / conference
- Ohio Valley
- Opened
- 1972
- Capacity
- 1,500
Ballparks near Roy E. Lee Field at Simmons Baseball Complex10
- 1SummerLloyd Hopkins Field — Alton River Dragons 13 mi
- 2JUCOLewis and Clark Trailblazers Baseball Field — Lewis and Clark Trailblazers 16 mi
- 3D-IIHypes Field — McKendree Bearcats 16 mi
- 4JUCOSouthwestern Illinois Blue Storm Baseball Field — Southwestern Illinois Blue Storm 20 mi
- 5MLBBusch Stadium — St. Louis Cardinals 21 mi
- 6D-IBilliken Sports Center — Saint Louis Billikens 21 mi
- 7D-IIUMSL Baseball Field — UMSL Tritons 21 mi
- 8D-IIIKelly Field — Washington University Bears 21 mi
- 9D-IIIGCS Credit Union Ballpark — Webster Gorloks 21 mi
- 10NAIAMissouri Baptist Spartans Baseball Field — Missouri Baptist Spartans 21 mi
Other Ohio Valley ballparks9
The SIU Edwardsville Cougars share the Ohio Valley with 9 other teams listed on Inside the Park. Here they are, nearest first.
- 1D-ILou Brock Sports Complex — Lindenwood Lions 31 mi
- 2D-ICapaha Field — Southeast Missouri State Redhawks 105 mi
- 3D-ICoaches Stadium at Monier Field — Eastern Illinois Panthers 106 mi
- 4D-IAlfred D. Boyer Stadium — Western Illinois Leathernecks 121 mi
- 5D-IUSI Baseball Field — Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles 141 mi
- 6D-ISkyhawk Baseball Field — UT Martin Skyhawks 181 mi
- 7D-IBush Stadium at Averitt Express Baseball Complex — Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles 305 mi
- 8D-IGary Hogan Field — Little Rock Trojans 309 mi
- 9D-IAllen Field — Morehead State Eagles 355 mi
Questions about Roy E. Lee Field at Simmons Baseball Complex
What other ballparks are in the Ohio Valley?
9 other Ohio Valley teams play at parks listed here. The nearest are Lou Brock Sports Complex, Capaha Field, and Coaches Stadium at Monier Field.
Where do the SIU Edwardsville Cougars play home games?
The SIU Edwardsville Cougars play at Roy E. Lee Field at Simmons Baseball Complex in Edwardsville, Illinois.
When did Roy E. Lee Field at Simmons Baseball Complex open?
Roy E. Lee Field at Simmons Baseball Complex opened in 1972.
How many people does Roy E. Lee Field at Simmons Baseball Complex hold?
Roy E. Lee Field at Simmons Baseball Complex has a capacity of about 1,500.
What is the closest MLB stadium to Roy E. Lee Field at Simmons Baseball Complex?
Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri, about 21 miles away.
What other ballparks are near Roy E. Lee Field at Simmons Baseball Complex?
Lloyd Hopkins Field in Alton is about 13 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.