Sahlen Field
Plan your trip to Sahlen Field
- Sahlen Field (Blue Jays)Blue Jays games from 2020
Own a hotel, restaurant, bar or tour near Sahlen Field? Get a featured listing
We may earn a commission when you book through these links, at no extra cost to you.
Sahlen Field is a ballpark in Buffalo, New York, home of the Buffalo Bisons, the Triple-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays in the International League. It opened in 1988, making it 38 years old in 2026 and seats about 16,600 fans. First retro-classic ballpark; built for possible MLB expansion.
During the pandemic, the American League's Toronto Blue Jays used Sahlen Field as a temporary home from 2020 to 2021. Today: Still standing, and the minor-league Bisons still play there. The nearest MLB stadium is Cleveland's Progressive Field, roughly 171 miles off.
Ballpark facts
- Location
- Buffalo, New York
- Home of
- Buffalo Bisons
- League
- International League
- MLB affiliate
- Toronto Blue Jays
- Opened
- 1988
- Major league years
- 2020–2021
- Capacity
- 16,600
- Dimensions
- Left field 325 ft · Center 404 ft · Right field 325 ft
- Surface
- Natural grass
- Roof
- Open air
- 2026 attendance
- 5,897 per game
- Former names
- Pilot Field, Downtown Ballpark, North AmeriCare Park, Dunn Tire Park, Coca-Cola Field
- Architect
- HOK Sport (Populous)
- Last major renovation
- 2021
- Elevation
- 600 ft
- Big events
- Toronto Blue Jays MLB home games (2020-2021), Triple-A All-Star Game (1988, 2012), World University Games baseball (1993)
- Also called
- Pilot Field, Dunn Tire Park, Coca-Cola Field
- Today
- Still standing
Ballparks near Sahlen Field10
- 1D-IDemske Sports Complex — Canisius Golden Griffins same city
- 2JUCOSUNY Erie Kats Baseball Field — SUNY Erie Kats same city
- 3D-IIIHilbert Hawks Baseball Field — Hilbert Hawks 9 mi
- 4D-IISal Maglie Stadium — D'Youville Saints & Niagara Falls Americans 18 mi
- 5JUCOSUNY Niagara Thunderwolves Baseball Field — SUNY Niagara Thunderwolves 19 mi
- 6D-IBobo Field — Niagara Purple Eagles 23 mi
- 7SummerDwyer Stadium — Batavia Muckdogs 34 mi
- 8JUCOGenesee CC Cougars Baseball Field — Genesee CC Cougars 34 mi
- 9D-IIILudwig Field — Fredonia Blue Devils 39 mi
- 10D-IIIHoughton Highlanders Baseball Field — Houghton Highlanders 45 mi
Other International League ballparks12
The Buffalo Bisons share the International League with 19 other teams listed on Inside the Park. Here are the closest 12, nearest first.
- 1Triple-AESL Ballpark — Rochester Red Wings 65 mi
- 2Triple-ANBT Bank Stadium — Syracuse Mets 136 mi
- 3Triple-APNC Field — Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders 193 mi
- 4Triple-ACoca-Cola Park — Lehigh Valley IronPigs 233 mi
- 5Triple-AFifth Third Field — Toledo Mud Hens 253 mi
- 6Triple-AHuntington Park — Columbus Clippers 292 mi
- 7Triple-APolar Park — Worcester Red Sox 360 mi
- 8Triple-AVictory Field — Indianapolis Indians 433 mi
- 9Triple-AHarbor Park — Norfolk Tides 435 mi
- 10Triple-ADurham Bulls Athletic Park — Durham Bulls 473 mi
- 11Triple-ALouisville Slugger Field — Louisville Bats 483 mi
- 12Triple-ATruist Field — Charlotte Knights 538 mi
Questions about Sahlen Field
What other ballparks are in the International League?
19 other International League teams play at parks listed here. The nearest are ESL Ballpark, NBT Bank Stadium, and PNC Field.
Where do the Buffalo Bisons play home games?
The Buffalo Bisons play at Sahlen Field in Buffalo, New York.
When did Sahlen Field open?
Sahlen Field opened in 1988.
How many people does Sahlen Field hold?
Sahlen Field has a capacity of about 16,600.
What is the closest MLB stadium to Sahlen Field?
Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio, about 171 miles away.
What other ballparks are near Sahlen Field?
Demske Sports Complex is also in Buffalo. 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.