SOUTH JORDAN, Utah — Baseball season has officially arrived, and with it comes a fresh chapter for the Salt Lake Bees. The team is celebrating its 2025 home opener today, April 8, at their brand-new stadium located in South Jordan’s Daybreak neighborhood.
The Bees are hosting the Reno Aces for a six-game series, with tonight’s game scheduled to start at 6:35 p.m. Fans can expect not only exciting baseball action but also family-friendly entertainment, music, and giveaways throughout the homestand.
This marks the Bees’ first game at their new home — The Ballpark at America First Square. The evening will feature special festivities, including a ceremonial first pitch and a flyover during the National Anthem.
“We’re thrilled to welcome fans to the new hive,” said Ty Wardle, General Manager of the Bees. “While the stadium is ready for action, construction continues around the square, so fans should expect a summer full of new openings. We appreciate everyone’s patience as we bring America First Square to life.”
The team broke ground on the new ballpark in October 2023, following their decision to relocate from Smith’s Ballpark in downtown Salt Lake City — their home for nearly three decades, dating back to 1994.
Designed to accommodate 8,000 spectators, the new venue offers a variety of seating options, from open-lawn and club levels to premium field-level sections. Amenities include locally curated food vendors, children’s play areas, a large digital scoreboard, ample parking, and convenient access via the nearby TRAX Red Line station.
The stadium is the centerpiece of a larger vision — a new entertainment district within Daybreak that will eventually include restaurants, retail, and a Megaplex movie complex.
Meanwhile, the Bees’ former ballpark site in Salt Lake City won’t be left behind. Mayor Erin Mendenhall has outlined plans to revitalize Smith’s Ballpark into a vibrant urban community space. In her January State of the City address, she detailed efforts to transform the west wing into a hub for entertainment, retail, and creative uses, while the former field area will be converted into a public park and mixed-use development.
As the Bees step up to the plate in their new home, both cities are looking ahead — one celebrating a new beginning, the other honoring the past while embracing a fresh future.
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