Ed Smith Stadium Spring Training Guide
Home of the Baltimore Orioles
Ed Smith Stadium
2700 12th Street
Sarasota, FL 34237
(941) 893-6300
Website: mlb.com/orioles/spring-training/ballpark
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Gates open 2 hours before first pitch.
Parking
Is $12 per standard-size vehicle and available in several lots surrounding the Ed Smith Stadium complex.
Accessible Parking
Accessible parking spaces are available for those fans with a state-issued handicapped license plate or hangtag and are available on a first come, first-served basis.
Seating
Orioles dugout is along the first base side.
Sitting in the shade
Located in sections 215-223 (rows 10 and above), and sections 203-211 (rows 8 and above).
Handicap Accessible
In sections 111-115, 101, 125, 210, 212 & 216 as indicated on the seating map.
If you find other sections/seats that are in the shade, or other pertinent info, please let us know and we’ll add them here!
Autographs and Practice Fields
Autographs
Sections 101-106 are optimal for seeking autographs from Orioles players as well as near the O’s clubhouse behind the right field wall generally after games/as players are exiting games.
Practice Fields
Practice fields 1-4 are directly behind the stadium's outfield wall. This is where the Orioles train before the beginning of their spring training game schedule.
Orioles minor league fields are 11 miles south of the Ed Smith Complex.
If you have other tips for either, please let us know!
Ballpark Food & Beverage
Guests may bring in food and non-alcoholic beverages, all of which must be contained in a clear, plastic bag no larger than one-gallon in size.
Food items should resemble individual portions and not bulk quantities.
Guests may bring in a factory-sealed, plastic, non-alcoholic beverage, no larger than 20 oz.
Soda and non-alcoholic drink options include Coke products.
Currently, we do not have updated information on food offerings for 2025
Unclear on the extent of their veggie/vegan/gluten-free options.
If you have more information on the food and beverage offerings, please let us know!
Ballpark Fun Facts & Points of Interest
Kids Run the Bases: After Sunday home games kids ages 4-14 can run the bases.
Kids can begin lining up at the top of the 9th inning in the right field picnic area.
Senior Stroll: Following select home games all fans 60 and over can stroll the bases.
Seniors can begin lining up at the top of the 9th inning in the right-field picnic area.
Nearby Lodging, Restaurants & Points of Interest
You can always check out the FL Spring Training Google Map to see all locations for all of the below and other Spring Training ballparks.
Hotels
Kompose Hotel Sarasota - Next to Sarasota Bradenton Int’l Airport. Also near LECOM Park.
Restaurants
1592 | Wood Fired Kitchen & Cocktails - Modern Mediterranean specialties cooked on a wood-fired grill.
Blvd Cafe - Parisienne inspired cafe and casual breakfast spot.
Boca - Trendy eatery serving farm-to-fork dishes and craft cocktails.
Perq Coffee Bar - Casual coffee shop with light breakfast bites.
Wicked Cantina - Tex-Mex spot offering lunch and dinner.
Points of Interest
Bayfront Park - Walkable trails along the ocean w/fountain on one end and tiki bar at the other.
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art - Art museum founded by the circus magnate with 31 galleries in a pink Renaissance-style palace. Also near LECOM Park.
Marietta Museum of Art & Whimsy - Cheerful gallery featuring offbeat, contemporary paintings, sculpture & other artwork.
Unconditional Surrender Statue - Statue of the famous photo.
Any other information you think we’re missing, please let us know and we’ll include!
Updated Jan 2025