War Memorial Stadium is a baseball venue at 1889 W. Pembroke Ave. in Hampton, Virginia. Built in 1948 as a tribute to people who fought for the United States in World War II, it hosts the Peninsula Pilots and other community uses.
- Address: 1889 W. Pembroke Ave., Hampton, VA 23661
- Baseball: home ballpark of the Peninsula Pilots, a Coastal Plain League summer-league team
- Parking: free on-site parking is available
Finding War Memorial Stadium
War Memorial Stadium stands at 1889 W. Pembroke Ave. in Hampton. The City of Hampton gives the stadium contact number as 757-245-2222, which can help if you need to confirm venue details before setting out.
The stadium opened in 1948 and was named in tribute to people who fought for the United States in World War II. Its baseball history includes several teams: the Newport News Dodgers played there from 1949 to 1958, and the Peninsula Pilots have been a tenant in two periods, from 1963 to 1992 and from 2000 onward.
Check events and venue rules
The Peninsula Pilots use War Memorial Stadium as their home ballpark, and the Newport News Apprentice School baseball team also plays there. Community groups use the venue for gatherings, meetings, and events, so check the Peninsula Pilots’ official site before you go for current event information and venue rules.
Ticketmaster’s venue listing says the box office operates on event days and accepts cash, checks, American Express, Visa, and MasterCard. Will-call is at the front entrance, opens one hour before an event, and requires the purchase credit card and photo ID.
The venue is described as accessible, and only blankets and folding chairs are allowed. Children under 6 are admitted free. Confirm these policies for your event before making plans.
How do you get to War Memorial Stadium?
Driving from Buckroe Motel to War Memorial Stadium takes about 10 minutes; it is about 87 minutes away on foot. Buckroe Motel is a motel in Hampton.
Parking and event-day logistics
On-site parking is available at no charge. If you plan to use will-call, bring the purchase card and photo ID; the window opens one hour before the event.
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Other Hampton stops to combine
Bluebird Gap Farm Park and Greenlawn Cemetery are each about 1½ miles from War Memorial Stadium. You could plan either as a separate stop around a stadium visit; check the places’ own details for visitor arrangements.
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FAQs
What is the address of War Memorial Stadium?
It is at 1889 W. Pembroke Ave., Hampton, VA 23661.
Which baseball teams play at War Memorial Stadium?
The Peninsula Pilots and Newport News Apprentice School baseball team use the stadium. It also hosts community gatherings, meetings, and events.
Is parking available at War Memorial Stadium?
Yes. On-site parking is available at no charge.
What can you bring into the stadium?
Only blankets and folding chairs are allowed. Check the Peninsula Pilots’ official site for current entry rules.