Reimagined: A Dynamic Home for Baseball and Community Events

Reading Fightin Phils

FirstEnergy Stadium Clubhouse Renovations

Reading, PA

FirstEnergy Stadium, home to the Reading Fightin Phils, is a leading destination for Class AA minor league baseball, known for its outstanding atmosphere and consistently large fanbase from southeast Pennsylvania and beyond. EwingCole’s latest renovation and expansion elevates the stadium’s facilities to meet Major League Baseball’s new Professional Development League (PDL) Facility Standards while enhancing its role as a community hub. Following EwingCole’s earlier work on the stadium in 2011, this comprehensive update introduces dual-use spaces under the new name “Redner’s Event Center,” supporting both baseball and event operations.

 

This renovation features a dedicated standalone structure that houses both home and visiting team clubhouses, providing versatile spaces that seamlessly adapt to meet different operational needs. For example, during event configurations, the Batting Tunnel becomes the R-Phils Turf Club, the Home Locker Room transforms into the R-Phils Club, and visiting areas convert into the Baseballtown Club. This flexible approach maximizes space utility, making the venue equally capable of hosting non-baseball events, offering unique advantages for other MiLB stadiums aiming to diversify their offerings.

 

Renovated areas include:

  • A New 14,000 SF multi-story Home Clubhouse
  • New 7,200 SF multi-story Visitor’s Clubhouse
  • New Female Staff Facilities
  • Weight Room
  • New Video Board
  • Batting Tunnels
  • Batter’s Eye
  • Family Waiting Room
  • Multi-purpose Event Space
  • New LED Sports Lighting
  • New Bullpens

 

EwingCole’s renovations ensure that FirstEnergy Stadium meets MLB’s latest facility standards while expanding its capabilities as a community venue. With multi-functional spaces that cater to both baseball and event operations, the facility now offers greater year-round use. This approach not only supports the vibrant Baseballtown atmosphere but also positions the stadium as a premier minor league destination, ready to inspire similar enhancements across MiLB venues.