Baum Stadium to open for College World Series watch parties

Photo: Courtesy, ArkansasRazorbacks.com

The Arkansas baseball team will play for its first ever College World Series championship this week, and fans will have an opportunity to watch the game at the Razorbacks’ home in Fayetteville.

UA officials announced they’ll open Baum Stadium for a watch party during Game 2 and Game 3 (if necessary) of the CWS matchup between Arkansas and Oregon State.

The stadium will open at 5 p.m. Wednesday and 4:30 p.m. Thursday. Wednesday’s game begins at 6 p.m. and Thursday’s game begins at 5:30 p.m. Some concessions will be available, but no coolers or alcohol will be allowed in the stadium.

The game will be shown on the video board in center field. Seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis in the main seating area. The Hog Pen area will not be open for the event.

Light concessions will be available (cash only), but fans will be allowed to bring in food and beverages. No coolers or alcohol will be allowed inside the stadium.

The watch party is free to attend, and open to the public.