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- Get ticketsLehigh Valley IronPigs at Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRidersTue, Jun 9, 2026 · 7:05 PM EDT
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- Get ticketsLehigh Valley IronPigs at Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRidersSat, Jun 13, 2026 · 6:35 PM EDT
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- Get ticketsNorfolk Tides at Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRidersTue, Jun 30, 2026 · 7:05 PM EDT
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- Get ticketsNorfolk Tides at Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRidersFri, Jul 3, 2026 · 7:05 PM EDT
- Get ticketsNorfolk Tides at Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRidersSat, Jul 4, 2026 · 6:35 PM EDT
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Parking
Reserve a spot in advance — game-day parking near PNC Field fills early.
Getting there
PNC Field sits in Moosic, Pennsylvania — a small borough between Scranton and Wilkes-Barre — at 235 Montage Mountain Road, just off I-81 at exit 182 (Davis Street / Montage Mountain). Driving is the standard approach — there is no commuter rail. From Scranton it's about ten minutes south; from Wilkes-Barre, about twenty minutes north. The ballpark sits on the lower slopes of Montage Mountain, with Montage Mountain ski resort and the Pavilion at Montage Mountain concert venue immediately adjacent. Team-affiliated and adjacent surface lots ring the ballpark and reserving in advance via the parking link above typically beats game-day pricing on fireworks dates. Rideshare drop-off zones are signed along Montage Mountain Road. Confirm bag and entry rules on the RailRiders' official site before going.
The neighborhood
The blocks around PNC Field are a hillside cluster of the ski resort base area, the Pavilion at Montage Mountain concert venue, the Shoppes at Montage retail center, and the Mohegan Sun Pocono casino a short drive south. There is no walkable pre-game village at the ballpark itself — Moosic is a small borough and the immediate setting is mountain-base outdoor recreation rather than urban. Downtown Scranton — Lackawanna County's historic core, with Steamtown National Historic Site, the restored Lackawanna train station (now a hotel), and the bars and restaurants along Lackawanna Avenue — is about ten minutes north and is the canonical post-game dinner option. Cooper's Seafood House in Scranton, with the larger-than-life nautical exterior, is the regional roadside-attraction restaurant most often paired with a RailRiders game.
Where to eat & drink nearby
Pre- and post-game stops in the broader Scranton area include Cooper's Seafood House (the iconic Scranton seafood institution on Cedar Avenue with the giant lighthouse-and-ship exterior — the canonical regional stop), Cooper's Lobster Pub (sister spot to Cooper's Seafood), and POSH at the Scranton Club for a downtown Scranton sit-down. Backyard Ale House on Linden Street downtown is the regional craft-beer standby. AV Restaurant & Lounge is the downtown date-night option. Near the ballpark, The Shoppes at Montage has several casual chain dining options. Steamtown National Historic Site in downtown Scranton is the canonical pre-day-game pairing for railroad-heritage interest — the source of the RailRiders' brand. Pre-game crowds at the closest bars build modestly on weekend home dates.
First-timer tips
Plan to arrive about 45 minutes to an hour before first pitch — parking flow at the surrounding lots is gentle. The franchise was rebranded from the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees to the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders in 2013 — the railroad name nods to Steamtown National Historic Site in Scranton and the region's railroad heritage. The ballpark itself was largely rebuilt in a 2012 demolish-and-rebuild project that kept the original outfield footprint but produced a substantially new venue. Mobile-only tickets are the norm. The RailRiders are the Yankees' top affiliate so rehabbing Yankees major-leaguers and top prospects pass through frequently. Bag policy and gate-open times shift season to season; confirm on the RailRiders' site before going.
Best games to catch
International League divisional matchups against the Lehigh Valley IronPigs (Phillies affiliate) — the Battle of Pennsylvania I-78 rivalry — are the most reliable above-average draw and consistently the hottest tickets of the season. Visits from the Buffalo Bisons (Blue Jays affiliate), Syracuse Mets, Rochester Red Wings, and the Worcester Red Sox round out the strongest regional schedule. Any date when a top Yankees prospect or rehabbing major-leaguer (Stanton, Cole, Judge types when healing) is scheduled to play peaks demand. Fireworks Fridays, the Pinstripe Power giveaway nights, and themed promotional dates anchor the strongest weekend crowds. The RailRiders publish their full promotional calendar on the team site; specifics vary year to year.
What to know
The ballpark opened in 1989 as Lackawanna County Stadium, was renamed PNC Field in 2007 under a long-term naming-rights agreement with PNC Bank, and underwent a substantial demolish-and-rebuild project in 2012 that kept the outfield footprint but produced effectively a new venue with modern concourses, clubs, and seating. The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders — rebranded from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees in 2013 — are the Triple-A affiliate of the New York Yankees. The franchise has been the Yankees' top affiliate since 2007 (relocated from Columbus, Ohio, where it had been the Columbus Clippers). The RailRiders name and railroad branding directly reference Steamtown National Historic Site in downtown Scranton and the region's railroading heritage. Capacity sits around 10,000 with a 360-degree concourse and a backdrop of Montage Mountain rising beyond the outfield wall.
Frequently asked questions
What time do gates open at PNC Field?
Gates typically open about 60–90 minutes before first pitch, earlier for fireworks Fridays or major promotional dates. Exact gate-open times shift season to season — check the RailRiders' official site for the current schedule.
Who plays at PNC Field?
The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, the Triple-A affiliate of the New York Yankees, play their home games at PNC Field. The team rebranded from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees in 2013.
How do I get to PNC Field?
Driving is the standard option — the ballpark sits just off I-81 at exit 182 (Davis Street / Montage Mountain). From Scranton it's about ten minutes south; from Wilkes-Barre, about twenty minutes north. There is no commuter rail service.
Where can I park near PNC Field?
Team-affiliated and adjacent surface lots ring the ballpark off Montage Mountain Road. Reserving in advance via the parking link above typically beats game-day pricing on fireworks dates. Confirm current rates and availability before driving in.
Why are they called the RailRiders?
The RailRiders name nods to Steamtown National Historic Site in downtown Scranton and the broader railroading heritage of the Lackawanna and Wyoming Valleys. The franchise rebranded from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees in 2013 specifically to take on a regional identity.
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