Upcoming games
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- Get ticketsAkron RubberDucks at Erie SeaWolvesTue, Jun 9, 2026 · 6:05 PM EDT
- Get ticketsAkron RubberDucks at Erie SeaWolvesWed, Jun 10, 2026 · 6:05 PM EDT
- Get ticketsAkron RubberDucks at Erie SeaWolvesThu, Jun 11, 2026 · 6:05 PM EDT
- Get ticketsAkron RubberDucks at Erie SeaWolvesFri, Jun 12, 2026 · 6:35 PM EDT
- Get ticketsAkron RubberDucks at Erie SeaWolvesSat, Jun 13, 2026 · 6:05 PM EDT
- Get ticketsAkron RubberDucks at Erie SeaWolvesSun, Jun 14, 2026 · 1:35 PM EDT
- Get ticketsBinghamton Rumble Ponies at Erie SeaWolvesTue, Jun 23, 2026 · 6:05 PM EDT
- Get ticketsBinghamton Rumble Ponies at Erie SeaWolvesWed, Jun 24, 2026 · 6:05 PM EDT
- Get ticketsBinghamton Rumble Ponies at Erie SeaWolvesThu, Jun 25, 2026 · 6:05 PM EDT
- Get ticketsBinghamton Rumble Ponies at Erie SeaWolvesFri, Jun 26, 2026 · 6:35 PM EDT
- Get ticketsBinghamton Rumble Ponies at Erie SeaWolvesSat, Jun 27, 2026 · 6:05 PM EDT
- Get ticketsBinghamton Rumble Ponies at Erie SeaWolvesSun, Jun 28, 2026 · 6:05 PM EDT
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Parking
Reserve a spot in advance — game-day parking near UPMC Park fills early.
Getting there
UPMC Park sits in downtown Erie, Pennsylvania, at 110 East 10th Street, an easy walk from the bayfront, the Warner Theatre, and most downtown Erie hotels. Driving uses I-79 to the 12th Street exit or I-90 to the downtown Erie exits; the ballpark is right at the edge of the downtown grid. There is no passenger rail service to Erie. Greyhound serves the downtown bus terminal. Team-affiliated and adjacent surface lots and garages ring the ballpark. Reserving in advance via the parking link above typically beats game-day pricing on fireworks dates. Rideshare drop-off zones are signed along East 10th Street. Confirm bag and entry rules on the SeaWolves' official site before going.
The neighborhood
The blocks around UPMC Park are downtown Erie — the Erie Insurance Arena (home of the Erie Otters OHL hockey club) sits immediately adjacent, the Warner Theatre and the historic downtown commercial core are a few blocks west, and the Presque Isle Bay waterfront is about a half-mile north. The Erie Bayfront has been the region's most consistent redevelopment focus over the past two decades, with the Bicentennial Tower observation deck and the Sheraton Erie Bayfront Hotel as the most visible additions. Presque Isle State Park — the seven-mile sandy peninsula curving into Lake Erie that defines the city's geography and recreation identity — sits about 15 minutes northwest by car. The neighborhood reads as a working Great Lakes downtown with a tight sports-and-bay cluster.
Where to eat & drink nearby
Pre-game stops within walking distance include Calamari's Squid Row (the longtime Erie sports bar and restaurant a short walk from the ballpark — the canonical pre-game stop), Erie Ale Works (the downtown craft brewery a few blocks away), and U Pick 6 Tap House for craft beer and pub food. Molly Brannigan's on State Street is the downtown Irish-pub option. Sara's Restaurant near Presque Isle State Park is the classic Erie roadside-stand burgers-and-fries spot a short drive away — a regional institution. For sit-down dining, 1201 Kitchen is the destination Asian-fusion downtown option, and The Cork 1794 anchors the upscale downtown sit-down scene. 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 — downtown parking flow is gentle. The SeaWolves are the Detroit Tigers' Double-A affiliate (Eastern League), and rehabbing Tigers major-leaguers and top prospects pass through the park. The ballpark itself opened in 1995 as Jerry Uht Park (named for a longtime local benefactor), was renamed UPMC Park in 2017 under a long-term naming-rights agreement with UPMC (the Pittsburgh-based health system), and underwent a substantial renovation completed in 2022 that added clubs, premium spaces, and concourse upgrades. Mobile-only tickets are the norm. Bag policy and gate-open times shift season to season; confirm on the SeaWolves' site before going.
Best games to catch
Eastern League divisional matchups against the Altoona Curve (Pirates affiliate) — the in-state I-80 corridor rivalry — and the Akron RubberDucks (Guardians affiliate) are the most reliable above-average draws. Visits from the Reading Fightin Phils (Phillies affiliate) and the Harrisburg Senators (Nationals affiliate) round out the strongest in-state schedule. Any date when a top Tigers prospect or rehabbing major-leaguer is scheduled to play, plus fireworks Fridays and the SeaWolves' nautical-themed promotional nights, peaks demand. The SeaWolves publish their full promotional calendar on the team site; specifics vary year to year.
What to know
UPMC Park opened in June 1995 as Jerry Uht Park, named for a longtime local benefactor of Erie youth baseball. The naming-rights agreement with UPMC, the Pittsburgh-based health system with major operations in Erie, took effect in 2017. The ballpark underwent a substantial multi-year renovation completed in 2022 that added new clubs, premium spaces, expanded concourses, and upgraded seating without changing the original footprint. The Erie SeaWolves are the Double-A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers (Eastern League) — the affiliation began in 2001 and has been continuous since. Capacity sits around 6,000. The SeaWolves' name and nautical branding reference Erie's identity as a Great Lakes port city. The franchise has produced a long line of Tigers major-leaguers, and the ballpark's tight downtown footprint adjacent to Erie Insurance Arena makes the venue one of the more walkable settings in MiLB.
Frequently asked questions
What time do gates open at UPMC Park?
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 SeaWolves' official site for the current schedule.
Who plays at UPMC Park?
The Erie SeaWolves, the Double-A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers, play their home games at UPMC Park in the Eastern League. The team has been the Tigers' Double-A affiliate since 2001.
Is UPMC Park the same as Jerry Uht Park?
Yes — the ballpark opened as Jerry Uht Park in 1995 and was renamed UPMC Park in 2017 under UPMC's naming-rights agreement. A substantial renovation completed in 2022 added clubs and premium spaces. It is the same downtown Erie ballpark; only the name changed.
Where can I park near UPMC Park?
Team-affiliated and adjacent surface lots and garages ring the ballpark in downtown Erie. Reserving in advance via the parking link above typically beats game-day pricing on fireworks dates. Confirm current rates and availability before driving in.
How do I get to Erie?
There is no passenger rail service to Erie. Driving via I-90 (from Cleveland or Buffalo) or I-79 (from Pittsburgh) is the standard approach. Greyhound serves the downtown bus terminal. Erie International Airport handles limited regional flights.
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