pfitzner stadium

Pfitzner is a great place to go for a cheap Minor League Baseball game. The best seats in the place are about $13. But it is an old stadium and it is showing its age. The concessions are almost always extremely crowded, but they do offer waitresses in the box seats. The better seats are really worth the extra few $. I am 6 feet tall and general admission or box seats are fine, but the other reserved seats feel very cramped to me. Pfitzner is due to be replaced with a new stadium soon so enjoy it while you can, I'm sure the new one will be much more expensive. If you time it right you just might see one of the Washington Nationals there on a rehab stint.

This is the home field for the Potomac Nationals (P-Nats), the farm team for the Major League Washington Nationals baseball team (who are doing very well this year). Frequently, Wash Nats' stars play here while working their ay up or rehabilitating. The setting is intimate, close to the players and the action. The young guys getting their first shot at the big league play their hearts out. The crowds are friendly, the food is cheap and so are the ticket prices. Fireworks on home game weekends. Minor League baseball in America. What's not to love?

This is my second favorite minor league ballpark. My first is Durham. The food here is good, and the atmosphere is very fun.

Nothing bad to say about the team or the announcers (especially on-line!). Hey, we know this is the minor leagues and weren't expecting the Ritz. However, there's definite room for improvement.This was our first visit. Parking costs $5, but it seems you could park a little further away without the cost. Felt naive paying for it.When we first arrived, we asked the ticket-taker where our grandstand was. He told us that it was general admission and to sit wherever we liked. Not knowing better, we sat in the first seats we found in what we thought was our section 3- but it turns out they were "Reserved" seats. The seat purchasers were not pleased with us and we were very confused until our friends who we were meeting waved us over- waaay over to Grandstand 3. We probably could have sat in the Reserved seats behind us for the whole game, never knowing we didn't belong... Although you have a seat and row, the grandstands have no lettering or numbering. Yes, you sit close to the players (especially if you're in Grandstand 3). You're close to the field. But tonight, the kid in front of us got hit with a ball. The staff's reaction seemed slow. You really have to pay attention and move fast because you are seriously close. There are no "stairs" in the grandstands, so you have to step over people to get down to the concessions or bathroom or to leave. We were glad it wasn't too crowded! There's no smoking in the stands, but there's certainly lots of smoking behind the reserved stands (is this part of the authentic experience that everyone else raved about? to navigate cigarette smoke next to the ice cream?). Yes, metal bleachers without backs in the grandstands, with backs in the reserved seats- so prepare for numb bottoms.We stood for the National Anthem but there was no REAL flag flying anywhere- just the electronic version on the scoreboard. Really?!?The bathrooms had no ventilation. Whew. There are water fountains but they are teeny tiny; the one by the men's room was broken. Old-timey? The Kids Zone was $2 per kid per visit- a bounce house and an inflatable slide. We were with our toddler daughter (who's pretty well-behaved) but this ballpark is a really hard place to be with small children. No where to "roam" or get distracted and not enough action on the field to hold their attention for several hours.I see everyone lamenting the new stadium, but most high school stadiums are nicer than this one! Wouldn't take much to make the whole experience feel more family-friendly.All the reviewers keep saying how it was an inexpensive way to see baseball. Frankly I'm not a big-time baseball fan. We payed what you pay for a movie, paid more for parking and concessions... and the experience wasn't that awesome. For just a few bucks more, we could have gotten seats at the Nationals game.Cheap is not the same as inexpensive!!!

Easy to park and to get in and out of before and after the games. Local fans are terrific and very supportive of the team. Food is ok and the servers and fan store employees are friendly, as are the stadium seaters. Good announcers too.

I can't wait to see if they move the P-Nats over by Wegmans into a new park! This park is authentic and old... but still serviceable! Love to go watch a game here and for the price of the ticket you just can't beat it! Matter of fact my daughters and I spent father's day here! Parking is easy. It definitely is an old stadium but that is part of the charm I think!

The minor league team in Prince William County is fun to watch but the stadium is not all so special. The price for an evening of baseball is reasonable and the players are accessible.

I go to games two or three times a year and always enjoy it. The stadium is small enough that you never have a bad seat, but when the good seats are available I always spend the extra few dollars to really get into the action. The food, while typical fare for a baseball game, is inexpensive and adds to the atmosphere. The Pfitzner Stadium location works great for us locals, can't say that I am looking forward to the teams move towards 95 in a couple years.

This stadium is reminiscent of the old local stadiums of the 40s and 50s. Its small but very cozy. You feel at home when you go there. The crowd interacts well with one another and everyone has a good time. I'ts small enough that you can actually see the players and have some interaction with them. We go every year and get seats along the 1st base side. On the 4th of July they have a nice fireworks display. Theres a rumor that it may be replaced by another larger stadium in another part of the county. That would be a shame. Pfitzer stadium is what the county needs . If you want to fix it thats ok. Don't lose it!

This ballpark is in dire need of replacement. The facilities are in poor condition and the concessions are mediocre. The only saving grace is that the team usually plays pretty well and the tickets are reasonably priced.

We have gone to the P-Nats games quite often over the past 15 years. Always a fun night out for the whole family! The stadium is in need of renovation, but is great for the proximity to the field. Up close and personal. The fireworks are a nice ending to the evening. Peanuts, hot dogs, beer, and baseball...everyone is happy.

The facility has been there for several years but has been maintained pretty well, especially the playing field. I'm sure the players are could use some updating but from a fan's point of view, it is a nice place to see a game and be relatively close to the game.

Stadium is the home for Nationals farm team. Tickets very reasonably priced. Many special promotional games/giveaways. Fireworks at Sat night games. Traffic/parking not bad. Kids can run bases!

We were here last week with the grandkids and family. The heat index was 106, but we still had a great time. The Potomac Nationals are a Class A ball club and are affiliated with the Washington Nationals. Sometimes we are treated to a superstar from the major league team as they are often sent here after a rehab assignment for a few days to get back in the swing of things before returning to the Nationals. The team played a great game and even though we were in the "cheap seats" (bleachers), we were right on the third base line and the view was superb. The food was great with many choices. Had a great cheeseburger for $5! Beer was inexpensice (just $1). During the summer they have fireworks after the Friday and Saturday night games. A new stadium is being built a few miles from here that will open next year.

Pfitzner Stadium is home to the Potomac Nationals, the Carolina League affiliate of the Washington Nationals. The stadium has been a subject of debate for a few years, currently there is a proposal to build a new stadium closer to I-95 and the Stonebridge Town Center. I say that to frame this review. While there might be issues with the field and facilities, I've always had a great experience at the stadium. As far as I know the stadium is only used for P-NAT games. The ticket prices are low, there is a family section of the stadium (no alcohol), and there are a number of great promotions. $1.00 hot dogs on Monday comes to mind. There isn’t a lot of shade but I’ve been to Nationals Parks and encountered the same. There is also a picnic area with space to host reunions/organization day activities.We've gotten spoiled by the box seats which for $11 dollars (might have gone up) provide stadium style seating (other seating is bleacher) along with in-seat concession service. Very much a home town feel and while it can sell out (maximum capacity approx 6000) when Washington National player is rehabbing it is a comfortable venue. Not a great distance to walk from parking (ample) to the stadium, organized well and many game nights end with fireworks. The fireworks are worth the ticket price alone. We went to one game with adult children and grandparents and significant others; everyone commented on the complexity and length of the fireworks program. Since we are approximately one mile from the stadium I can attest that the length of the fireworks program has not decreased. Every home night game on Sat/Sun has fireworks and my dog barks at every blast. Small price to pay for a nice evening of baseball and relaxation.