Asheville Tourists Ballpark Gets New Name: HomeTrust Park

After over a century as McCormick Field, the minor league stadium undergoes $40 million in renovations.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 5:26pm

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A cubist-style painting depicting the Asheville Tourists' baseball stadium, with the field and stands broken down into sharp, overlapping geometric shapes in shades of blue, green, and orange, conceptually representing the stadium's recent renovations and name change.The newly renovated HomeTrust Park, home of the Asheville Tourists, will feature a modernized, cubist-inspired aesthetic that pays homage to the stadium's historic roots.Asheville Today

The Asheville Tourists' baseball stadium is getting a new name and undergoing a major $40 million renovation just in time for the 2026 season. The ballpark, which has been known as McCormick Field for over 100 years, will now be called HomeTrust Park after a partnership deal with the city's largest financial institution.

Why it matters

The name change and renovations mark a significant milestone for one of the country's oldest minor league ballparks, which has been a fixture in the Asheville community for over a century. The upgrades are aimed at modernizing the stadium and enhancing the fan experience.

The details

The $40 million renovation project includes an expanded entrance, new ticket office, high-tech video board, upgraded clubhouses and hitting cages, and a brand-new playing surface. The ballpark will also feature the new Asheville Baseball History Walk, highlighting the stadium's past.

  • The name change and renovations will be unveiled in time for the Tourists' opening day on April 21, 2026.
  • Prior to becoming the Tourists in 1915, the team was known as the Moonshiners and the Mountaineers, and during a four-season stint in the 1970s, they were the Asheville Orioles.

The players

Asheville Tourists

Asheville's minor league baseball team, which has played at the stadium for over a century under various names.

HomeTrust Bank

The largest financial institution in Asheville, which has partnered with the Tourists to rename the ballpark.

McCormick Field

The historic ballpark that has been the home of the Asheville Tourists for over 100 years, until the recent name change.

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What they’re saying

“We're thrilled to partner with HomeTrust Bank to bring this exciting new chapter to Asheville baseball. This renovation will ensure our stadium remains a premier destination for fans for years to come.”

— Brian DeWine, President, Asheville Tourists

What’s next

The Asheville Tourists will play their first game at the newly renamed HomeTrust Park on April 21, 2026, kicking off the team's 2026 season.

The takeaway

The name change and renovations to Asheville's historic minor league ballpark represent a significant investment in the community and a commitment to preserving the city's rich baseball heritage for future generations of fans.