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Looking for family fun close to home? Mississippi is home to one of the best minor league baseball parks in the nation. It's a great place to catch a professional game, just a short drive away.
Keesler Federal Park in Biloxi offers a top-class stadium with good food next to a beautiful beach. It's home to the Biloxi Shuckers.
"When catching a game, fans can choose from around 4,500 seats ranging from suites to spots right behind home plate. Fans can also head to the right field beach area, which features a tiki bar, splash pad, and beach chairs," USA TODAY wrote.
Editors and topic experts pick a handful of the most-nominated events or places. Then fans from across the country vote on the 10Best list. This is the second year it made the list.
What makes Keesler Federal Park a fan favorite? It has plenty of seating options, fun theme nights, great food and more. And it's all right on the Gulf Coast.
Keesler Federal Park seats about 6,098 people. It has a 1,472-square-foot scoreboard.
Seating includes:
Field dimensions are:
It's at 105 Caillavet St., Biloxi. It's just across from Beau Rivage Resort & Casino.
The Biloxi Shuckers are a Double-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers. It's part of the Southern League, which started in 1885.
The Biloxi Shuckers started as the Hunstville Stars. The team moved from Alabama to Mississippi after the 2014 season, according to MLB.com.
The new name celebrates Biloxi's strong ties to the seafood industry.
Other names considered included:
Before that, Biloxi had one minor league team in its history. The Gulfport-Biloxi Sand Crabs only played the 1907 season.
The Shuckers won South Division titles in 2015, 2018, 2019 and 2025.
The team also plays at the King Cakes or the Biloxi Beach Chickens, a reference to the area's many, many seagulls.
Schooner, the team mascot, is a gray and white seagull with blue face feathers and a bright yellow beack.
It was called MGM Park when it opened in 2015. MGM Resorts International withdrew its naming rights in 2023 and returned them to the city.
Keesler Federal Credit Union got naming rights to the park in 2024.
The 2026 season runs from April to mid-September. Get tickets online at biloxishuckers.com.
Gates open 65 minutes before the first pitch.
Or you can take a tour. It's $6 per person with a 5-person minimum. The behind-the-scenes looks include the press box, suite level and a chance to walk on the field. During the off season, it can include the clubhouse and batting cages.
Tours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and must be scheduled a week in advance.
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Restaurant options include several grills where you can get tacos, burgers, pizza and other game-day favorites. Some treats come with a souvenir bowl or helmet.
Local flavors include chargrilled oysters, grilled Conecuh sausage, red beans and rice or gumbo.
Check out the Biloxi Bayou Bomber at Catch of the Game. It's a prime shrimp burger with andouille sausage, fried crawfish and Cajun sauce.
Or snag a Big Chief Queso Crunch from the Biloxi Breeze Taco Stand. It's a hot dog wrapped in a tortilla, then covered in cheese sauce, pico de gallo and cilantro.
The team's website lists where you can find gluten-free options.
Two Banana Ball teams will take the field in Biloxi this fall.
Firefighters and the Loco Beach Coconuts will face off on Sept. 25 and 26, 2026.
Tickets are by lottery. The more information at thesavannahbananas.com.
More: Savannah Bananas baseball is coming to Mississippi in 2026. Here's how to get tickets
What are the best minor league parks in the country? Here's what USA TODAY readers picked.
Bonnie Bolden is the Deep South Connect reporter for Mississippi with USA TODAY Network. Email her at [email protected].
This article originally appeared on Mississippi Clarion Ledger: Love baseball? Mississippi has one of Top 10 best minor league parks
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Keesler Federal Park in Biloxi offers a top-class stadium with good food next to a beautiful beach. It's home to the Biloxi Shuckers.
"When catching a game, fans can choose from around 4,500 seats ranging from suites to spots right behind home plate. Fans can also head to the right field beach area, which features a tiki bar, splash pad, and beach chairs," USA TODAY wrote.
Editors and topic experts pick a handful of the most-nominated events or places. Then fans from across the country vote on the 10Best list. This is the second year it made the list.
What makes Keesler Federal Park a fan favorite? It has plenty of seating options, fun theme nights, great food and more. And it's all right on the Gulf Coast.
Quick facts about Keesler Federal Park
Keesler Federal Park seats about 6,098 people. It has a 1,472-square-foot scoreboard.
Seating includes:
- Reserved seats
- 12 suites
- 2 party decks
- A terrace
- A luxury club
- A grass berm
- A splash pad area
Field dimensions are:
- Left field: 325 feet
- Center field: 400 feet
- Right field: 325 feet
It's at 105 Caillavet St., Biloxi. It's just across from Beau Rivage Resort & Casino.
What to know about the Biloxi Shuckers
The Biloxi Shuckers are a Double-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers. It's part of the Southern League, which started in 1885.
The Biloxi Shuckers started as the Hunstville Stars. The team moved from Alabama to Mississippi after the 2014 season, according to MLB.com.
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The new name celebrates Biloxi's strong ties to the seafood industry.
Other names considered included:
- Shrimpers
- Black Jacks
- Beacon
- Mullets
- Schooners
Before that, Biloxi had one minor league team in its history. The Gulfport-Biloxi Sand Crabs only played the 1907 season.
The Shuckers won South Division titles in 2015, 2018, 2019 and 2025.
The team also plays at the King Cakes or the Biloxi Beach Chickens, a reference to the area's many, many seagulls.
Schooner, the team mascot, is a gray and white seagull with blue face feathers and a bright yellow beack.
When did the name change? Why?
It was called MGM Park when it opened in 2015. MGM Resorts International withdrew its naming rights in 2023 and returned them to the city.
Keesler Federal Credit Union got naming rights to the park in 2024.
Want to go? Watch a game or take a VIP tour
The 2026 season runs from April to mid-September. Get tickets online at biloxishuckers.com.
Gates open 65 minutes before the first pitch.
Or you can take a tour. It's $6 per person with a 5-person minimum. The behind-the-scenes looks include the press box, suite level and a chance to walk on the field. During the off season, it can include the clubhouse and batting cages.
Tours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and must be scheduled a week in advance.
More: Delta Hot Tamale Festival ranks best in US. People love the food, fun
What can I eat at the park?
Restaurant options include several grills where you can get tacos, burgers, pizza and other game-day favorites. Some treats come with a souvenir bowl or helmet.
Local flavors include chargrilled oysters, grilled Conecuh sausage, red beans and rice or gumbo.
Check out the Biloxi Bayou Bomber at Catch of the Game. It's a prime shrimp burger with andouille sausage, fried crawfish and Cajun sauce.
Or snag a Big Chief Queso Crunch from the Biloxi Breeze Taco Stand. It's a hot dog wrapped in a tortilla, then covered in cheese sauce, pico de gallo and cilantro.
The team's website lists where you can find gluten-free options.
Want to watch Banana Ball in Biloxi this fall?
Two Banana Ball teams will take the field in Biloxi this fall.
Firefighters and the Loco Beach Coconuts will face off on Sept. 25 and 26, 2026.
Tickets are by lottery. The more information at thesavannahbananas.com.
More: Savannah Bananas baseball is coming to Mississippi in 2026. Here's how to get tickets
Top 10 Minor League Ballparks
What are the best minor league parks in the country? Here's what USA TODAY readers picked.
- Coca-Cola Park: Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Modern Woodmen Park: Davenport, Iowa
- The Ballpark at America First Square: South Jordan, Utah
- Jackie Robinson Ballpark: Daytona Beach, Florida
- Covenant Health Park: Knoxville, Tennessee
- Polar Park: Worcester, Massachusetts
- FirstEnergy Stadium: Reading, Pennsylvania
- Keesler Federal Park: Biloxi, Mississippi
- Truist Field: Charlotte, North Carolina
- Toyota Field: Madison, Alabama
Bonnie Bolden is the Deep South Connect reporter for Mississippi with USA TODAY Network. Email her at [email protected].
This article originally appeared on Mississippi Clarion Ledger: Love baseball? Mississippi has one of Top 10 best minor league parks
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