There’ll be a slight renovation and additional seating added to NexGen Patch at Cairns Field (mock-up pictured) in advance of the 2026 Western Canadian Baseball League season.
The Saskatoon Berries have partnered with the Gordie Howe Sports Complex to install 352 new seats in a section right on the field behind home plate. Last season’s B-I-P section will be relocated on either side of the new section, along the baselines, for more fans getting a closer look at the action. Construction for the new seats will begin in early spring and will be ready for the Berries home opener on May 30, as well as for the W-C-B-L’s 2026 All-Star Weekend that the Saskatoon franchise will host on July 18 and 19. That weekend will include a Home Run Derby, Bunt Contest, a live concert and the all-star game itself. All-Star Weekend passes will be included in all season ticket packages with current Berries season ticket holders having first opportunity to upgrade into the new home plate seating section. Sales to the general public will be available on February 3. Following is a news release from the Berries…..
Saskatoon Berries Announce Seating Upgrades
Saskatoon, SK – The Saskatoon Berries are excited to announce, in partnership with the Gordie Howe Sports Complex, that a major project will begin this Spring to install new stadium seating sections at the NexGen Patch at Cairns Field.
“The Gordie Howe Sports Complex and it’s collaborative sporting partners are excited with the support from Sask Entertainment Group to increase the seating capacities at Cairns Field,” stated Bryan Kosteroski, chairperson for the Gordie Howe Sports Complex. “The increased seating along with the new sections behind the home plate just expands the big-league atmosphere it will bring to the Saskatoon Berries at Cairns Field.”
352 seats will be installed in new sections right on the field behind home plate, giving Berries fans a front-row seat to the action. The recently created B.I.P. section from last season will also be relocated alongside the new sections, giving those fans an even closer spot to the action.
“Berries fans have shown up and proven their support for baseball in Saskatoon, and we simply don’t have enough space for everyone to come out and enjoy the entertainment,” explained Berries president Steve Hildebrand. “This project will not only allow more fans to get into the ballpark, but this also provides a comfortable, premium seating space to enjoy the games.”
Current Berries season ticket holders will have the first opportunity to upgrade into the new Home Plate seating sections, while sales to the general public will be available February 3rd.
The Berries will host the 2026 WCBL All-Star Weekend on July 18th & 19th, the first-ever weekend event of this type in league history. Festivities will include a Home Run Derby, Bunt Contest, Live Concert, and more. Full details will be released at a later date. All-Star Weekend Passes will be included in all season ticket packages.
Construction for the new seating sections will begin in early Spring, and will be ready for opening day on Saturday, May 30th.
