Allentown, Pa. (Sept. 10, 2026) – The Lehigh Valley IronPigs announced at a Thursday press conference that their home ballpark will be renamed “Jefferson Park” beginning in the 2027 season.
The move will not only bolster the fan experience but enhance the partnership’s commitment to having a wide-ranging and positive impact on the community. Additional details and enhancements will be finalized and shared in the coming months.
“This announcement will have a meaningful impact on the future of our ballpark and team,” said IronPigs Co-Owner Joe Finley. “It is an exciting moment for our organization and one that we believe will create tremendous opportunities and excitement for our fans, our community and our partners.”
“Jefferson is proud to stand alongside the IronPigs in a partnership that reflects our commitment to strengthen the communities in which we serve,” said Joseph G. Cacchione, MD, Chief Executive Officer, Jefferson. “As with the upcoming Jefferson Lehigh Valley Classic, we are committed to making a long-term positive impact on the Lehigh Valley and the surrounding areas.”
“This initiative expands the long-standing relationship between the IronPigs and Lehigh Valley Health Network, which spans nearly 20 seasons,” said Kurt Landes, IronPigs President and General Manager, noting that Coca-Cola will remain a valued IronPigs partner and continue as the team’s exclusive beverage provider. “We had a strategic and deliberate process to ensure we found an organization that shares our vision, values our fans and shares our commitment to the Lehigh Valley. The partnership will extend beyond the ballpark into the community through a variety of initiatives involving both IronPigs Charities and other key partners.”
“Jefferson Park will stand as a testament to our commitment to fans of the IronPigs and to the Lehigh Valley region as a whole,” said Nick Ragone, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at Jefferson. “Baseball is America’s pastime and we cannot think of a better way to highlight that than by forging a solid relationship with the Phillies Triple-A franchise, joining forces to make them the best they can be.”
The IronPigs have been the Triple-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies since the team’s 2008 launch and will continue to play its home games - at what was formerly called Coca-Cola Park – at Jefferson Park for decades to come.
The IronPigs lead Minor League Baseball once again in attendance, which is the club’s 4th straight season leading the country (and 10th all-time). The team reached 10 million fans faster than any other Minor League franchise in history and Jefferson Park was recently named as the nation’s #1 Minor League Ballpark by USA Today. The franchise hosts 75 regular-season home IronPigs games in addition to 40+ nights of Illumination and dozens of other community events annually making Jefferson Park a year-round entertainment venue.
About the Lehigh Valley IronPigs
The Lehigh Valley IronPigs, Triple-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies, are a nationally recognized Minor League sports and entertainment organization committed to creating unforgettable experiences for fans of all ages. Since opening in 2008, the IronPigs have welcomed millions of guests to the Lehigh Valley for professional baseball, family entertainment, community celebrations and a wide variety of special events. Known for their innovative approach to the fan experience, the IronPigs continue to be the region’s premier destinations for sports, entertainment and community engagement. The IronPigs are presented by Capital BlueCross and play in Jefferson Park. For more information, visit IronPigsBaseball.com.
About Jefferson
Jefferson is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware. More than 65,000 people strong, Jefferson is dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. *Thomas Jefferson University**, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, the College of Business, the College of Fashion & Textiles, and the College of Architecture, Design & Engineering, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 11 colleges and one school offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,700 students.* *Jefferson Health**, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit healthcare systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 33 hospital campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region.* *Jefferson Health Plans**, through Health Partners Plans Inc., is a not-for-profit managed healthcare organization offering a broad range of health coverage options to more than 370,000 members for more than 40 years.*