TourneyGuidesHoover Met Complex tournament guide
Hoover, Alabama · 900 Champions Way, Hoover, AL 35244
Last verified 2026-10-18
Field surface: 4 turf + 1 grass field
Four of the five NCAA-size fields are artificial turf and one is natural grass (Hoover Met Complex). (Five NCAA regulation-size baseball/softball fields (four turf, one grass); the operator also lists eight softball fields (Hoover Met Complex).)
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Quick facts
- Five NCAA regulation-size baseball/softball fields, four artificial turf and one natural grass, each with a scoreboard and LED lighting; the operator also lists eight softball fields (Hoover Met Complex).
- Hoover hotels along John Hawkins Parkway are 5-8 minutes away, and local burgers and a diner are about 11-15 minutes away.
- Rickwood Field, America's oldest baseball park, is about 27 minutes away in Birmingham (Rickwood Field).
Map: fields, hotels, food and coffee
- The fields
- Hotels (4)
- Food (2)
Tap a pin for the drive time. Pins are placed from each listed address; drive times are no-traffic estimates.
Hotels near Hoover Met Complex
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Hilton Garden Inn Hoover Birmingham
540 Emery Drive West, Birmingham, AL, 35244 · about 5 min / 1.5 mi to the main campus
Listing amenities: Pet friendly, Parking included, Free WiFi, Gym, Breakfast available, Business services.
Residence Inn by Marriott Birmingham/Hoover
2725 John Hawkins Pkwy, Birmingham, AL, 35244 · about 8 min / 2.8 mi to the main campus
Listing amenities: Breakfast included, Pool, Pet friendly, Parking included, Free WiFi, Air conditioning.
Holiday Inn Birmingham - Hoover by IHG
2901 John Hawkins Pkwy, Hoover, AL, 35244 · about 8 min / 3.2 mi to the main campus
Listing amenities: Restaurant, Pool, Parking included, Free WiFi, Air conditioning, Gym.
Hyatt Place Birmingham/Hoover
2980 John Hawkins Parkway, Birmingham, AL, 35244 · about 8 min / 3.6 mi to the main campus
Listing amenities: Parking included, Restaurant, Pool, Breakfast included, Pet friendly, Air conditioning.
Places to eat near Hoover Met Complex
Baha Burger
4745 Chace Cir, Hoover, AL 35244 · about 11 min drive
Local burger spot in Hoover, an easy team stop after games (Baha Burger).
Official pageBluff Park Diner
591 Shades Crest Rd, Birmingham, AL 35226 · about 15 min drive
Neighborhood diner up on Bluff Park (Bluff Park Diner).
Official pageThings to do between games
Rickwood Field
1137 2nd Ave W, Birmingham, AL 35204 · about 27 min drive (16.3 mi)
Birmingham's signature baseball landmark, about 27 minutes away: a good outing on a day off. America's oldest baseball park, a must-see for ballplayers and fans. Visiting details can change, so check the official site before you go (Rickwood Field).
Official pagePacking notes
- Alabama summers are hot and humid, with strong sun on open fields: bring a canopy or other shade, sunscreen and plenty of water.
- Afternoon thunderstorms can pop up quickly in summer; keep rain gear in the car.
- Turf surfaces get especially hot on sunny afternoons; bring extra water and something to sit on between games.
Sources
- Rickwood Field: home (America's Oldest Baseball Park; 1137 2nd Ave W, Birmingham, AL 35204)
- Hoover Met Complex: Outdoor Sports Fields (five baseball fields, 1 grass/4 turf, and eight softball fields; five NCAA regulation-size baseball/softball fields: four artificial turf fields and one natural grass field, each with a scoreboard and LED field lighting)
- Drive estimates: OSRM road routing from the fields, no traffic.
More Alabama guides: all 5 Alabama complexes.