Originally opened in 1987 as Stanley Coveleski Regional Stadium, the ballpark was named after Hall of Fame pitcher and local Polish-American legend Stan Coveleski, who played for the Cleveland Indians in the early 20th century. Coveleski’s life—working in coal mines as a child, developing a deadly spitball, and rising through grit and discipline—fits neatly into the ethos of minor league baseball: underdog stories, hard work, and local pride.
In 2011, after years of wear and a lack of investment, the stadium got the kind of upgrade most minor league teams only dream of. South Bend’s local government and private investors poured resources into the park. In 2013, the team—then still the Silver Hawks—was bought by Andrew Berlin of Chicago and quickly underwent a transformation, including a new partnership with the Chicago Cubs. The team rebranded as the South Bend Cubs in 2015.
The renovations turned Coveleski Stadium into Four Winds Field, named after the local Native American-run casino and hotel group that bought naming rights. What emerged is one of the most well-regarded minor league parks in the country. Not just for the upgrades—though there’s plenty of that: apartments overlooking the outfield, a splash pad, a playground, an outfield concourse, and even a dog park. But what makes it truly special is its ability to feel both big-league and small-town all at once.
The seating wraps cozily around the diamond. The scoreboard is sharp and modern. There are enough bells and whistles to entertain a restless kid but enough classic charm to make a purist feel at home. From the outfield lawn to the local beer taps, it’s a space built for the community.
And while the stadium has seen its fair share of talent pass through—future Cubs sharpening their skills under Midwestern skies—Four Winds Field doesn’t rely on star power. It relies on belonging. You don’t come here to see The Next Big Thing. You come because it’s your team, your park, your town.
It’s baseball without irony.
Warm pretzels, walk-up songs, and late-inning rallies.
Not trying to be the show—just a good show.