Maryland
Regency Furniture Stadium – Southern Maryland Senators
Photos by Gregory Koch, Stadium Journey
Stadium Info FANFARE Score: 2.29
Regency Furniture Stadium
11765 Saint Linus Dr
Waldorf, MD 20602
Year Opened: 2008
Capacity: 4,200
Senators Baseball
The Cal Ripken, Sr. Collegiate Baseball League is a summer collegiate baseball league featuring eight teams in the Washington, D.C. metro area. The newest club in this league is the Southern Maryland Senators, who play their home games at Regency Furniture Stadium in Waldorf, Maryland, also home of the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs of the Atlantic League.
At 4,200 seats, Regency Furniture Stadium is by far the largest ballpark in the Ripken League, although it is never even close to capacity.
Food & Beverage 1
None of the concession stands at Regency Furniture Stadium that are open for Blue Crabs games are open for the Senators. Instead, there is a table on the concourse near home plate that offers only a few basic options. Chips, candy, soda, Gatorade, and bottled water are all you will find here. The good news is that nothing is more than $2. Payment is accepted via cash, PayPal, or Venmo, with QR codes you can scan for the latter two.
Atmosphere 2
A Southern Maryland Senators game is a very basic experience, though at least it is in a sleek, modern stadium. All seats are chairbacks, and seating is general admission. Given the small crowds, you should have no problem sitting wherever you want. There is a board in right field that is capable of displaying video, but for Senators games, it simply displays the score. Smaller scoreboards are located on the top of the seating area and also show the count. There is a manual scoreboard in left field, but it is not in use for Senators games. Instead, it showed the score of the prior Blue Crabs games, with several of the panels missing. If a batter hits the ball through the gap created by the missing panel, it is a ground rule double.
There is not much going on here besides the game. Music and sound effects are played between innings and even between pitches. Sound effects include things like the “Foul ball” audio from the Wii Sports baseball. They are also fond of playing SpongeBob songs while the visiting team is batting, for some reason.
Neighborhood 3
Regency Furniture Stadium is located in a residential neighborhood in between Waldorf and La Plata. Many businesses are located along Route 301 in both towns, although they are mostly chains. You will have to drive a couple miles to get to either one as well. La Plata seems to have more non-chain options, including Marie’s Diner and La Tolteca.
Fans 1
The Southern Maryland Senators average only a few dozen fans a game in a ballpark that seats 4,200. As a result, it will barely be at 1% of capacity. Unfortunately, this low attendance, combined with a ballpark that is way larger than this team needs, are not conducive to the stadium experience. At most times, the ballpark will be almost completely silent other than whatever is playing over the sound system. At least this means you get to hear a lot of the chatter on the field.
Access 4
Regency Furniture Stadium is located a few miles off of US Route 301. Parking at the stadium is in a spacious lot that is more than big enough for the few dozen fans the Senators draw. You should have no trouble finding a space close by. There are several sets of restrooms in the stadium, as well as a family/gender neutral restroom. Given the small crowds compared to Blue Crabs games, these are more than sufficient.
Return on Investment 3
Tickets to Senators games are $10, which certainly won’t break the bank but is on the high end for the experience you are getting. Concessions, while limited, are very affordable, which helps this rating out.
Extras 2
Free roster sheets are available at the entrance.
Look for the team store selling Senators gear.
Note that several extras for Blue Crabs games, including the kids’ play area and bumper boats, are not open for Senators games, so we will not award those extras here.
Final Thoughts
At its core, a Southern Maryland Senators game is a very basic experience in a ballpark that is way too big for the crowds it draws. Hopefully as the team begins to establish itself, it can draw more fans, but for now, there is not much going on here.
The 21-year-old second baseman and 11th overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft has deep ties to the D.C. region.
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Washington Nationals’ first-round draft pick Chris Hacopian inked his first professional contract Wednesday, a moment made sweeter by the fact it was just a 30-minute drive from home to get to Nationals Park and put pen to paper.
The 21-year-old second baseman and 11th overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft has deep ties to the D.C. region. He’s from Potomac, Maryland, and played his high school ball at Winston Churchill, where he was named the 2022 Maryland Gatorade Player of the Year and a 2022 Washington Post All-Met selection.
According to MLB.com, Hacopian grew up a Nationals fan, admiring the likes of Ian Desmond, Danny Espinosa and others. He also played his first two collegiate seasons at the University of Maryland, where his father Derek played before him, before transferring to Texas A&M for his junior season.
With the Aggies, Hacopian hit .319 with 11 home runs and 41 RBI across 42 games en route to being named First-Team All-Southeastern Conference and a Third-Team All-American by Baseball America, the Nationals said in a news release.
After inking his contract Wednesday, Hacopian donned his new jersey and ball cap and stepped onto D.C.’s beloved diamond as a part of the Nationals organization for the first time.
“That was so cool, oh my gosh. I’ve been in the stands like, 100 times, but being on the field is so different,” he said.
Hacopian was ranked 14th among MLB Draft prospects by MLB.com. The 6-foot-1-inch, 210-pound second baseman boasted one of the best bats in college baseball, according to MLB.com, with excellent control over the strike zone and feel for the barrel, along with solid pop.
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The state said the five recently traveled together to “a location in the U.S. experiencing an active measles outbreak.”
Maryland health officials confirmed five more measles cases, all in Carroll County.
“These individuals recently traveled together to a location in the U.S. experiencing an active measles outbreak,” the state Department of Health said in a release.
The agency said others may have been exposed on the afternoon of July 13 in the emergency department waiting room at Carroll Hospital Center in Westminster.
Another measles case recently prompted warnings from health officials in Maryland, Virginia and the District. On June 17, a Maryland resident traveled through Dulles International Airport and visited a D.C. urgent care clinic.
Measles is highly contagious. It can spread through the air through coughs, breathing, and sneezes. Early symptoms can include fevers of over 101 degrees, coughs, runny noses, watery eyes and face or body rashes.
It can take up to 21 days after exposure for the first symptoms to appear, and those who are not fully vaccinated or otherwise immune to measles are especially vulnerable.
The five new measles cases in Maryland bring the state’s year-to-date total to nine. The state health department confirmed three cases in 2025, and one in each of the previous two years.
“All Marylanders should review potential exposure times, watch for symptoms, and confirm they are up to date on their measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccinations,” the health department said.
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Baltimore may be under an extreme heat alert, but residents can dream about autumn, as tickets are now on sale for the Maryland Fall Home & Garden + Craft Show returning to the Maryland State Fairgrounds in October.
This three-day celebration of home and garden takes place from Friday, Oct. 16 through Sunday, Oct. 18 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. Expect hundreds of exhibitors, local makers, home improvement experts, family-friendly experiences and celebrity guests. The show offers everyone the chance to explore the very latest in home improvement, landscaping, outdoor living and decor, the chance to take part in hands-on experiences, and do some holiday shopping all under one roof.
This year’s show will have more than 300 exhibitors, including more than 100 crafters from around Maryland in the Makers Market. There will be unique exhibits, stage presentations and a special appearance by Chase Morrill, Ashley Morrill-Eldridge and Ryan Eldridge from Magnolia Network’s hit series “Maine Cabin Masters.” The three will have two Main Stage appearances, one on Friday, Oct. 16 at 4 p.m. and the second on Saturday, Oct. 17 at 12 p.m.
“As temperatures start to drop and the holiday season comes into view, the Maryland Fall Home & Garden + Craft Show is a place to gather ideas, meet local experts and get inspired before the busy season begins,” said Dave Paul, show manager, in a statement. “Whether attendees are planning a home project, looking for outdoor living ideas or getting a head start on holiday shopping, the show brings together resources and experiences for every kind of homeowner, maker and DIY enthusiast.”
In addition to the Makers Market and stars of “Maine Cabin Masters”, the Maryland Fall Home & Garden + Craft Show will have a petting zoo, a Kids Market where attendees can shop from local children, and much more.
Tickets are available online and at the door. Prices are as follows:
Online:
- Adults: $8
- Senior Citizens (60+): $6
- Children (ages 6-12): $4
- 4-Pack Online: $30 for four tickets, valid for one admission each and one day only
At the door:
- Adults: $10
- Senior Citizens (60+): $8
- Children (ages 6-12): $4
- Friday & Saturday: $4 after 4 p.m. at the door only
Special Offers:
- Active and retired military personnel, veterans, firefighters and police officers receive free admission all weekend, along with one guest, with valid ID at the box office.
- Attendees who show a CharmPass app, Light RailLink ticket or eligible transit pass at the box office receive free admission any day of the show. One admission is available per pass.
The Maryland State Fairgrounds is located at 2200 York Road in Lutherville-Timonium.
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