Hiram Bithorn Stadium
Stadium Baseball stadium in San Juan hosting sports events
A multi‑purpose stadium in Old San Juan, Hiram Bithorn Stadium hosts baseball games and concerts; visitors attend professional and international matches or events in this urban sports venue.
Hiram Bithorn Stadium is a multiuse sports stadium in San Juan, Puerto Rico, primarily used for baseball and large public events. It was constructed in the early 1960s and is named after the Puerto Rican major-league pitcher Hiram Bithorn.
The facility includes a natural playing field, spectator stands and auxiliary facilities for teams and media. It is used for domestic professional and amateur baseball, concerts and occasional international sporting fixtures.
The stadium was opened in the early 1960s and has hosted Puerto Rican winter-league games and other large events since then. It has been modernized at intervals to support changing event requirements.
Hiram Bithorn Stadium sits in the municipality of San Juan, in the area commonly referred to as Old San Juan/Santurce, and is accessible from central San Juan via local roads and public transport.
- Name and use: Named for Hiram Bithorn, the first Puerto Rican to play in Major League Baseball, the stadium hosts professional baseball, cultural events and occasional international fixtures.
- Capacity: Seating capacity is approximately 18,000, making it one of the larger sports venues on the island of Puerto Rico and suited to regional sporting events and concerts.
What to See #
- Main field: The stadium bowl surrounds a natural-grass playing field used primarily for baseball and large-scale events. The playing surface is the focal point for sporting fixtures and concerts.
- Seating bowl: Covered and uncovered spectator stands accommodate the majority of attendees, with a usable seating capacity of about 18,000 for major events.
How to Get to Hiram Bithorn Stadium #
Located in Old San Juan, the stadium is reachable by taxi from the cruise-ship piers and central hotels; public buses and local taxis also serve the area, but parking is limited during events.
Tips for Visiting Hiram Bithorn Stadium #
- Check event calendars-baseball season and major concerts change opening times and ticketing.
- If attending a baseball game, arrive early to enjoy pre-game food stalls and the neighborhood's atmosphere.
- Public transport access is easier in non-event hours-Old San Juan streets are narrow and parking is limited.
Best Time to Visit Hiram Bithorn Stadium #
Events dictate the best time; for baseball check the season schedule and aim for dry months (Dec-Apr).
Weather & Climate near Hiram Bithorn Stadium #
Hiram Bithorn Stadium's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 20°C to 32°C. Abundant rainfall (1617 mm/year), wettest in November.
January
January is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Significant rainfall (171 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 31°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (129 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 31°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (143 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is the hottest month, feeling like 31°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (170 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is hot, feeling like 31°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (151 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (155 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (186 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (153 mm) and partly cloudy skies.