Ottawa Stadium - Ottawa Titans
- Dave Cottenie
- 1 day ago
- 6 min read
Photos by Dave Cottenie, Stadium Journey
Stadium Info FANFARE Score: 3.716
Ottawa Stadium
300 Coventry Rd
Ottawa, ON K1K 4P5
Year Opened: 1993
Capacity: 10,332
Titans Rising
Ottawa was once a phenomenal baseball town. The Ottawa Lynx joined the International League in 1993 and immediately took Minor League Baseball by storm, setting attendance records and raising expectations. However, the MLB baseball strike of 1994 and faltering of the parent Montréal Expos had the Lynx fall off significantly at the turnstile. By the time the Lynx left town for Allentown, becoming the Lehigh Valley IronPigs, their attendance was dead last in the International League for a few years.
Over the next two decades it was a revolving door of different baseball teams in different leagues playing at what is now known as Ottawa Stadium. The Ottawa Rapids/Rapidz/Voyageurs took up residence in the CanAm league for three seasons and the Fat Cats tried what is now known as the Canadian Baseball League for a couple. Ottawa took another shot at the CanAm League with the Champions for five seasons. Finally, the solid ownership of OSEG, parent of the Ottawa 67’s and RedBlacks, and Winnipeg Goldeyes owner Sam Katz brought the Ottawa Titans to town in 2020. The Frontier League team has shown new signs of baseball life in Ottawa, bringing out some of the best crowds since the Lynx days.
Food & Beverage 5
Ottawa Stadium has a surprisingly excellent set of concession options. Each concession stand has a unique menu. Lois & Firmas and Pudgyboy’s Donuts hit the sweet tooth with local donuts and ice cream. Gabriel Pizza is the local pizza option. ROOST has a unique variety of chicken wraps and poutines. Cappy’s Kitchen offers burgers, fries and hot dogs among traditional ballpark items. Junior and the Kid BBQ has a host of brisket, pulled pork and mac and cheese concoctions.
Ottawa Stadium has an excellent selection of local craft beers. The best spot for alcoholic beverages is at the Hop Yard, behind the berm seating, where Beyond the Pale, Vimy and Stray Dog breweries have a selection of beers. Cottage Springs seltzers and coolers are available here as well as other spirits and wines. Pepsi products are the soft drink of choice at Ottawa Stadium and are found throughout.
Atmosphere 3
Ottawa Stadium is a product of 90s Minor League Baseball. It is an adequate facility that is not uncomfortable, but will not wow the patrons. The exterior of the stadium is attractive with silver siding and light brown brick. The elevator tower gives the ballpark a distinct look. The “Switch Hitter” statue that is normally found in the square behind home plate on the exterior of the stadium was not present during the game that was reviewed. It is unclear as to the reason for this at the present and can be assumed that the artwork will be returning to its location.
Inside Ottawa Stadium, the concourses have some minor markings for the Titans as well as a couple of cutouts for photo ops. Markings of note in the concourse are the two posters celebrating the 2022 and 2024 Frontier League Wild Card games, which Ottawa hosted and won. Also of note in the concourse is the team store, which is a decent size and well-stocked, comparable to MiLB teams.
The seating bowl is a split-level, single tier that wraps around and goes past third and first, but not all the way to the outfield wall. The seats are blue, plastic stadium seats. There are two levels of suites, including the press box above the concourse, behind the seating area. Berm seating is available in the left field corner. There is no 360-degree path at Ottawa Stadium. Behind the fence there are plenty of mature trees, which do well to hide the shopping center that is beyond right field. A decent videoboard with dedicated baseball scoreboard is beyond right centre field.
The gameday production at a Titans game seems to be at just the right amount of interaction. Typical promotions occur on the field and a 50/50 draw is held with volunteers canvasing the stands. The sound system at Ottawa Stadium is very good and the announcer is easy to understand. The Titans’ mascot, Cappy, is found on the field during the pre-game festivities and promotions and also interacts with fans in the stands.
Neighbourhood 4
Ottawa Stadium is located in the Overbrook neighbourhood of Ottawa. Although it is a fairly retail and residential area, a short drive in the car or jaunt on public transit will bring fans to one of the top tourist cities in Canada. There are a few spots for pre and post game food and drink in the neighbourhood. Some options include The Bistro, O’Brien’s Roadhouse and Roger’s Italian Bistro.
There are plenty of other sports options in Ottawa. Some will not line up with the Titans schedule, however. Ottawa is preeminently the home of the Senators of the NHL. Other options include the RedBlacks, 67’s, Charge, BlackJacks, and Atletico Ottawa. The Carleton Ravens field football, basketballand hockey teams and the Ottawa Gee-Gees also field football, basketball and hockey teams. One of the top sporting events in the city is the annual Panda Game, which pits the Carleton and Ottawa football teams against each other at TD Place Stadium.
Ottawa is one of the top tourist cities in Canada. Heading towards downtown will provide a ton of options including Parliament of Canada, Royal Canadian Mint, Canadian War Museum, Canadian Museum of History, Rideau Hall and the Rideau Canal to scratch the surface.
For fans wishing to stay near the ballpark, the Hampton Inn Ottawa and Courtyard Ottawa East are within steps of Ottawa Stadium.
Fans 4
The Ottawa Titans enjoy a solid fanbase that seems to have grown over the years. At the time of writing, late in the 2026 season, the Titans averaged over 2,400 fans per game. This ranks them fourth in the Frontier League. The game that was reviewed, a Tuesday evening, saw over 3,200 fans in attendance. In the 2026 season the Titans also set a Frontier League record, selling out their first game of the season at over 10,200 fans. The fans in attendance are supportive and loud at all the right times.
Access 4
Ottawa Stadium is located in the Overbrook neighbourhood of Ottawa on the southeast corner of Coventry and Vanier Parkway. It is immediately north of Trans Canada Highway 417 with easy access from the highway. However, traffic in Ottawa, including the 417, can be challenging at times. There is plenty of parking on site for a cost on an app. Fans are warned not to park in the local shopping centre that is beyond right field. Fans wishing to take public transit to Ottawa Stadium have a number of options. South of Highway 417 there is a light rail station as well as a Via Rail station. There are also bus stops along Vanier. Fans should consult the OC Transpo website for fares, schedules and maps.
Getting around Ottawa Stadium is not difficult as the concourses are fairly wide. The ballpark does not have a 360 degrees path. The washroom facilities are decent for the venue.
Return on Investment 4
Ottawa Titans baseball offers good value for the sporting dollar. Tickets for the Titans are $22 plus fees for most seats. The end sections on both the first and third base side offer tickets for $15 plus fees. Parking will be around $10 in the app and concession prices are decent. The game that was reviewed was $2 hot dog night. The product on the field is solid and the community seems to be coming out to support the team more and more. Overall, a solid return on investment.
Extras 2
An extra mark for the seamless bilingual announcements at Ottawa Stadium.
An extra mark for Ottawa Titans players, in uniform, handing out baseball cards to fans at the game that was reviewed.
Final Thoughts
Although the Ottawa baseball market is redeveloping after the phenomenon that was the rise and fall of the Ottawa Lynx, the Ottawa Titans are bringing in fans at a rate far superior to previous baseball teams. A trip to see the Titans is a great way to spend a summer evening in Canada’s capital, one of the best tourist cities in the country.
