(Anna Fuder | Utah Athletics) The Utah baseball team played its final game at Smith's Ballpark on Saturday, May 17, 2025. The ballpark became the full-time home of Ute baseball in 1996. The program will play at a new 1,200-seat stadium on campus starting in 2026.
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