Professional baseball is set to return to the north metro area of Blaine, Washington, with the American Association of Professional Baseball announcing an expansion franchise that will call the city its home field.
The Farm: A Multi‑Million Dollar Sports Hub
The team will be anchored by a 5,000‑seat stadium that forms the centerpiece of a 70‑acre, $750 million development known as 'The Farm', a mixed‑use district that blends sports, entertainment and commercial space.
Construction on the stadium and surrounding infrastructure is scheduled to begin in the coming months, with the entire district expected to open its doors in early 2028, promising a modern venue that meets contemporary fan expectations.
The league currently operates twelve clubs that span a geographic footprint from Canada down to Texas, and the addition of a Blaine franchise marks the first new team in the league in several years.
The St. Paul Saints, who once called the region home before moving to the Minor League system in 2020, provide a historical backdrop that underscores the area’s deep baseball roots.
League officials project that television audiences will continue to climb, forecasting a viewership that exceeds 20 million by 2026, a milestone that would cement the AAPB’s growing national profile.
The development, branded as 'The Farm', is designed to be more than a stadium; it will host concerts, festivals and a variety of community events, creating a year‑round destination that injects significant economic activity into the region.