The Rickwood Classic takes place on Wednesday, May 30, as the Birmingham Barons play host to the Chattanooga Lookouts in a 12:30 p.m. start time.

Here's everything you need to know about the game and the special events surrounding it, as the game returns to iconic Rickwood Field after a year away from the nation's oldest baseball stadium as repairs were completed.

Tickets

Tickets for the 22nd Rickwood Classic can be purchased at the gate or online from the Birmingham Barons website.

Parking

Public parking will cost $5 and will be available on a first-come-first-serve basis around Rickwood Field. Space is limited, so fans are encouraged to arrive early.

Theme

The Barons will pay homage to the "Fabulous Fifties" when the Birmingham team was affiliated with the New York Yankees from 1953 - 1956. The team will wear throwback grey uniforms and caps with text in the vintage Yankees navy blue script that will be auctioned off to benefit the Friends of Rickwood and their continuing efforts to preserve the ballpark.

Fans are encouraged to dress in 1950s fashion, and the game will include music and entertainment fitting the era.

MVP Guest

The Rickwood Field always hosts a special baseball guest each year.

This year's guest is former Southern Leaguer and World Series MVP, Bucky Dent. Dent was drafted by the Chicago White Sox as the sixth pick of the 1970 MLB draft, and played at Rickwood Field during his time with the White Sox organization. He was traded to the Yankees in 1977 and went on to become a 3-time All-Star and World Series Most Valuable Player in 1978. Dent is most widely known for this 3-run home run in the 1978 playoffs that cleared the towering "Green Monster" at Fenway Park to lead the Yankees to a 3-2 victory over the Red Sox.

Rickwood Field

Rickwood Field is the oldest operating baseball stadium in the nation, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was built in 1910 and has been used as the home park for both the Barons and the Birmingham Black Barons of the historic Negro League.

The Rickwood Classic was cancelled last year due to structural repairs that needed to be made on the 108-year old ballpark.

"The repairs are on schedule and Rickwood Field is looking better than ever," Friends of Rickwood Chairman Gerald Watkins said. "We're proud to once again open the doors to America's oldest ballpark to highlight the rich history of baseball in Birmingham."

According to Birmingham Barons general manager Jonathon Nelson, the team is proud to be back at Rickwood Field.

"We are so excited to return to Rickwood Field in May for this iconic game,"Nelson said. "Fans travel from all over the nation for the Rickwood Classic, which is a testament to the city of Birmingham's preservation of this historic ballpark. We're so thankful for the Friends of Rickwood for allowing us to step back in time to celebrate America's pastime."

Broadcast

There will be no video stream available for the game, but a radio broadcast can be heard on Barons radio affiliate WERC 960 AM with Curt Bloom doing play-by-play.

More Information

For more information on the Rickwood Classic and the Birmingham Barons, check out the team's website for schedule, ticket, promotional information and more.