The city of Madison on Thursday announced plans for a groundbreaking ceremony for the multi-use facility that will be home to the city's new minor league baseball team.

The groundbreaking, described as a "city celebration," will take place June 9 at 5 p.m.

The $46 million stadium will be located at Town Madison as an anchor tenant of the mixed-use development along I-565 in Madison.

BallCorps Inc. has purchased the Mobile BayBears Double-A baseball team with plans to relocate it in Madison.

"Minor League Baseball belongs back in north Alabama and we are thrilled to be a part of its return to the region," BallCorps Managing Partner and CEO Ralph Nelson said in the announcement. "We are excited to reveal more details about the team, its total integration into the community, and to celebrate the start of construction."

Members of the community are invited to the groundbreaking event at the stadium site off Zierdt Road, according to the announcement.

A "name the team" contest will be announced at the groundbreaking and free food and activities will be available at the event. All those attending will receive a commemorative baseball.

"Breaking ground on this project is momentous, and we appreciate the work that has lead us to this point," Madison Mayor Paul Finley said in the announcement. "Celebrating with our community while enjoying free ballpark food like hot dogs, popcorn and cotton candy is a fantastic way to rally together to start the process."

The stadium will be completed in late 2019 and host its first baseball season in 2020.