The Chatham County Yardbirds are Siler City’s collegiate wood-bat baseball team, playing their inaugural season in 2026 as a member of the Old North State League. Home games happen at the new Yardbirds Field in Paul Braxton Park, where the schedule runs from late May to mid-July. Gate prices are affordable, making it a great night out for families.
The roster is built from college players spending the summer between semesters chasing reps and trying to get noticed. Wood bats are a league requirement — the same equipment used at the next level — which means the sound of the game is different from what you’d hear at most amateur fields. Errors happen, and so do legitimate moments of college-caliber baseball from players who, in some cases, will go on to be drafted.
For visitors, this is one of the easier ways to spend an evening in Chatham County. The pace is slow, the seats are close to the action, and the concessions won’t break the bank. Between innings, the team leans into the small-park experience with on-field promotions, giveaways, and a community feel that connects fans to players who spend the season living with local host families through the team’s Host-a-Player program.
The ONSL is a 24-team regional league spread across North Carolina and southern Virginia, so visiting clubs bring rivalries and traveling fans. If you’re already in Pittsboro, Siler City, or out among the surrounding farms and attractions, a Yardbirds game pairs naturally with a slow afternoon, an early dinner, and a cold beer from Thirsty Skull Brewing.
