The Montgomery Biscuits are the Double-A affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays and play Southern League baseball at DABOS Park, the downtown Montgomery stadium that was called Riverwalk Stadium from 2004 to 2026.
Where the Biscuits fit in baseball
Minor League Baseball’s team data on the Biscuits’ official site lists the club for the 2026 season as a Double-A team in the Southern League South, with the Tampa Bay Rays as its parent organization and DABOS Park as its home field. Affiliations can change between seasons, so check that site before relying on it for a later year.
The Rays connection is long-standing. Wikipedia’s article on the team says the franchise became a Rays affiliate in 1999 and has remained in the organization ever since. It also notes that in December 2025 the team was sold to OnDeck Partners, a sports ownership group.
From Orlando to Montgomery
The franchise did not start in Alabama. Wikipedia traces it to the Orlando Twins, a Minnesota Twins affiliate that played from 1973 to 1989, followed by the Orlando SunRays (1990 to 1992), Orlando Cubs (1993 to 1996) and Orlando Rays (1997 to 2003). The Seattle Mariners affiliated with the team in 1998, and the Tampa Bay Devil Rays took over in 1999, which began the Rays connection.
From 2000 to 2003 the team played at Champion Stadium in Lake Buena Vista. Attendance did not meet expectations, so the owners moved the club to Montgomery in 2004. The team name came from a name-the-team contest that drew more than 4,000 entries, and the mascot is Big Mo, an orange creature that loves biscuits.
Championships and notable alumni
The Biscuits count five Southern League titles: 1981, 1991, 1999, 2006 and 2007. The first three came in the Orlando years. The 2006 title was the club’s first Southern League championship in Montgomery, and 2007 repeated it. In 2021, under Major League Baseball’s restructuring of the minors, the team joined the Double-A South, finished second in the South Division at 62-55 and lost the best-of-five championship series to the Mississippi Braves, 3-2. The league took the Southern League name again in 2022.
Wikipedia’s list of alumni who reached the majors includes Carl Crawford, Evan Longoria, David Price, Blake Snell, Kevin Kiermaier, Scott Kazmir and James Shields.
The ballpark: a converted train shed
The stadium is the team’s best-known feature. Wikipedia’s article on the stadium calls it a converted century-old train shed. The abandoned shed forms the exterior along the first-base side, and the actual train station stands about two blocks from the field. It sits at 200 Coosa Street in downtown Montgomery.
| Detail | Fact |
|---|---|
| Groundbreaking | May 11, 2003 |
| Opened | April 16, 2004 |
| Cost | $26 million |
| Capacity | About 7,000, including 4,500 seats, 20 luxury boxes and about 2,500 general admission spots |
| Names | Riverwalk Stadium 2004 to 2026; renamed DABOS Park in March 2026 |
Source: Wikipedia’s article on the stadium; rename date from WSFA, March 18, 2026.
The same article describes 20 luxury suites, six built into the old train terminal along the first-base line and 14 along the third-base line. It also lists picnic areas, a Club Car Bar down the first-base line, a children’s playground, a team store called The Biscuit Basket and an LED video board capable of instant replay. Listed outfield distances run from 314 feet in left field to 380 feet in left-center, 401 feet in center, 377 feet in right-center and 332 feet in right.
Two details stand out for a first visit. Picnic areas run along the third-base line and in left-center field, and the left-center area holds up to 4,000 fans. A notched curve in deep right field is where the American flag is flown. The team’s logo features a biscuit character named Monty, while the mascot is Big Mo. Earlier, the Orlando Rays’ mascot was Spike, a bear; the 2004 move brought a new name, a new mascot and a new ballpark to Montgomery.
The park has hosted more than the Biscuits. Between 2004 and 2007 it held the NCAA Division II baseball championship tournament, and the Sun Belt Conference baseball tournament began playing there in the 2021 season. An amphitheater sits behind the field.
Visiting the ballpark
The stadium sits near the Alabama River and the downtown riverfront, which Wikipedia says has a children’s splash pad that is easily reached from the stadium. The guide to things to do in Montgomery covers Riverfront Park and the other downtown riverfront attractions, so a game pairs naturally with an afternoon by the river. Visitors in town for a conference can start from the AFITC conference guide, and the guide to where to stay downtown covers lodging within reach of the park.
Schedules, ticket prices, gate times and promotions change every season, and none are given here. Check the team’s official site and ticket office for current information. This site is independent and not affiliated with the Biscuits, the Tampa Bay Rays, the Southern League or Montgomery’s tourism offices.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the Montgomery Biscuits’ major-league affiliate?
The Tampa Bay Rays, per Minor League Baseball’s 2026 team data. The Rays connection dates to 1999, when the Tampa Bay Devil Rays took over the Orlando franchise’s affiliation.
What is the Biscuits’ stadium called?
DABOS Park. It was Montgomery Riverwalk Stadium from 2004 until the team and its owners, OnDeck Partners, announced the new name in March 2026, per WSFA.
Why does the stadium look like a train building?
It is a converted century-old train shed, with the former terminal building forming part of the first-base side of the park.
How many championships have the Biscuits won?
Five Southern League titles: 1981, 1991, 1999, 2006 and 2007. The first three came while the franchise played in Orlando.
Where did the team come from?
The franchise began as the Orlando Twins in 1973 and moved to Montgomery for the 2004 season.
Photo credits: Michael Barera (Wikimedia Commons) (CC BY-SA 4.0); Chris Pruitt (Wikimedia Commons) (CC BY-SA 3.0).
