City of Montgomery renews 15-year lease with Montgomery Biscuits

The City of Montgomery has renewed its lease with the Montgomery Biscuits minor league baseball team for 15 years, said an announcement on Thursday. 

"The Montgomery Biscuits have been an integral part of our city’s cultural and economic fabric for two decades, and we’re proud to extend that partnership for another 15 years,” said Montgomery Mayor Steven L. Reed.

The announcement stated that they are first and second-half champions in the Southern League’s South Division, finishing the 2024 season with an 80-57 record and advancing to the league championship series.

"We are thrilled to be entering into a new long-term lease with our home, the City of Montgomery, the cradle of civil rights and one of America's most dynamic and growing cities,” said Lou DiBella, CEO and Managing Member of the Biscuits.

The Biscuits team is a Double-A affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays that regularly plays at the Riverwalk Stadium. 

“Riverwalk Stadium, an historical monument, is one of the most charming and evergreen ballparks in Minor League Baseball,” DiBella said. “As renovated to meet MLB standards, and with the historic civil rights attractions and continued development of downtown Montgomery, there's no place that we would rather be staying. We're proud to be the Montgomery Biscuits and we will continue to be throughout this lease and well beyond.”

The Biscuits were named in 2004 after being called the Orlando Twins when the franchise was established in 1973. 

“We’re excited to extend our partnership with the Biscuits and continue building on what makes Riverwalk Stadium special,” City of Montgomery Parks and Recreation Director Brandon Dean said. “With the new batting tunnel and ongoing clubhouse construction, the fan and player experience only continue to improve. This renewal reflects our commitment to keeping Montgomery a premier destination for baseball and family fun.”