Una Baseball — The new stadium at UNA is completed enough for baseball to be played. (North Alabama Athletics)

For the first time this season, the North Alabama baseball team has gotten to play a true home game.

Thursday afternoon, the Lions hosted Bellarmine at Mike D. Lane Field at Bank Independent Stadium in Florence. While the stadium + much of the surrounding area is still under construction, the field is ready for play.

UNA will finish out this season playing at the field with construction continuing this summer + a grand opening for the full baseball facility will be held later this year.

Keep reading for more scenes from Thursday’s opener + information for how you can check out the stadium for yourself before the end of the season.

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North Alabama has spent the last 341 days without its own field, playing their “home” games at Young Memorial Field or Toyota Field. The Lions have 11 more home games this season, all of them slated to be played at Lane Field.

While the field is available for use, many areas surrounding the playing field will be off-limits to the general public.

A viewing area will be available above the left field wall in the College View Church of Christ parking lot, as designated by the green highlighted area. This is a pedestrian-only area with no vehicles allowed for safe and comfortable viewing. Fans are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or to stand, as no bleacher seating will be provided.

Food trucks and portable restrooms will be available for fans in attendance.