The City of Fayetteville is pleased to share that the Fayetteville Woodpeckers will be acquired by Diamond Baseball Holdings, an organization that owns and operates multiple minor league franchises across the country.
Under the agreement, the Woodpeckers will remain in Fayetteville and continue to play at Segra Stadium. Diamond Baseball Holdings will assume club ownership and business operations, while the Houston Astros will retain responsibility for player development and baseball activities, including the on-field staff and player pipeline. Fans can expect the same exciting game-day atmosphere, community events and family-friendly entertainment they have come to enjoy in downtown Fayetteville.
City leaders expressed their gratitude to the Houston Astros for bringing affiliated minor league baseball back to Fayetteville through the creation of the Woodpeckers and for reaffirming their long-term commitment to the community.
“This is a win for Fayetteville and for everyone who loves coming out to the ballpark,” said Fayetteville Mayor Mitch Colvin. “We are grateful to the Houston Astros for believing in Fayetteville, for bringing the Woodpeckers to our downtown and for staying committed to our community by continuing to oversee player development and baseball activities.”
Diamond Baseball Holdings also operates clubs in major and growing markets across the country, including the Charlotte Knights in North Carolina (Triple-A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox), the Inland Empire 66ers in San Bernardino, California (Single-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels), the Brooklyn Cyclones in New York (High-A affiliate of the New York Mets) and the Memphis Redbirds in Tennessee (Triple-A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals).
“Diamond Baseball Holdings brings a proven track record of operating successful minor league clubs, and together with the Astros they are committed to keeping our fan experience affordable, fun and deeply rooted in this community,” added Colvin.
Fayetteville’s inclusion alongside these markets underscores the city’s strengths as a destination for professional baseball and positions the Woodpeckers for a bright future.
“The fact that Diamond Baseball Holdings is investing in Fayetteville, just as they have in places like Charlotte, San Bernardino, Brooklyn and Memphis, is a strong vote of confidence in our community, our fans and our local economy,” Colvin said. “Fayetteville will continue to have great baseball, great entertainment and a team our residents can be proud of.”
Additional details about the ownership group and upcoming season promotions will be shared in the coming weeks by Diamond Baseball Holdings and the Fayetteville Woodpeckers.
“Change in ownership does not mean change in commitment,” said City Manager Douglas J. Hewett. “Our community can be confident that baseball in Fayetteville is here to stay. The Astros will remain our Major League partner on the field, and Diamond Baseball Holdings will bring additional stability and resources off the field, all while preserving the local traditions and game-day experience that fans love.”
DBH and the Houston Astros expect the transaction to close in the coming weeks, pending completion of all standard league and regulatory approvals.
“We look forward to working closely with both organizations to keep Segra Stadium a place where families, friends and visitors want to be,” Hewett added.