FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – Skirting in by the skin of their teeth, SEGRA stadium opened to the public Saturday!

• Skepticism circulated as to whether the new Fayetteville baseball stadium would be ready in time for its first event Saturday.
• The stadium obtained its occupancy certificate and opened as plans.
• Some construction still needs completion. 

The Woodpecker’s opening game isn’t until Thursday, April 18, but the city showed off the new stadium at an event Saturday.

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The event faced skepticism earlier this week when it was brought to light that the city had not obtained a certificate of occupancy for the property.

However, with some exceptions, the stadium was able to open up this weekend and let locals take a look inside!