From 1999 to 2017, it served as the home of the Akron Racers of the National Pro Fastpitch softball league.

[3] Since 2009, Firestone Stadium has hosted the semifinals and finals of the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) state softball tournament.

[4] The championship rounds include all four divisions of OHSAA softball, with 12 games played in three days in late May or early June.

[5][6] Mayor Dan Horrigan, Akron City Council member Donnie Kammer (D-Ward 7), Bridgestone Americas Senior Vice President of Product Development Hans Dorfi and Ohio High School Athletic Association Executive Director Doug Ute, along with representatives from various contractors, gathered June 1, 2022 for a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the completed renovations of Firestone Stadium at 1575 Firestone Parkway.

The $1.47 million project included upgrades to four restrooms and the concession area, new heating, ventilation and air conditioning, new LED field lighting, and a perimeter fence.