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2025 Bats Game Times Released, Baseball Returns To Thunder

Bats baseball back for Thunder Over Louisville on Saturday, April 12
October 29, 2024

Today, the Louisville Bats have unveiled game times for the 2025 season, the 25th season of Bats Baseball at Louisville Slugger Field, with the home opener scheduled for Friday, March 28 at 7:05 p.m. In addition, the team is pleased to announce that Bats baseball will return to Thunder Over

Today, the Louisville Bats have unveiled game times for the 2025 season, the 25th season of Bats Baseball at Louisville Slugger Field, with the home opener scheduled for Friday, March 28 at 7:05 p.m.

In addition, the team is pleased to announce that Bats baseball will return to Thunder Over Louisville with a special 2:05 p.m. matchup against the Indianapolis Indians on Saturday, April 12 at Louisville Slugger Field. The Thunder Over Louisville game returns after the Bats were on the road for Thunder in 2024. The 2:05 p.m. game will be followed by a concert on the field, fireworks, and so much more fun. Full details on Thunder Over Louisville will be released in the future.

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The Bats’ 2025 International League season runs from March 28 through September 21 and will feature 75 home games at Louisville Slugger Field and 75 road games against the Bats’ rivals. For the Bats’ 75 home games, many game times are similar to what they were during the 2024 season.

The season begins on Friday, March 28 with a 7:05 p.m. matchup against the Memphis Redbirds. That will be followed with a special Kids Opening Day game on Saturday, March 29 at 2:05 p.m. The three-game season-opening homestand concludes with a 1:05 p.m. matchup on Sunday, March 30.

For the duration of the season, most Tuesday and Thursday home games will begin at 6:35 p.m., with a few exceptions. However, day games will be popular in 2025, as eight of the 12 Wednesday games at Louisville Slugger Field are scheduled for either 11:05 a.m. or 12:05 p.m., as specials will be available for education and camp groups as well as business people. As a result, the Tuesday night games on April 22 and May 6 will start at 6:05 p.m. to accommodate the morning start time the next day.

Friday and Saturday night games will mainly be at 7:15 p.m., with the exceptions of the first Saturday, March 29 and Thunder Over Louisville on April 12. Sunday day games also return at 1:05 p.m., with the only Sunday night game occurring on Labor Day eve at 6:05 p.m. on August 31 against the Columbus Clippers.

Big home games for the Bats in 2025 include a Mother’s Day matchup against Omaha on Sunday, May 11, a Memorial Day weekend showdown against Gwinnett wrapping up on Sunday, May 25 at 1:05 p.m., an Independence Day eve celebration on Thursday, July 3 at 7:05 p.m., and the Bats end the season at home against Nashville on Sunday, September 21 at 1:05 p.m.

Bats ticket plans for the 2025 season including full season plans, half season plans, and 10-game packages will soon be available for purchase.

Bats Pitching Twirls Shutout In 4-0 Win

Bats blank Omaha for first shutout of 2025 season
6:08 PM EDT

The Louisville Bats jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, beating the Omaha Storm Chasers 4-0 to take game five of their six-game series on Saturday afternoon at Werner Park with their first shutout of the 2025 season. A dominant performance on the mound from starter Aaron

Louisville Bats Statement On Thunder Over Louisville

3:57 PM EDT

The Louisville Bats today released the following statement on the cancellation of Thunder Over Louisville: “Although we are saddened to hear Thunder Over Louisville won’t happen as scheduled this year, we understand the decision given the heavy rainfall and flooding across the area. The Louisville Bats game against the Indianapolis

Bats Homestand Highlights: April 8-13

Bats return home to take on Indians
April 3, 2025

The Louisville Bats will return to Louisville Slugger Field for their first six-game homestand of the season next week! The week will be packed full of promotions and excitement, highlighted by the season’s first 502 Friday and all-day festivities to celebrate Thunder Over Louisville on Saturday. In their second home

Louisville Sports Entertainment District proposed next to Louisville Slugger Field

Project would create vibrant connection between downtown neighborhoods
December 2, 2024

LOUISVILLE, Ky, (Dec. 2, 2024) - Mayor Craig Greenberg today announced a transformative new mixed-use development proposal adjacent to Louisville Slugger Field. The proposal is a joint venture between Louisville Bats’ owner Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH) and Machete Group, an industry leader specializing in the planning and development of sports

2025 Bats Opening Night Roster Released

27-man active roster features four of Reds Top 30 prospects
March 27, 2025

In conjunction with their parent club, the Cincinnati Reds, the Louisville Bats today are excited to announce the full roster for the start of the 2025 season leading into Opening Night at Louisville Slugger Field against the Memphis Redbirds on Friday, March 28. Returning to the Louisville squad will be

Bats 5K Back For Third Year On June 14

New Kids Fun Run available for children to run at Louisville Slugger Field
March 4, 2025

The Louisville Bats announced that the annual Bats 5K race will be returning for the third consecutive year on Saturday, June 14. The race provides runners with the one-of-a-kind opportunity to run the final quarter mile down on the field at Louisville Slugger Field. It begins promptly at 8 a.m.

 Louisville Bats Unveil Full 2025 Promotional Schedule

Giveaways, appearances, fireworks highlight 2025 promotions
February 6, 2025

During the team’s annual preseason press conference, the Louisville Bats announced the promotional schedule for the upcoming season. The 2025 season marks the 25th season of Bats baseball at Louisville Slugger Field. The season will be filled with theme nights, special events, giveaways, appearances, entertainment acts, and so much more.

Select Bats Ticket Plans To Feature Banana Ball Pre-Sale

Bats to offer a variety of ticket packages for fans in 2025
November 13, 2024

The Louisville Bats are excited to unveil full information for many 2025 ticket plans for the upcoming season at Louisville Slugger Field. All new and returning Bats season ticket members with a plan of at least 10 games will be given access to a priority pre-sale for the return of

Sluggish Offense Hands Bats Third Straight Loss

Louisville failed to record a hit until the seventh inning of Friday’s 8-2 loss
April 4, 2025

The Louisville Bats offense struggled in the early going, falling behind big in the middle innings and dropping their third consecutive game to the Omaha Storm Chasers, 8-2. The Bats experienced some déjà vu to start Friday’s contest. For the second time in the series, John Rave led off the

Bats Comeback Crushed by Omaha Walk-Off, 5-3

Storm Chasers win on Cam Devanney walk off home run
April 3, 2025

After falling behind early, the Louisville Bats fought back to tie it up in the late innings against the Omaha Storm Chasers, but the comeback fell short as a Cam Devanney walk-off homer handed Louisville a 5-3 loss. Right hander Randy Wynne made his second start of the season after

Bats Stung By Omaha Offense In 12-6 Loss

Omaha’s Waters hits for cycle as Bats fall to 3-2
April 2, 2025

Despite a hot start, the Louisville Bats couldn’t contain the Omaha Storm Chasers attack, suffering a 12-6 loss in the second game of their six-game series on Wednesday afternoon at Werner Park. Omaha center fielder Drew Waters had a historic day at the plate, hitting for the cycle while going

Bats Find Late Offense To Take Down Storm Chasers 7-3

Bats win their second consecutive series opener to begin 2025
April 1, 2025

The Louisville Bats notched two runs in the eighth and two runs in the ninth to defeat the Omaha Storm Chasers 7-3 on Tuesday night in Louisville’s first road game of the 2025 season on a frigid night at Werner Park. The Storm Chasers jumped out to a quick start

Manager Pat Kelly Returns To Lead Bats In 2025

Full coaching staff announced with mix of new and returning staff
February 11, 2025

In conjunction with the Cincinnati Reds, the Louisville Bats today announced the 2025 on-field coaching staff, led by returning Manager Pat Kelly. The full coaching staff for the 2025 Louisville Bats is below: - Manager: Pat Kelly (6th season with Bats) - Hitting Coach: Daryle Ward (1st season with Bats)

Bats Unable To Overcome Dominant Memphis Attack

Louisville unable to secure the sweep as Redbirds plate 13 in series finale
March 30, 2025

After clinching a series victory on Saturday, the Louisville Bats couldn’t pull off the sweep, falling to the Memphis Redbirds (1-2) 13-9 in a high-scoring game on Sunday afternoon at Louisville Slugger Field. The Bats were seeking their first 3-0 start to the season since 2013 but had to keep

Bats Clinch Series with 4-1 Win Over Memphis

Bats pitching holds the Redbirds to four hits
March 29, 2025

The Louisville Bats, wearing their vintage Louisville Redbirds uniforms, beat the Memphis Redbirds 4-1 to take game two of the series, clinching a series victory on Saturday afternoon at Louisville Slugger Field. Left-hander Drew Parrish got the start for his Triple-A debut and started off strong, sitting down the first

Bats Bash Their Way To 9-4 Opening Night Win

Bats hit three homers in win over Memphis
March 28, 2025

The Louisville Bats used the big fly to storm ahead early and never looked back on Friday night, defeating the Memphis Redbirds 9-4 in front of 5,423 on Opening Night at Louisville Slugger Field. Getting his first career Opening Night nod, Bats righty Randy Wynne got off to a strong

Bats Homestand Highlights: March 28-30

Bats host Memphis Redbirds to open 2025 season
March 25, 2025

Baseball is back! The Louisville Bats are set to begin the 2025 season at Louisville Slugger Field with a three-game set against the Memphis Redbirds. The weekend series will feature many exciting promotions and activities for fans of all ages. On both Friday and Saturday, the first 2,500 fans through

Bats Single Game Tickets On Sale February 20

Ticket packages available including Thunder, bobbleheads, and more
February 19, 2025

The Louisville Bats today announced that single game tickets for the 2025 season are set to go on sale this Thursday, February 20 at 10 a.m. Tickets can be purchased online at BatsBaseball.com, in-person at the Louisville Slugger Field box office, or on the phone by calling (502) 614-4500. Thursday

Louisville Bats 2024 Season In Review

December 10, 2024

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL 2024 LOUISVILLE BATS FINAL GAME NOTES 2024 REVIEW: The Louisville Bats ended the season with a 67-82 record, 22.5 games behind International League West Division winner and the eventual IL Champions, the Omaha Storm Chasers. The Bats had a much stronger first half, finishing

Banana Ball Returns to Louisville Slugger Field June 26-28

Louisville Slugger Field to host a two-game series featuring the Party Animals
October 3, 2024

Fans First Entertainment, the group known for bringing the Savannah Bananas around the world, tonight announced that their 2025 Banana Ball World Tour will return to Louisville June 26-28 at Louisville Slugger Field. After the Bananas battled the Party Animals for three sold out nights in Louisville in 2024, the