Series Preview: Celebrate the 40th anniversary of The Diamond, snag an exclusive giveaway, watch postgame wrestling and more!
The Flying Squirrels are facing off against the Chesapeake Baysox, Double-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, for a week of FUNN at The Diamond. The current Baysox roster boasts six players listed as Orioles' Top-30 Prospects.
The Flying Squirrels are facing off against the Chesapeake Baysox, Double-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, for a week of FUNN at The Diamond. The current Baysox roster boasts six players listed as Orioles' Top-30 Prospects.
The homestand features a replica of The Diamond available to the first 2,000 fans, a fireworks show, postgame wrestling, the first Friday Happy Hour of the season and more.
Fans can purchase tickets online here, by phone at 804-359-3866 or in person at the Flying Squirrels ticket office.
The full promotional schedule for the series is listed below:
Tuesday, April 15 vs. Chesapeake Baysox: Jackie Robinson Day
6:05 p.m. | Gates 4:30 p.m. | Tickets
The Flying Squirrels celebrate the legacy of Jackie Robinson and his contribution to not only baseball, but the world.
Join the Flying Squirrels pregame for a moment to honor the life and legacy of Jackie Robinson.
Students who completed the Go Nuts for Reading Program will celebrate their accomplishment at The Diamond. The pre-game parade will take place from 4:45 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Students who want to participate in the parade must be in line by 5:20 p.m.
The Go Nuts for Reading Program is presented by M&T Bank.
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Wednesday, April 16 vs. Chesapeake Baysox: Education Day
11:05 a.m. | Gates 10:00 a.m. | Tickets
Students from all over RVA visit The Diamond for the best field trip ever! Adults, play hooky from work and catch some morning baseball.
Enjoy $7 glasses of wine and wine slushies from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Wine Cart located on the main concourse across from Gilbane Fan Services.
Dogs are admitted FREE in sections 101-103, 201-203 and first base General Admission. Please request a dog-friendly section if accompanied by a pet.
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Thursday, April 17 vs. Chesapeake Baysox: 40th Anniversary of The Diamond and Stadium Replica Giveaway
6:35 p.m. | Gates 5:30 p.m. | Tickets
On April 17, 1985, The Diamond opened its gates for the first time. Since then, Richmonders have enjoyed R-Braves and Squirrels games alike. Enjoy the first five Diamond Through the Decades nights!
The first 2,000 fans of all ages will go home with a commemorative stadium replica of The Diamond to remember this historic venue forever!
Come early to see a pre-game ceremony honoring the 1985 staff of the Richmond Braves, who opened The Diamond 40 years ago.
Join us pregame in a moment of silence for Sam Ayoub, the previous Richmond Braves athletic trainer who passed away in March.
Listen to the Flying Squirrels’ own Batter-Up Brass Band pregame on the main stage.
The 40th Anniversary of The Diamond game and Stadium Replica Giveaway are presented by Dominion Energy.
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Friday, April 18 vs. Chesapeake Baysox: Las Ardillas Voladoras with Happy Hour and Postgame RVA Pro Wrestling Show
6:35 p.m. | Gates 5:30 p.m. | Tickets
Las Ardillas Voladoras are taking flight with a new look in 2025! Check out new on-field uniforms as well as Nutzy and Nutasha’s new threads.
Enjoy the best Happy Hour in RVA! Sip on $3 domestic drafts from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at all lower concession stands, upper concourse beer carts and the Budweiser Thirsty Acorn. $3 Pepsi fountain sodas are also available at the Papa Johns stand on the main concourse.
We're tag teaming with RVA Pro Wrestling to bring a night of FUNN to The Diamond. Catch a live wrestling show postgame in the Picnic Zone, located down the third-base side of the ballpark.
Listen to pre-game entertainment from a mariachi band on the stage.
Las Ardillas Voladoras Night with Happy Hour and Postgame Wrestling is presented by OrthoVirginia.
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Saturday, April 19 vs. Chesapeake Baysox: Adaptive Abilities Night and In-Your-Face Fireworks
6:05 p.m. | Gates 5:00 p.m. | Tickets
The Flying Squirrels join hands with Mission Gait to celebrate and recognize fans of all abilities!
Join Mission Gait in recognizing nine Adaptive Abilities All-Stars who have overcome incredible, complex gait-related challenges. Learn more about the nine All-Stars here.
Stick around following the game for In-Your-Face Fireworks, up close and inside the fences.
Listen to the Squirrels’ own Batter Up Brass Band before the game on the main stage.
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Sunday, April 20 vs. Chesapeake Baysox: Easter Sunday Spring Spectacular featuring the Easter Bunny
1:35 p.m. | Gates 12:30 p.m. | Tickets
Spring has sprung in RVA, and the Flying Squirrels are celebrating Easter Sunday at The Diamond!
The Easter Bunny will be available to take photos with fans throughout the game on the main stage.
Kids registered with the Atlantic Union Bank Squirrel Tails Kids Club can go on an Easter egg scavenger hunt throughout the stadium. Kids can grab their scavenger hunt cards at the Kids Club table, located outside the front gates.
Members of the Squirrel Tails Kids Club presented by Atlantic Union Bank get in FREE! The Squirrel Tails Kids Club is free to join for children ages 14 and under and includes a General Admission ticket voucher to select Sunday home games. Click here to register your child.
Bring your glove and play catch on the field from 12:45-1:05 p.m. Fans playing catch on the field can enter the field through the field gates located at sections 103/104 and 118/119.
Kids ages 14 and younger can run the bases following the game presented by Richmond Family Magazine. Kids can line up to run the bases outside the Squirrels Nest Team Store at the end of the first-base side of the main concourse. Parents and guardians are allowed to accompany their children onto the field and meet them as they cross home plate.
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Flying Squirrels, RubberDucks postponed Friday in Akron
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Flying Squirrels announce finalists for #1 Fan Bobblehead
RICHMOND, Va. – The Richmond Flying Squirrels revealed three finalists for their #1 Fan Bobblehead Contest presented by Pepsi on Friday afternoon.
Squirrels' slide continues with 10-2 loss to RubberDucks
AKRON, Ohio – The Richmond Flying Squirrels fell behind in the first inning and lost to the Akron RubberDucks, 10-2, on Thursday night at Canal Park. The Flying Squirrels (4-14) dropped their fourth consecutive game and fell to 0-6 this year against the RubberDucks (12-6). Akron took a 3-0 lead
Series Preview: Richmond returns home for exciting series against Yankees affiliate
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Squirrels shut out by 'Ducks on Wednesday night
AKRON, Ohio – The Richmond Flying Squirrels were shut out by the Akron RubberDucks, 4-0, on Wednesday night at Canal Park.
Eldridge homers but Squirrels drop road-trip opener
AKRON, Ohio – Bryce Eldridge hit a solo homer in his first at-bat of the season but it was the only run of the game for the Richmond Flying Squrirels in a 5-1 loss against the Akron RubberDucks at Canal Park.
Baysox take series finale over Squirrels
RICHMOND, Va. – The Richmond Flying Squirrels led early but lost to the Chesapeake Baysox, 3-2, on Sunday afternoon at The Diamond.
All-Diamond Team: Mike Stanton
In 2025, The Diamond hosts its 40th and final season of professional baseball in Richmond. Between the Richmond Braves from 1985-2008 and the Richmond Flying Squirrels since 2010, countless future major leaguers have taken the steps from the first base dugout onto The Diamond’s playing surface.
Squirrels blank Baysox for second straight night
RICHMOND, Va. – The Richmond Flying Squirrels held the Chesapeake Baysox to three hits in a 1-0 win at The Diamond on Saturday night.
Squirrels put it all together for 10-0 win over Baysox
RICHMOND, Va. – The Richmond Flying Squirrels jumped ahead early and rolled to a 10-0 shutout win over the Chesapeake Baysox on Friday night at The Diamond.
Squirrels handed another close loss Thursday
RICHMOND, Va. – The Richmond Flying Squirrels fell to the Chesapeake Baysox, 4-3, on Thursday night at The Diamond.
Baysox top Squirrels in homerfest at The Diamond
RICHMOND, Va. – The Richmond Flying Squirrels lost to the Bowie Baysox, 10-6, on Wednesday afternoon at The Diamond.
Squirrels lose to Baysox, 4-1
RICHMOND, Va. – The Richmond Flying Squirrels opened their homestand with a 4-1 loss to the Chesapeake Baysox on Tuesday night at The Diamond.
Squirrels drop back-and-forth game to close road trip
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Victor Bericoto homered twice but the Richmond Flying Squirrels lost to the Harrisburg Senators, 8-6, on Sunday afternoon at FNB Field. The Flying Squirrels (2-7) dropped four-of-six in the series against the Senators (4-5).
Squirrels split Saturday doubleheader with Senators
HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Richmond Flying Squirrels split a doubleheader with the Harrisburg Senators on Saturday night at FNB Field, winning Game 1, 3-2, before losing the second game, 2-1.
Squirrels' bats held quiet in 2-1 loss to Senators
HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Richmond Flying Squirrels were held to four hits and lost to the Harrisburg Senators, 2-1, on Friday night at FNB Field.
All-Diamond Team: Logan Webb
In 2025, The Diamond hosts its 40th and final season of professional baseball in Richmond. Between the Richmond Braves from 1985-2008 and the Richmond Flying Squirrels since 2010, countless future major leaguers have taken the steps from the first base dugout onto The Diamond’s playing surface.
Whitman works strong debut but Squirrels fall to Sens, 3-1
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Joe Whitman threw five strong innings and Jairo Pomares homered for the second consecutive games, but the Richmond Flying Squirrels lost to the Harrisburg Senators, 3-1, on Wednesday night at FNB Field.
Squirrels bats heat up cold night for 7-4 win in Harrisburg
HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Richmond Flying Squirrels opened their first road trip of the season with a 7-4 win over the Harrisburg Senators on Tuesday night at FNB Field.
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'Ducks come back to cap season-opening sweep over Squirrels
RICHMOND, Va. – The Richmond Flying Squirrels pulled ahead by four runs early but lost to the Akron RubberDucks, 5-4, in Sunday afternoon’s season-opening series finale at The Diamond.
All-Diamond Team: Tom Glavine
In 2025, The Diamond hosts its 40th and final season of professional baseball in Richmond. Between the Richmond Braves from 1985-2008 and the Richmond Flying Squirrels since 2010, countless future major leaguers have taken the steps from the first base dugout onto The Diamond’s playing surface. Prior to the season,
Squirrels fall behind early, lose to 'Ducks
RICHMOND, Va. – The Richmond Flying Squirrels fell to the Akron RubberDucks, 8-3, on Saturday night at The Diamond.