Purchase a ticket for the 50/50 raffle at every Yard Goats home game, and support a great cause!
50% of net proceeds supports the Yard Goats Foundation: a 501c3 supporting programs in and around Hartford for school-age children. The winning ticket number and prize will be announced following the conclusion of the top of the 9th inning, whether that be the end of the game or mid 9th, and will posted to the scoreboard at Dunkin’ Park. Winner receives half of the net proceeds. Must be at least 18 years old to participate
How are the proceeds split?
50% of the net proceeds will be awarded to the winner & the remaining 50% will benefit the Hartford Yard Goats Foundation, less 10% service fee which pays for staffing, printers, and paper.
How much are raffle tickets?
3 for $5, 7 for $10, 20 for $20 (subject to change with no notice)
Can I purchase my raffle tickets with credit cards, checks, money orders, etc.?
Tickets can only be purchased with credit or debit card
Am I eligible to participate in the raffle?
You must be 18 years or older to purchase a raffle ticket. IDs may be requested
Can Yard Goats employees participate in the raffle?
Employees and the immediate family members of Yard Goats employees cannot participate in the raffle
Are raffle tickets considered a deductible charitable contribution?
No, they are not.
When will raffle tickets be sold?
Tickets are available for purchase from the time the gates open until the last out of the 6th inning
What if there is a rain delay and/or delay in play?
If there is a delay in play, raffle tickets will be sold for a total of 60 minutes after the originally scheduled game time. If a game is called before this timeframe concludes, a winner will be selected from the tickets purchased up until that point
Where can I purchase a raffle ticket?
Tickets are available at the NBC & Telemundo Guest Services Center on the concourse at Dunkin' Park, and through employees wearing brightly colored 50/50 Raffle smocks
Raffle tickets are available at Information Station, or Customer Service Booth located in the concourse. Tickets will also be available from roaming sellers located throughout the concourse, premium seating and suites
Where can I claim my winning ticket?
On game days, you can present your winning ticket to the attendant at the NBC & Telemundo Guest Services Center. You may also present your winning ticket during normal business hours (Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm) at the Yard Goats executive office.
Do I need to be present to win?
No, you do not need to be present to win
How long do I have to claim my prize?
Prizes must be claimed within thirty (30) calendar days from the date of the drawing
Will I receive cash upon claiming my winning ticket?
No, a check will be mailed to you within four (4) to six (6) weeks from the date you claimed your prize
What happens if a prize goes unclaimed?
Prizes not claimed will result in 100% of the net proceeds benefiting the Yard Goats Foundation
What happens if an ineligible person participates in the raffle?
If an ineligible person participates in the raffle, and wins, all potential winnings would be forfeited and donated to the Yard Goats Foundation