Mudcats Announce Promotions Schedule for 35th Anniversary Season
ZEBULON, N.C. – The Carolina Mudcats are thrilled to share details for the new promotions schedule for the 2025 season at Five County Stadium. The new promotions schedule is highlighted by the return of several fan favorite theme nights, 6 souvenir giveaway events, 11 Friday Night Fireworks nights, 4 Special
ZEBULON, N.C. – The Carolina Mudcats are thrilled to share details for the new promotions schedule for the 2025 season at Five County Stadium. The new promotions schedule is highlighted by the return of several fan favorite theme nights, 6 souvenir giveaway events, 11 Friday Night Fireworks nights, 4 Special Saturday Night Fireworks nights and the Mudcats for America Fireworks Extravaganza on July 3.
Fans can reserve their nights of fun at Five County Stadium with the purchase of a season ticket package, mini plan, or any of the currently available group options today by visiting carolinamudcats.com, by calling (919) 269-2287 and by visiting the Five County Stadium front office in Zebulon.
Individual game ticket are now available. The giveaways below will be provided to the first 1,000 fans in attendance on the dates listed.
The newly announced Celebration Saturday slate includes the giveaways of 2025 Final Tour T-Shirt on April 19, a Replica BP Jersey presented by Carolina Packers/Bright Leaf Hot Dogs on May 31, a Brewers Weekend Replica Jersey on June 21, a Five County Stadium Water Tower Bobblehead presented by Carolina Packers/Bright Leaf Hot Dogs on July 12, a Local Heroes Jersey on July 26, and a Muddy the Mudcat themed plush on August 9. During Celebration Saturday, there will be 4 post-game fireworks shows on April 5, May 17, June 7 and August 30. Finally, the Celebration Saturday schedule concludes with Nine Inning of Giving on August 30 for Fan Appreciation Weekend. Much like the 2024 season, this year’s Nine Inning of Giving will also feature nine unique prizes raffled off each inning throughout the game.
The giveaway schedule also includes the previously announced “Grand Slam” giveaway items including a Final Tour T-Shirt on April 19, a replica BP Jersey on May 31, a Mudcats Brewers Weekend Replica Jersey on June 21 and a Heroes Weekend Jersey on July 26. The Mudcats will additionally play in the Brewers themed jerseys for "Brewers Weekend" on June 21 and June 22. A corresponding jersey auction will follow.
Each of the Grand Slam items can be reserved in advance with the purchase of a Grand Slam Ticket Package at www.carolinamudcats.com/miniplans or by calling (919) 269-2287.
The new schedule also features the return of daily themes including Winning Wednesdays, Taco and Tallboys Thursdays with food and drink specials, CBS17 Friday Night Fireworks and WakeMed Five County Family Sundays featuring $7.00 ticket specials and post-game catch on the field.
The 2025 schedule additionally includes two Education Days on April 15 and April 30, Businesspersons Day on May 14, Splash Day on July 23 and Muddy’s Birthday on August 9.
2025 Carolina Mudcats Promotional Schedule:
Fri, 4/04 vs. Fredericksburg, 6:30 PM: CBS17 Friday Night Fireworks featuring post-game fireworks.
Sat, 4/05 vs. Fredericksburg, 6:30 PM: Celebration Saturday featuring Special Saturday Night Fireworks.
Sun, 4/06 vs. Fredericksburg, 1:00 PM: WakeMed Five County Family Sunday featuring $7.00 box seat ticket special and post-game on-field catch.
Tues, 4/15 vs. Delmarva, 11:00 AM: Education Day.
Wed, 4/16 vs. Delmarva, 6:30 PM: Winning Wednesday.
Thu, 4/17 vs. Delmarva, 6:30 PM: Tacos and Tallboys featuring drink specials on select beer.
Fri, 4/18 vs. Delmarva, 6:30 PM: CBS17 Friday Night Fireworks featuring post-game fireworks.
Faith and Family Night
Sat, 4/19 vs. Delmarva, 5:00 PM: Celebration Saturday featuring Final Tour T-Shirt giveaway (Qty: 1,000).
Sun, 4/20 vs. Delmarva, 1:00 PM: WakeMed Five County Family Sunday featuring $7.00 box seat ticket special and post-game on-field catch.
Tues, 4/29 vs. Myrtle Beach, 6:00 PM: Special 6:00 PM Start Time.
Wed, 4/30 vs. Myrtle Beach, 11:00 AM: Education Day and Winning Wednesday.
Thu, 5/01 vs. Myrtle Beach, 6:30 PM: Tacos and Tallboys featuring drink specials on select beer.
Fri, 5/02 vs. Myrtle Beach, 6:30 PM: CBS17 Friday Night Fireworks featuring post-game fireworks.
Miracle League Night
Sat, 5/03 vs. Myrtle Beach, 5:00 PM: Celebration Saturday featuring Cinco de Mayo Celebration.
The Mudcats will additionally play as Pescados de Carolina.
Sun, 5/04 vs. Myrtle Beach, 1:00 PM: WakeMed Five County Family Sunday featuring $7.00 box seat ticket special and post-game on-field catch.
Wed, 5/14 vs. Fayetteville, 12:05 PM: Businesspersons Day and Winning Wednesday.
Thu, 5/15 vs. Fayetteville, 6:30 PM: Tacos and Tallboys featuring drink specials on select beer.
Fri, 5/16 vs. Fayetteville, 6:30 PM: CBS17 Friday Night Fireworks featuring post-game fireworks.
Sat, 5/17 vs. Fayetteville, 6:30 PM: Celebration Saturday featuring Special Saturday Night Fireworks.
Sun, 5/18 vs. Fayetteville, 1:00 PM: WakeMed Five County Family Sunday featuring $7.00 box seat ticket special and post-game on-field catch.
Wed, 5/28 vs. Salem, 6:30 PM: Winning Wednesday.
Thu, 5/29 vs. Salem, 6:30 PM: Tacos and Tallboys featuring drink specials on select beer.
Fri, 5/30 vs. Salem, 6:30 PM: CBS17 Friday Night Fireworks featuring post-game fireworks.
Faith and Family Night
Sat, 5/31 vs. Salem, 5:00 PM: Celebration Saturday featuring Replica BP Jersey Giveaway (Qty: 1,000).
Youth Sports Night
Sun, 6/1 vs. Salem, 1:00 PM: WakeMed Five County Family Sunday featuring $7.00 box seat ticket special and post-game on-field catch.
Tue, 6/03 vs. Charleston, 6:30 PM: Team will play as Pescados de Carolina.
Wed, 6/04 vs. Charleston, 6:30 PM: Winning Wednesday.
Thu, 6/05 vs. Charleston, 6:30 PM: Tacos and Tallboys featuring drink specials on select beer.
Fri, 6/06 vs. Charleston, 6:30 PM: CBS17 Friday Night Fireworks featuring post-game fireworks and Government Worker Night
Sat, 6/07 vs. Charleston, 6:30 PM: Celebration Saturday featuring Special Saturday Night Fireworks.
Women and Girls in Sports Night
Sun, 6/08 vs. Charleston, 1:00 PM: WakeMed Five County Family Sunday featuring $7.00 box seat ticket special and post-game on-field catch.
Wed, 6/18 vs. Columbia, 6:30 PM: Winning Wednesday.
Thu, 6/19 vs. Columbia, 6:30 PM: Tacos and Tallboys featuring drink specials on select beer.
Fri, 6/20 vs. Columbia, 6:30 PM: CBS17 Friday Night Fireworks featuring post-game fireworks
Sat, 6/21 vs. Columbia, 5:00 PM: Celebration Saturday featuring Replica Brewers Weekend Jersey Giveaway (Qty: 1,000).
Team will play in Brewers themed game jerseys, online jersey auction will follow.
Sun, 6/22 vs. Columbia, 1:00 PM: WakeMed Five County Family Sunday featuring $7.00 box seat ticket special and post-game on-field catch.
Team will play in Brewers themed game jerseys, online jersey auction will follow.
Wed, 7/02 vs. Fayetteville, 6:30 PM: Winning Wednesday.
Thu, 7/03 vs. Fayetteville, 6:30 PM: Mudcats for America featuring Independence Day post-game fireworks extravaganza show.
Wed, 7/09 vs. Fredericksburg, 6:30 PM: Winning Wednesday.
Thu, 7/10 vs. Fredericksburg, 6:30 PM: Tacos and Tallboys featuring drink specials on select beer.
Team will play as Pescados de Carolina.
Fri, 7/11 vs. Fredericksburg, 6:30 PM: CBS17 Friday Night Fireworks featuring post-game fireworks
Sat, 7/12 vs. Fredericksburg, 5:00 PM: Celebration Saturday featuring Five County Stadium Water Tower Bobblehead Giveaway (Qty: 1,000).
NC Night
Sun, 7/13 vs. Fredericksburg, 1:00 PM: WakeMed Five County Family Sunday featuring $7.00 box seat ticket special and post-game on-field catch.
Tues, 7/22 vs. Kannapolis, 6:00 PM: Special 6:00 PM Start Time.
Wed, 7/23 vs. Kannapolis, 11:00 AM: Splash Day and Winning Wednesday.
Thu, 7/24 vs. Kannapolis, 6:30 PM: Tacos and Tallboys featuring drink specials on select beer.
Fri, 7/25 vs. Kannapolis, 6:30 PM: CBS17 Friday Night Fireworks featuring post-game fireworks.
Donation drive for home supplies (i.e. cleaning products) for Free Will Baptist Children’s Home.
Heroes Weekend – First Responders Night featuring ticket specials for local first responders and family members.
Sat, 7/26 vs. Kannapolis, 5:00 PM: Celebration Saturday featuring Local Heroes Jersey Giveaway (Qty: 1,000).
Heroes Weekend – Military Appreciation Night featuring ticket specials for local military (past/present) and family members.
Sun, 7/27 vs. Kannapolis, 1:00 PM: WakeMed Five County Family Sunday featuring $7.00 box seat ticket special and post-game on-field catch.
Heroes Weekend – Teacher Appreciation Day with ticket specials for teachers and family members.
Wed, 8/06 vs. Lynchburg, 6:30 PM: Winning Wednesday.
Thu, 8/07 vs. Lynchburg, 6:30 PM: Tacos and Tallboys featuring drink specials on select beer.
Fri, 8/08 vs. Lynchburg, 6:30 PM: CBS17 Friday Night Fireworks featuring post-game fireworks.
Family/Scout Campout.
Sat, 8/09 vs. Lynchburg, 5:00 PM: Celebration Saturday featuring Muddy the Mudcat Plush Giveaway (Qty: 1,000)
Muddy's Birthday Bash featuring appearances by local mascots.
Sun, 8/10 vs. Lynchburg, 1:00 PM: WakeMed Five County Family Sunday featuring $7.00 box seat ticket special and post-game on-field catch.
Wed, 8/27 vs. Delmarva, 6:30 PM: Winning Wednesday.
Thu, 8/28 vs. Delmarva, 6:30 PM: Tacos and Tallboys featuring drink specials on select beer.
Fri, 8/29 vs. Delmarva, 6:30 PM: CBS17 Friday Night Fireworks featuring post-game fireworks.
Sat, 8/30 vs. Delmarva, 6:30 PM: Celebration Saturday featuring Special Saturday Night Fireworks.
Nine Innings of Giving for Fan Appreciation Weekend.
Sun, 8/31 vs. Delmarva, 1:00 PM: WakeMed Five County Family Sunday featuring $7.00 box seat ticket special and post-game on-field catch.
Batting practice jersey sweepstakes for Fan Appreciation Weekend.
The Carolina Mudcats are the officially licensed Class-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers. First established in 1991, the Mudcats have provided affordable family fun for over 30 years at Five County Stadium in Zebulon, N.C. The 2025 season will celebrate the 35th year of the Carolina Mudcats. Follow the Mudcats online at www.carolinamudcats.com, and on social media at facebook.com/carolinamudcats, x.com/carolinamudcats, tiktok.com/@carolinamudcats and instagram.com/carolinamudcats.
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