Upcoming game/promotion schedule
SOUTH BEND, Indiana - The South Bend Cubs have announced their next homestand of the 2019 season. In this Memorial Day weekend homestand are two Military Appreciation days which include special ticket pricing and the following: -"Pass The Hat" donation benefiting the Food Bank of Northern Indiana -The Combat Veterans Motorcycle
SOUTH BEND, Indiana - The South Bend Cubs have announced their next homestand of the 2019 season. In this Memorial Day weekend homestand are two Military Appreciation days which include special ticket pricing and the following:
-"Pass The Hat" donation benefiting the Food Bank of Northern Indiana
-The Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association, along with other area veteran riders, will be riding their motorcycles onto the field
-Flyover and landing of Huey 369, a restored UH-1 Iroquois helicopter out of Peru, Indiana
-Fifty American Flags will be placed around Four Winds Field by the Indiana Patriot Guard Riders in honor of our Vietnam veterans.
Also in this homestand are two education days, with first pitch taking place at 10:35 a.m. On Tuesday, May 28, tickets are just $2 if purchased online and in advance.
All homestand games take place at Four Winds Field, 501 W. South Street, South Bend. Tickets can be purchased online or by calling the Box Office at 574-235-9988.
Friday, May 24, vs West Michigan Whitecaps, 7:35 p.m. ET
-Gates open at 5:30 p.m.
-Fantastic Friday Fireworks: Begin immediately following the game
Saturday, May 25, vs West Michigan Whitecaps, 7:05 p.m. ET
-Gates open at 5 p.m.
-Reading Club: The South Bend Cubs welcome participants of our Stu and Swoop's Reading Program to Four Winds Field
-Flat Screen Saturday: Every inning, one fan in attendance will win a 55-inch flat screen TV
Sunday, May 26, vs. West Michigan Whitecaps, 7:05 p.m. ET
-Gates open at 5 p.m.
-Military Appreciation Day: All active duty and military veterans receive two free tickets to the game. Must present Military ID at the Box Office to claim tickets. Offer not available online.
-Military Appreciation Fair: Featuring nearly 30 military and veterans service organizations and the Boy & Girl Scouts of America
-Sundae FUNday: Play catch on the field before the game
-Post-Game Fireworks: Begin immediately following the game
Monday, May 27, vs West Michigan Whitecaps, 2:05 p.m. ET
-Gates open at noon
-Military Appreciation Day: All active duty and military veterans receive two free tickets to the game. Must present Military ID at the Box Office to claim tickets. Offer not available online.
-Memorial Day Wreath-Laying Ceremony at 1 p.m. on the field - A special ceremony to honor and remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice to defend our country. During opening ceremonies, all in attendance will be invited to honor family members of our fallen heroes with the playing of "Taps" by a member of the Indiana National Guard. This will be followed by a moment of silence.
Tuesday, May 28, vs. Lake County Captains, 7:05 p.m. ET
-Gates open at 6 p.m.
-$2 Tuesday: Game tickets are only $2 when purchased online, in advance. Tickets are regular price on game day
Wednesday, May 29, vs Lake County Captains, 10:35 a.m. ET
-Gates open at 9:30 a.m.
-Education Day: A special field trip day for select area schools. Plus, all kids 12 and under receive a -coupon for a free DQ Mini Blizzard
-Silver Slugger's Day: Seniors ages 55 and older can purchase a discounted ticket to the game.
Thursday, May 30, vs Lake County Captains, 10:35 a.m. ET
-Gates open at 9:30 a.m.
-Education Day: A special field trip day for select area schools. Plus, all kids 12 and under receive a coupon for a free DQ Mini Blizzard
As a reminder, the gates open two hours prior to the first pitch for all Friday, Saturday and Sunday games throughout the season. The 1st Source Bank Performance Center will be open during home games for all ticket holders.
2019 Midwest League All-Star Game
The 2019 Midwest League All-Star Game presented by Four Winds Casinos takes place Tuesday, June 18 and will feature some of the most promising players in professional baseball today. It is the first time in 30 years the Midwest League All-Star game will be held in South Bend, Indiana. The 2019 event will kick off with a concert on Sunday, June 16 at Four Winds Field featuring global superstar Pitbull, along with two additional acts. Fan Fest at Four Winds Field will take place on Monday, June 17 and will feature a home run derby with the top hitters in the Midwest League, an autograph session with several former Chicago Cubs players along with the 2019 Midwest League All-Star players. In addition, other family friendly activities include the Splash Pad, Toyota Fun Zone, catch on the field and running of the bases. On Tuesday at 11:30 a.m., Chicago Cubs Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg will headline an All-Star Luncheon at the Century Center in downtown South Bend, with proceeds benefitting Beacon Children's Hospital. For more information on the 2019 Midwest League All-Star Game and any of the events leading up to it, including tickets for the All-Star Luncheon, search online for All-Star Festivities.
About the South Bend Cubs
The South Bend Cubs are the Class A minor league affiliate of the 2016 World Series Champion Chicago Cubs. Over the past 31 seasons, the team has won five Midwest League titles, most recently in 2005, and has captured 12 division titles. In 2019, the South Bend Cubs will host the Midwest League All-Star Game. In June 2017, Four Winds Field, home of the South Bend Cubs, was voted Best Class A ballpark in the country by Ballpark Digest. In 2015 the team was named Ballpark Digest's Team of the Year and received the John H. Johnson President's Award, the highest award in minor league baseball. The team is owned and operated by Swing-Batter-Swing, LLC whose principal shareholder is Andrew T. Berlin of Chicago, Ill.
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