Red Wings Announce Preliminary Promotions Schedule
The Red Wings 2023 season is less than two months away and to celebrate the Wings have released a sneak peek at their promotional schedule as well as single-game ticket prices for the upcoming season. Single-game tickets will go on sale Friday, February 17 at 10 am ONLINE ONLY at
The Red Wings 2023 season is less than two months away and to celebrate the Wings have released a sneak peek at their promotional schedule as well as single-game ticket prices for the upcoming season.
Single-game tickets will go on sale Friday, February 17 at 10 am ONLINE ONLY at RedWingsBaseball.com. The Red Wings Ticket Office will open for the first time on Saturday, March 18 at 10 am.
The Wings ticket prices for the 2023 season will remain the same as in 2022 -- a single-game ticket will be $13 ($15 day of game) in the 200 level and $17 ($19 day of game) in the 100 level.
Tickets for groups of 20 or more are available for $10 per seat in the 200 level and $15 per seat in the 100 level.
THE PROMO HIGHLIGHTS (promo dates are subject to change):
CLICK HERE TO VISIT OUR PROMO SCHEDULE ONLINE
The season kicks off Friday, March 31 with a Toboggan Hat Giveaway, courtesy of Kinecta Federal Credit Union (1,000 fans) and an appearance from Milo The Bat Dog presented by Flower City Group. We will also be giving away 2023 Magnet Schedules courtesy of I-Evolve Technology Services (2,500 fans).
Milo will be working EIGHT games during the 2023 campaign, two more than last season – March 31, April 28, May 13, June 16, July 22, August 10, August 25 and September 16 – with “meet-and-pets” scheduled for May 13 and August 25. The Milo Making A Difference campaign presented by Flower City Group returns with a goal to raise $10,000 for Honor Flight of Rochester and the Veterans Outreach Center.
There will also be FIVE Milo Baseball Card Giveaways, courtesy of Flower City Group (1,000 fans) so come on April 28, May 13, June 16, August 10, and September 16 to collect them all! As part of Wings Tee Wednesdays (see below) there will be a Milo Tee Giveaway, courtesy of Flower City Group on July 19 (500 fans).
A fan-favorite, Christmas in July is returning on July 22. Our annual Family Campout will take place this night too, where you can watch a Christmas-themed movie on the field post-game and sleep out on the field.
New to the promo schedule this season is Random Generator Night on August 23. The combination of you the fans, and an online random generator will decide what this theme night will end up being! Stay tuned!
Also making its Red Wings promo calendar debut is Social Media Night on June 3!
The Rochester Plates are back again every Thursday with special Plates nights on April 13, May 11, June 1, July 6, August 10 and September 14. May 11 will feature a Plates Pint Glass giveaway, courtesy of SOLO (1,000 fans). Every Thursday the first 200 fans that purchase a Homeplate at the Homeplate Concessions stand will receive a free Rochester Plates Souvenir Plate. The souvenir plates will also be available in the team store for purchase while supplies last.
Pride Night is back on Thursday, July 6 with merchandise featuring a BRAND NEW Rochester Plates Pride Logo and fireworks presented by Ellenwood Electric!
Women in Sports Night (June 2) returns, celebrating all the amazing women in sports. The night will feature a Mittsy Bobble Head Giveaway presented by ESL Federal Credit Union (2,000 fans).
The Wings are home on both Mother’s Day (May 14) and Father’s Day (June 18). Mother’s Day will feature a baseball giveaway presented by Diamond Pro (500 fans) and the ever popular Mother’s Day brunch will return (limited space, so order online, starting February 17)! Father’s Day will also feature a baseball giveaway presented by Diamond Pro (1,000 fans). Both days will feature a post-game catch on the field.
The Intentional Walk presented by Wegmans is BACK! The walk will take place from July 4 to July 9, this year with more ways for you to participate! The Walk will benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Rochester, Boys and Girls Club of Geneva, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Rochester.
June 17 will feature the annual Segar & Sciortino Cap Giveaway, featuring the Red Wings late 80’s early 90’s logo to the first 2,000 fans!
Former New York Met, Mookie Wilson will be joining us for an autograph appearance on June 22, presented by Upstate Honda Dealers
Other theme nights include Defenders of the Diamond Night (June 23), Negro League Tribute Night (June 24), Cocos Locos De Rochester Games (June 14, July 9 and September 1), Marvel Super Hero Night™ with an Iron Man Bobble Head Giveaway to the first 1,000 fans presented by West Herr (August 11), Dino Day (August 13).
Innovative Field will again host five Bark in the Park games in 2023 presented by Lollypop Farms. Fans will be able to bring their good boy or girl out on May 12, June 20, July 5, August 9, and September 3.
Looking for an excuse to play hooky from work? Join the Wings for Businessperson Special games (all 1:05 starts) on April 12, June 15, June 21, August 24 and August 30.
The Innovative Field staples of Careers in Sports Day (April 27), Clean Sweep with the City of Rochester (April 29), Education Day (May 31), $5 Ticket Nights (April 12, May 29 and July 5, September 14), Postgame Fireworks (19 shows beginning June 2), Duel of the Dishes vs. the Syracuse Salt Potatoes (June 1), Independence Day Celebration (July 4), Camp Day (July 20), Birdzerk (July 4), the ZOOperstars! Presented by C.P. Ward (July 5), Star Wars Night (July 7), RPO Concert (July 8), Zoo Hat Giveaway (first 1,000) presented by Seneca Park Hat, Deaf Culture Night (September 15) and Fan Appreciation Night (September 16) all return to the 2023 promo calendar.
More promos and autograph appearances will be announced at a later date.
WEEKLY PROMOTIONS:
Tuesday: 2-FOR-1 TICKETS. Every Tuesday with the exception of July 4
Wednesday: Wings Tee Wednesdays on April 26, May 10, June 14, July 19, August 9, August 23, and September 13
Thursday: ROCHESTER PLATES GAMES; PRE-GAME HAPPY HOUR (featuring $2 beers at the 10th Inning Bar); COLLEGE NIGHTS ($15 ticket includes 200-level ticket and $5 Diamond Dollars with valid college ID)
Friday: POST-GAME FIREWORKS (Beginning June 2)
Saturday: POST-GAME FIREWORKS (Beginning June 3)
Sunday: KIDS RUN THE BASES; KNOT HOLE KIDS CLUB DAY
Fans can take advantage now on season seats, suites, group outings, flex packs, mini plans, and diamond debit by calling (585) 454-1001.
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