LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The Louisville Bats released the promotional schedule for the 2024 season.
The Bats, a Triple-A affiliate for the Cincinnati Reds, will play their 25-year at Louisville Slugger Field in downtown Louisville.
Opening night for the Bats is March 29, when they face the Indianapolis Indians. The game starts at 7:15 p.m. There will be $1 beer during Happy Hour and fireworks after the game. It's the earliest season opener in franchise history.
IMAGES | Louisville Bats return to Slugger Field for Opening Night
Nick Senzel hits a pitch at Slugger Field on April 4, 2023.
Elizabeth Kizito walks around Slugger Field on April 4, 2023.
Images from the Louisville Bats home opener at Slugger Field on April 4, 2023.
Images from the Louisville Bats home opener at Slugger Field on April 4, 2023.
Images from the Louisville Bats home opener at Slugger Field on April 4, 2023.
Joey Votto takes a practice swing at Louisville Bats home opener at Slugger Field on April 4, 2023.
Ben Lively pitches the ball for the Louisville Bats on April 4, 2023.
Images from the Louisville Bats home opener at Slugger Field on April 4, 2023.
Mayor Craig Greenberg talks to fans at Louisville Bats home opener on April 4, 2023.
Images from the Louisville Bats home opener at Slugger Field on April 4, 2023.
Images from the Louisville Bats home opener at Slugger Field on April 4, 2023.
Images from the Louisville Bats home opener at Slugger Field on April 4, 2023.
Images from the Louisville Bats home opener at Slugger Field on April 4, 2023.
Louisville Bats president Greg Galiette speaks to manager Pat Kelly before the Bats home opener.
Images from the Louisville Bats home opener at Slugger Field on April 4, 2023.
Images from the Louisville Bats home opener at Slugger Field on April 4, 2023.
Images from the Louisville Bats home opener at Slugger Field on April 4, 2023.
Ben Lively throws a pitch for the Louisville Bats.
Images from the Louisville Bats home opener at Slugger Field on April 4, 2023.
Nick Senzel hits the ball at Slugger Field on April 4, 2023.
Images from the Louisville Bats home opener at Slugger Field on April 4, 2023.
Images from the Louisville Bats home opener at Slugger Field on April 4, 2023.
Images from the Louisville Bats home opener at Slugger Field on April 4, 2023.
Elizabeth Kizito sells cookies at Louisville Bats home opener at Slugger Field on April 4, 2023.
Images from the Louisville Bats home opener at Slugger Field on April 4, 2023.
Joey Votto walks toward the Bats dugout on April 4, 2023.
Louisville Bats game planning coach Mike Jacobs gives instruction.
Alejo Lopez runs to first base for the Louisville Bats.
Images from the Louisville Bats home opener at Slugger Field on April 4, 2023.
Images from the Louisville Bats home opener at Slugger Field on April 4, 2023.
Images from the Louisville Bats home opener at Slugger Field on April 4, 2023.
Images from the Louisville Bats home opener at Slugger Field on April 4, 2023.
Images from the Louisville Bats home opener at Slugger Field on April 4, 2023.
Images from the Louisville Bats home opener at Slugger Field on April 4, 2023.
Images from the Louisville Bats home opener at Slugger Field on April 4, 2023.
Images from the Louisville Bats home opener at Slugger Field on April 4, 2023.
Images from the Louisville Bats home opener at Slugger Field on April 4, 2023.
Joey Votto walks toward the dugout after scoring a run for the Louisville Bats on April 4, 2023.
Images from the Louisville Bats home opener at Slugger Field on April 4, 2023.
Images from the Louisville Bats home opener at Slugger Field on April 4, 2023.
Images from the Louisville Bats home opener at Slugger Field on April 4, 2023.
Ben Lively throws for the Louisville Bats.
Images from the Louisville Bats home opener at Slugger Field on April 4, 2023.
Images from the Louisville Bats home opener at Slugger Field on April 4, 2023.
The opening night will also feature a fish fry as part of Easter weekend. There will also be fireworks after the game.
Star Wars Night returns to Slugger Field on Saturday, April 27. Margaritaville Night is slated for Aug. 23, followed by RiverBats Night the following day.
Derby 150 Night is planned for April 13. The Bats will wear alternative jerseys: Derby City Mint Juleps.
Season-long promotions include $2 Menu Tuesdays, Senior Wednesdays, Thirsty Thursdays and Kids Days Sundays. There will also be marvel's Defenders of the Diamond on June 15, Copa de la Diversion, Dog Nights and The Nine Night.
🚨 PROMO SCHEDULE HARD LAUNCH‼️2024 is set to be a massive year at Louisville Slugger Field, featuring one of our most exciting promo calendars yet!Get the details ⬇️📰: https://t.co/AjPPBf39Cn pic.twitter.com/7JkdmH77qj
— Louisville Bats (@LouisvilleBats) February 6, 2024
Fireworks will be displayed on Independence Day Eve, July 3.
Slugger Field will once again be open for Thunder Over Louisville. Last week, the team announced that Thunder at Slugger will look a little different than in years past as the team will not be playing at home that day. There will still be a full lineup with several music artists slated to perform and beer specials. Gates will open at 1 p.m. with a $2 beer happy hour until 3 p.m.
Nashville recording artist and Taylorsville native JD Shelburne will be on stage right after at 4 p.m., and The Crashers will close out the night starting at 6 p.m.
To view ticket packages, click here or call the Bats front office at 502-212-2287.
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