WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - The Boilermaker softball team's first home games at the Boilermaker Softball Stadium are just over three weeks away. Make your plans now to come to one of our 14 home games at the new stadium and mark your calendar for our promotional dates.
Get your first glimpse at the new stadium at our Stadium Launch Party on March 10. We will host an open practice from 3-5:30 p.m. and open the press box and suites for a reception afterwards. Fans will be able to meet the team and also buy season tickets.
Season and single game tickets are available now by calling the Purdue Athletics Ticket Office at 1-800-49-SPORT or visiting the ticket office in Mackey Arena.
Every Saturday game will be designated as a Boiler Block Party, where fans 21 and older will be able to purchase alcoholic beverages at the game. Every Sunday will be a Summer Ball Sunday, with inflatables, kids-themed games, special promotions during the games and more geared at summer ball and youth teams. Group tickets are available for groups of 20 or more for just $1 a ticket.
In addition to the season long promotions, we will celebrate social media night on March 27 in conjunction with the game against Rutgers. This event will feature contests on Facebook, twitter and Instagram and other social media avenues in conjunction with the Big Ten Network.
Bark in the Park Day is Saturday, March 28. Dogs get in free and get a free leash at the game while supplies last.
Youth Team Day is March 29. All youth eighth grade and under in their softball or baseball jerseys will receive $1 tickets to the game.
On Wednesday, April 1, we will celebrate Faculty/Staff Appreciation Day, including a special first pitch, pre-game recognition and $1 tickets for all Purdue faculty and staff.
Join us Friday, April 10-Sunday, April 12 for Dedication Weekend festivities, including postgame fireworks on Friday, a pregame dedication ceremony on Saturday and a postgame youth clinic on Sunday.
Saturday April 11 is also our Alumni Reunion Day including pregame activities and in-game recognition on the new field.
The April 12 youth clinic is open to the first 100 youth eighth grade and under to sign up by sending an email to sportspromo@purdue.edu. The signup ensures participation in the postgame clinic with the team and a free ticket to the game.
On April 17, we will host our annual Salute to Service game, honoring all military, police, fire department and hospital employees. Those individuals as well as Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts will receive $1 tickets to the game.
Join us on April 18 for our Strike Out Cancer Game. Those who have battled all types of cancer will be honored and represented during the game. Funds also will be raised to benefit the Purdue Center for Cancer Research (PCCR). The team will utilize the color neon yellow to represent all types of cancer survivors in conjunction with PCCR.
We will celebrate the careers of our four seniors on Sunday, April 19 in a pregame ceremony and throughout the game.
Don't miss your final chance to see the Boilers in action at home in 2015 as we Pack The Park for our Wednesday, April 29, game with Indiana State. All tickets are just $2 for the game as we look to sell out the season finale.
In addition to the softball specific promotions, we also will offer a $1 double dip on March 20-22, March 27-28 and April 1. Pay just $1 for your softball ticket when you show your baseball ticket for the day's game.