The Lakeland Flying Tigers return home for an eight-game homestand against the St. Lucie Mets May 16-19 and the Charlotte Stone Crabs (Rays) May 20-23. Tickets for all home games are available by calling the Flying Tigers at (863) 686-8075 or visiting LakelandFlyingTigers.com. Box seats are $6 and reserved seats are $5. Seniors 55 and over children 14 and under and active military personnel receive a $1.00 discount. Day of game tickets are an additional $1 (excluding Monday’s). Monday tickets are $1. Wednesday All-You-Can-Eat tickets are $10 (in advance). Saturday tickets are an additional $1. Parking is FREE.
Friday, May 16 vs. St. Lucie Mets @ 7:11 p.m.
(Gates open at 5:30 p.m.)
Fireworks Extravaganza following the game (weather permitting) sponsored Bright House Networks
7-11 Friday’s Presented by 7-11 Socrum Loop
Bright House Networks Customer Appreciation Night
Bright House Networks will be inviting and recognizing customers as part of their annual night at Marchant Stadium. There will be special prize giveaways throughout the game.
Mental Health Night
5th Annual Mental Health Matters Night will feature area organizations who will be on hand to educate and assist fans with better understanding all areas of our mental health. On hand organizations will be AFSP, Mental Health First Aid, Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling, Polk County School Board, Veterans Administration, Club Success, Peace River Center and NAMI Polk County.
Lawton Chiles Spirit Night
Show your school spirit with Lawton Chiles Middle Academy for their Annual Spirit Night. Students, faculty, teachers and family will be on hand for a fun night of baseball. Lawton Chiles students will participate with in game promotions, performing the National Anthem, and they will also be holding a silent auction to assist in raising fund for the school.
MetroPCS Family 4-Pack
Families can enjoy the MetroPCS Family 4-Pack on Friday nights. With a MetroPCS coupon you receive 4 tickets, 4 hot dogs and 4 sodas for only $24! Vouchers are available at Lakeland Metro PCS locations.
Saturday, May 17 vs. St. Lucie Mets @ 6:00 p.m.
(Gates open at 4:30 p.m.)
Patriotic Fireworks Extravaganza following the game (weather permitting) sponsored by Corona and the Ledger Media Group.
Armed Forces Day
The Flying Tigers will be honoring current and retired members of the military for their service to the country. Veterans and current military personnel will also receive FREE admission. There will be a special JROTC Pass and Review celebration on the field prior to the game and a special swearing in ceremony for new recruits.
Tiger Trot 5K
The Flying Tigers annual Tiger Trot 5K will take place on Saturday, May 17 at Joker Marchant Stadium. The race will begin at 8:00 am with registration and packet pickup beginning at 7:00 am. Trophies will be awarded to the Overall Male/Female, Masters Male/Female as well as age group winners. 5K entry fee is $30 and includes race t-shirt (while supplies last) and a special dog tag. The Tiger Trot benefits the Detroit Tigers Foundation of Florida and The Ledger’s Newspaper in Education Program. To register please visit LakelandFlyingTigers.com or call 863-802-7112.
Kids Club Night Sponsored by Cobb Theatre
Kids Club members receive free admission to each Saturday home game as well as a complimentary hot dog and soda. For more information regarding the Kids Club program please contact the Flying Tigers at (863) 686-8075 or visit LakelandFlyingTigers.com.
North Lakeland Little League Night
The Flying Tigers will be hosting North Lakeland Little League team parties before and during the game. Each team will parade on the field prior to the game.
Sunday, May 18 vs. St. Lucie Mets @ 1:00 p.m.
(Gates open at 12:00 p.m.)
Kids Day
· All kids 14 and under will receive free admission to the game.
· Kids can play catch on the field beginning at noon (weather permitting).
· Kids can also run the bases just like the Flying Tigers following the game (weather permitting).
· All fans will receive a voucher for a free sundae, compliments of Dairy Queen – North Lakeland.
Lakeland City Baseball Day
The Flying Tigers will be hosting Lakeland City Baseball’s team parties before and during the game. Each team will parade on the field prior to the game.
Monday, May 19 vs. St. Lucie Mets @ 6:30 p.m.
(Gates open at 5:30 p.m.)
Dollar Mondays – Fans pay only $1 for the items below:
· $1 tickets
· $1 hot dogs
· $1 small sodas
· $1 popcorn
· $1 peanuts
· $1 pretzels
Health & Fitness Night
Tuesday, May 20 vs. Charlotte Stone Crabs (Rays) @ 6:30 p.m. (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.)
The Ledger 2-1 Ticket Offer
Check The Ledger for a special two-for-one ticket offer compliments of The Ledger Media Group.
Baseball Bingo
Fans can play Baseball Bingo during the game for a chance to win prizes from the Flying Tigers.
Silver Sluggers
Silver Sluggers members will receive free admission to the game as well as a complimentary soda. For more information on the Silver Sluggers program please contact the Flying Tigers at (863) 686-8075 or visit LakelandFlyingTigers.com.
Wednesday, May 21 vs. Charlotte Stone Crabs (Rays) @ 6:30 p.m (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.)
All-You-Can-Eat Night sponsored by Hooters
Wednesday is All-You-Can-Eat Night. Tickets are just $10 in advance ($11 day of game) and includes admission to the game and all-you-can-eat hamburgers, hot dogs, sausages, Little Caesars pizza, peanuts, popcorn, pretzels and chips as well as food samples from Hooters from 5:30-8:30 p.m. or while supplies last.
St. Paul Lutheran School Spirit Night
The Flying Tigers will be welcoming out St. Paul Lutheran School for their Annual Spirit Night. Students, faculty, teachers and families will be on hand to show their school spirit. Students will be involved with all the in game promotions, including performing the National Anthem.
Thursday, May 22 vs. Charlotte Stone Crabs (Rays) @ 6:30 p.m. (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.)
2-1 Beer Night & Frozen Drinks Sponsored by Miller Lite
Fans can enjoy 2 for 1 draft beer & frozen drinks and $1 soda select Thursday home games. Alcohol sales will begin at 5:30 p.m. and end at the conclusion of the 7th inning.
“Taste of Summer Craft Beer Festival” Benefitting the Early Learning Coalition of Polk County presented by Florida Distributing Company
The first 350 fans into the craft beer feat will receive a free 2 oz sample mug.
Join us starting at 5:30 PM for the annual craft beer festival on the stadium concourse to sample many great brews from National breweries. Featured breweries on hand will be New Belgium, Abita and Sierra Nevada. There will be LIVE music from Billy Floyd from 5:30 – 7 PM. Admission is $10 and includes your game ticket and beer sampling wristband. Day of the game admission to the beer Fest is $5. To order your tickets in advance contact: (863) 733-9064 or email greggheinkel@elcpolk.org.
Friday, May 23 vs. Charlotte Stone Crabs @ 7:11 p.m.
(Gates open at 6:00 p.m.)
7-11 Friday’s Presented by 7-11 Socrum Loop
Camo T-Shirt Giveaway
The Flying Tigers will be giving away camo T-shirts to the first 300 paid adults ages 15 and older that enter the stadium.
Bark in the Park Presented by Care Animal Clinic
Instead of leaving your loveable dog at home while you come to the game, bring them with you for our First “Bark in the Park” of the season. Fans can purchase a Pooch Pass for just $1 and their dog is welcome into the game.
MetroPCS Family 4-Pack
Families can enjoy the MetroPCS Family 4-Pack on Friday nights. With a MetroPCS coupon you receive 4 tickets, 4 hot dogs and 4 sodas for only $24! Vouchers are available at Lakeland Metro PCS locations.
The Flying Tigers are a Class A Affiliate of the Detroit Tigers. For more information please visit the Flying Tigers online at www.LakelandFlyingTigers.com or call (863) 686-8075.