Gwinnett Stripers and Chopper the Groundhog Announce Groundhog Day Celebration for February 2

Mascot to give his spring prediction, first-half tickets on sale at 9 a.m.

January 28, 2025

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. – In honor of Chopper the Groundhog – the only groundhog mascot in professional sports – the Gwinnett Stripers are planning a full and festive day on Sunday, February 2 that includes the launch of single-game ticket sales for the first half of the 2025 season. Chopper will

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. – In honor of Chopper the Groundhog – the only groundhog mascot in professional sports – the Gwinnett Stripers are planning a full and festive day on Sunday, February 2 that includes the launch of single-game ticket sales for the first half of the 2025 season.

Chopper will begin the morning of February 2 in the grand tradition of other famous prognosticating groundhogs: waking from his off-season slumber at Coolray Field and predicting the timing of spring’s arrival. His results will be broadcast on the Stripers’ official YouTube channel at 9 a.m. ET.

Whether or not Chopper sees his shadow, all fans will be treated to special discounts.

If Chopper does not see his shadow (early spring), fans will receive:

22% off single-game tickets for Opening Day, presented by Georgia Power (Tuesday, April 1), Chopper Bobblehead Giveaway, presented by Coca-Cola (Saturday, April 19), and AAPI Heritage Night (Friday, May 30) using the promo code “SPRING” at checkout (offer valid February 2-7).
22% off all headwear at the Stripers Online Team Store using the promo code “SPRING” at checkout (offer valid February 2-7).

If Chopper sees his shadow (six more weeks of winter), fans will receive:

22% off single-game tickets for Soundcheck Saturday Kickoff (Saturday, April 5), Star Wars Night (Saturday, May 3), and Marvel Super Hero™ Night (Friday, June 13) using the promo code “WINTER” at checkout (offer valid February 2-7).
22% off select outerwear at the Stripers Online Team Store using the promo code “WINTER” at checkout (offer valid February 2-7).

Starting at 9 a.m., Stripers’ single-game tickets for the first half of the season (April 1-June 15) will be on sale online at GoStripers.com/tickets.

Following his prediction, Chopper will spread Groundhog Day cheer at gathering places across Gwinnett County, including:

12:00 p.m. – The Lawrenceville Lawn (210 Luckie Street, Lawrenceville, GA 30046)
1:00 p.m. – The Forum Peachtree Corners (5155 Peachtree Parkway, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092)
2:00 p.m. – Duluth Town Green (3167 Main Street, Duluth, GA 30096)
3:00 p.m. – Suwanee Town Center (330 Town Center Avenue, Suwanee, GA 30024)
4:00 p.m. – The Bowl at Sugar Hill (5039 W. Broad Street, Sugar Hill, GA 30518)

The 16^th season of Gwinnett Stripers Baseball at Coolray Field begins with Opening Day, presented by Georgia Power, on Tuesday, April 1 at 4:05 p.m. vs. the Nashville Sounds. For the full 2025 schedule, ticket information, merchandise, and more, visit GoStripers.com.