Jumbo Shrimp Opening Weekend Homestand Highlights March 27-March 29

National Champions Celebration Weekend features two fireworks shows, replica ring giveaway and family catch on the field

By Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp

12:05 PM EDT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The reigning Triple-A National Champion Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp kickoff the 2026 season Friday, March 27 at 7:05 p.m. with a three-game series against the Rochester Red Wings, Triple-A affiliate of the Washington Nationals, that runs through Sunday, March 29 at VyStar Ballpark. The homestand features a promotional

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The reigning Triple-A National Champion Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp kickoff the 2026 season Friday, March 27 at 7:05 p.m. with a three-game series against the Rochester Red Wings, Triple-A affiliate of the Washington Nationals, that runs through Sunday, March 29 at VyStar Ballpark. The homestand features a promotional lineup that includes the following highlights:

Friday, March 27, 2026, 7:05 p.m. (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.)

Opening Day, presented by Ascension St. Vincents and Rolland Reash Plumbing: Your International League and Triple-A National Champions are back at VyStar Ballpark! Come out and celebrate the victorious Jumbo Shrimp for their annual opening night!

Opening Day Pregame Ceremony: Make sure to be in your seats for a special pre-game ceremony, honoring the 2025 Triple-A National Champions!

Opening Day Street Carnival: Crustacean Nation is invited to come out early and celebrate Opening Day with the annual Opening Day Street Carnival from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, March 27 at VyStar Ballpark. Enjoy a climbing wall, street games, and interactive vendor booths! Plus there will be a DJ on-site for the festivities.

Red Shirt Friday: The Jumbo Shrimp will be wearing red, and encourage fans to wear red, to support our military.

Opening Day Fireworks, presented by Ascension St. Vincents and Rolland Reash Plumbing: Be sure to stick around after the game for Friday Night Fireworks!

Magnet Schedule Giveaway, presented by Ascension St. Vincents and Rolland Reash Plumbing: Get here early as the first 2,000 fans through the Main Gate on Georgia St. will be going home with a magnet schedule! **One giveaway per person, not per ticket.** **Giveaways only available when entering at the Main Gate on Georgia St.*

Saturday, March 28, 2026, 6:35 p.m. (Gates open at 5 p.m.)

Saturday Night Fireworks, presented by Birken Construction: Be sure to stick around after the game for Saturday NightFireworks!

Replica Ring Giveaway, presented by Birken Construction: Don’t miss out on your bling! The first 2,000 fans through the Main Gate on Georgia St. will be going home with a Triple-A National Championship Replica Ring! **One giveaway per person, not per ticket.** **Giveaways only available when entering at the Main Gate on Georgia St.**

Sunday, March 29, 2026, 2:05 p.m. (Gates open at 1 p.m.)

Baptist Health Sunday Family FUNday, presented by Baptist Health: Visit the Baptist Health Centerfield Plaza where we will host pre-game catch on the field for the first 20 minutes after gates have opened. Plus each Sunday will feature complimentary **pre-game** face painting and balloon animals!

Kids Round the Bases, presented by Goodwill Industries of North Florida: Kids can feel like the pros after each Sunday game by rounding the bases once the field is clear!

ABOUT THE JUMBO SHRIMP: The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp are the Triple-A affiliate of the Miami Marlins and compete in the International League. The 2025 International League and Triple-A National Champions, the Jumbo Shrimp call VyStar Ballpark home for baseball but also a wide variety of additional community focused events with a goal of providing Affordable, Family, FUN to Northeast Florida. Winners of many marketing and sales awards and recognition since the team was rebranded prior to the 2017 season, the Jumbo Shrimp continually lead the state of Florida in attendance across all minor league professional sports organizations.