Aviators® open the 2025 season with a nine-game homestand against Reno & Sacramento from March 28 - April 6 at Las Vegas Ballpark®
(Las Vegas, NV) – March 24, 2025 – The Las Vegas Aviators® professional baseball team of the Pacific Coast League, Triple-A affiliate of the Athletics, will host intrastate rival, the Reno Aces, Triple-Affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks, in the 2025 season and home opener of Friday, March 28 at 7:05
🎉 THEME NIGHTS ARE HERE! 🎉
— Las Vegas Aviators (@AviatorsLV) March 15, 2025
Little League Days, Fireworks, Harry Potter, Star Wars Night, and so much more! 🌟⚾
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(Las Vegas, NV) – March 24, 2025 – The Las Vegas Aviators® professional baseball team of the Pacific Coast League, Triple-A affiliate of the Athletics, will host intrastate rival, the Reno Aces, Triple-Affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks, in the 2025 season and home opener of Friday, March 28 at 7:05 p.m. The first homestand at Las Vegas Ballpark® will consist of nine games against the Aces from Friday-Sunday, March 28-30 (Saturday at 7:05 p.m.; Sunday at 12:05 p.m.) and a six-game series against the Sacramento River Cats, Triple-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants, from Tuesday-Sunday, April 1-6 (all games at 7:05 p.m. except for Sunday at 12:05 p.m.).
Four games will be broadcast on The Silver State Sports & Entertainment Network (SSSEN) on channel 5.2, Cox cable channel 125, YoutubeTV and Fubo over the first homestand: Friday and Sunday, March 28 and 30; Wednesday-Thursday, April 2-3. A total of 30 home games will be broadcast by SSSEN during the 2025 season. The April 3rd game will be televised by FOX5.
The Aviators begin their 42nd season in the Silver State and have the proud distinction of being Nevada’s longest enduring professional sports franchise.
The 2025 season will feature six-game series against opponents from Tuesday-Sunday and off days on Monday (with one exception, May 26 at Sugar Land) for a total of 150 games (75-home; 75-away).
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE: The Pacific Coast League (121 years, 1903-2020, 2022 -) will consist of two divisions for a total of 10 teams. Western Division: Las Vegas Aviators, Reno Aces, Sacramento River Cats, Salt Lake Bees, Tacoma Rainiers; Eastern Division: Albuquerque Isotopes, El Paso Chihuahuas, Oklahoma City Comets, Round Rock Express, Sugar Land Space Cowboys.
FIRST HOMESTAND PROMOTIONS:
Friday, March 28: Post-game Fireworks!
Saturday, March 29: *Aviators Scarf Night
Tuesday, April 1: Copa de la Diversión® (Fun Cup™), Las Vegas Reyes de Plata “Silver Kings”
Wednesday, April 2: Bark on the Berm
Thursday, April 3: $2.00 Beer Night
Friday, April 4: *Las Vegas Aces/Aviators Basketball Jersey Night
Saturday, April 5: *Minecraft T-Shirt Night
Sunday, April 6: Little League Day/Kids Run The Bases
*first 2,000 fans through the gates
2025 AVIATORS PROMOTIONAL SCHEDULE/THEME NIGHTS:
For the complete list of Aviators Promotions/Theme Nights, please click on SCHEDULE on the Aviators website, then the dropdown menu under 2025 Promotional Schedule.
Aviators Manager Fran Riordan -
Career Summary: He has recorded 24 seasons overall in professional baseball and has been a member of the Athletics organization for the past 10 seasons (2015-24). He has compiled an overall managerial record over 23 seasons of 1,309-1,271 (.507). He ranks eighth among active leaders in minor league managerial wins (entering the 2025 season). He was named the PCL Manager of the Year in 2019 and 2023.
2024 LAS VEGAS BALLPARK ATTENDANCE: In 74 dates, Las Vegas total was 481,802 (3rd in PCL) for an average of 6,511 with 12 sellouts. The season-high crowd was 10,646 (sellout) vs. El Paso on September 20. The all-time attendance total now stands at 14,586,384. The Las Vegas franchise has reached the 300,000 mark in “home” attendance in all 41 seasons (1983-2019, 2021-24).
The Las Vegas Ballpark regular season attendance total over five seasons (2019, 2021-24) is 2,585,373 which includes 93 sellouts.
2025 AVIATORS TICKET INFORMATION: Individual game tickets are on sale through aviatorslv.com and the Las Vegas Ballpark Box Office.
BOX OFFICE HOURS:
Game Days:
Tuesday through Saturday from noon – 9:30 p.m.
Sunday 12:05 p.m. games (March 30, April 6, April 20, May 4, May 18, June 1, June 15) from 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Sunday 6:05 p.m. games (June 29, July 20, August 3, August 17, August 31, September 21) from 3 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Non-Game Days:
Monday – Sunday: Closed
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and ADA accessible seats will also be available to purchase at the box office and through ticketmaster.com. The Aviators will also be offering a military discount (active duty and retired) of $5.00 off each ticket purchased and is available through GovX.com or at the box office.
The individual game tickets for the 75-game home season are subject to availability and dynamic pricing.
Tickets starting at:
Home Plate Diamond: $50.00 + Fees
Home Plate Prime: $45.00 + Fees
Home Plate Box: $38.00 + Fees
Dugout Prime: $30.00 + Fees
Dugout Box: $26.00 + Fees
Outfield Box: $19.00 + Fees
Party Corners, Section 101 &121: $50.00 + Fees
Home Run Porch: $55.00 + Fees
Berm/Social: $14.00 + Fees
Club Seats: Sections 209-214, Rows 2-6: $50.00 + Fees Pricing is subject to change
SILVER STATE DIAMOND CHALLENGE: In 2009, Las Vegas and Reno developed the Silver State Diamond Challenge and the “Silver Plate Trophy” to add to the excitement to the rivalry for the two PCL teams that represent the state of Nevada. Reno defeated Las Vegas, 3-games-to-1, in the 2015 PCL Conference Championship Series.
The 2025 campaign marks the 16th season of the S.S.D.C.
CHAMPION OF THE SILVER STATE DIAMOND CHALLENGE:
2009: Las Vegas 51s (series tied 8-8 and won the “Draw of the Cards” between the two Mayors)
2010: Reno Aces (Reno won series 11-games-to-5)
2011: Reno Aces (series tied 8-8, Aces retain trophy)
2012: Reno Aces (series tied 8-8, Aces retain trophy)
2013: Las Vegas 51s (Las Vegas won series 13-games-to-3)
2014: Las Vegas 51s (series tied 8-8, Las Vegas retains trophy)
2015: Las Vegas 51s (Las Vegas won series 11-games-to-5, Las Vegas retains trophy)
2016: Reno Aces (Reno won series 9-games-to-7)
2017: Reno Aces (Reno won series 12-games-to-4, Reno retains trophy)
2018: Las Vegas 51s (Las Vegas won series 10-games-6)
2019: Las Vegas Aviators (Las Vegas won series 11-games-to-5, Las Vegas retains trophy)
2020: MiLB season canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic
2021: Reno Aces (Reno won series 15-games-to-10)
2022: Reno Aces (Reno won series 22-games-to-8)
2023: Reno Aces (Reno won series, 15-games-to-9)
2024: Reno Aces (Reno won series, 11-games-to-10, Reno retains trophy)
Minor League Baseball™ (MiLB™): Copa de la Diversión® (Fun Cup™): The Aviators have transformed to the Las Vegas Reyes de Plata (“Silver Kings”) for seven seasons (2017-19, 2021-24). The Reyes de Plata will take the field celebrating the city and state’s pioneering history at the forefront of the precious metal mining business that continues to define the Silver State today. In 2025, Reyes de Plata will be featured in 11 Tuesday home games.
Following the homestand, the Aviators will embark on their first road trip of the season to El Paso, Texas, to face the Chihuahuas, Triple-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres, in a six-game series from Tuesday-Sunday, April 8-14.
Aviators on Radio in 2025: Russ Langer will broadcast the 150 games on Raider Nation Radio 920 AM (selected games on Fox Sports 1340 AM and 98.9 FM) on www.aviatorslv.com. Langer is in his 25th season broadcasting baseball to the Las Vegas Valley and 38th year overall in the business. Over his career, Langer has received numerous awards, including being named 1993 Minor League Broadcaster of the Year by the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues. In 1995 and 2016, he broadcast the Triple-A All-Star game; in 1999, he was named the New Mexico Sportscaster of the Year; and in 2002, he was named Minor League Broadcaster of the Year by Minor League News.com. Langer also is a 12-time recipient (13 overall and seven consecutive years from 2007-13) of the Nevada Sportscaster of the Year award (2003, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2021, 2023), which is presented by the National Sports Media Association (NSMA). Langer's inaugural season in Las Vegas was in 2000, the final year the franchise was known as the Stars. Prior to arriving in Las Vegas, Langer called Pacific Coast League games for the Albuquerque Dukes (1996-99) and Phoenix Firebirds (1992-95). Began his broadcasting career with Single-A Springfield Cardinals in 1987 and 1989, sandwiched around a year in Vero Beach (1988). Moved up the ranks to Double-A, calling games for the Midland Angels in 1990 and '91 before advancing to Triple-A Phoenix. He realized his longtime goal of broadcasting Major League baseball when he worked a total of 30 Montreal Expos games during the 2003 and 2004 seasons, followed by nine games for the Baltimore Orioles in 2006. Has also broadcast selected spring training games for the Los Angeles Dodgers (2006-08), Toronto Blue Jays (2009-10) and Chicago White Sox (2012-20). On April 6, 2023, marked his 3,000th broadcast for the Triple-A Las Vegas Stars/51s/Aviators franchise. Served for 12 seasons (2012-23) as the radio play-by-play voice for the UNLV football team on the UNLV Sports Properties/ Learfield Network.
Matt Neverett will also serve as the play-by-play voice for home games and selected road games. In his sixth season as game entertainment specialist with the Aviators, and his fifth in the broadcast booth. Named 2024 Nevada Sportscaster of the Year and marked the first time that he received this award. He returned to his birthplace of Las Vegas in 2020 after spending two years with the Bradenton Marauders, Single-A Affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates, as the play-by-play broadcaster and media relations director. After graduating from Appalachian State University in Boone, N.C. in 2017, he spent one season with the Birmingham Barons, Double-A Affiliate of the Chicago White Sox, as a media relations manager and pre/post-game host. Also broadcast selected UNLV Runnin’ Rebel basketball games, UNLV baseball and UNLV football on SSSEN. On July 10, 2024, he was named the radio play-by-play broadcaster for UNLV football for the ‘24 season. Also named the radio play-by-play broadcaster for UNLV Runnin’ Rebels basketball for the 2024-25 season on UNLV Sports Properties/ Learfield Network. His father, Tim, is a former play-by-play voice of the Las Vegas 51s and current play-by-play voice of the Los Angeles Dodgers.
2025 Las Vegas Aviators season ticket information and group hospitality packages are available by calling the Aviators administrative offices at (702) 943-7200 or emailing [email protected].
Official licensed Aviators team merchandise is available on the “Team Shop” section of the website at www.aviatorslv.com.
About Las Vegas Aviators®
The Las Vegas Aviators® have the proud distinction of being Nevada’s longest enduring professional sports franchise.
The 2025 campaign will mark the 43rd calendar season in the Silver State as a proud member of Triple-A professional baseball of the Pacific Coast League and the sixth season in Las Vegas Ballpark (8,196).
The Aviators led all minor league baseball in 2019 attendance with a total of 650,934 for an average of 9,299. Las Vegas recorded 47 sellouts and 23 crowds of 10,000+.
In 2021, Las Vegas led Triple-A West in home attendance with a total of 428,369 for an average of 6,590.
The Aviators were the recipient of the 2021 Baseball America Triple-A Freitas Award, given to the organization of the year at each level of the Minor Leagues.
In 2022, Las Vegas led the PCL in home attendance with a total of 518,221 for an average of 6,910. It marked the second-highest attendance total for a single season in franchise history.
In 2023, Las Vegas recorded back-to-back seasons with 500,000+ home attendance (506,047 for an average of 6,838).
In 2024, Las Vegas home attendance was 481,802 in 74 dates for an average of 6,511 with 12 sellouts. In five seasons at Las Vegas Ballpark, the Aviators have recorded 93 sellouts.
The Stars (1983-2000)/51s (2001-18)/Aviators (2019 - present) have reached 300,000+ in “home” attendance in all 41 seasons (36 seasons at Cashman Field, 1983-2018; Las Vegas Ballpark, 2019, 2021-24). The Aviators completed their fifth season in 2024 as the Triple-A affiliate of the Athletics and the franchise won the PCL championship in 1986 and 1988.
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Contact:
Jim Gemma
Media Relations Director
Las Vegas Aviators, Triple-A affiliate of the Athletics
(702) 493-4510