Cougars August 8-14 Homestand Preview
GENEVA, Ill. - The Kane County Cougars, Class-A Minor League affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks, welcome the Peoria Chiefs (St. Louis Cardinals) to town for a three-game series followed by four games against the Burlington Bees (Los Angeles Angels). Tickets are available for each game during the upcoming homestand by
GENEVA, Ill. - The Kane County Cougars, Class-A Minor League affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks, welcome the Peoria Chiefs (St. Louis Cardinals) to town for a three-game series followed by four games against the Burlington Bees (Los Angeles Angels). Tickets are available for each game during the upcoming homestand by calling 630-232-8811 or by ordering online at www.kccougars.com.
Wednesday, August 8 vs. Peoria Chiefs (St. Louis Cardinals) - 6:30 PM (Gates open at 5:30 PM) - WBIG 1280 AM (6:15 PM)
• Half-Price Hump Day - half-price reserved and lawn seats as well as select food items & souvenirs
• Post-game autographs in the Team Store -
• Run the bases (weather permitting)
Thursday, August 9 vs. Peoria Chiefs (St. Louis Cardinals) - 6:30 PM (Gates open at 5:30) - WBIG 1280 AM (6:15 PM)
• NIU Night - special performances by the band and cheer team plus an appearance from Victor E. Huskie
• Thirsty Thursday - $1 beers, small sodas and hot dogs
• Baseball cap giveaway, presented by Country Financial - first 1,500 fans
• Pre-game Scout parade
• National Anthem - NIU Band
• Post-game autographs - 2000's playlist
• Post-game autographs in the Team Store -
• Run the bases (weather permitting)
Friday, August 10 vs. Peoria Chiefs (St. Louis Cardinals) - 6:30 PM (Gates open at 5:30) - WBIG 1280 M (6:15 PM)
• All Faiths Night
• Thundersticks giveaway, courtesy of Fox Valley Orthopedics - first 1,500 fans
• Post-game performance by the Jesse White Tumblers
• Post-game fireworks - Country playlist
• Post-game autographs in the Team Store -
• Run the bases (weather permitting)
Saturday, August 11 vs. Burlington Bees (Los Angeles Angels) - 6:30 PM (Gates open at 4:30 PM) - WBIG 1280 AM (6:15 PM)
• Pre-game viewing of Cartoon Network show on the videoboard
• Pre-game concert from Mariachi Michoacana in the Music Garden
• Pre-game performance from Ballet Folklorico Quetzalcoatl in the KidZone
• In-game performance from Ballet Folklorico Quetzalcoatl
• Post-game fireworks - Modern pop playlist
• Post-game autographs in the Team Store -
• Run the bases (weather permitting)
Sunday, August 12 vs. Burlington Bees (Los Angeles Angels) - 1:00 PM (Gates open at Noon) - WBIG 1280 AM (12:45 PM)
• Sunday Funday - discounted KidZone wristbands
• Kids Eat Free - kids age 3-10 receive a voucher at the gate for a free hot dog and small soda
• Petting zoo and pony rides in the KidZone
• Pre-game autographs beginning at 12:15 PM
• Pre-game performance by Mariachi los Rayos in the KidZone
• National Anthem - Mariachi los Rayos
• Post-game autographs in the Team Store - Ozzie and Annie T. Cougar
• Run the bases (weather permitting)
Monday, August 13 vs. Burlington Bees (Los Angeles Angels) - 6:30 PM (Gates open at 5:30 PM) - WBIG 1280 AM (6:15 PM)
• $5 Monday - $5 reserved and lawn tickets
• Micro Monday - half-price premium and craft beers
• Post-game autographs in the Team Store - Yan Sanchez
• Run the bases (weather permitting)
Tuesday, August 14 vs. Burlington Bees (Los Angeles Angels) - 6:30 PM (Gates open at 5:30 PM) - WBIG 1280 AM (6:15 PM)
• Senior Half-Price Tickets - seniors age 65+ can purchase half-price box, reserved or lawn tickets
• Taco Tuesday - half-price tacos and margaritas
• Post-game autographs in the Team Store - Ozzie and Annie T. Cougar
• Run the bases (weather permitting)