Light Up The Night: Renegades announce 2026 game times and fireworks shows
Wappingers Falls, N.Y. (Jan. 9, 2025) – The Hudson Valley Renegades, the High-A affiliate of the New York Yankees, have announced their game start times and fireworks show dates for the 2026 South Atlantic League season today. The Renegades are continuing popular, fan-friendly earlier start times throughout the 2026 season.
Wappingers Falls, N.Y. (Jan. 9, 2025) – The Hudson Valley Renegades, the High-A affiliate of the New York Yankees, have announced their game start times and fireworks show dates for the 2026 South Atlantic League season today.
The Renegades are continuing popular, fan-friendly earlier start times throughout the 2026 season. Standard start times for Tuesday through Thursday games is 6:35 p.m., Fridays will start at 7:05 p.m., Saturdays at 5:05 p.m. and Sundays at 2:05 p.m.
Fireworks shows will take place following the conclusion of every Friday home game during the 2026 season, with two (2) MEGA Fireworks Shows on the schedule on July 3 and 4 to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States of America. There is also an additional fireworks show planned on Thursday, July 2 as part of the weekend-long celebration of Independence Day.
There are some exceptions to the new game times, with Education Day games presented by Heritage Financial Credit Union on May 6, May 12 and May 27 being scheduled for 11:05 a.m. Super Splash Day presented by Heritage Financial Credit Union returns on July 29 with a 12:05 p.m. start against Jersey Shore. The games on July 2 and 4 will start at 7:05 p.m. to accommodate the postgame fireworks shows.
Standard Game Times
- Tuesday-Thrusday: 6:35 p.m.
- Friday: 7:05 p.m.
- Saturday: 5:05 p.m.
- Sunday: 2:05 p.m.
Special Game Times
- Tuesday, May 5 – 6:05 p.m.
- Wednesday, May 6 – 11:05 a.m.
- Tuesday, May 12 – 6:05 p.m.
- Wednesday, May 13 – 11:05 a.m.
- Tuesday, May 26 – 6:05 p.m.
- Wednesday, May 27 – 11:05 a.m.
- Thursday, July 2 – 7:05 p.m.
- Saturday, July 4 – 7:05 p.m.
- Wednesday, July 29 – 12:05 p.m.
Fireworks Shows
- Friday, April 10 vs Wilmington (Washington)
- Friday, April 24 vs Brooklyn (New York-NL)
- Friday, May 8 vs Winston-Salem (Chicago-AL)
- Friday, May 15 vs Frederick (Baltimore)
- Friday, May 29 vs Bowling Green (Tampa Bay)
- Friday, June 12 vs Jersey Shore (Philadelphia)
- Thursday, July 2 vs Wilmington (Washington) – MEGA Fireworks Show
- Friday, July 3 vs Wilmington (Washington) – MEGA Fireworks Show
- Saturday, July 4 vs Wilmington (Washington)
- Friday, July 10 vs Rome (Atlanta)
- Friday, July 31 vs Jersey Shore (Philadelphia)
- Friday, Aug. 14 vs Wilmington (Washington)
- Friday, Aug. 28 vs Brooklyn (New York-NL)
Season Ticket Memberships, Group Tickets, and Ballpark Passes for the 2026 Renegades season are on sale now. For more information call the Renegades Ticket Office at (845) 838-0094 or slide to www.hvrenegades.com/tickets.
ABOUT THE HUDSON VALLEY RENEGADES
The Hudson Valley Renegades have served as the High-A affiliate of the New York Yankees since 2021 and are three-time South Atlantic League North Division Champions. Since 1994, the Renegades have provided the Hudson Valley with affordable, family-friendly entertainment through the game of baseball at Heritage Financial Park, part of the award-winning Dutchess County Parks system. Summit Club Memberships and Group Tickets for the 2026 season are on sale now, and may be purchased at www.hvrenegades.com or over the phone by calling (845) 838-0094.
ABOUT DIAMOND BASEBALL HOLDINGS
Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH) was formed in 2021 to support, promote and enhance Minor League Baseball Clubs affiliated with Major League Baseball through professional management, best practices, innovation and investment (DiamondBaseballHoldings.com).