It's here! Check out our promotions schedule
Our 2023 promotions schedule has arrived. Baseball season is almost here and we’re taking you out to the ballgame, T-Town! Our 2023 promotions schedule has specialty jerseys, giveaways, brand-new and exciting theme nights, and more. We can’t wait to see you at Fifth Third Field this season! The theme nights
Our 2023 promotions schedule has arrived.
Baseball season is almost here and we’re taking you out to the ballgame, T-Town! Our 2023 promotions schedule has specialty jerseys, giveaways, brand-new and exciting theme nights, and more. We can’t wait to see you at Fifth Third Field this season!
The theme nights you just can’t miss.
Mud Hens fans, you’re going to want to come to these theme nights in 2023. Stay tuned – more will be announced soon.
Play Ball Weekend / Kid’s Takeover | Friday, June 9 – Sunday, June 11
From Friday, June 9 through Sunday, June 11, the Mud Hens will host Play Ball events at Fifth Third Field to celebrate the game and encourage kids to play baseball. The weekend will consist of baseball camps for kids of all baseball expertise, plus opportunities for kids to participate in pregame and in-game activities with the Mud Hens. We will also sport jerseys designed by local kids in the Toledo area.
Fourth of July | Tuesday, July 4
Just because Fourth of July is on a Tuesday this year, doesn’t mean we can’t have fun. Celebrate the holiday in the best way possible... at a Mud Hens game. Stick around after the game for a postgame fireworks show.
Margaritaville Weekend | Friday, July 7 – Sunday, July 9
Break out those Hawaiian shirts and sunglasses, T-Town! We’re hosting our first-ever Margaritaville Weekend from Friday, July 7 through Sunday, July 9 complete with a specialty jersey, two giveaways, live music, and postgame fireworks. More info coming soon!
Marvel’s Defenders of the Diamond / Marvel Super Hero (TM) Night | Friday, June 23 and Friday, August 18
Minor League Baseball has teamed up with Marvel Entertainment to present something super: another year of the infamous "Marvel's Defenders of the Diamond" special event. As part of the three-year partnership, Marvel has created a "Marvel-inspired" logo for each participating team to use on all things "Defenders of the Diamond" including jerseys, merchandise, and more!
The Mud Hens will wear full uniforms featuring the Marvel-designed logo on Friday, June 23 and Friday, August 18. Stay tuned for more information, including giveaways, Super Muddy bobblehead packages, fireworks, and more.
Christmas in July Weekend | Friday, July 21 – Sunday, July 23
This season, the boys of summer include Santa! Christmas in July is back with a specialty jersey, fun promotions, and family events all weekend long. More details to come!
Boots & Baseball - Country Weekend | Friday, August 11 – Sunday, August 13
Howdy, T-Town. Dust off those cowboy boots and come down to Fifth Third Field for Boots & Baseball (Country Weekend) from Friday, August 11 through Sunday, August 13. A specialty jersey, live music, a giveaway, and fireworks round out the honky-tonk weekend.
The specialty jerseys your closet needs.
Everyone needs a Mud Hens specialty jersey (or two or three!). You’ll have plenty of opportunities to get your hands on one this season. More will be announced soon!
Mud Hounds Jersey | Every Tuesday home game starting on May 23
Kid’s Takeover Jersey | Friday, June 9 – Sunday, June 11
Marvel’s Defenders of the Diamond Night / Marvel Super Hero (TM) Night Jersey | Friday, June 23 and Friday, August 18
Margaritaville Hawaiian Shirt Jersey | Friday, July 7 – Sunday, July 9
Christmas in July Ugly Sweater Jersey | Friday, July 21 – Sunday, July 23
Country Weekend Flannel Jersey | Friday, August 11 – Sunday, July 13
Giveaways you’ll all be talking about.
There’s nothing better than a giveaway, am I right? Take a look at everything you could leave Fifth Third Field with this season, including a few brand-new items. From squish pillows to a trucker hat, we’ll have something for everyone this season. More will be announced soon!
Muddy & Muddonna Squishy Pillows (kids 12 and under) | Saturday, June 10 (Muddy) & Sunday, June 11 (Muddonna)
Mud Hens Crossbody Bag | Saturday, June 24
Mud Hens “Margaritaville” Trucker Hat | Friday, July 7
Mud Hens Beach Towel | Sunday, July 9
Mud Hens Bandana | Friday, August 11
Fan favorites that’ll never get old.
Mud Hens fans, rejoice. We’re bringing back these fan favorites for the 2023 season. Stay tuned – more will be announced soon!
School Education Days
Wednesday, April 26
Wednesday, May 3
Wednesday May 24
Who said learning can’t be fun? Fifth Third Field turns into a classroom for three School Education Days this season. All public, private and home-schooled high school, junior high and elementary students, educators, teacher's aides, chaperones and bus drivers are invited to the 2023 Mud Hens School Education Days.
Family Days
Every Sunday home game starting on May 28
Mark your calendar, Mud Hens fans! Every Sunday home game starting on May 28 turns into Family Day, complete with fun activities the entire family can enjoy. More details coming soon!
Kids Run the Bases
Every Sunday home game starting on May 28
Run where the players run! Starting on Sunday, May 28, kids 12 and under are invited to run the bases after every Sunday home game.
Hens & Hounds
Every Tuesday home game starting on May 23
Who let the dogs in? We did. Starting on Tuesday, May 23, we’re inviting man's best friend to every Tuesday home game! We’ll even wear our specialty Mud Hounds jerseys for the occasion.
Presented by Tito's Handmade Vodka
Baseball Camps
We want to share our love of baseball with you! Stay tuned as we announce more details on this season’s baseball camps.
Thursday, June 8: Youth Camp & Toddler Camp
Friday, June 9: Field of Dreams Special Needs Clinic
Saturday, June 10: Play Ball Event
Hensville Live! Postgame Concerts
Live music at Hensville Park is back and better than ever. Mark your calendar for seven Hensville Live! postgame concerts. We’ll have something every music-lover can’t resist. More details coming soon!
Friday, May 26: 21 Gun Salute (AC/DC Tribute)
Friday, June 9: Boy Band Project
Saturday, June 24: Simply Spice (Spice Girls Tribute)
Friday, July 7: Parrots of the Caribbean (Jimmy Buffett Tribute)
Friday, July 21: Arctic Clam
Saturday, August 12: Appalachian Outlaws
Saturday, August 19: Dueling Pianos
Friday, September 1: the Skittle Bots
Postgame Fireworks
Oooh, aaah! Postgame fireworks are back for select dates in 2023. Stay tuned as more will be announced soon.
Saturday, June 10
Tuesday, July 4
Saturday, July 8
Friday, August 11
Friday, August 18
Boy Scout Sleepovers
Friday, June 23
Friday, July 21
Get ready for a great scouting adventure at Fifth Third Field! Our Scout Nights will give Boy Scouts from across the region an exciting way to learn new skills and share their scout spirit.
4-H and FFA Night
Sunday, August 13
Calling all 4-H families and FFA members! Join us for a combined 4-H & FFA Night on Sunday, August 13.
Senior Days / Summer Rec Days
Wednesday, June 21
Wednesday, September 13
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