Shuckers, Mississippi State Announce Fall Ball Exhibition Games in Biloxi

BILOXI, MS – The Biloxi Shuckers and Mississippi State have announced that the Bulldogs will play a pair of games at Keesler Federal Park on Friday, October 9 and Saturday, October 10, as part of the Hancock Whitney Classic. The Bulldogs will play Auburn on October 9 at 6:00 p.m. and Southern Miss on October 10 at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are available now through the Shuckers Box Office or online by clicking HERE (Mississippi State-Auburn) and HERE (Mississippi State-Southern Miss).

“We’re excited to welcome the Bulldogs, Golden Eagles, Tigers and their fans to Kessler Federal Park this fall,” Shuckers General Manager Hunter Reed said. “These fan bases are some of the most passionate in college baseball and partnering with Hancock Whitney to continue these games is an honor.”

Tickets start at $24 for students and Season Ticket Members in the reserved level, and $26 for the general public. Suites are also available for the game through the Biloxi Shuckers Sales Department. Fans are encouraged to get their tickets in advance to receive a discount as prices will increase on the day of the game.

“We’re excited about returning to Biloxi in October,” Head Coach Brian O’Connor said. “We had an incredible experience down there in March and are looking forward to the opportunity to play baseball in front of our fans from the coast again. I’m proud of the team my staff has assembled and can’t wait to get them out there this fall and see what we can do against high-level competition like Auburn and Southern Miss.”

“We’re proud to continue our partnership with the Biloxi Shuckers for the Hancock Whitney Classic, bringing high-level college baseball to the Gulf Coast,” Hancock Whitney Market President Michael Schloegel said. “For more than 125 years, Hancock Whitney has been part of the fabric of the Gulf Coast. Events like the Hancock Whitney Classic bring communities from across our footprint together to showcase the place we call home. We’re excited for a great fall series and look forward to welcoming teams and fans to the ballpark.”

The Bulldogs enter the fall after reaching the Super Regionals under Head Coach Brian O’Connor’s in his first season in Starkville. The Bulldogs are also the only SEC team to return all three weekend starters. The weekend series also gives fans a first look at 13 new transfers and 11 high school signees, including a pair of Freshman All-Americans in Brady Christman and Josiah Overbeek.

The Southern Miss Golden Eagles will make a fall trip to Biloxi after winning the 2026 Sun Belt regular season and conference tournament titles. The Auburn Tigers will also make a return trip to Biloxi after a 40-win campaign and a Super Regional appearance in 2026.

Fans can save up to 50% off day-of-game pricing by securing their 2027 season membership. Season Memberships, Mini Plans and group outings are available now by visiting biloxishuckers.com, the ballpark offices and by calling (228) 233-3465. Fans can also receive more information regarding the full promotion schedule and single-game tickets on the Shuckers website.

ABOUT THE BILOXI SHUCKERS:

The Biloxi Shuckers are the Double-A Affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers. The Shuckers are members of the Southern League and play at Keesler Federal Park in Biloxi, Mississippi. For more information, please visit biloxishuckers.com and follow us on Twitter @biloxishuckers and at facebook.com/biloxishuckers.

ABOUT SHUCKERS BASEBALL, LLC:

Shuckers Baseball, LLC is a MS entity owned and operated by John Tracy. Shuckers Baseball operates the Biloxi Shuckers baseball franchise, including operating Keesler Federal Park for Biloxi Shuckers minor league baseball games and other entertainment and recreational events.