HOMESTAND HIGHLIGHTS: April 5 - April 7

SPRINGDALE, Ark. – The Northwest Arkansas Naturals will open the 2024 season at Arvest Ballpark on Friday, April 5th with a three-game series against the Tulsa Drillers, the Double-A Affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Opening weekend is highlighted by back-to-back fireworks shows on Friday and Saturday night while the series finale is on a Family Sunday with Kids Run the Bases following the game.

Friday, April 5th – Naturals vs. Tulsa Drillers, 7:05 P.M. (Gates at 5:45 P.M.)

OPENING NIGHT, POST-GAME FIREWORKS PRESENTED BY DOWNTOWN SPRINGDALE AND FREDDY’S FROZEN CUSTARD & STEAKBURGERS

POST-GAME FIREWORKS – Celebrate the start of a new season with an Opening Night post-game fireworks show courtesy of Downtown Springdale and Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers.

OPENING NIGHT PRE-GAME CEREMONIES INCLUDE:

• New On-Field Uniforms – The Naturals will be wearing their brand-new uniforms and caps.
• Full Introductions of both the Northwest Arkansas Naturals and Tulsa Drillers – Field Staff, Reserves, and Starters of both teams will be announced and brought to the lines.
• Opening Night Teacher Recognitions – The Naturals will honor 10 outstanding local teachers prior to the game that were nominated by their school district.

BULLPEN PARTY PRESENTED BY CHOCTAW CASINO & RESORT – POCOLA – Arrive early on Friday night and enjoy "Happy Hour" drink specials on alcoholic beverages for fans of age from 5:45 p.m. until 6:45 p.m. at The Bullpen concession stand, which is located down the first base concourse.

TEAM STORE SPECIAL – 15% of net sales goes to support the Arvest Bank 1 Million Meals campaign.

Saturday, April 6th – Naturals vs. Tulsa Drillers, 6:05 P.M. (Gates at 4:30 P.M.)

POST-GAME FIREWORKS PRESENTED BY JERSEY MIKE’S

POST-GAME FIREWORKS – Enjoy the best in sight and sound for a second consecutive night as fireworks will follow the conclusion of the game. The post-game show is presented by Jersey Mike’s.

BULLPEN PARTY PRESENTED BY CHOCTAW CASINO & RESORT – POCOLA – Enjoy ‘Happy Hour’ specials on alcoholic beverages for fans of age from 4:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. at The Bullpen concession stand, which is located down the first base concourse, prior to every Saturday game.

TEAM STORE SPECIAL – 15% of net sales goes to support the Arvest Bank 1 Million Meals campaign.

Sunday, April 7th – Naturals vs. Tulsa Drillers, 2:05 P.M. (Gates at 1 P.M.)

FAMILY SUNDAY WITH A FREE KIDS SNACK GIVEAWAY BY MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND MERCY-GOHEALTH KIDS RUN THE BASES

FAMILY SUNDAY – Cap off Opening Weekend with a Family Sunday at Arvest Ballpark as the Naturals take on the Double-A Affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers at 2:05 p.m.

FREE KIDS SNACK GIVEAWAY – Kids 12 and under will receive a FREE CLIF Kid Zbar at the game on Sunday. All kids in attendance will receive a voucher as they enter the ballpark that can be redeemed at select concession stands for the snack courtesy of Mondelez International, Inc.

KIDS RUN THE BASES – Young fans will get to partake in the Sunday tradition of running the bases following the game. Kids Run the Bases at Arvest Ballpark is presented by Mercy Go-Health.

TEAM STORE SPECIAL – 15% of net sales goes to support the Arvest Bank 1 Million Meals campaign.

Northwest Arkansas Naturals’ games will be available on MiLB.TV, MLB.TV, the MiLB App, the MLB App and www.nwanaturals.com with an MLB.TV or MLB At Bat subscription (includes MLB Audio). Fans can also watch on connected devices with an MLB.TV or MLB At Bat subscription (includes MLB Audio), alongside other Kansas City Royals’ affiliates if selected as your favorite MLB team. In addition, fans can watch for free any time on the Bally Live app. While the video broadcasts will carry a subscription fee, free audio will still be available via the MiLB App and www.nwanaturals.com.