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March 3, 2026 - KNOXVILLE, TN - The Knoxville Smokies are excited to celebrate the second season at Covenant Health Park and announce the club's promotional schedule for the 2026 season. This year's schedule includes 26 theme nights and 19 fireworks dates.
The opening series against the Birmingham Barons begins with Opening Night on Friday, April 3rd presented by the United States Air Force, starting the first of 69 home games. Following opening week starts the first six-game homestand, accompanied by the return of weekly promotions incl... Full Story
February 18, 2026 - KNOXVILLE, TN - In conjunction with the Chicago Cubs, the Knoxville Smokies have announced the team's field staff for the 2026 season.
Lance Rymel enters his third season as manager of the Knoxville Smokies following two seasons at the helm in South Bend. He guided the 2025 Smokies to a 69-67 record. This will be his 11th season as a coach or manager in the Cubs organization, where he also managed Single-A Eugene in 2019 and the Cubs Dominican Summer League squad in 2017-18. He began his coaching career in 2016 following ... Full Story
November 24, 2025 - KNOXVILLE, TN - Chris Allen, the President and Chief Operating Officer of the Knoxville Smokies and
Boyd Sports, has been promoted to president and chief executive officer. The promotion comes as
longtime Smokies CEO Doug Kirchhofer transitions into an advisory role with the team and its owner-
ship.
Allen joined the Southern League member as the team's vice president and chief operating officer in
2013. His arrival coincided with the acquisition of the Smokies by Knoxville businessman Randy Boyd
and his wife, Jenny ... Full Story
November 19, 2025 - The Knoxville Smokies are excited to announce a new partnership with TicketMaster, the global leader in live event ticketing, beginning in the upcoming 2026 season at Covenant Health Park. TicketMaster partners with major sports leagues, concert venues, and entertainment organizations worldwide, providing cutting-edge ticketing technology to millions of fans each year.
"We're thrilled to partner with TicketMaster as our official ticketing provider," said Chris Allen President/COO of Boyd Sports. "TicketMaster's industry-l... Full Story
The Knoxville Smokies are an affiliated minor league baseball team. Based in Knoxville, Tennessee, they are a member of the Southern League.
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Knoxville Smokies Announce 2026 Promotional Calendar
March 3, 2026 - KNOXVILLE, TN - The Knoxville Smokies are excited to celebrate the second season at Covenant Health Park and announce the club's promotional schedule for the 2026 season. This year's schedule includes 26 theme nights and 19 fireworks dates.
The opening series against the Birmingham Barons begins with Opening Night on Friday, April 3rd presented by the United States Air Force, starting the first of 69 home games. Following opening week starts the first six-game homestand, accompanied by the return of weekly promotions incl... Full StoryMore Knoxville Smokies stories below
Chicago Cubs Announce Knoxville Smokies 2026 Coaching Staff
February 18, 2026 - KNOXVILLE, TN - In conjunction with the Chicago Cubs, the Knoxville Smokies have announced the team's field staff for the 2026 season.
Lance Rymel enters his third season as manager of the Knoxville Smokies following two seasons at the helm in South Bend. He guided the 2025 Smokies to a 69-67 record. This will be his 11th season as a coach or manager in the Cubs organization, where he also managed Single-A Eugene in 2019 and the Cubs Dominican Summer League squad in 2017-18. He began his coaching career in 2016 following ... Full StoryChris Allen Promoted to President and CEO of Knoxville Smokies, Boyd Sports
November 24, 2025 - KNOXVILLE, TN - Chris Allen, the President and Chief Operating Officer of the Knoxville Smokies and
Boyd Sports, has been promoted to president and chief executive officer. The promotion comes as
longtime Smokies CEO Doug Kirchhofer transitions into an advisory role with the team and its owner-
ship.
Allen joined the Southern League member as the team's vice president and chief operating officer in
2013. His arrival coincided with the acquisition of the Smokies by Knoxville businessman Randy Boyd
and his wife, Jenny ... Full StoryKnoxville Smokies Announce New Ticketing Partnership with TicketMaster
November 19, 2025 - The Knoxville Smokies are excited to announce a new partnership with TicketMaster, the global leader in live event ticketing, beginning in the upcoming 2026 season at Covenant Health Park. TicketMaster partners with major sports leagues, concert venues, and entertainment organizations worldwide, providing cutting-edge ticketing technology to millions of fans each year.
"We're thrilled to partner with TicketMaster as our official ticketing provider," said Chris Allen President/COO of Boyd Sports. "TicketMaster's industry-l... Full StoryKnoxville Smokies News
- Knoxville Smokies Announce 2026 Promotional Calendar - March 3, 2026
- Chicago Cubs Announce Knoxville Smokies 2026 Coaching Staff - February 18, 2026
- Chris Allen Promoted to President and CEO of Knoxville Smokies, Boyd Sports - November 24, 2025
- Knoxville Smokies Announce New Ticketing Partnership with TicketMaster - November 19, 2025
- Knoxville Smokies Announce Smokies Winter Wonderland Tickets on Sale - November 17, 2025
- Doug Kirchhofer Transitioning from CEO of Boyd Sports, LLC, to New Advisory Role - October 31, 2025
- Checking in on Former Smokies - September 12, 2025
- Smokies Series Preview: KNX at MTG - September 9, 2025
- Checking in on Former Smokies - September 4, 2025
- Knoxville Smokies Announce Kansas to Play Live at Covenant Health Park on October 8 - September 3, 2025
- BaseballParks.com's 2025 Ballpark of the Year Award Goes to Covenant Health Park - September 3, 2025
- Series Preview: Smokies vs Trash Pandas - September 2, 2025
- Smokies Series Recap: Smokies Edge Out Close Battle Against First Place Barons - September 1, 2025
- Checking in on Former Smokies - August 29, 2025
- Series Preview: Smokies at Barons - August 26, 2025
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Knoxville Smokies catcher Pablo Aliendo prepares to make a play at the plate (Lindsay Coward)
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League: Southern LeagueHome: Knoxville, Tennessee
Class: AA
Affiliation: Chicago Cubs
Website: Knoxville Smokies site
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| Sun., Sep 14 | L | Knoxville 3 at Montgomery 7 | Final |
| Sat., Sep 13 | W | Knoxville 7 at Montgomery 4 | Final |
| Fri., Sep 12 | W | Knoxville 7 at Montgomery 1 | Final |
| Thu., Sep 11 | L | Knoxville 0 at Montgomery 3 | Final |
| Wed., Sep 10 | W | Knoxville 5 at Montgomery 3 | Final |
| Tue., Sep 9 | W | Knoxville 10 at Montgomery 0 | Final |
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- Knoxville Smokies 2026 promotions and giveaways calendar - SL Knoxville News-Sentinel (March 3)
- Knoxville Smokies pay tribute to Knox Vegas with alternate identity - SL Sports Logos Net News (March 1)
- Savannah Bananas tickets in Knoxville are available, here's how to get them - SL Knoxville News-Sentinel (December 17)
- Chris Allen named CEO of Boyd Sports, owner of Knoxville Smokies - SL Knoxville News-Sentinel (November 24)
- Doug Kirchhofer steps down as Knoxville Smokies CEO with Boyd Sports - SL Knoxville News-Sentinel (October 31)
- Savannah Bananas 2026 schedule in Knoxville. Game dates, ticket info - SL Knoxville News-Sentinel (October 10)
- Buddy Bailey, who was the manager of the Smokies twice, dies at 68 - SL Knoxville News-Sentinel (September 24)
- Despite rain, Smokies saw 5% attendance increase in first season back - SL Knoxville News-Sentinel (September 12)
- Knoxville Smokies win Trash Pandas series but eliminated from playoffs - SL Knoxville News-Sentinel (September 8)
- Knoxville Smokes vs Rocket City Trash Pandas for last game of season - SL Knoxville News-Sentinel (September 8)
- Pablo Aliendo's late homer sets up Smokies for extra-inning win - SL Knoxville News-Sentinel (September 6)
- Knoxville Smokies shut out Trash Pandas in their push for the playoffs - SL Knoxville News-Sentinel (September 5)
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