Bulls Open 2026 Season with Six-Game Homestand against IronPigs
Published on March 30, 2026 under International League (IL)
Durham Bulls News Release
Tuesday, March 31 vs. IronPigs ¬Â¨
First Pitch: 6:45 PM ¬Â¨
Gates Open: 5:30 PM ¬Â¨
Game Sponsor: Towne Properties ¬Â¨
Promotion: Opening Night - Celebrate the start of the 2026 season. Enjoy pre-game festivities and the start of what hopes to be another championship season in the Bull City.
Game Highlights: Champ the Bat Dog - Champ, the younger brother of the beloved Ripken the Bat Dog, returns to the DBAP in 2026 as everyone's goodest boy!
Wednesday, April 1 vs. IronPigs ¬Â¨
First Pitch: 6:45 PM ¬Â¨
Gates Open: 5:30 PM ¬Â¨
Game Highlights: Enjoy a classic weekday night at the ballpark-no April Fools, just great baseball against the Triple-A Affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies.
Thursday, April 2 vs. IronPigs ¬Â¨
First Pitch: 6:45 PM ¬Â¨
Gates Open: 5:30 PM ¬Â¨
Game Sponsor: Scooter's Coffee ¬Â¨
Promotion: Dollar Dogs + Bark in the Park - Bring your furry friends for a fun night at the ballpark! Sahlen's Hot dogs just $1, plus special seating for pups and their humans.
Game Highlights: Bring the whole family, including your dog! Bark in the Park returns for 2026 with reserved seating in the Outfield and Lawn areas. Human tickets: $10.75 | Dog tickets: $5.50. Presented by VEG ER for Pets.
Friday, April 3 vs. IronPigs ¬Â¨
First Pitch: 6:45 PM ¬Â¨
Gates Open: 5:30 PM ¬Â¨
Game Sponsor: Rand Coca-Cola ¬Â¨
Promotion: Friday Night Fireworks + Copa de la Diversión - Celebrate culture, community, and baseball! Stay after the game for fireworks in the sky.
Game Highlights: Copa de la Diversión ("Fun Cup") is a season-long event series celebrating the culture and values of local Hispanic communities. Join us for a night of culture, community, and baseball! Fireworks presented by BIOMÉRIEUX.
Saturday, April 4 vs. IronPigs ¬Â¨
First Pitch: 6:45 PM ¬Â¨
Gates Open: 5:30 PM ¬Â¨
Game Sponsor: EmergeOrtho ¬Â¨
Promotion: Bull Durham Night - Celebrate the classic baseball movie! Cheer on the Bull Durham Racers and enjoy a night full of racing excitement and baseball fun.
Game Highlights: Featuring the Bull Durham Racers. Plus, Champ the Bat Dog returns to the DBAP as everyone's favorite good boy!
Sunday, April 5 vs. IronPigs ¬Â¨
First Pitch: 5:05 PM ¬Â¨
Gates Open: 3:00 PM ¬Â¨
Game Sponsor: Braswell Family Farms ¬Â¨
Promotion: Easter at the DBAP + Egg Hunt - Gates open early so hop to the ballpark for an on-field Easter egg hunt and enjoy the game afterward.
Game Highlights: Register at durhambulls.com to join us for a pre-game, on-field Easter egg hunt! Easter Picnic packages available. Plus, Kids Run the Bases every Sunday post-game (weather and field conditions permitting).
Tickets for all 2026 Durham Bulls home games are available, and can be purchased at DurhamBulls.com, or by calling 919.956.BULL.
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