Homestand Highlights: Opening Weekend (April 3-5)
TL Amarillo Sod Poodles

Homestand Highlights: Opening Weekend (April 3-5)

Published on April 2, 2026 under Texas League (TL)
Amarillo Sod Poodles News Release


AMARILLO, TX - The Amarillo Sod Poodles are set to open the 2026 season at HODGETOWN with a three-game series against the Springfield Cardinals (Double-A, St. Louis Cardinals). Opening Day is scheduled for Friday, April 3 with a 7:05 p.m. first pitch that kicks off a weekend full of exciting events, highlighted by the return of baseball to the Panhandle.

Coming off an appearance in the Texas League Playoffs last year, the Sod Poodles are officially back and ready for a new season in Amarillo. Led by second-year Manager Javier Colina, some of the most exciting prospects in baseball will be in town this season. Additionally, there are plenty of exciting promotions, giveaways, theme nights, and more to look forward to in 2026, and it all starts with Opening Weekend beginning this Friday, April 3. A detailed list of all ballpark happenings is below:

FRIDAY, APRIL 3

First Pitch | 7:05 p.m.

Season ticket-holder gates open | 5:30 p.m.

All gates open | 6:00 p.m.

Opening Day presented by Downtown Athletic Club

Opening Day Fireworks presented by Downtown Athletic Club

Fireworks theme - Today's Pop Hits

SATURDAY, APRIL 4

First Pitch | 7:05 p.m.

Season ticket-holder gates open | 5:30 p.m.

All gates open | 6:00 p.m.

Gate Giveaway | 2026 Sod Poodles Magnet Schedule presented by Panhandle Pro Air

SUNDAY, APRIL 5

First Pitch | 1:05 p.m.

Season ticket-holder gates open | 11:30 a.m.

All gates open | 12:00 p.m.

ALTERNATE IDENTITY GAME | Yellow City Pigweeds

Gate Giveaway | Yellow City Pigweeds Clear Bag presented by Carpet Tech

First 1,000 fans (one giveaway per ticket per person)

Game Highlights (1) | Kids Easter Egg Giveaway plus Easter Bunny Appearance (12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.)

Game Highlights (2) | Hometown Heroes presented by Bell (Half-off tickets for first responders)

Game Highlights (3) | Kids Run The Bases presented by Sonic (postgame)

Fans will be able to watch all 138 Sod Poodles games this season for free on the Bally Sports Live app or at BallySports.com. Additionally, fans may purchase an MLB+ subscription, which includes access to MiLB games live and on demand, live MLB audio for all 30 teams, MLB Network, and MLB Big Inning. Watch now links can also be found HERE.

For radio listeners, every Sod Poodles game in 2026 will be broadcast live on KIXZ 940 AM, the new Official Radio Home of the Amarillo Sod Poodles. Tune in to catch Zach Goodman's final call before taking his next step to the big leagues as well as Amarillo's newest Voice of the Sod Poodles, Eric Bach. Listen Live links are available on the Sod Poodles website HERE as well as on NewsTalk 940 AM's website HERE.

Opening Day is scheduled for Friday, April 3 with the Sod Poodles taking on the visiting Springfield Cardinals (Double-A, St. Louis Cardinals) at 7:05 p.m. to kick off a three-game set at HODGETOWN. Individual tickets start as low as $8 and can be purchased online HERE or by calling the box office. For updates on all things Sod Poodles, download the MiLB app, visit sodpoodles.com, or follow the Sod Poodles on Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok.

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