Homestand Preview 8/4-8/9: Star Wars Night, Two Gate Giveaways and Two Atlas Fireworks Postgame Shows on Tap as Fisher Cats Open August with Portland
EL New Hampshire Fisher Cats

Homestand Preview 8/4-8/9: Star Wars Night, Two Gate Giveaways and Two Atlas Fireworks Postgame Shows on Tap as Fisher Cats Open August with Portland

Published on July 31, 2026 under Eastern League (EL)
New Hampshire Fisher Cats News Release


MANCHESTER, NH - The New Hampshire Fisher Cats open the month of August with a loaded homestand against the Portland Sea Dogs, beginning on Tuesday, August 4! Following a season-high 6,460 fans in attendance for WWE Night presented by the NH Liquor Commission on July 25, the Fisher Cats follow it up with a week that includes Star Wars Night on Saturday, August 8, as well as a pair of gate giveaways, two Atlas fireworks postgame shows, and more.

With back-to-back road trips following this week, the Fisher Cats won't return home until Tuesday, August 25 when they host the Hartford Yard Goats, in what will be the penultimate homestand of 2026.

Tuesday, August 4 - Jewish Heritage Night | Tenders Tuesday | Summer Reading Challenge Game No. 3

The Fisher Cats take the field as a 603 favorite - the Manchester Chicken Tenders! Join the Chicken Tenders on another Tenders Tuesday to open the series against Portland and to celebrate Jewish Heritage Night. Tuesday is also the third of our four Summer Reading Challenge games, with pregame catch on the field!

Gates for Tuesday's game will open at 4:30 PM, first pitch is 6:03 PM!

Wednesday, August 5 - Camp Day

Join the New Hampshire Fisher Cats for Camp Day on Wednesday, August 5! The Fisher Cats take on the Portland Sea Dogs with an afternoon first pitch of 12:05 PM in what will be the final weekday afternoon game of the season.

Gates for Wednesday's game will open at 10:30 AM, first pitch is 12:05 PM!

Thursday, August 6 - Purr at the Park (Fisher Cats Crossbody Bag Giveaway presented by Delta Dental)

You've certainly heard of pups at the park, but Thursday, August 6 is Purr at the Park! Bring your feline friends to the ballpark as the New Hampshire Fisher Cats take on Portland with a 6:03 first pitch. It's another Throwback Thursday at Delta Dental Stadium, with throwback pricing on select ballpark classics. The first 500 fans through the gates to Thursday's game will go home with a Fisher Cats crossbody bag presented by Delta Dental.

Gates for Thursday's game will open at 4:30, and first pitch is 6:03 PM!

Friday, August 7 - Soccer Night (Fisher Cats Soccer Jersey Giveaway presented by Coca-Cola Northeast) | Postgame Atlas Fireworks

Come kick it with the Fisher Cats for Soccer Night on Friday, August 7! The first 500 fans through the gates for Friday's game will go home with a Fisher Cats soccer jersey presented by Coca-Cola Northeast. After the Fisher Cats take on the Sea Dogs, stick around postgame to kick-start another Atlas MEGA-Blast weekend of fireworks!

Gates for Friday's game will open at 4:30, and first pitch is 6:03 PM!

Saturday, August 8 - Star Wars Night | Union Night | Postgame Atlas Fireworks

Saturday night is sure to be one of the biggest nights of the summer, as Star Wars Night at Delta Dental Stadium is set for Saturday, August 8! The Fisher Cats battle the Portland Sea Dogs in Star Wars-themed jerseys, which will be available for auction throughout the game. All proceeds of Saturday's jersey auction will benefit Make-a-Wish New Hampshire. Saturday night is also Union Night, with more postgame Atlas fireworks!

Gates will open for Saturday's game at 4:30, and first pitch is 6:03 PM!

Sunday, August 9 - Stand Up To Cancer Day | It's Easy to Be Kind Day | Kids Club Game presented by Dartmouth Health | New Hampshire Space Potatoes

The New Hampshire Space Potatoes invade Delta Dental Stadium to close down the week against the Portland Sea Dogs with a 1:05 PM first pitch! Join us on Sunday for Stand Up To Cancer Day, as well as It's Easy To Be Kind Day and for another Dartmouth Health Kids Club game. The Fisher Cats also recognize three of our neighboring communities with Grafton/Sullivan/Chesire County Day. Be sure to stick around after Sunday's game, as kids run the bases!

Gates will open for Sunday's game at 11:30 AM, and first pitch is 1:05 PM!

The New Hampshire Fisher Cats finish the month of July with a six-game series against the Hartford Yard Goats at Dunkin' Park. Five of the six scheduled games against the Yard Goats are available to be streamed through NESN+/NESN, as well as the Fisher Cats Radio Network, MiLB.tv and the Bally Sports Live App.

Season and single-game tickets for the 2026 season are available at nhfishercats.com, via email at [email protected], by phone at (603) 641-2005, and in-person at the Delta Dental Stadium Box Office on 1 Line Drive in Manchester, New Hampshire.

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