Kernels Announce 2026 Promotional Schedule
MWL Cedar Rapids Kernels

Kernels Announce 2026 Promotional Schedule

Published on February 23, 2026 under Midwest League (MWL)
Cedar Rapids Kernels News Release


Cedar Rapids, IA - The Cedar Rapids Kernels are pleased to announce the theme night schedule for the 2026 season. The 2026 schedule includes 38 different theme nights as well as a special promotion every day of the week!

319 Tuesdays - $3 and $1 concession specials every Tuesday night game and $9 Club Section tickets

Wednesday Noon Game Lunch Combo: - Regular sandwich, chips or popcorn and a 16oz draft beer or 20oz soda or water for just $13

Money Machine Madness Thursday - Sponsored by First Federal Credit Union, beginning in May

2 for 1 Fridays - 16oz draft and canned beer and 20oz bottled soda and water are buy one get one free

Fireworks Saturdays - Beginning in May

Kids Eat Free and Player Autograph Sundays - Kids 12 and under receive a voucher for a free hot dog, popcorn, and a drink sponsored by Great Clips. After the game, fans can play catch in the outfield and get autographs from the players

2026 THEME NIGHTS:

4/3 Opening Night Extravaganza

4/5 - Easter Egg Hunt

4/17 - True Crime Night

4/18 & 4/19 - Video Game Winning Weekend

5/1 - Halfway to Halloween

5/2 - FIREWORKS

5/3 - Science Day

5/15 - Tyler's Amazing Balancing Act

5/16- Star Wars Night + FIREWORKS

5/29 - Margaritaville Night

5/30 - Dupaco Credit Union Night at the Ballpark + FIREWORKS

6/2 - Lou Gehrig Day - ALS Awareness Night

6/4 - United Way Night

6/5 - Pro Wrestling Night & Luchador Mask Giveaway with a Live Post-Game Pro Wrestling Show

6/6 - FIREWORKS

6/7 - Mercy Prostate Cancer Awareness Day

6/13 & 6/14 - Chicago Snowballs

6/18 - Banana Bonanza Night

6/19 - Iowa Corn Growers Association Night

6/20 - Milio's Juneteenth Celebration + FIREWORKS

6/21 - Toy Story Jersey Day

7/7 - Mr. Shucks Birthday!

7/8- UFG Insurance Day at the Ballpark & Youth Baseball Giveaway

7/9 - 90s Baseball Movie Night with Special Guest, Thomas Ian Nicholas

7/10 - Mercy - Especially For You Race Against Breast Cancer Night

7/11 - Special Olympics Iowa Night + FIREWORKS

7/12 - Kickoff to RAGBRAI

7/17 - Christmas in July

7/18 - FIREWORKS

7/31 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Night

8/1 - FIREWORKS

8/2 - Back to School Day

8/14 - Bro, You Won a Car!

8/15 - FIREWORKS

8/16 - Touch a Truck

8/28 - Electronic Engineering Kernels Hat Giveaway Night

8/29 - FIREWORKS

8/30 - Summer Reading Recognition Day

Kernels Opening Night 2026 is Friday, April 3rd, at 6:05 PM vs. Peoria. Single-game tickets go on sale Monday, March 2nd. Season tickets, coupon books, and group outing bookings are available now. Visit Kernels.com or call 319-363-3887.

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