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The Knoxville Smokies are an affiliated minor league baseball team. Based in Knoxville, Tennessee, they are a member of the Southern League.

Smokies Opening Series Preview

April 3, 2026 - It's that time of year again- Smokies baseball is back in Knoxville. Opening weekend at Covenant Health Park features a matchup with the Birmingham Barons, the Double-A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox, as the Smokies begin a nine-game homestand to kick off the 2026 season. A year ago, Knoxville opened on the road while Covenant Health Park received its finishing touches. This time around, the Smokies return home with higher expectations and a roster built to make an early statement. That group will get an added boost f... Full Story

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 Story

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 Story

Chris 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 Story

• Smokies Opening Series Preview - April 3, 2026
  
• 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
  
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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 League
Home: Knoxville, Tennessee
Class: AA
Affiliation: Chicago Cubs
Website: Knoxville Smokies site
Schedule: Full Knoxville Smokies Schedule
Statistics: Full Knoxville Smokies Statistics

Sun., Apr 5	L	Birmingham 10 at Knoxville 5	Final
Sat., Apr 4	L	Birmingham 6 at Knoxville 2	Final
Fri., Apr 3	W	Birmingham 6 at Knoxville 9	Final
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
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OurSports Central provides coverage of the following independent and minor league teams near the Knoxville Smokies:

• Knoxville Ice Bears (SPHL) - Knoxville, Tennessee
  
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• Cubs' Suzuki can't help Smokies in 6-2 loss to Barons in Knoxville - SL Knoxville News-Sentinel (April 5)
  
• We did Opening Day as fans. What's new at Knoxville Smokies stadium? - SL Knoxville News-Sentinel (April 4)
  
• Knoxville Smokies win opener, Suzuki delivers in rehab start for Cubs - SL Knoxville News-Sentinel (April 4)
  
• Knoxville Smokies opening day at Covenant Health Park in pictures - SL Knoxville News-Sentinel (April 3)
  
• Chicago Cubs' Seiya Suzuki starts 2026 season with Knoxville Smokies - SL Knoxville News-Sentinel (April 3)
  
• Covenant Health Park in Knoxville voted one of best parks in country - SL Knoxville News-Sentinel (March 25)
  
• USA TODAY 10BEST ballparks includes Covenant Health Park in Knoxville - SL Knoxville News-Sentinel (March 25)
  
• 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)
  
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