PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. -- The West Michigan Whitecaps have announced when individual tickets will go on sale for the 2026 baseball season.
The Whitecaps won the Midwest League championship last month and posted the best winning percentage in the minor leagues since 1997.
Here are complete details from a Whitecaps' news release:
The 33rd season of Whitecaps baseball begins on the road April 2 in Eastlake, Ohio, against the Lake County Captains, before the
team makes its highly anticipated return to LMCU Ballpark on Tuesday, April 7, to face
cross-state rival, the Great Lakes Loons.
The Whitecaps' home opener is scheduled for a 6:35 p.m. first pitch with a Championship
celebration and post-game Farm Bureau Insurance Fireworks Show. The ‘Caps will host the
future Dodgers for six games, concluding their opening series with the Loons on April 12th at
2 p.m. The home season includes 66 home games of a 132-game schedule that runs
through September 6.
"The Tigers have one of the most talented farm systems in baseball and we got to witness
the first wave of that this past season. We're eager to see the next wave of future Major
League players come through West Michigan," said Whitecaps Director of Marketing Ben
Love.
"Off the field, we’ll continue to match that talent and push the bar for Minor League
Baseball promotions and entertainment. We're excited to build off a successful 2025
season that brought new and exciting promotions to LMCU Ballpark. We're always looking
to keep the experience fresh, and several new promotions will be flocking to ballpark this
upcoming summer. You never know what you might see at LMCU Ballpark in 2026!"
The 2026 Whitecaps home schedule is loaded with action, family fun, and fan-favorite
traditions! Making every game at LMCU Ballpark one to circle on the calendar.
April kicks things off with 12 home dates, featuring four weekend games at 2:00 p.m.,
perfect for family outings, plus six primetime weeknight battles under the lights at 6:35
p.m. Fans can also catch two special 12:05 p.m. matinees on April 8 and 16, and the return
of April Dollar Days—a tradition where the only thing bigger than the action on the field are
the savings in the stands.
May keeps the excitement rolling with another 12 home games, including marquee sixgame showdowns against the Dayton Dragons (May 5–10) and the South Bend Cubs (May
19–24). School spirit takes over the ballpark with the return of the Blue Cross Blue Shield
School Days on May 7 and May 20, as thousands of students fill the stands for fun,
educational, and unforgettable 11 a.m. games.
The summer months are when things really heat up. June delivers 13 home games, and July
is jam-packed with 15 chances to see the ‘Caps in action. Weekday games begin at 6:35
p.m., Saturdays sparkle with 7:05 p.m. showdowns under the lights, and Sundays are made
for families with 2:00 p.m. first pitches. Plus, mark your calendars for “Super Splash Day”
on July 7 (12:05 p.m.), when LMCU Ballpark transforms into a waterpark! A summer
tradition kids can’t get enough of!
The regular season wraps up with a blockbuster August home stretch of 14 games. Fans
will see the ‘Caps clash with the Beloit Sky Carp (July 28–August 2), renew their in-state
rivalry with the Lansing Lugnuts (August 11–16), and take on the Peoria Chiefs (August 25–
30). The final home game of the season lands on Sunday, August 30 at 2:00 p.m., giving
fans one last chance to cheer on the ‘Caps as they look to launch another championship
run.
Fireworks will electrify the night sky over LMCU Ballpark with 20 Farm Bureau Insurance
Fireworks Nights, including every Saturday night from Memorial Day to the end of the
season, as well as select additional nights including Opening Day (April 4) and Memorial
Day Weekend (May 23 and 24)! The complete promotional schedule will be released in
March.
To celebrate their historic 2025 championship run and to answer fan requests for tickets to
be available earlier, the Whitecaps are putting individual tickets on sale earlier than ever
before. Fans can secure their seats for the team’s quest for an eighth Midwest League title
beginning Monday, December 1 at 10 a.m. This now allows fans to give Whitecaps baseball
as a great Holiday gift! Season tickets, 4-Topps plans, and mini plans will be available
starting Tuesday, October 28 by calling the Whitecaps front office at (616) 784-4131.
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