Pirates Homestand Highlights – Friday, July 14 – Wednesday, July 19
The Pirates return to PNC Park following the All-Star break for a six-game homestand beginning with a weekend series against the San Francisco Giants. Weekend highlights include the return of Zambelli Fireworks Night. The weekend will be capped off with a Kids Day celebration on Federal Street. Young fans attending the game can be just like Pirates infielder, Oneil Cruz with a replica jersey giveaway. The homestand will wrap up with a three-game series against the Cleveland Guardians.
Friday, July 14, 2023 – Giants vs. Pirates (7:05 p.m.)
Free Shirt Fridays/90s night: Celebrate the 90's at PNC Park with some of your favorite characters! The first 20,000 fans get a 90's-themed Free Shirt Friday presented by Bowser. Fans can also get a sneak peek from some of the characters from the 90's baseball classic, The Sandlot. To cap it all off, fans can get autographs from Mike LaValliere and Sid Bream on the Riverwalk from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Miller Lite Happy Hour: Fans can arrive early and enjoy the Miller Lite Happy Hour at the Miller Lite Landing Bar, featuring drink specials from when gates open until first pitch.
Be the Match: The Pirates and Pirates Charities are proud to support Be the Match, the National Bone Marrow Registry, and their efforts to find a match for those searching for a lifesaving Bone Marrow transplant. The Pirates will welcome local cancer patient Laura D'Alessandris, a 25-year-old who is battling Leukemia, and searching for her match. Fans attending the game will be able to visit one of three locations around PNC Park and get swabbed to join the national bone marrow registry, or sign-up to receive an at-home swabbing kit.
Senior Games at PNC Park In partnership with Visit Pittsburgh, the National Senior Games are in Pittsburgh this weekend and the athletes are scheduling their accomplishments at the best ballpark in America. Athletes will be participating in a pregame on-field parade, throwing out a first pitch and participating in a passing of the torch during the game.
Saturday, July 15, 2023 – Giants vs. Pirates (7:05 p.m.)
Zambelli Fireworks Night: Fans won’t want to miss the city skyline light up with Zambelli Fireworks presented by Guardian Protection.
Block Party: A Jim Beam Block Party featuring live music, food trucks, drink specials, and alumni autographs from Mike LaValliere from 5:30-6:30 p.m. will be waiting for fans who head to the game early.
Police & Firefighters Appreciation Night: The Pirates and Guardian Protection team up to celebrate our local heroes by distributing tickets to local Police and Firefighters.
Comedian Steve Byrne: Pittsburgh native and star of “Sullivan & Son” Steve Byrne is throwing out an honorary first pitch in his hometown.
Sunday, July 16, 2023 – Giants vs. Pirates (12:05 p.m.)
- Kids Day: The Family Fun Zone, with fun and activities for the whole family, will be set up on Federal Street. Young fans (14 and younger) can be just like Pirates infielder, Oneil Cruz, when they take home his replica jersey, presented by Chevy.
Monday, July 17, 2023 – Guardians vs. Pirates (7:05 p.m.)
- Military Monday – Throughout the 2023 season, the Pirates and Pirates Charities, alongside partner 84 Lumber, have designated the first Monday of every month as “Military Monday.” This month, we’re proud to honor and recognize the important work of Veteran’s Place of Washington Blvd who focuses their support on local, at-risk veterans and their families. The Pirates and 84 Lumber have visited Veteran’s Place of Washington Blvd a few times this year, passing out care packages to resident veterans, refurbishing landscaping and garden beds and hosting a pre-Fourth of July cookout.
- Wiz Khalifa - Another one of Pittsburgh's favorite native sons will return to throw out the first pitch to kick off the Pirates series against the Guardians. He’s in town for his High School Reunion Tour and will make a stop by PNC Park on Monday night.
Tuesday, July 18, 2023 – Guardians vs. Pirates (7:05 p.m.)
- Tonight, the Pirates will honor Jeni Keating, a local woman who was diagnosed with AYA B-Leukemia in 2021 and currently undergoing treatment. Jeni recently received the positive news that she is in remission, though her treatment will continue through January. As a lifelong Pirates fan, Jeni is thrilled to be throwing out the first pitch and celebrating this milestone in her fight against cancer at PNC Park alongside 50 of her friends, family and supporters.
- Topps Baseball Card Giveaway – In early celebration of National Baseball Card Day, Topps is giving away a pack of baseball cards to the first 20,000 fans to come through the gates.
Wednesday, July 19, 2023 – Guardians vs. Pirates (12:35 p.m.)
- Pittsburgh Steeler Alex Highsmith will make a stop by PNC Park to throw out the first pitch on Wednesday.