(Las Vegas, NV) – May 30, 2026 – The Las Vegas Aviators® professional baseball team of the Pacific Coast League, Triple-A affiliate of the Athletics and 2025 PCL Champions, will host intrastate rival, the Reno Aces, Triple-Affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks, in the opener of the six-game series on Tuesday, June 2 at 7:05 p.m. at Las Vegas Ballpark®. The fifth homestand will consist of six games from Tuesday-Sunday, June 2-7. Game times: Tuesday-Saturday at 7:05 p.m. and the series finale on Sunday at 12:05 p.m.
The Silver State Sports & Entertainment Network (SSSEN) is available over the air (free with an antenna), on COX cable channel 77, and on streaming services including YouTube TV and Fubo (where available). The fifth homestand will feature four games: Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday, June 2-3-4 and Sunday, June 7. A total of 30 home games will be broadcast by SSSEN during the 2026 season.
The Aviators, 30-23 overall under ‘25 PCL manager of the Year Fran Riordan, are currently on a Pacific Northwest six-game road trip. The series against the Tacoma Rainiers, Triple-A affiliate of the Seattle Mariners, will conclude on Sunday, May 31 at Cheney Stadium.
The Aviators are in their 43rd season in the Silver State and have the proud distinction of being Nevada’s longest enduring professional sports franchise.
The 2026 season will feature six-game series against opponents from Tuesday-Sunday and off days on Monday for a total of 148 games (75-home; 73-away).
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE: The Pacific Coast League (122 years, 1903-2020, 2022 -) will consist of two divisions for a total of 10 teams. Western Division: Las Vegas Aviators, Reno Aces, Sacramento River Cats, Salt Lake Bees, Tacoma Rainiers; Eastern Division: Albuquerque Isotopes, El Paso Chihuahuas, Oklahoma City Comets, Round Rock Express, Sugar Land Space Cowboys.
HOMESTAND PROMOTIONS:
Tuesday, June 2: Copa de la Diversión® (Fun Cup™), Las Vegas Reyes de Plata “Silver Kings”
Wednesday, June 3: Bark on the Berm
Thursday, June 4: Pride Night/$2.00 Beer Night
Friday, June 5: Fireworks/Military & Veterans Appreciation Night
Saturday, June 6: Filipino Heritage/*Aviators Steel Tumbler Night
\first 2,000 fans through the gates*
2026 AVIATORS PROMOTIONAL SCHEDULE/THEME NIGHTS:
For the complete list of Aviators Promotions/Theme Nights, please click on SCHEDULE on the Aviators website, then the dropdown menu under 2026 Promotional Schedule.
SILVER STATE DIAMOND CHALLENGE: presented by America250 Nevada
In 2009, Las Vegas and Reno developed the Silver State Diamond Challenge and the “Silver Plate Trophy” to add to the excitement to the rivalry for the two PCL teams that represent the state of Nevada…Reno defeated Las Vegas, 3-games-to-1, in the 2015 PCL Conference Championship Series.
The 2026 campaign marks the 17th season of the S.S.D.C.
CHAMPION OF THE SILVER STATE DIAMOND CHALLENGE:
2009: Las Vegas 51s (series tied 8-8 and won the “Draw of the Cards” between the two Mayors)
2010: Reno Aces (Reno won series 11-games-to-5)
2011: Reno Aces (series tied 8-8, Aces retain trophy)
2012: Reno Aces (series tied 8-8, Aces retain trophy)
2013: Las Vegas 51s (Las Vegas won series 13-games-to-3)
2014: Las Vegas 51s (series tied 8-8, Las Vegas retains trophy)
2015: Las Vegas 51s (Las Vegas won series 11-games-to-5, Las Vegas retains trophy)
2016: Reno Aces (Reno won series 9-games-to-7)
2017: Reno Aces (Reno won series 12-games-to-4, Reno retains trophy)
2018: Las Vegas 51s (Las Vegas won series 10-games-6)
2019: Las Vegas Aviators (Las Vegas won series 11-games-to-5, Las Vegas retains trophy)
2020: MiLB season canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic
2021: Reno Aces (Reno won series 15-games-to-10)
2022: Reno Aces (Reno won series 22-games-to-8)
2023: Reno Aces (Reno won series, 15-games-to-9)
2024: Reno Aces (Reno won series, 11-games-to-10)
2025: Reno Aces (Reno won series, 11-games-to-10, Reno retains trophy)
2026: Las Vegas leads the series, 8-games-to-4
2026 LAS VEGAS BALLPARK ATTENDANCE: In 27 dates, Las Vegas total is 182,561 (1st in Triple-A) for an average of 6,762 with five sellouts. The season-high crowd was 12,390 on Clark County Night vs. Salt Lake on April 25. It marked the largest crowd in Las Vegas Ballpark history. The all-time attendance total now stands at 15,260,834. The Las Vegas franchise has reached the 300,000 mark in “home” attendance in all 42 seasons (1983-2019, 2021-25).
The Las Vegas Ballpark regular season attendance total over seven seasons (2019, 2021-26) is 3,259,823 which includes 109 sellouts.
In 36 seasons at Cashman Field (1983-2018), the attendance total was 12,001,011.
2026 AVIATORS TICKET INFORMATION: Individual game tickets are on sale through aviatorslv.com and the Las Vegas Ballpark Box Office.
BOX OFFICE HOURS
Game Days:
Tuesday through Saturday from 3 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Sunday 12:05 p.m. games (June 7, June 21, July 12, September 13) from 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Sunday 6:05 p.m. games (July 26, August 9, August 16, August 30) from 3 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Non-Game Days:
Monday – Sunday: Closed
2026 AVIATORS TICKET INFORMATION: Individual game tickets are on sale through aviatorslv.com and the Las Vegas Ballpark Box Office.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and ADA accessible seats will also be available to purchase at the box office and through ticketmaster.com. The Aviators will also be offering a military discount (active duty and retired) of $5.00 off each ticket purchased and is available through GovX.com or at the box office.
The individual game tickets for the 75-game home season are subject to availability and dynamic pricing.
Tickets starting at:
Home Plate Diamond: $60.00 + Fees
Home Plate Prime: $50.00 + Fees
Home Plate Box: $45.00 + Fees
Dugout Prime: $37.00 + Fees
Dugout Box: $31.00 + Fees
Outfield Box: $24.00 + Fees
Party Corners, Sections 101 & 121: $27.00 + Fees
Home Run Porch: $27.00 + Fees
Berm/Social: $17.00 + Fees
Club Seats: Sections 209-214, Rows 2-6: $60.00 + Fees Pricing is subject to change
Minor League Baseball™ (MiLB™): Copa de la Diversión® (Fun Cup™): The Aviators have transformed to the Las Vegas Reyes de Plata (“Silver Kings”) for nine seasons (2017-19, 2021-26). The Reyes de Plata will take the field celebrating the city and state’s pioneering history at the forefront of the precious metal mining business that continues to define the Silver State today. In 2026, Reyes de Plata will be featured in 12 Tuesday home games.
The Aces manager is Jeff Gardner, currently in his second season. He was a member of the Triple-A Las Vegas Stars, Triple-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres, in 1992. The infielder appeared in 120 games for the Stars and batted .335 (147-for-439) with 36 extra-base hits (30 doubles, five triples, one home run) and 51 RBI. He played in parts of four Major League seasons with New York Mets (1991), San Diego (1992-93) and Montreal (1994). He appeared in 186 career games and batted .246 (121-for-492) with 21doubles, eight triples, one home run and 26 RBI.
Following the homestand, the Aviators will then embark on Midwest road trip to Papillion, Nebraska to face the Omaha Storm Chasers, Triple-A affiliate of the Kansas City Royals (International League), in interleague play. The six-game series will run from Tuesday-Sunday, June 9-14.
Aviators on Radio in 2026: Russ Langer will broadcast the 148 games on Raider Nation Radio 920 AM (selected games on Fox Sports 1340 AM and 98.9 FM) on www.aviatorslv.com. Langer is in his 26th season broadcasting baseball to the Las Vegas Valley and 39th year overall in the business. Over his career, Langer has received numerous awards, including being named 1993 Minor League Broadcaster of the Year by the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues. In 1995 and 2016, he broadcast the Triple-A All-Star game; in 1999, he was named the New Mexico Sportscaster of the Year; and in 2002, he was named Minor League Broadcaster of the Year by Minor League News.com. Langer also is a 12-time recipient (13 overall and seven consecutive years from 2007-13) of the Nevada Sportscaster of the Year award (2003, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2021, 2023), which is presented by the National Sports Media Association (NSMA). Langer's inaugural season in Las Vegas was in 2000, the final year the franchise was known as the Stars. Prior to arriving in Las Vegas, Langer called Pacific Coast League games for the Albuquerque Dukes (1996-99) and Phoenix Firebirds (1992-95). His broadcasting career began with Single-A Springfield Cardinals in 1987 and 1989, sandwiched around a year in Vero Beach (1988). Moved up the ranks to Double-A, calling games for the Midland Angels in 1990 and '91 before advancing to Triple-A Phoenix. He realized his longtime goal of broadcasting Major League baseball when he worked a total of 30 Montreal Expos games during the 2003 and 2004 seasons, followed by nine games for the Baltimore Orioles in 2006. Has also broadcast selected spring training games for the Los Angeles Dodgers (2006-08), Toronto Blue Jays (2009-10) and Chicago White Sox (2012-20). On April 6, 2023, marked his 3,000th broadcast for the Triple-A Las Vegas Stars/51s/Aviators franchise. Served for 12 seasons (2012-23) as the radio play-by-play voice for the UNLV football team on the UNLV Sports Properties/Learfield Network. He was named the radio play-by-play broadcaster for the New Mexico State University men’s basketball team for the 2025-26 season.
Matt Neverett will also serve as the play-by-play voice for home games and selected road games. In his seventh season with the Aviators as specialist, marketing & game entertainment, and his sixth season in the broadcast booth. He was named 2024 Nevada Sportscaster of the Year, which is presented by the National Sports Media Association (NSMA). It marked the first time that he received this award. He returned to his birthplace of Las Vegas in 2020 after spending two years with the Bradenton Marauders, Single-A Affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates, as the play-by-play broadcaster and media relations director. After graduating from Appalachian State University in Boone, N.C. in 2017, he spent one season with the Birmingham Barons, Double-A Affiliate of the Chicago White Sox, as a media relations manager and pre/post-game host. Prior to 2024, he also broadcast selected UNLV Runnin’ Rebel basketball games, UNLV baseball and UNLV football on SSSEN. On July 10, 2024, he was named the radio play-by-play broadcaster for UNLV football for the ‘24 season to present. On October 1, 2024, he was then named the radio play-by-play broadcaster for UNLV Runnin’ Rebels basketball for the 2024-25 season to present on UNLV Sports Properties/Learfield Network. His father, Tim, is a former play-by-play voice of the Las Vegas 51s and current play-by-play voice of the Los Angeles Dodgers.
2026 Las Vegas Aviators season ticket information and group hospitality packages are available by calling the Aviators administrative offices at (702) 943-7200 or emailing tickets@aviatorslv.com.
Official licensed Aviators team merchandise is available on the “Team Shop” section of the website at www.aviatorslv.com.
About Las Vegas Aviators®
The Las Vegas Aviators® have the proud distinction of being Nevada’s longest enduring professional sports franchise.
The 2026 campaign marks the 44th calendar season in the Silver State as a proud member of Triple-A professional baseball of the Pacific Coast League and the sixth season in Las Vegas Ballpark (8,196).
The Aviators are the 2025 Pacific Coast League Champions!
The Aviators led all minor league baseball in 2019 attendance with a total of 650,934 for an average of 9,299. Las Vegas recorded 47 sellouts and 23 crowds of 10,000+.
In 2021, Las Vegas led Triple-A West in home attendance with a total of 428,369 for an average of 6,590.
The Aviators were the recipient of the 2021 Baseball America Triple-A Freitas Award, given to the organization of the year at each level of the Minor Leagues.
In 2022, Las Vegas led the PCL in home attendance with a total of 518,221 for an average of 6,910. It marked the second-highest attendance total for a single season in franchise history.
In 2023, Las Vegas recorded back-to-back seasons with 500,000+ home attendance (506,047 for an average of 6,838).
In 2024, Las Vegas home attendance was 481,802 in 74 dates for an average of 6,511 with 12 sellouts.
In 2025, Las Vegas home attendance was 491,889 in 75 dates for an average of 6,559 with 11 sellouts.
The Stars (1983-2000)/51s (2001-18)/Aviators (2019 - present) have reached 300,000+ in “home” attendance in all 42 seasons (36 seasons at Cashman Field, 1983-2018; Las Vegas Ballpark, 2019, 2021-25). The Aviators completed their sixth season, in 2025, as the Triple-A affiliate of the Athletics and the franchise won the PCL championship in 1986, 1988, 2025. In six seasons at Las Vegas Ballpark (2019, 2021-25), the Aviators have recorded 104 sellouts.
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Contact:
Jim Gemma
Media Relations Director
Las Vegas Aviators, Triple-A affiliate of the Athletics
(702) 493-4510