Dodgers announce 2015 promotional schedule
The Los Angeles Dodgers today announced their 2015 promotional schedule. The list of items includes fans fan-favorites, as well as new offerings. The Dodgers' full promotional calendar can be viewed by visiting www.dodgers.com/promotions. Opening Day at Dodger Stadium is Monday, April 6, 2015 against the San Diego Padres at 1:10 p.m.
"Our goal is to continually offer our fans the finest promotional giveaways and events," said Dodger Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer Lon Rosen. "We've put together a lineup featuring new and creative concepts as well as fan-favorite items that have been popular with Dodger fans for many years. We also are bringing back one of our favorite events in the Hollywood Stars game."
New items will include a Cy Young Collectors' Pin Series, an adult replica pullover jacket, Tommy Lasorda garden gnome, coaster set, kids' cereal bowl, Father's Day BBQ set, Hello Kitty plush, kids' hamper and spray bottle with fan. Friday Night Fireworks and Viva Los Dodgers, held prior to every Sunday home game, are back in 2015. There will be 10 bobblehead giveaway nights in 2015 and three kids' giveaway items.
The Dodgers will proudly host Jackie Robinson Day on April 15 when players and coaches will join all of MLB in paying tribute to Jackie Robinson by wearing #42. Additionally, for the first time ever, fans will receive an adult Jackie Robinson replica jersey. The legendary Hollywood Stars game will make a comeback on June 6 after a brief absence. Old-Timers' Game is also on the promotional calendar next season on May 16 along with a 1965 World Series replica ring giveaway celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Dodgers 1965 World Series championship.
The Dodgers also announced today two new mini plan options for 2015 with tickets starting at $17 per game. A preset 20-game Mini Plan offers all 10 bobblehead giveaways, all 8 Cy Young pins, Opening Day and Jackie Robinson Day. A 30-game Flex Plan allows for any 2015 home game, including Opening Day, and features rights to purchase tickets to potential NLDS and NLCS postseason games. Fans can also add additional games to 30-game Flex Plans. Details on all mini plans are available now at www.dodgers.com/miniplans. Renewals on mini plans are taking place now and new sales will begin on December 7.
Fans can sign up for the 2015 season ticket waitlist. Season tickets remain the best way for fans to collect 2015 promotions and to lock in Opening Day tickets. Complete details on 2015 season tickets can be found by visiting www.dodgers.com/seasontickets.
BOBBLEHEAD GIVEAWAYS
Bobbleheads of Dodgers past and present are scheduled throughout the 2015 season: May 12 (vs. MIA), May 23 (vs. SD), June 4 (vs. STL), July 6 (vs. PHI), July 11 (vs. MIL), July 29 (vs. OAK), August 13 (vs. CIN), September 1 (vs. SF), September 16 (vs. COL) and September 23 (vs. ARZ).
CY YOUNG PIN GIVEAWAYS
The Dodgers will pay tribute to their Cy Young award-winners next season with a collectible set of eight Cy Young pins to include: Don Newcombe on April 13 (vs. SEA), Don Drysdale on April 27 (vs. SF), Sandy Koufax on May 14 (vs. COL), Mike Marshall on June 18 (vs. TEX), Fernando Valenzuela on August 10 (vs. WSH), Orel Hershiser on August 29 (vs. CHC), Eric Gagné on September 14 (vs. COL) and Clayton Kershaw on September 20 (vs. PIT).
NEW ITEMS
New items on the 2015 promotional schedule include: adult replica pullover jacket on April 8 (vs. SD), Tommy Lasorda garden gnome on May 25 (vs. ATL), coaster set on May 27 (vs. ATL), cereal bowl on June 7 (vs. STL), beach bag on June 17 (vs. TEX), Father's Day BBQ set on June 21 (vs. SF), Hello Kitty plush on July 8 (vs. PHI), kids' hamper on July 12 (vs. MIL), spray bottle with fan on August 16 (vs. CIN).
FRIDAY NIGHT FIREWORKS
Fan favorite and season-long Friday Night Fireworks will return in 2015. Fans can watch the themed fireworks shows from the outfield grass after each Friday home game: April 17 (vs. COL), May 1 (vs. ARZ), May 15 (vs. COL), May 22 (vs. SD), June 5 (vs. STL), June 19 (vs. SF), July 3 (vs. NYM), July 10 (vs. MIL), July 31 (vs. LAA), August 14 (vs. CIN), August 28 (vs. CHC), September 18 (vs. PIT) and October 2 (vs. SD).
VIVA LOS DODGERS
Viva Los Dodgers, a season-long initiative now in its sixth year celebrating Latino culture in Los Angeles and the legacy of Latin American Dodgers past and present, will take place throughout the 2015 season: April 19 (vs. COL), May 3 (vs. ARZ), May 17 (vs. COL), May 24 (vs. SD), May 24 (vs. SD), June 7 (vs. STL), June 21 (vs. SF), July 5 (vs. NYM), July 12 (vs. MIL), August 2 (vs. LAA), August 16 (vs. CIN), August 30 (vs. CHC) and September 20 (vs. PIT). This family-friendly pregame festival is held two hours prior to each Sunday home game and fans can enjoy live music, player autographs and various activities. La Gran Fiesta Viva Los Dodgers, the culmination of a season-long series and the Dodgers' marquee Hispanic Heritage Month celebration, is set for Saturday, October 3 (vs. SD).
2015 Dodger Promotional Schedule
4/6 Opening Day
4/8 Adult Replica Pullover Jacket
4/13 Cy Young Collectors' Pin Series: Don Newcombe
4/15 Adult Jackie Robinson Replica Jersey
4/17 Friday Night Fireworks
4/19 Viva Los Dodgers
4/27 Cy Young Collectors' Pin Series: Don Drysdale
4/29 Fleece Blanket
5/1 Friday Night Fireworks
5/2 Dodgers Reusable Tote Bag
5/3 Kids' Yasiel Puig Replica Jersey and Viva Los Dodgers
5/12 Bobblehead (Player TBD)
5/14 Cy Young Collectors' Pin Series: Sandy Koufax
5/15 Friday Night Fireworks
5/16 Old-Timers' Game & 1965 World Series Replica Ring
5/17 Viva Los Dodgers
5/22 Friday Night Fireworks
5/23 Bobblehead (Player TBD)
5/24 Viva Los Dodgers
5/25 Tommy Lasorda Garden Gnome
5/27 Coaster Set
6/4 Bobblehead (Player TBD)
6/5 Friday Night Fireworks
6/6 Hollywood Stars Game
6/7 Kids' Cereal Bowl and Viva Los Dodgers
6/9 T-Shirt
6/17 Beach Bag
6/18 Cy Young Collectors' Pin Series: Mike Marshall
6/19 Friday Night Fireworks
6/20 Movie Night
6/21 Father's Day BBQ Set and Viva Los Dodgers
7/3 Friday Night Fireworks
7/4 Independence Day Fireworks
7/5 Photo Day and Viva Los Dodgers
7/6 Bobblehead (Player TBD)
7/8 Hello Kitty Plush
7/10 Friday Night Fireworks
7/11 Bobblehead (Player TBD)
7/12 Kids' Hamper and Viva Los Dodgers
7/29 Bobblehead (Player TBD)
7/31 Friday Night Fireworks
8/2 Cap and Viva Los Dodgers
8/10 Cy Young Collectors' Pin Series: Fernando Valenzuela
8/13 Bobblehead (Player TBD)
8/14 Friday Night Fireworks
8/15 Movie Night
8/16 Spray Bottle with Fan and Viva Los Dodgers
8/28 Friday Night Fireworks
8/29 Cy Young Collectors' Pin Series: Orel Hershiser
8/30 Headphones and Viva Los Dodgers
9/1 Bobblehead (Player TBD)
9/14 Cy Young Collectors' Pin Series: Eric Gagne
9/16 Bobblehead (Player TBD)
9/18 Friday Night Fireworks
9/20 Cy Young Collectors' Pin Series: Clayton Kershaw and Viva Los Dodgers
9/21 Sleeved Blanket
9/23 Bobblehead (Player TBD)
10/2 Friday Night Fireworks
10/3 La Gran Fiesta Viva Los Dodgers
10/4 Fan Appreciation Day