Homestand Release | September 12-18

Homestand highlighted by Pediatric Cancer Awareness Day, Step Up to the Plate Night, Heritage Nights, Fiesta Gigantes and Strike out Violence Day

September 9th, 2016

MON., SEPTEMBER 12 | 7:15 P.M. | SAN DIEGO PADRES     
BROADCASTS: KNBR 680AM, ESPN DEPORTES KKSF 910AM, CSN-BA
NATIONAL ANTHEM: Peninsula Girls Chorus
CEREMONIAL FIRST PITCH: Presented by Oracle
SPECIAL EVENT - STEP UP TO THE PLATE NIGHT:In partnership with GLIDE Memorial, At The Crossroads, Larkin Street, Huckleberry Youth Programs, HealthRIGHT 360 and Project Homeless Connect: The Giants will host Step Up To The Plate Night - an evening dedicated to raising awareness and funds for those living in a life of poverty. This special event ticket includes a bobblehead of Denard Span, advocate for human rights and ending poverty. A portion of the proceeds from each special event ticket sold will benefit the non-profits listed above to aid in their ongoing missions. *Fans must have a special event ticket to receive this item.
SPECIAL EVENT - RUNNERS NIGHT:Presented by Blueprint for Athletes: The Giants will host Runners Night to celebrate the finishers of the 7th annual San Francisco Giant Race Half Marathon, 10K and 5K. This special event ticket includes a limited edition Giants/Project Open Hand barbeque spatula. *Fans must have a special event ticket to receive this item.
SPECIAL EVENT -UNION NIGHT: The Giants will host Union Night to help fans show support for Northern Californian union workers. Groups of 25 or more will get special acknowledgement during the game on the HD scoreboard at additional no extra cost. Visit sfgiants.cpm/specialevents for more information.
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT - COMPASS FAMILY SERVICES: Compass Family Services helps homeless families and families at imminent risk for homelessness to achieve housing stability, economic self-sufficiency, and family well-being.
COMMUNITY CLUBHOUSE - COMPASS FAMILY SERVICES: Representatives from Compass Family Services will be in the Community Clubhouse, located on the Promenade Level behind Section 119, from the time gates open through the 4th inning.
      TUES., SEPTEMBER 13 | 7:15 P.M. | SAN DIEGO PADRES     
BROADCASTS: KNBR 680AM, ESPN DEPORTES KKSF 910AM, CSN-BA
NATIONAL ANTHEM: Musae Chorus
CEREMONIAL FIRST PITCH: Presented by Bank of America
SPECIAL EVENT - FILIPINO HERITAGE NIGHT:In partnership with the Filipina Women's Network, Filipino American Arts Exposition, Manilatown Heritage Foundation, and 600 Hands: The Giants will host Filipino Heritage Night at AT&T Park. This special event ticket package includes a seat in one of the Filipino Heritage sections, admission to the Filipino Heritage Night pre-game party in Seals Plaza from 5:00-7:00PM, and a limited edition Filipino/Giants blanket. Partial proceeds from all Filipino Heritage Night special event ticket sales will benefit local cultural non-profits. *Fans must have a special event ticket to attend this event and receive this item.
PRE-GAME PROMOTION - SAY HEY TUESDAY PRESENTED BY CSN BAY AREA: CSN Bay Area will host Giants Pregame Live and Giants Postgame Live from Willie Mays Plaza. Fans are invited to come out early and watch their favorite sports analysts. The first 500 fans who come to Willie Mays Plaza and get in line at the CSN tent will receive a Mike Krukow bobblehead.
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT - UNITED WAY OF THE BAY AREA: United Way of the Bay Area is dedicated to uniting individuals, nonprofits, businesses and government partners to fight poverty in our community. This week marks the end of United Way's Summer of Impact, an annual event reminding us of the importance of giving back to the community through our time and resources.
COMMUNITY CLUBHOUSE - NATIONAL ALOPECIA AREATA FOUNDATION: NAAF supports research to find a cure or acceptable treatment for alopecia areata, educates the public about alopecia areata, and supports those with the disease. Representatives from NAAF will be in the Community Clubhouse, located on the Promenade Level behind Section 119, from the time gates open through the 4th inning.
     WED., SEPTEMBER 14 | 12:45 P.M. | SAN DIEGO PADRES    
BROADCASTS: KNBR 680AM, ESPN DEPORTES KKSF 910AM, CSN-BA
NATIONAL ANTHEM: Kathy Paauw
CEREMONIAL FIRST PITCH: Giants Community Fund KNBR Broadcast Auction Winner
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT - NEW AMERICANS CAMPAIGN: New Americans Campaign is a nonpartisan, national network of legal-service providers, faith-based organizations, businesses, foundations and community leaders that is dedicated to paving a better road to citizenship. New Americans Campaign works to modernize and streamline access to naturalization services, so that greater numbers of legally qualified permanent residents take the critical step to becoming American citizens.
COMMUNITY CLUBHOUSE - NEW AMERICANS CAMPAIGN: Representatives from the New Americans Campaign will be in the Community Clubhouse, located on the Promenade Level behind Section 119, from the time gates open through the 4th inning.
  THURS., SEPTEMBER 15 | 7:15 P.M. | ST. LOUIS CARDINALS
BROADCASTS: KNBR 680AM, ESPN DEPORTES KKSF 910AM, CSN-BA
NATIONAL ANTHEM: Analy High School
CEREMONIAL FIRST PITCH: Presented by AT&T
SPECIAL EVENT - ITALIAN HERITAGE NIGHT:Presented by Ghilotti Construction: In partnership with Peninsula Italian Social Club Scholarship Foundation, Italian Community Services, Columbus Day Celebration, Order Sons of Italy in America, National Italian American Foundation, and San Francisco-Assisi Sister City Program: The Giants will host Italian Heritage Night at AT&T Park. This special event ticket package includes a seat in one of the Italian Heritage sections, admission to the Italian Heritage Night pre-game party in Seals Plaza from 5:00-7:00PM, and an Italian-themed Giants beanie. Cultural food and beverage will be available for purchase at the pre-game party and cultural entertainment will take place during the pre-game party and on-field prior to the game. Partial proceeds from all Italian Heritage Night special event ticket sales will benefit local cultural non-profits. *Fans must have a special event ticket to attend this event and receive this item.
SPECIAL PRE-GAME CEREMONY - ROBERTO CLEMENTE AWARD/SEAT 21: The Roberto Clemente Award is the annual recognition of a player from each MLB Club who best represents the game of Baseball through extraordinary character, community involvement, philanthropy and positive contributions, both on and off the field. The Giants have nominated Jake Peavy for the 2016 Roberto Clemente Award. To expand Roberto Clemente Day and celebrate his enduring legacy, in 2016, Major League Baseball established SEAT 21 to recognize a well-known local hero from the community. The Giants will honor Mario Chang as the local SEAT 21 nominee. Fans are encouraged to vote for Peavy to win the Roberto Clemente Award by posting using hashtag #VotePeavy on Twitter or Facebook through October 2nd.
SPECIAL EVENT - OLYMPIC NIGHT: The Giants are teaming up with the Bay Area Sports Organizing Committee and the Northern California Olympians and Paralympians Chapter to host the 16th Annual Olympic Night at AT&T Park. This special event ticket includes dinner at 5:15PM inside AT&T Park along with a meet and greet of Californian Olympians and Paralympians who recently returned from the Rio Games. For more information and to purchase tickets, call BASOC 650-323-9400.
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT - THE MYOSITIS ASSOCIATION: Myositis is a rare neuromuscular disease. The Myositis Association is a non-profit, patient based organization dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by myositis. 
COMMUNITY CLUBHOUSE - THE MYOSITIS ASSOCIATION: Representatives from The Myositis Association will be in the Community Clubhouse, located on the Promenade Level behind Section 119, from the time gates open through the 4th inning.
      FRI., SEPTEMBER 16 | 7:15 P.M. | ST. LOUIS CARDINALS    
BROADCASTS: KNBR 680AM, ESPN DEPORTES KKSF 910AM, NBC BAY AREA
NATIONAL ANTHEM:Presented by KNBR: SF Fire Credit Union
CEREMONIAL FIRST PITCH: Representative from Cancer Awareness Night
SPECIAL EVENT - STAR TREK NIGHT - 50 YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: The Giants will host Star Trek Night at AT&T Park. This special event ticket includes a 50th Anniversary Enterprise Giants Collectable. Also offered, the VIP ticket package includes access to the Virgin America Club Level (near Section 231) from 5:15-7:00PM on Star Trek Night, as well as a collector's-edition bobblehead of Bruce Bochy as a Vulcan, complete with a soundchip. A portion of proceeds from every special event ticket sold will benefit local non-profits in the community. All fans are encouraged to come to AT&T Park dressed up as their favorite comic book character. *This VIP event only ticket is NOT a game ticket, and will not grant access to the ballpark for the game. Fans must have a game ticket for 9/16 if they purchase this VIP offer. Fans must have a special event or VIP ticket to attend this event or receive these items.
SPECIAL EVENT - CANCER AWARENESS NIGHT: The Giants and alumni Jeffrey Leonard and his family will host Cancer Awareness Night to raise awareness about cancer, the disease that affects thousands of people each year, at a special VIP Experience at AT&T Park. Each VIP-ticket holder will receive admission to Triples Alley from 4:45-6:45PM, complimentary food and beverage (including beer and wine), as well as a limited-edition Jeffrey Leonard/Giants item. Leonard will be in attendance to greet fans and participate in a special Q&A panel. Dave Dravecky, Giants alumni and cancer survivor himself, is scheduled to join Leonard on the Q&A panel. Proceeds from each VIP ticket sold will benefit the One Flap Down Foundation, which is centered around helping single parents with their day to day struggles of household responsibilities while they fight their battle against cancer and to promote awareness that any type of cancer can happen to anyone at any age. This VIP special event ticket also includes on-field access to watch batting practice from Triples Alley, early access to the ballpark, and at the conclusion of the pre-game event, a walk along the warning track on the field to access seats for the game. *Fans must have a VIP special event ticket to attend this event and receive these items.
SPECIAL EVENT - 2016 HEART WALK: The Heart Walk is a nationwide campaign to get Americans walking to reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke. The Giants are teaming up with the American Heart Association, Giants Senior Vice President of Ticket Sales and Services Russ Stanley, and Giants Skipper Bruce Bochy, who will help lead the walk from Justin Herman Plaza to AT&T Park. The event will begin at 11:00AM and will conclude with the end of the walk at 1:15PM.
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT - AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION: The American Heart Association provides CPR education training, helps people understand the importance of healthy lifestyle choices, provides science-based treatment guidelines to healthcare professionals to help them provide quality care to their patients, and educates lawmakers, policymakers and the public to advocate for changes to protect and improve the health of our community.
COMMUNITY CLUBHOUSE - GIANTS COMMUNITY FUND: The Giants Community Fund will have "Mystery Grab Bags" available for purchase. Each bag includes one premium item, such as an autographed ball or bobblehead, and several smaller promotional items. Bags will be sold pregame or until they sell out.
     SAT., SEPTEMBER 17 | 6:05 P.M. | ST. LOUIS CARDINALS    
BROADCASTS: KNBR 680AM, ESPN DEPORTES KKSF 910AM, CSN-BA
NATIONAL ANTHEM: U.S. 191st Army Band
CEREMONIAL FIRST PITCH: Presented by Coors Light
SPECIAL EVENT - PEDIATRIC CANCER AWARENESS DAY: The Giants will hold the inaugural Pediatric Cancer Awareness Day at AT&T Park to raise awareness and support for pediatric cancer research and treatment. The Giants will honor patients and families who battle pediatric cancer during a homeplate ceremony and throughout the game.
SPECIAL EVENT - FIESTA GIGANTES:Presented by Coors Light: The Giants will host the annual Fiesta Gigantes celebration at AT&T Park. Open to the public, the free Fiesta Gigantes pre-game event will take place in Lot-A from 3:00-6:00PM. The Fiesta Gigantes special event ticket includes a limited-edition Fiesta Gigantes-themed Giants Tito Fuentes bobblehead. Proceeds from each special event ticket sold will be donated to cultural non-profits in the local Latino community. *Fans must have a special event ticket to receive this item.
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT - PEDIATRIC CANCER AWARENESS: California Childhood Cancer Coalition is made up of groups dedicated to supporting pediatric cancer awareness. The coalition includes Alex's Lemonade Stand, Angel Warriors for Kids, Jack of Hearts Fund, Juliana's Journey Foundation, Kids & Art, Team G, Pierre's Birthday Fund, Unravel, and UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals.
COMMUNITY CLUBHOUSE - PEDIATRIC CANCER AWARENESS: Representatives from the California Childhood Cancer Coalition will be in the Community Clubhouse, located on the Promenade Level behind Section 119, from the time gates open through the 4th inning.
    SUN., SEPTEMBER 18 | 1:05 P.M. | ST. LOUIS CARDINALS   
BROADCASTS: KNBR 680AM, ESPN DEPORTES KKSF 910AM, CSN-BA
NATIONAL ANTHEM: Representative from Strike Out Violence Day
CEREMONIAL FIRST PITCH: Charlie Coleman, representative of upcoming documentary Audrie & Daisy
SPECIAL EVENT - YOGA DAY AT THE PARK: The Giants will host the 5th Annual Yoga Day at the Park with a special post-game yoga session held on the field. Michael Franti, award-winning Bay Area-native musician and avid yoga instructor, alongside Janet Stone, one of San Francisco's premier vinyasa yoga teachers will be leading special event ticket holders through a private on-field yoga session, beginning 45 minutes following the final out of the game. Additionally, Franti will be playing live music for the group. This special event ticket includes admission to the private post-game on-field yoga session and a limited-edition Giants-themed yoga mat. *In order to access the post-game yoga session, special event ticket holders must exit the ballpark and re-enter through the Right Field Portwalk Gate. This is the only access point for admission. Additionally, all attendees must have their Yoga Day at the Park special event game ticket in-hand to attend this event and receive this item.
SPECIAL EVENT - STRIKE OUT VIOLENCE DAY: The Giants, Giants Community Fund and Futures Without Violence, will hold their 19th annual Strike Out Violence Day, a day in which we remember the importance of working together to stop violence in our communities and homes. The Giants will hold a pre-game, homeplate ceremony recognizing the work and efforts of local community leaders and organizations with a focus on teaching respect. Strike Out Violence Day also includes the annual Jerseys Off Our Giants raffle to benefit La Casa de las Madres. Volunteers will sell raffle tickets throughout the ballpark for the chance to win an autographed Giants jersey from their favorite players.
COMMUNITY CLUBHOUSE - STRIKE OUT VIOLENCE/JERSEYS OFF OUR GIANTS: Volunteers will be in the Community Clubhouse selling raffle tickets for Jerseys Off Our Giants, located on the Promenade Level behind Section 119, from the time gates open through the 5th inning. Proceeds benefit La Casa de las Madres.
KIDS RUN THE BASES - Presented by See's Candies: Kids 14 & under are invited to run the bases following Sunday's game. Participants must exit the ballpark after the game and re-enter at the right field viewing portal from the Port Walk. After kids have finished running the bases, they will be directed out of the ballpark by event staff behind home plate.
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BART TRACK MAINTENANCE AND STATION CLOSURE - On multiple weekends, starting on Saturday, July 30, 2016 through October, BART trains will not run between the Daly City and Glen Park stations. As a result, the Balboa Part Station will also be closed. The weekend closures are due to critical track safety repairs and upgrades which will reduce track noise and make improvements at the Balboa Park Station. Fans arriving at the Balboa Park Station will be directed to bus stops during this closure to access bus and MUNI Metro connections. SamTrans will provide free express busses between Daly City and Glen Park stations. SFMTA will also provide a free local shuttle for the three stations: Glen Park, Balboa Park and Daly City. The following weekends are affected by this closure, and alternative transportation is recommended.