Indians return home for seven-game homestand vs. Angels, Tigers, June 16-22
CLEVELAND, OH - The Indians return to Progressive Field for a seven-game homestand, which features a four-game series with the Los Angeles Angels (June 16-19) and a three-game series with the Detroit Tigers (June 20-22).
TICKETING OPTIONS - BUY EARLY AND SAVE
Fans' best value in 2014 at Progressive Field comes by buying early and using Paperless ticketing: This year, buying online, even with fees, saves fans money over Progressive Field Box Office/Team Shop ticket prices.
Tickets are going fast for the Detroit series, so fans should buy ASAP for best prices and before potential sellouts.
FAN-FOCUSED INITIATIVES
ENHANCED SECURITY MEASURES EXPANDED TO GATE C
The Indians have installed unobtrusive, walk-through metal detectors at Progressive Field's Gate C in accordance with an MLB security initiative. Fans must remove phones and large metal objects from pockets.
With Gate C more heavily utilized, the Indians encourage fans to allow a few more minutes for entry into the ballpark, especially with large crowds anticipated this weekend with Detroit in town.
HALL OF FAME BENEFIT LUNCHEON SET FOR SATURDAY AFTERNOON AT TERRACE CLUB
2014 Indians Hall of Fame inductee Omar Vizquel will appear at the annual Indians Hall of Fame Benefit Luncheon on Saturday, June 21 at 11:30AM in the Terrace Club at Progressive Field. Vizquel's former teammates Sandy Alomar, Carlos Baerga, Kenny Lofton and Charlie Nagy also will be on hand. Fans can purchase tickets at Indians.com/HOFLuncheon.
FANS CAN GUARANTEE PROMOTIONAL ITEMS WITH PROMO PASS!
Fans can guarantee themselves an Omar Vizquel replica jersey courtesy of Medical Mutual with Promo Pass! By purchasing game tickets at Indians.com/PromoPass, fans can ensure a promotional item will be waiting for them inside the gates, even if the items are gone at the gate. Limited quantities of Promo Pass tickets are available; act quickly!
TRIBE PARK AND RIDE, PRESENTED BY SPORTSTIME OHIO, IS BACK!
Fans can leave the transportation to the Indians and SportsTime Ohio on 8 dates from area suburbs with the return of Tribe Park and Ride for a second season!
This Saturday, Tribe Park and Ride buses will pick up fans in Mentor (Lakeland CC) and Strongsville (South Park Mall). Tickets are only $5! Full Tribe Park and Ride details, including dates and pickup locations, along with tickets, are available at Indians.com/ParkandRide
Buy Early and Save: Fans' best value at Progressive Field in 2014 comes by buying early and using Paperless ticketing. This year, buying online, even with Ticketmaster fees, will save fans money over Progressive Field Box Office and Team Shop ticket prices.
MLB All-Star Game in-park balloting: Fans can vote at Progressive Field for their favorite Indians players to earn a spot on the American League All-Star team in July in Minnesota! Fans also can vote now at MLB.com/vote.
Wednesday, June 18 vs. Angels @ 7:05PM
*ALL GATES: OPEN at 6:00PM (Gate C/East Pedestrian Bridge open at 4:30PM)
Broadcast Information: SportsTime Ohio-HD; WTAM/WMMS/IRN
KeyBank Kids Value Tickets: The new family-friendly tickets have $15 in loaded value for use at concessions and merchandise stands, with a limit of two Kids Value Tickets for each adult full-price ticket purchased, only on Indians.com! For more information, visit Indians.com/KidsValue.
MLB Players Alumni Association in-park auction: Cleveland Indians Charities gets a portion of the proceeds from the auction, which will take place behind home plate on the concourse.
Thursday, June 19 vs. Angels @ 12:05PM
*ALL GATES: OPEN at 11:00AM
Broadcast Information: SportsTime Ohio-HD; WTAM/IRN
American Red Cross Blood Drive, presented by Cleveland Clinic: The American Red Cross' Bloodmobile will be on Gateway Plaza from 10AM-4PM for fans to donate blood; donors can win special Indians prizes. Appointments are recommended: www.redcrossblood.org.
BALLPARK EVENTS
Celebrity Bartending at Barley House to benefit VeloSano (7PM-9PM): Tribe manager Terry Francona, first-base coach Sandy Alomar and select Indians players are scheduled to be on hand; the event benefits new cancer research event VeloSano, in which the Indians are a founding partner.
MLB All-Star Game in-park balloting: Fans can vote at Progressive Field for their favorite Indians players.
TIGERS SERIES FOCUS/PROMOTIONS
Friday, June 20 vs. Tigers @ 7:05PM
*ALL GATES: OPEN at 5:30PM (Gate C/East Pedestrian Bridge open at 4:30PM)
Broadcast Information: FOX, WTAM/WMMS/IRN
Rally Towel, presented by Wayside Furniture: All fans in attendance will get an Indians rally towel.
Fireworks, presented by Wayside Furniture: Another Fireworks night will be set to the music of Nirvana and is presented by Wayside Furniture.
Sugardale Dollar Dog Night: Come out to Progressive Field and enjoy Sugardale Dollar Dog Night, one of 13 during 2014. Hot dogs are only $1 in the ballpark all evening.
Rally Alley, presented by RTA: Value-based food options, entertainers, magicians, stilt walkers, jugglers, balloon artists, live music, visits from Indians alumni and more! More details: Indians Rally Alley
BALLPARK EVENTS
Terrace Club: The Terrace Club is open to the public in 2014, and fans can make reservations by visiting OpenTable.com and searching for the Terrace Club.
MLB All-Star Game in-park balloting: Fans can vote at Progressive Field for their favorite Indians players to earn a spot on the American League All-Star team in July in Minnesota! Fans also can vote now at MLB.com/vote.
Alumni meet and greets: Charlie Nagy and Carlos Baerga will be on hand to meet Tribe fans at Rally Alley.
Brohio: Governor Adam Gockowski will lead the charge from Brohio, in Section 117, at Progressive Field for all Friday and Saturday games. A new T-shirt design is available for all fans purchasing tickets in Brohio in 2014. More information and tickets are available at Indians.com/Brohio.
Sugardale sampling: Sugardale will offer free samples of its beef franks from 5PM-7:30PM; Sugardale also will hand out coupons after the game.
Saturday, June 21, vs. Tigers @ 7:15PM
*ALL GATES: OPEN at 5:30PM (Gate C/East Pedestrian Bridge open at 4:30PM)
Broadcast Information: FOX, WTAM/WMMS/IRN
Hall of Fame inductions: Longtime shortstop and fan favorite Omar Vizquel will be inducted on Saturday as the 40th member of the Indians Hall of Fame in a pre-game, on-field ceremony. Former radio broadcaster Jimmy Dudley will be inducted posthumously into the team's Distinguished Hall of Fame for non-uniformed personnel.
Omar Vizquel jersey, courtesy of Medical Mutual: 12,500 fans will receive the No. 13 jersey (pictured) of one of the club's all-time defensive greats.
Promo Pass: We've already sold over 30,000 tickets for Saturday's game, so for fans wanting to guarantee themselves a Vizquel jersey, Promo Pass does just that! For $5, fans can purchase a Promo Pass ticket to ensure a promo item is waiting for them at the ballpark no matter what time they arrive.
More information/tickets >> Promo Pass
Fireworks, presented by RTA: Another Fireworks night will be set to the music of Led Zeppelin and is presented by RTA.
Rally Alley, presented by RTA: Value-based food options, entertainers, magicians, stilt walkers, jugglers, balloon artists, live music, visits from Indians alumni and more!
More details >> Indians Rally Alley
BALLPARK EVENTS
Hall of Fame Benefit Luncheon: 2014 Hall of Fame inductee Omar Vizquel, along with former teammates Sandy Alomar, Carlos Baerga, Kenny Lofton and Charlie Nagy will participate in a roundtable discussion and sign autographs for fans. Proceeds benefit Cleveland Indians Charities.
Tickets >> HOF Luncheon page
Alumni meet and greets: Baerga will be on hand to meet Tribe fans at Rally Alley.
Brohio: Governor Adam Gockowski will lead the charge from Brohio, in Section 117, at Progressive Field for all Friday and Saturday games. A new T-shirt design is available for all fans purchasing tickets in Brohio in 2014. More information and tickets are available at Indians.com/Brohio.
50/50 Raffle: The Indians have introduced an all-new 50/50 Raffle at Progressive Field for Friday, Saturday and Sunday home games in 2014. The raffle will support Cleveland Indians Charities in its mission to provide baseball and softball opportunities to the underprivileged youth of Cleveland. To participate, fans can simply visit a 50/50 Raffle kiosk at a Friday, Saturday or Sunday home game. The winner will be announced at the ballpark, and fans can check back here to confirm daily winners. The Opening Day winner took home over $6,500!
United Way/RTA Stuff the Bus campaign: Help United Way fill an RTA bus with gently used children's and young adult books! Fans can drop off donated books at Progressive Field's Rally Alley presented by RTA from 5PM-8PM, then enjoy the game as the Indians take on the Tigers.
Circle K couponing: The company will hand out coupons after the evening's game.
Sunday, June 22 vs. Tigers @ 1:05PM
*ALL GATES: OPEN at 11:30AM (Gate C/East Pedestrian Bridge at 11:00AM)
Broadcast Information: SportsTime Ohio-HD, WTAM/WMMS/IRN
Crafting at the Ballpark, presented by Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores: All kids attending the game vs. Detroit can participate in crafting activities on Gateway Plaza before the game.
KeyBank Kids Fun Day: Each remaining Sunday home game (except for Sept. 29) will feature KeyBank Kids Fun Days. Activities include:
- A new SportsTime Ohio show hosted by Katie Witham and featuring Indians players - show begins around 11:45AM
- Jungle Terry
- Kids Clubhouse, featuring the Rookie Suite presented by University Hospitals and Slugger's Sandlot presented by KeyBank
- And more!
BALLPARK EVENTS
Kids Run the Bases Presented by Cleveland Clinic Children's: Young Tribe fans will have the opportunity to run around the bases like their favorite players. All kids (12 & Under) can stay immediately after the game to take part, and will receive a giveaway item from Cleveland Clinic Children's when they're finished. (All participants will receive a mesh Frisbee, courtesy of Cleveland Clinic Children's.)
50/50 Raffle: The Indians have introduced an all-new 50/50 Raffle at Progressive Field for Friday, Saturday and Sunday home games in 2014. The raffle will support Cleveland Indians Charities in its mission to provide baseball and softball opportunities to the underprivileged youth of Cleveland. To participate, fans can simply visit a 50/50 Raffle kiosk at a Friday, Saturday or Sunday home game. The winner will be announced at the ballpark, and fans can check back here to confirm daily winners. The Opening Day winner took home over $6,500!