The force to see the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field this weekend is strong. With only four home games remaining before All-Star break and a six-game road trip to open the second half, fans are encouraged to come out to the ballpark for some baseball, a little bit of community giving and a whole lot fun with specialty nights like Star Wars and Country Night headlining the weekend’s games against the Jays.
Thursday, July 11 vs. Braves @ 6:40
Tonight’s series finale is dedicated to two important community initiatives. The D-backs will raise awareness about Williams Syndrome in support of Mia Sawdaye, daughter of Assistant General Manager Amiel Sawdaye. Mia was born with the rare condition characterized by medical problems tied to cardiovascular disease, developmental delays and learning challenges. D-backs players will wear special shirts prior to the game and the D-backs will host over 1,400 guests impacted by the disease.
Public Safety Day presented by AMR will honor the men and women who keep our community safe with pregame recognitions for Phoenix Police, Arizona Department of Public Safety, Scottsdale Fire and several other Arizona organizations plus ceremonial first pitches from AMR’s Lauren Bennett and Phoenix Fire Department’s Fire Captain Anthony Mock. Fans can purchase a special ticket package that includes a commemorative D-backs Challenge Coin, presented by AMR, with a portion of the sale benefitting PLEA and United Phoenix Firefighters at dbacks.com/publicsafetyday.
Friday, July 12 vs. Blue Jays @ 6:40 p.m.
Strap on your best boots and grab your partners for D-backs Country Night presented by Hondo Rodeo Fest Friday night during the team’s opener against the Jays. The night will feature activations from Hondo Rodeo Fest, who will host their first rodeo and music fest at Chase Field this November, as well as country music throughout the game and a special National Anthem performance from Sweet Tea Trio, an all-female harmony group from the deep south. Fans can purchase a special ticket package that includes a D-backs bandana at dbacks.com/country.
Saturday, July 13 vs. Blue Jays @ 7:10 p.m.
Fan-favorite Star Wars Night returns to the ballpark! Come early to receive a Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Stormtrooper Bobblehead courtesy of by Cox for the first 20,000 fans then interact with the 50-plus Star Wars characters taking over Chase Field. The night will be filled with Star Wars themed music and fun, including the Syndicate Saber United special pregame lightsaber performance on the field.
Sunday, July 14 vs. Blue Jays @ 1:10 p.m.
The D-backs close out the series with Canadian Heritage Celebration on Sunday. The sold-out ticket package includes a D-backs Canadian hat, but fans are still encouraged to come and enjoy the day and the weekend’s specialty Versus Dog, the Poutine Dog. Stacked high with French fries, rich, brown gravy and melty cheese curds, the dog is available Friday – Sunday at Big Dawgs, Section 105. As always, kids can enjoy special Sunday activities in the Sandlot and run the bases for free after the game.