2:40 p.m. – Gates open to Great American Ball Park

• Fan Giveaway: All fans will receive a 2021 Reds magnetic schedule and a #8 car magnet in memory of Joe Morgan, presented by PNC Bank.

3:30 p.m. – Pregame Ceremonies Begin

• Ceremonial First Pitch: Retiring Ohio Senator Rob Portman will throw out the ceremonial first pitch. Sen. Portman will toss the ball from the seats (behind the Reds dugout) to the field.

• In Memoriam: A Moment of Remembrance prior to the National Anthem to honor the lives of former Reds players, coaches and staff who have passed away since last year’s Opening Day, including a special tribute to Hall of Famer Joe Morgan.

• National Anthem: Marlana VanHoose from Denver, Ky. will sing the National Anthem.

• Honorary Captains: Lisa and Summer Morgan, the daughter and granddaughter of Hall of Famer Joe Morgan, will serve as the Honorary Captains of the game.

• Player Introductions: Rosters of both teams will be announced and players will line the first and third base paths for introductions.

• Flyover: The pregame flyover will be performed by two F-16 Fighting Falcons of the 112th (one-twelfth) Fighter Squadron “Stingers” from the 180th Fighter Wing Ohio Air National Guard Base in Toledo, Ohio.

• Game Ball Delivery: The Reds will pay tribute to all frontline workers and medical professionals, and a local Frontline All-Star, Som Vongprachanh from the Kroger Marketplace in Oakley, will receive an official game ball during this ceremony.

• Unity Celebration Featuring Reds Youth Academy Student Athletes: Pregame ceremonies highlighting a commitment for positive change and inclusiveness in the community and recognizing members of the Reds RBI 18U baseball team who have signed letters of intent to play baseball in college. (Official signing ceremony to honor all players to be announced later this spring)

• Findlay Market Basket: Representatives from Findlay Market will make their annual “Findlay Market Basket” presentation to Reds President and COO Phil Castellini.

4:10 p.m. – Opening Day game – Cincinnati Reds vs. St. Louis Cardinals

• Starting Pitchers: Reds RHP Luis Castillo vs. Cardinals RHP Jack Flaherty

• Cincinnati Bell Hometown Hero: First Sergeant Adam Koster (ret.) will be honored as the Cincinnati Bell Hometown Hero of the game. 1SG Koster served 35 years in military intelligence, most recently with the United States Central Command in Tampa, FL.

• Kroger First Responder: Firefighter/EMT Chris Courtney of the Worthington (OH) Fire Department will be honored as the Kroger First Responder of the game. Chris has been with the Worthington FD for 22 years and with Ohio Task Force One for seven years.

• God Bless America: Master Sergeant Christin Foley from the Wright Patterson Air Force Base ‘Band of Flight’ will sing “God Bless America” during the 7th inning stretch. Prior to singing of “God Bless America,” we will pause for a Moment of Silence to honor the lives lost to the global pandemic.

Saturday, April 3 – Reds vs. St. Louis Cardinals, 4:10 p.m. (gates open at 2:40 p.m.)

• Kids Cap Giveaway: Fans 14 and younger at the game will receive a Kids Opening Day cap, presented by Frisch’s Big Boy

Sunday, April 4 – Reds vs. St. Louis Cardinals, 1:10 p.m. (gates open at 11:40 a.m.)

• Tucker Barnhart Fathead® Wall Decal: As part of family day at the ballpark, Tucker Barnhart wall decal to kids 14 and younger, presented by Texas Roadhouse.

• Easter Bunny: The Reds mascots will be joined by the Easter Bunny and will greet fans at locations around the ballpark including the First Star Fan Zone, PNC Power Stacks and TriHealth Family Zone.

• Family Sunday: Every Sunday Reds home game is a Family Sunday presented by Klosterman Bakery. Enjoy giveaways for kids, family-friendly activities and more.

Monday, April 5 – Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, 6:40 p.m. (gates open at 5:40 p.m.)

• Team Calendar: 2021 Reds Team Calendar to fans in attendance, presented by Kroger, while supplies last.

Tuesday, April 6 – Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, 6:40 p.m. (gates open at 5:40 p.m.)

• Team Calendar: 2021 Reds Team Calendar to fans in attendance, presented by Kroger, while supplies last.

Wednesday, April 7 – Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, 12:35 a.m. (gates open at 11:05 a.m.)

• Team Calendar: 2021 Reds Team Calendar to fans in attendance, presented by Kroger, while supplies last.

• First Pitch: Mike Edwards, 2014 Winton Woods High School graduate and Super Bowl LV champion with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, will throw out a ceremonial first pitch.

Ticketing

• Bally Sports Ohio Ticket Offer: To welcome fans back to the ballpark this season, Bally Sports Ohio is giving fans a special ticket offer for the April 5-7 series vs. the Pirates. Starting Friday, April 2 at 12 p.m. ET, fans can buy $10 View Level tickets for all three Pirates games. Offer is valid through 11:59 p.m. ET on Monday, April 5, subject to availability: reds.com/Bally

• April Hospitality Offer: Fans have the opportunity to enjoy a Reds game from one of our unique party areas. A limited number of tickets are available in select party areas on a single-game basis for April games this season: reds.com/April

Reds Community Fund

• Opening Day Split the Pot: Fans in the ballpark and at home have the opportunity to play in a special Split the Pot through Opening Day at reds5050.com. The jackpot is currently over $140,000. One lucky fan will win 50 percent of the net proceeds and the remainder will benefit the baseball and softball outreach programs of the Reds Community Fund. Fans must be 18 years or older and in the state of Ohio at the time of purchase to enter. Buy tickets now and find the official rules at reds5050.com.

• Reds Fan Cutouts: The popular Reds Fan Cutouts are back at GABP for 2021. Each cutout is $75 and all proceeds benefit the Reds Community Fund: reds.com/cutouts.

Reds Hall of Fame & Museum presented by Dinsmore

• New Movie in HOF Theatre: Fans can watch the new short movie “Laughs and Gaffes: The Lighter Side of Reds Baseball, presented by PNC Bank.” The movie is shown in the Jeff Wyler Family Hall of Fame Theater. Plan your visit at redsmuseum.org.

• Dave Parker book signing, April 3: Reds Hall of Famer Dave Parker is signing copies of his new autobiography “Cobra: A Lifetime of Baseball and Brotherhood” on Saturday, April 3 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Admission to the book signing is free for Hall of Fame members or with a book purchase.Visitors who pre-purchase books will be assigned a signing time to allow for social distancing. Please call the Reds Hall of Fame at (513) 765-7923 for more information.