James Madison Athletics Announces its Full Promotional Schedule for the 2025 Baseball Season

HARRISONBURG, Va.– James Madison Athletics announced its full promotional schedule for the 2025 baseball season, presented by Chick-fil-A. The Dukes will host 26 regular-season games at Veterans Memorial Park (VMP) in their third season as a member of the Sun Belt Conference.

Come be a part of the excitement with the Dukes as we roll out a variety of season-long promotions. On select Saturdays, enjoy postgame autographs, while every Sunday, win prizes by playing Baseball Bingo and stick around until the end of the game for Kids Run the Bases. Tuesdays feature discounted $2 hot dogs, and Saturdays are highlighted by discounted $2 popcorn.

The promotional slate begins on Feb. 18 against Radford for the 2025 home opener. Arrive early as fans can grab the new 2025 team posters and schedule magnets.

Following the home opener, JMU welcomes Canisius to Veterans Memorial Park for the first home weekend series on Feb. 21-23. Schedule magnets will once again be available for fans in attendance. Sunday, there will be discounted $2 hot drinks at concessions throughout the game.

Mark your calendars for Feb. 25, as the Dukes host in-state foe, Virginia Tech. The game marks Carnival Day, featuring free popcorn for the first 100 fans, carnival-themed games and family-friendly festivities during pregame.

The Dukes conclude an eight-game homestand when they take on Fairfield for a weekend series on Feb. 28-March 2. Fans arrive early to Friday's game to enter a raffle to win a free JMU Bookstore gift card. On Saturday, hit it out the park, Mardi Gras-Style! Celebrate Mardi Gras with the Dukes at VMP, as kids will be able to create their own Mardi Gras-themed masks. On Sunday, enjoy baseball bingo for the chance to win a prize.

Join us for the JMU Faculty & Staff Appreciation Game, presented by CommonWealth One, on March 14, as the Dukes host ULM for Harrisonburg Heroes weekend. On Friday, all faculty and staff in attendance will receive a complimentary gift, courtesy of CommonWealth One. We invite all active and retired service members to Saturday's game on March 15, as we'll be honoring their service to our great nation. On Sunday, March 16, we'll honor our first responders for their amazing work on the frontlines of emergencies. Arrive early to Saturday and Sunday's games to receive a JMU keychain.

Join the Dukes for Trivia Tuesday on March 25 and April 1. Compete in Baseball Trivia for your chance to win a JMU Bookstore gift card on March 25, and a Massanutten Resort Day Pass on April 1.

Step back in time with the Dukes as they face off against the Georgia State Panthers in a thrilling Throwback Weekend series, April 4–6. On Friday, travel to the '80s and groove into supporting the Dukes to the tune of '80s-themed games while rocking a '80s themed koozie from the marketing table. On Saturday, dial up the '90s and enjoy a day filled with music from legendary artists of that decade. Be sure to arrive early to snag a themed light-up yo-yo, a popular toy from the '90s, while supplies last. Stick around after the game for postgame autographs with your favorite players. On Sunday, it's Pitch, Catch & Replay: 2000s Style! Get there early for JMU Croc Jibbitz, and don't miss out on a themed 2000s edition of baseball bingo. Throughout the weekend, stop by the marketing table to collect exclusive trading cards of your favorite players.

Veterans Memorial Park will turn into Jurassic Park on April 11 to open up the weekend series against Troy. Fans can stop by the marketing table to pick up a themed team poster while supplies last. The following day on April 12, fans can design their own posters and show their support in the Dukes' "Vs. Cancer" Game, raising awareness for the fight against pediatric cancer. Stay after the game to get the poster signed by the team. To close out the weekend on April 13 is Toy Story Day. Pick up your themed stickers from the marketing table while enjoying Toy Story-themed baseball bingo. Kids, come dressed as your favorite Toy Story characters to "Buzz around the bases" after the game.

Make sure you're at VMP for the Beach Weekend series versus Coastal Carolina on April 25-27. Stick around after Friday's game to receive a JMU beach ball while supplies last. Join us on Saturday for Youth Sports Day, sponsored by Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative. Pre-registered members of the JMU Puppy Pound are also invited to the game for the Puppy Pound Party, presented by Chick-fil-A.

Join the Dukes May 9-11 for the Royal Rivalry series against Old Dominion, presented by TowneBank. On Friday, fans will be able to receive the last set of trading cards of their favorite JMU players. Show your support for the Dukes on May 10 by rocking white for the Royal Whiteout against the Monarchs, as fans will be able to receive a white-out rally towel from the marketing table. Sunday's game marks Mother's Day, as we are honoring all the incredible mothers and celebrating our Senior Dukes pregame.

If you or your group are interested in being Anthem Buddies, please reach out to rober6jl@jmu.edu for more information.

The promotional schedule is subject to change. For a full list of promotions CLICK HERE.

James Madison Athletics has introduced cashless operations for all home athletics competitions. The cashless operations apply to stadium ticketing operations as well as all concessions, which are operated by campus dining vendor, JMU Dining, and stadium bookstore merchandise sales, which are managed by Follett.

Fans looking to make purchases at any JMU Athletics events will need to have a debit or credit card accessible. Concessions and Team Stores will accept all versions of mobile pay (Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay). Reverse ATM's will not be offered at any venues, fans are encouraged to make sure they have a debit or credit card available prior to entry.

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