The post below is sponsored by USPBL powered by UWM. Enjoy baseball at Jimmy John’s Field in Utica, Michigan this summer!
If you have a kiddo that loves baseball, I highly recommend checking out a minor league game. Not only are they fun and exciting, they are an affordable and memorable family outing. We love the special promotions they do too!
One thing on our summer bucket list is to attend a United Shore Professional Baseball League (USPBL) game. Similar to the Lansing Lugnuts and the West Michigan White Caps, this independent professional baseball league serves as a development league for Major League Baseball. These guys are so much fun to watch!
The league plays in the state-of-the-art ballpark named Jimmy John’s Field located in downtown Utica, Michigan, which opened in 2016. The USPBL features four teams—the Utica Unicorns, the Eastside Diamond Hoppers, the Birmingham Bloomfield Beavers, and the Westside Woolly Mammoths.
Opening Day will be Friday, May 28 as the two-time defending champion Utica Unicorns take on the Birmingham Bloomfield Beavers at 7:05 p.m. The game will feature a ring ceremony and championship flag raising for the Unicorns, the USPBL Dance Crew, bat dog JJ, The Field General, a magnet schedule giveaway courtesy of Liberty Tax, and a post-game Fireworks Spectacular.
Additionally, there are TONS of amazing days meant for families, including plenty of princess and superhero-inspired days as well as fireworks on many evenings. If your child has a favorite character, a game could make a great outing!
Check out some of the highlights below:
USPBL Family-Friendly Events
- June 4: Meet the Mammoths/Fireworks Spectacular
- June 6: Princess Day
- June 10: Wizards Day
- June 11: Meet the Unicorns on Purple Power Day
- June 13: Police Dog Hero Day
- June 18: Meet the Hoppers/Fireworks Spectacular
- June 20: Father’s Day {this could be a great family outing}
- June 25: Fireworks Spectacular
- June 27: Superhero Day
- July 2: Fireworks Spectacular
- July 9: Fireworks Spectacular
- July 10: Home Run Derby / All Star Game
- July 11: Villain Kids Day
- July 17: Family Campout/Classic Rock Night
- July 18: Beauty and the Beast Day
- July 23: Fireworks Spectacular
- July 25: Superhero Day
- July 30: Fireworks Spectacular
- August 1: Frozen Princess Day
- August 6: Fireworks Spectacular
- August 7 & 8: ZOOperstars
- August 15: Toy Cowboy and Space Ranger Day
- August 20: Fireworks Spectacular
- August 22: Minion Villian Party
- August 29: Turtle Ninja Day
- September 3: Fireworks Spectacular
Kids are also welcome to join the kids club, which includes one free USPBL Lawn Ticket on Sundays {subject to availability}. How cool is that?
TICKETS
Fans can purchase tickets online at uspbl.com or by calling the Fifth Third Bank Box Office at 248-759-5278. Tickets range from $12-$20, making this an affordable family outing. There is also group rates and affordable suite options too.
IMPORTANT: The USPBL will be selling single-game tickets in pod style seating for the 2021 season. Tickets for all grandstand seating, group and patio area seating, and lawn seating will be available for purchase in pods of seats ranging from 2-6 people per familial pod. The USPBL has redesigned its facility seating manifest to allow for proper social distancing, thus decreasing the overall ballpark capacity. Each pod of seats is separated by 6 feet.
COVID PROTOCOL {AS OF MAY 2021}
As capacity will be limited during the 2021 season, the USPBL is encouraging advance ticket purchases when possible. Many games may sell out due to the capacity limitations, and that there will only be a limited number of tickets available for game day purchases at the Fifth Third Bank Box Office.
Temperature checks will be conducted on all fans prior to entering the ballpark, and fans are required to wear masks when entering, walking around, and exiting Jimmy John’s Field. Masks can be removed when sitting in your seats. Review the COVID-19 Readiness Plan here: https://uspbl.com/covid-19/
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Have a great season, guys!
GIVEAWAY
I’m super excited to give away a family 4 pack of tickets to a game of your choosing {pending availability}. How fun would this be to win?! Winner must be a Michigan resident age 18+ and willing to drive to Jimmy Johns Field in Utica, Michigan to attend the game.
Giveaway ends on May 23, 2021 at midnight EST.
Good luck!
The fireworks are always nice!
One of the fireworks nights
We love the fireworks show there! Jimmy johns stadium is our favorite! So happy we can take our new baby here this year 💕
Wizards Day
Wizards Day
Fireworks night!
My daughter would like to attend the Meet the Unicorns on Purple Power Day.
Meet the Hoppers!
My son would love PAW Patrol.