Durham Bulls | Spring Training Showdown

Spring Training Showdown

Bulls vs. Rays

Saturday, April 3rd. Gates Open at 1 PM.

You’ve watched them come through Durham on their way to the Major Leagues, now see the stars you remember on their return to the Bull City! The Tampa Bay Rays are coming to face your Durham Bulls in a pre-season exhibition game on Saturday, April 3rd at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park. Carl Crawford, David Price, James Shields, Ben Zobrist and 2009 Gold Glove and Silver Slugger Award Winner Evan Longoria are back for one game only!

Early Admission for Batting Practice

Be sure to arrive when the gates open so you can watch the Tampa Bay Rays take batting practice. Hang out by the dugouts to try and get autographs or station yourself in the outfield seats to try and catch a home run!

Here is a full look at the pre-game schedule:
1:05 PM – 2:05 PM	Tampa Bay Rays Batting Practice
2:10 PM – 2:30 PM	MLB Network preview: Tampa Bay Rays
2:35 PM – 2:40 PM	Championship Ring Ceremony
2:40 PM – 2:55 PM	Introduction of the Players
2:56 PM	Color Guard
2:57 PM	National Anthem
3:00 PM	Lineup Exchange
3:05 PM	Play Ball

Tickets

There are three ways to get tickets to the Spring Training Showdown. You can purchase season tickets, a mini-plan or get the All-Star Package which includes the Spring Training Showdown and Opening Day.