Opening Night
Fireworks, a Trustmark T-shirt giveaway and the opening night of the 2026 Mud Monsters home season at Trustmark Park.
2026 Promotional Schedule • The Archive
One Weird Summer in the Swamp
The 2026 Mud Monsters home season is in the books, but the promotional calendar is staying right here.
Look back at the theme nights, fireworks, giveaways, jersey auctions and weekly traditions that made 2026 ours. The 2027 promotional schedule will take over this page once next season's home schedule is set.
20262026 Home Season
May 7Opening Night
Aug. 30Final Home Game
2026From Opening Night to the Final Boom
2026 Promotional Archive
Opening Night
Fireworks Fridays
Jersey Auctions
Midsummer Halloween
Pink in the Park
The Final Boom: Light the Night
2027 Info Coming
2026 Promotional Archive
Opening Night
Fireworks Fridays
Jersey Auctions
Midsummer Halloween
Pink in the Park
The Final Boom: Light the Night
2027 Info Coming
What Happens Next?
2027 Promotions Are Coming
We are not going to fill this page with placeholder dates or pretend the next calendar exists before it does.
Once the 2027 home schedule is set, this page will become the home for next season's theme nights, giveaways, fireworks, jersey auctions, community nights and weekly promotions. Until then, the complete 2026 promotional archive stays below.
FirstThe 2027 home schedule gets locked in.
ThenWe build the nights, giveaways, fireworks and wonderfully weird stuff around it.
Right HereThe full 2027 promotional calendar will be posted on this page.
2026 Was a Lot.
A few of the nights that helped define the 2026 Mud Monsters season. The complete date-by-date archive is farther down the page.
Fins Up Night
A Jimmy Buffett celebration followed by Fireworks Friday in the swamp.
Swamp Ass Saturday
Player-worn shorts, a seat cushion giveaway and exactly the kind of name this team was built to put on a schedule.
Midsummer Halloween
Scream turned 30, the swamp got spooky and summer baseball decided October was optional.
Star Wars + Pink in the Park
Special jerseys, auctions, fireworks, awareness, the Survivor Walk and one of the biggest weekends of the season.
The Final Boom: Light the Night
Holiday effects, Southern Lights jerseys, Duck Duck Jeep Night and the final fireworks show of 2026.
Pick Your Day Against Windy City ThunderBolts
Six final home games. Six different ways to be part of the finish at Trustmark Park.
Next Up - Tuesday, August 25 - 6:30 PM
Taco Tuesday
The final homestand opens with $2 soft tacos and Bingo Madness all game long against the Windy City ThunderBolts.
The final homestand opens with a different reason to come back every day.
Food Special$2 soft tacos
Play AlongBingo Madness
OpponentWindy City ThunderBolts
First Pitch6:30 PM
Tuesday, August 25
Taco Tuesday
6:30 PM vs Windy City ThunderBolts
Tacos. Baseball. Bingo.
The final homestand opens with $2 soft tacos and Bingo Madness all game long against the Windy City ThunderBolts.
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Wednesday, August 26
Field Trip Day
11:00 AM vs Windy City ThunderBolts
Day Baseball in the Swamp.
An 11:00 AM Field Trip Day first pitch, plus What’s On A Stick Wednesday and the final weekday day game of the regular season.
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Thursday, August 27
Act Like A Kid Night + Hats Off to JSU
6:30 PM vs Windy City ThunderBolts
Hook. JSU. Thirsty Thursday.
Act Like A Kid Night celebrates 30 years of Hook. It is also Hats Off to JSU Night with a game-worn Jackson State hat auction, plus Thirsty Thursday and postgame Adults Run the Bases.
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Friday, August 28
Military Appreciation Fireworks Friday
6:30 PM vs Windy City ThunderBolts
Military Appreciation + Fireworks.
Military Appreciation Night presented by the Mississippi Army National Guard, a Team Photo Giveaway presented by OnTarget TV and the Mississippi Army National Guard, and postgame Fireworks Friday.
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Saturday, August 29
The Final Boom: Light the Night
6:01 PM vs Windy City ThunderBolts
One Final Saturday. Light It Up.
The Final Boom becomes Light the Night with special Christmas holiday-themed effects and Southern Lights jerseys being auctioned. It is also Duck Duck Jeep Night with a Jeep parade, followed by Kids Run the Bases.
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Sunday, August 30
601 Sundays
6:01 PM vs Windy City ThunderBolts
One Last 601 Sunday.
The final regular-season home game closes the year with 601 Sundays and postgame Kids Run the Bases.
Get Sunday TicketsFeatured Nights in the Swamp
Hats Off to JSU Thursday and Southern Lights jerseys for The Final Boom Saturday.
Thursday, August 27 - 6:30 PM
Hats Off to JSU Night
Jackson State joins the final homestand, including a game-worn Jackson State hat auction. Act Like A Kid Night, Thirsty Thursday and Adults Run the Bases are all part of the night.
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Saturday, August 29 - 6:01 PM
Southern Lights Jerseys
The Mud Monsters will wear Southern Lights jerseys for The Final Boom: Light the Night, with the game-worn jerseys being auctioned. Duck Duck Jeep Night and a Jeep parade are part of the celebration.
Get Saturday TicketsJersey Auctions Are Online
Bid from anywhere on the specialty jerseys for Blue Ballers Night, Star Wars Night and Pink in the Park.
Friday-Sunday, August 28-30
The Final Weekend in the Swamp
Military Appreciation and fireworks Friday. The Final Boom: Light the Night with Southern Lights jerseys and Duck Duck Jeep Night Saturday. One last 601 Sundays closes the regular-season home schedule.
FridayMilitary Appreciation + Team Photo Giveaway + Fireworks
SaturdayLight the Night + Southern Lights Jerseys + Duck Duck Jeep
Sunday601 Sundays + Kids Run the Bases
Coming Attractions
Windy City ThunderBolts
Act Like A Kid Night
Fireworks Friday
The Final Boom
601 Sundays
Coming Attractions
Windy City ThunderBolts
Act Like A Kid Night
Fireworks Friday
The Final Boom
601 Sundays
One Final Homestand Remains
After Washington, the Windy City ThunderBolts close the regular season home schedule August 25-30.
Windy City ThunderBolts
August 25-30
Tuesday, August 25 - 6:30 PMTaco Tuesday$2 pulled pork, pulled chicken or ground beef soft tacos with lettuce and shredded cheddar. Bingo Madness runs all game long with prizes.
TicketsWednesday, August 26 - 11:00 AMField Trip DayAn 11:00 AM Field Trip Day first pitch, plus What’s On A Stick Wednesday.
TicketsThursday, August 27 - 6:30 PMAct Like A Kid NightAct Like A Kid Night celebrates the 30th anniversary of Hook, plus Thirsty Thursday, Jackson State Night and postgame Adults Run the Bases.
TicketsFriday, August 28 - 6:30 PMFireworks FridayEnd the night with a postgame fireworks show in the swamp.
TicketsSaturday, August 29 - 6:01 PMThe Final BoomThe Final Boom Fan Appreciation Fireworks, Girl Scouts of Greater Mississippi Night and postgame Kids Run the Bases.
TicketsSunday, August 30 - 6:01 PM601 SundaysClose the regular season home schedule with 601 Sundays and postgame Kids Run the Bases.
Tickets2026 Swamp Traditions
The theme nights changed all summer. These were the weekly traditions that kept coming back.
Tuesdays - Taco Tuesday
In 2026, Tuesdays paired $2 soft tacos with Bingo Madness and prizes throughout the game.
Wednesdays - What’s On A Stick
Wednesdays brought the mystery Country Pleasin’ sausage and the weekly What’s On A Stick challenge.
Thursdays - Thirsty Thursday
Thursdays meant $2 16oz domestic drafts and postgame Adults Run the Bases.
Fridays - Fireworks Friday
Friday home games finished under the lights with postgame fireworks.
Saturdays - Marquee Saturdays
Saturdays carried some of the biggest giveaways and theme nights, followed by Kids Run the Bases.
Sundays - 601 Sundays
Sundays celebrated Central Mississippi and closed the weekend with Kids Run the Bases.
Season So Far
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The 2026 Promotional Archive
Every home date. Every promotion. The 2026 Mud Monsters season, kept here to look back on.
Open a month to revisit the 2026 home schedule. Each date includes the promotion details and opponent from that night.
May Games
Thursday, May 7 • vs Gateway Grizzlies
Opening Night
Postgame fireworks and a T-shirt giveaway for the first 2,000 fans, presented by Trustmark; Deaf Awareness Night.
Friday, May 8 • vs Gateway Grizzlies
Welcome to the Upside Down Fireworks Friday
Magnet Schedule Giveaway for the first 1,000 fans.
Saturday, May 9 • vs Gateway Grizzlies
Retro Rope Snapback Giveaway
Giveaway for the first 1,000 fans, presented by Jack’s; Magnet Schedule Giveaway for the first 1,000 fans; Kids Run the Bases.
Monday, May 25 • vs Tri-City ValleyCats
Memorial Day Fireworks
Patriotic Jersey Auction.
Wednesday, May 27 • vs Tri-City ValleyCats
Business Day Game
11:00 AM start and What’s On A Stick Wednesday.
Thursday, May 28 • vs Tri-City ValleyCats
Thirsty Thursday
$2 16oz domestic drafts and postgame Adults Run the Bases.
Friday, May 29 • vs Tri-City ValleyCats
Fins Up Night
A celebration of Jimmy Buffett, followed by Fireworks Friday.
Saturday, May 30 • vs Tri-City ValleyCats
Hawaiian Shirt Giveaway
Special 5:00 PM doubleheader; giveaway for the first 1,000 tickets, presented by the U.S. Coast Guard; Kids Run the Bases.
June Games
Tuesday, June 9 • vs Joliet Slammers
Bingo Madness
Play along throughout the game for prizes.
Wednesday, June 10 • vs Joliet Slammers
What’s On A Stick Wednesday
Mystery Country Pleasin’ sausage and the weekly challenge.
Thursday, June 11 • vs Joliet Slammers
Happy Gilmore 30th Anniversary Golf Night
Thirsty Thursday with $2 16oz domestic drafts and postgame Adults Run the Bases.
Friday, June 12 • vs Joliet Slammers
World Cup Weekend Fireworks Friday
Postgame fireworks in the swamp.
Saturday, June 13 • vs Joliet Slammers
Swamp Ass Saturday
Presented by Southern Beverage; player-worn shorts auction and seat cushion giveaway for the first 1,000 fans, presented by Budweiser; Kids Run the Bases.
Sunday, June 14 • vs Joliet Slammers
601 Sundays
Postgame Kids Run the Bases.
Tuesday, June 23 • vs Lake Erie Crushers
Bingo Madness
Play along throughout the game for prizes.
Wednesday, June 24 • vs Lake Erie Crushers
What’s On A Stick Wednesday
Mystery Country Pleasin’ sausage and the weekly challenge.
Thursday, June 25 • vs Lake Erie Crushers
Ode to the Hot Dog
Thirsty Thursday with $2 16oz domestic drafts and postgame Adults Run the Bases.
Friday, June 26 • vs Lake Erie Crushers
Vintage Cop Show Fireworks Friday
Police, Fire and EMS Appreciation Night.
Saturday, June 27 • vs Lake Erie Crushers
Farmers Appreciation Night
Presented by Mississippi Farm Bureau; Farmers’ Overalls Jersey Auction; hat giveaway for the first 1,000 tickets, presented by Mississippi Farm Bureau; Kids Run the Bases.
Sunday, June 28 • vs Lake Erie Crushers
601 Sundays
Postgame Kids Run the Bases.
Tuesday, June 30 • vs Gateway Grizzlies
Bingo Madness
Play along throughout the game for prizes.
July Games
Wednesday, July 1 • vs Gateway Grizzlies
Youth & Senior Day
11:00 AM start and What’s On A Stick Wednesday.
Thursday, July 2 • vs Gateway Grizzlies
Party Like It’s 1776
Thirsty Thursday with $2 16oz domestic drafts and postgame Adults Run the Bases.
Friday, July 3 • vs Florence Y’alls
Independence Day: The Prequel
Fireworks Extravaganza presented by Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi.
Saturday, July 4 • vs Florence Y’alls
Independence Day Doubleheader
Two seven-inning games; Independence Day Fireworks Extravaganza presented by Mississippi Farm Bureau and The City of Pearl; Kids Run the Bases.
Tuesday, July 21 • vs Evansville Otters
Taco Tuesday + Bingo Madness
$2 soft tacos and game-long Bingo Madness with prizes.
Wednesday, July 22 • vs Evansville Otters
Youth & Senior Day + Swamp Splash Day
11:00 AM start, pregame Swamp Splash Day and What’s On A Stick Wednesday.
Thursday, July 23 • vs Evansville Otters
Midsummer Halloween
Scream 30th Anniversary, the first Monster Drop, Thirsty Thursday and postgame Adults Run the Bases.
Friday, July 24 • vs Evansville Otters
90s Night Fireworks Friday
Healthcare Workers Appreciation Night and postgame fireworks.
Saturday, July 25 • vs Evansville Otters
Back to School Night
Backpack Giveaway for the first 1,000 kids, presented by Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi; Kids Run the Bases.
Sunday, July 26 • vs Evansville Otters
601 Sundays
Brandon Community Night, Chef Markelius’ limited-edition meal and postgame Kids Run the Bases.
Tuesday, July 28 • vs Schaumburg Boomers
Taco Tuesday
$2 pulled pork, pulled chicken or ground beef soft tacos with lettuce and shredded cheddar. Bingo Madness runs all game long with prizes.
Wednesday, July 29 • vs Schaumburg Boomers
Youth & Senior Day
An 11:00 AM first pitch against Schaumburg, plus What’s On A Stick Wednesday.
Thursday, July 30 • vs Schaumburg Boomers
Emo Night
Emo Night meets Thirsty Thursday with $2 16oz domestic drafts and postgame Adults Run the Bases.
Friday, July 31 • vs Schaumburg Boomers
Golden Ticket Night
Celebrate 55 years of Willy Wonka, then stay after the game for Fireworks Friday.
August Games
Saturday, August 1 • vs Schaumburg Boomers
Teal Jersey Giveaway
The first 1,000 fans receive a teal jersey, presented by Atmos Energy. Kids Run the Bases after the game.
Sunday, August 2 • vs Schaumburg Boomers
601 Sundays
Military Appreciation Night closes the homestand, followed by Kids Run the Bases after the game.
2027 Is Next
The dates are not here yet. The next season is. We will post the full 2027 promotional schedule here once the home schedule is set.
The 2027 promotional calendar will be announced after next season's home schedule is finalized. 2026 information below remains archived for reference.