DURHAM – The Duke softball program has announced that this season will feature several fan promotions at Duke Softball Stadium, starting with the first home game of the year on Feb. 23 against Elon.
Bark in the Park
Duke Softball Stadium will play host to three "Bark in the Park" nights, beginning with the season opener on Feb. 23. Bring your dog to the park for several giveaways, and admission is free to all three games.
- Feb. 23 vs Elon – 4:30 p.m.
- Mar. 8 vs. Penn State – 5 p.m.
- International Women's Day Giveaways
- Mar 9 vs Charlotte – 4 p.m.
- Duke Dog Bandana Giveaway
Postgame Autographs
Duke Softball will host postgame autograph opportunities on six occasions, beginning with the home opener on Feb. 23. A formal autograph session where the team will sign posters will be held on March 8th vs. Penn State. Informal autographs where fans can bring an item to be signed by the team in the outfield will take place after the following games:
- Feb. 23 vs. Elon – 4:30 p.m.
- Mar. 8 vs. Penn State – 5 p.m.
- Team Poster Signing Night
- Mar. 12 vs. NC State – 4 p.m.
- Mar. 18 vs. Clemson – 6 p.m.
- Apr. 2 vs. Boston College – 2 p.m.
- May 5 vs. Pittsburgh – 7 p.m.
Sunday Runday
Kids in attendance will have the opportunity to run the bases after three select Duke Softball Sunday games. See below for the Sunday Runday schedule.
- Mar. 13 vs. NC State – 4 p.m.
- Mar. 20 vs. Clemson – 2 p.m.
- Apr. 3 vs. Boston College – 12 p.m.
Duke Invitational
Join us for our exciting, four-team event as the Blue Devils host Army, Michigan and Northern Kentucky from Feb. 25-27. One ticket is valid for the entire day and kids wearing youth jerseys will get in free. Saturday is headlined by the Duke Invitational Fan Fest from 12-4:30 p.m., ending with Daddy-Daughter night featuring #GirlDad t-shirts and scrunchies giveaways.
Strike Out Cancer Weekend
Join Duke Softball as they look to Strike Out Cancer by donating to Duke Cancer Institute and Duke Children's Hospital. Donations will help support families, patients, and research.
- Mar. 11 – Leukemia Awareness
- Mar. 12 – Pediatric Cancer Awareness
- Mar. 13 – Breast Cancer Awareness
Free Admission to Cancer Fighters, Survivors, and Caretakers with promo code.
Link to promo code and donate:
https://www.supportdukehealth.org/site/TR?fr_id=1720&pg=entry
MVP Weekend
Duke Softball will host MVP Weekend, honoring first responders, military and health care workers, as well as the Duke community for all they do.
- Mar. 18 – Duke Employee Appreciation
- Mar. 19 – Health Care Provider Appreciation
- Mar. 20 – First Responder & Military Appreciation
- Camo Hat giveaway to the first 20 people
Pride Weekend
Bring your partner, your friend or your chosen family out to Duke Softball from Apr. 1-3 with a buy-one, get-one deal as Duke Softball celebrates LGBTQ+ Pride all weekend long. Use promo code: SB22-PW, or follow this link to purchase buy-one, get-one tickets:
https://goduke.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventList?prc=SB22-PW&caller=PR&linkID=duke-athletics&RSRC=&RDAT=
Fan Appreciation Weekend
The Blue Devils will welcome Pittsburgh for three games between May 5-7 and want to show its appreciation for you all with Fan Appreciation Weekend. Join us for the conclusion of the home regular season with several promotions.
- May 5:
- $5 GA ticket for Cinco de Mayo
- May 6
- Post-game home run derby for fans in Duke Softball stadium
- May 7
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