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Published On: February 8th, 2018

Eau Claire, Wis. – The Eau Claire Express begin their promotional schedule release with the announcements of their Day of the Week promotions for the 2018 season. Fans will see the return of some of their favorites from years past, along with the addition of a few exciting new options.

Monday games will focus on the wellness of our fans with Massage Monday! Back for a second year, fans will be able to receive a complimentary chair massage from Paradise Massage while taking in an Express game!

Tuesday games will feature a special ticket deal for the senior citizens of the Chippewa Valley! Every Tuesday night is Senior Night; this promotion gives fans the experience of a traditional evening at the ballpark. For only $12, fans 55+ can take in a game at Carson Park and receive a hot dog and soda with their ticket.

Wednesday games will see the return of Buck Night in 2018! A small domestic beer, as well as a small soda, will be just $1 for the first three innings of Wednesday night games. New for 2018, $1 hot dogs will also be added to the mix as an option for fans at just $1. Courtesy of local winery and distillery, Infinity Beverages, wine will be available for $4 for the first three innings as well.

Thursday games bring back another fan favorite, Thirsty Thursdays, but this year they bring a stylish twist! In addition to the popular $2 16oz beer and 24oz soda specials, all seven Thursday games will feature an exclusive T-Shirt giveaway in 2018.

Friday games will continue the Eau Claire tradition of fireworks at Carson Park! We will feature a fireworks show that you won’t want to miss, every Friday. In addition, students in the Chippewa Valley will love Student Night! With a valid student ID, you can receive a fan deck ticket for just $20 or receive $1 off any other ticket. And as always, your Fan Deck ticket includes all you can eat ballpark food and four beer tabs.

Saturday games will also see a new addition to the Day of the Week promotions for the 2018 season. Live bands will be performing in front of the stadium on the Carson Park Plaza as an option for all fans for pregame entertainment.

Sunday games will allow fans to interact with their favorite players post-game! A post-game poster will be handed out to all Express fans and players will be available for photos and autographs.

The Express begin season number 14 in the Northwoods League on May 29 as they travel to Rochester, Minn. for the season opener against the Rochester Honkers. They continue to La Crosse to take on the Loggers for one game before opening their home schedule at Carson Park on Friday, June 1 versus the La Crosse Loggers. First pitch of the home opener is set at 7:05 p.m. and the game will be followed with a fireworks show.

Season tickets and 5-Game Packs are on sale now. 5-Game Packs include a reserved seat, Express jersey, Express hat, Express mug, and unlimited food and beverage for $70. Click here to purchase your 5-Game Pack online and we will contact you about your seats. You can also call us at (715)839-7788. Jersey sizes will be available on a first come, first serve basis.

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The Eau Claire Express are a member of the finest developmental league for elite college baseball players, the Northwoods League. Entering its 25th anniversary season, the Northwoods League is the largest organized baseball league in the world with 20 teams, drawing significantly more fans, in a friendly ballpark experience, than any league of its kind. A valuable training ground for coaches, umpires and front office staff, more than 185 former Northwoods League players have advanced to Major League Baseball, including three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer (WAS), two-time World Series Champions Ben Zobrist (CHC) and Brandon Crawford (SFG) and MLB All-Stars Chris Sale (BOS), Jordan Zimmermann (DET) and Curtis Granderson (TOR).  All league games are viewable live via the Northwoods League portal. For more information, visit www.eauclaireexpress.com or download the new Northwoods League Mobile App on the Apple App Store or on Google Play and set the Express as your favorite team.