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The upcoming season promises to be an exciting one for fans as the MoonDogs renew old rivalries in 2026.<\/p>\n<p>The MoonDogs will again play in the Great Plains West which also comprises the Willmar Stingers, St. Cloud Rox, Minot Hot Tots, Bismarck Larks, and Badlands Big Sticks.<\/p>\n<p>Fans can also look forward to matchups against longtime rivals from the Great Plains East division, including the Rochester Honkers, La Crosse Loggers, and Minnesota Mud Puppies.<\/p>\n<p>The MoonDogs will start off the season 2-game home stand at ISG Field against the Willmar Stigers on May 25<sup>th<\/sup> \u2013 26<sup>th<\/sup> and conclude the regular season against at home against the Badlands Big Sticks on August 7<sup>th<\/sup> \u2013 8<sup>th<\/sup>.<\/p>\n<p>The MoonDogs will be hosting a 25<sup>th<\/sup> Anniversary Season Celebration on August 1<sup>st<\/sup> and 2<sup>nd<\/sup> against the Rochester Honkers. More information on this will be shared at a later date.<\/p>\n<p>The MoonDogs will open their 2026 campaign on Monday, May 25 when they play host to the Willmar Stingers at 6:35 p.m. at ISG Field.\u00a0 Season Tickets and Kwik Trip Ultimate Flex Plans are on sale now at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mankatomoondogs.com\">www.mankatomoondogs.com<\/a> or by calling 507-625-7047 or by visiting the MoonDogs ticket office anytime Monday through Friday between 8:30 am \u2013 5:00 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.northwoodsleague.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/12\/2026-DOGS-SCHEDULE.pdf\">2026 DOGS SCHEDULE<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em>####<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The Northwoods League is the proven leader in the development of elite college baseball players. Having completed its\u2019 32<sup>nd<\/sup>\u00a0season, the Northwoods League is the largest organized baseball league in history with 26 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, over 410 Northwoods League players have advanced to Major League Baseball, including three-time All-Star and 2016 Roberto Clemente Award winner Curtis Granderson, three-time Cy Young Award winner and two-time World Series Champion Max Scherzer (TOR), two-time World Series Champions Ben Zobrist and Brandon Crawford and World Series Champion Chris Sale (ATL). As well as 2019 Rookie of the Year and 2019\/2021 Home Run Derby Champion Pete Alonso (NYM) and 2023 World Series Champion, MLB All-Star, MLB Gold Glove and Silver Slugger winner and two-time All-MLB first team shortstop Marcus Semien (NYM).<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mankato MoonDogs unveil 25th Anniversary Season Schedule for 2026! Mankato MoonDogs will begin play on Memorial Day May 25th, 2026.  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