Pit Spitters 2026 Schedule Unveiled!

Home Opener Set for Wednesday, May 27^th

Traverse City, MI, December 16^th, 2025 – The Traverse City Pit Spitters are thrilled to announce the release of their 2026 season schedule! The Pit Spitters kick off their 8th season on the road against the Kalamazoo Growlers on May 25^th and celebrate their home opener at Turtle Creek Stadium on Wednesday, May 27^th at 7:05 p.m. against the Rockford Rivets. Fans can look forward to another thrilling season of baseball and fun, with 10 fireworks shows, a stacked lineup of theme nights, and returning fan-favorite promotions!

The 2026 schedule is packed with season long highlights, beginning with Opening Day fireworks for the Spitter’s home opener, Wednesday, May 27^th. Weekday games will start at 7:05 p.m., with Family Sundays presented by Great Wolf Lodge returning at 5:05 p.m., featuring “Kids Eat Free” for the first 250 kids. The team will also host two 11:05 a.m. day games: Thursday, June 4^th as part of Kid’s Day at the ballpark presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, and Thursday, June 18^th, as part of a day-night doubleheader against the Battle Creek Battle Jacks. New this season, is a 1:05 p.m. game on Sunday, July 19^th featuring BRUNCH!

While the full promotional schedule remains under wraps, fans can expect an exciting mix of returning favorites and all-new events that are sure to make 2026 unforgettable at Turtle Creek Stadium. The promotional schedule features the return of beloved weekly themes, along with some new favorites. Highlights include:

• Monday’s are Deal Days– Specials every Monday- revealed with our promotional schedule release in March!
• Barks and Brews Tuesdays – Bring your pup to the park for dog-friendly fun, presented by Cheboygan Brewing Company, and half off craft beer!
• Salute to Service Wednesdays – Honoring active and retired military personnel with special offers, presented by Turtle Creek Casino and Hotel.
• 231 Thursdays – Enjoy $3 beers, $2 hotdogs and Pepsi Products, and $1 Great Lakes Chips, a great value for every fan!
• Fireworks Fridays – Pyrotechnics return every Friday night to light up the sky- and the Pit Spitters have 6 explosive shows scheduled for our Friday night games! PLUS America’s 250 firework showcase in July!
• Spit-tacular Saturdays – Featuring exciting giveaways and can’t-miss entertainment- happening every Saturday!
• Family Sundays – Pre-game catch on the field, autographs, and post-game kids run the bases make for ‘Cherrific’ family fun! And don’t forget the first 250 kids through the gates eat free thanks to Great Wolf Lodge.

“We’ve packed the 2026 season with everything our fans love, plus a few surprises to keep things fresh,” said Pit Spitters General Manager Jacqueline Holm. “We’re committed to delivering the best fan experience in the Northwoods League, and this season promises to be bigger and better than ever!”

The Pit Spitters skipper, Field Manager Todd Reid, is ready to kick off another winning season: “We can’t wait to bring Pit Spitters baseball back to Traverse City. This schedule gives us a fantastic mix of high-energy home games and critical matchups on the road. We can’t wait for Opening Day!”

And back by popular demand- our tried-and-true promotional nights including Star Wars Night, Celebration of Taylor, Fan Appreciation Night, Spit on Cancer, and an explosive tribute to America’s 250^th birthday in July! These theme nights also showcase jersey auctions, giveaways, themed characters, specialty food items, and will be peppered throughout the season. The Pit Spitters plan to release a full promotional schedule in March.

The Pit Spitters close their regular season at home on Saturday, August 8th, against the Battle Creek Battle Jacks. Playoffs begin on August 9^th through the 14^th, and with a stacked roster, and skipper back at the helm, The Pit Spitters hope to bring home a third Northwoods League Championship title to Traverse City!

Season tickets are on sale now, with priority on sale for returning groups beginning January 20^th. Group tickets are available to the public beginning January 22^nd. For more information about how to book a group at Turtle Creek Stadium or to secure your tickets today call 231-943-0100 or visit PitSpitters.com.

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About the Traverse City Pit Spitters: The Traverse City Pit Spitters are members of the Northwoods League playing their inaugural season of baseball in Traverse City in 2019.  Since 2019, the Pit Spitters have won two Northwoods League Championships and delivered their unique brand of FUN to hundreds of thousands of fans.  The Pit Spitters share Managing Partners and principal ownership with the West Michigan Whitecaps, the High-A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers, based in Comstock Park, Michigan. Pit Spitters home games are played in Traverse City’s favorite multi-purpose outdoor entertainment venue, Turtle Creek Stadium. For more information visit https://northwoodsleague.com/traverse-city-pit-spitters/ or contact (231) 943 0100 or email info@pitspitters.com.  

About the Northwoods League: The Northwoods League is the proven leader in the development of elite college baseball players. Having completed its’ 31^st season, 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 370 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 (TEX), two-time World Series Champions Ben Zobrist and Brandon Crawford (STL) 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 (TEX). League games are viewable live on Northwoods League+ (at watch.northwoodsleague.com), ESPN+, and the Northwoods League Network.

Leveraging the 32-year success of the Northwoods League, the first for-profit Summer Collegiate Baseball League, Northwoods League Softball (NWLS) is the first for-profit Women’s Summer Collegiate Softball League that began play in the Upper Midwest in the summer of 2024.  The purpose of the League will be to develop players for their college, Olympic and future professional play.  Teams will be promoted similar to minor league baseball teams, playing games in front of fans in a fun, friendly, family-oriented environment.