Pride Night and Black Heritage Night to be held on Friday and Saturday
LOS ANGELES – Following their east coast road trip, the Dodgers return to Los Angeles to face the defending World Champion Texas Rangers and Kansas City Royals for a six-game slate. The jam-packed homestand will feature three promotional giveaways, two special theme nights, the second Viva Los Dodgers festival of the season and a fireworks show. Tickets remain available for all six games at Dodgers.com/Tickets.
The Texas Rangers make their way out west for the first time in nearly three years as the homestand begins on Tuesday, June 11 at 7:10 p.m. The first 40,000 ticketed fans will receive a Joe Kelly No. 99 home jersey, presented by Yaamava’ Resort and Casino at San Manuel. Joe’s son, Knox Kelly, will throw out the first pitch to celebrate his dad’s special night. Wednesday’s game will begin at 7:10 p.m. before the series concludes on Thursday with another 7:10 p.m. start. Fans will take home the first ever Dodger bobblehead of Japanese starting pitcher, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, presented by Security Benefit.
The Dodgers welcome the Kansas City Royals to Chavez Ravine starting with a 7:10 p.m. start on Friday, June 14. Pride Night, presented by Blue Shield of California, will kick off the weekend with a party in Centerfield Plaza featuring dance lessons from Stud Country and a music set by DJ Brizzle. Fans who purchased a ticket pack will receive an exclusive 2024 Dodger LGBTQ+ themed jersey. Additionally, a kickball championship held by OutLoud Sports will be hosted on the outfield grass of Dodger Stadium. Friday Night Fireworks, sponsored by General Mills, will cap off the night.
Black Heritage Night will be celebrated on Saturday with a host of activities recognizing heritage and culture, including a yard show performance in Centerfield Plaza by members of various Divine 9 sororities and fraternities and a DJ set by Gusto Funk. The National Anthem will be performed before the game by world famous saxophonist Mike Phillips. Fans that purchased a special ticket pack will take home an exclusive black and blue jersey, paying tribute to the rich history of black Dodger players.
A Father’s Day beach hat, sponsored by Security Benefit, will be passed out ahead of the sunny 1:10 p.m. start on Sunday. The second Viva Los Dodgers festival, presented by Budweiser and Spectrum, will take place in Centerfield Plaza before the game. Fans will have the opportunity to hear an interview with a Dodger player and hear from current Spanish broadcaster, José Mota and Dodger legend, Manny Mota. Kids Runs the Bases will be held after the homestand finale.
Fans can continue to support the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) in-stadium by purchasing 50/50 raffle tickets, buying an item at the LADF Homebase Store, or getting a personalized ribbon board message at Dodgers.com/ribbonboards. Proceeds benefit LADF as it tackles the most pressing problems facing Los Angeles with a mission to improve education, health care, homelessness and social justice for all Angelenos.
On Black Heritage Night, as part of LADF’s commitment to social justice, the 50/50 raffle is dedicated to the Liberty Hill Foundation to support the California Funders for Boys and Men of Color, with a goal to remove systemic barriers and create pathways that enable boys and men of color to achieve their greatest hopes and dreams. The Ellen & Clayton Kershaw Foundation is generously matching up to $50,000. Since 2020, over $600,000 has been raised to support this effort.
A full list of promotions and a schedule for the homestand is listed below:
Tuesday, June 11, 7:10 p.m. vs. Texas Rangers
- Promotion: Joe Kelly No. 99 home jersey presented by Yaamava’ Resort and Casino at San Manuel
- Anthem: Jules Aurora
- Ceremonial First Pitch: Knox Kelly, Joe’s son
- It’s Time for Dodger Baseball: Kelly family
- Centerfield Plaza: Mariachi Las Catrinas
- Military Hero of the Game, presented by IBEW & Pipe Trades: Retired U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Ronald Patton
Wednesday, June 12, 7:10 p.m. vs. Texas Rangers
- Anthem: Juliette Goglia
- Ceremonial First Pitch: City of Gardena
- It’s Time for Dodger Baseball: Jeremy Ibrahim and family
- Centerfield Plaza: DJ Carisma
- Military Hero of the Game, presented by IBEW & Pipe Trades: U.S. Air Force Captain Hayden Clark
Thursday, June 13, 7:10 p.m. vs. Texas Rangers
- Promotion: Yoshinobu Yamamoto bobblehead presented by Security Benefit
- Anthem: Crystal Starr
- Centerfield Plaza: DJ Los
- Military Hero of the Game, presented by IBEW & Pipe Trades: U.S. Navy Engineering Aide 2nd Class Curtis Harris IV
Friday, June 14, 7:10 p.m. vs. Kansas City Royals
- Ticket Pack: 2024 Dodgers LGBTQ+ themed jersey for Pride Night, presented by Blue Shield of California
- Anthem: Destiny Rogers
- Ceremonial First Pitch: Joe Hollendoner, CEO of the Los Angeles LGBT Center
- Centerfield Plaza: Pride Night party including dance lessons from Stud Country, tunes by DJ Brizzle, and “Vogue Off” dance competition
- Military Hero of the Game, presented by IBEW & Pipe Trades: U.S. Marine Captain Syleida Ellis
- Postgame: Friday Night Fireworks presented by General Mills
Saturday, June 15, 6:10 p.m. vs. Kansas City Royals
- Ticket Pack: Exclusive jersey for Black Heritage Night
- Anthem: Saxophonist Mike Phillips
- Ceremonial First Pitch: Jason Foster
- Centerfield Plaza: DJ Gusto Funk set and yard show performance by members of various Divine 9 sororities and fraternities
- Military Hero of the Game, presented by IBEW & Pipe Trades: U.S. Marine Sergeant Major Jacquelyn Gibson
- Postgame: 30-minute set on the field featuring D-Nice
Sunday, June 16, 1:10 p.m. vs. Kansas City Royals
- Promotion: Father’s Day Beach Hat presented by Security Benefit
- Ceremonial First Pitch: Dodger Player’s dads and kids
- It’s Time for Dodger Baseball: Dodger Player’s dads
- Centerfield Plaza: Viva Los Dodgers festival presented by Budweiser and Spectrum and DJ Deadloop
- Military Hero of the Game, presented by IBEW & Pipe Trades: U.S. Army Major Michael Diaz
- Postgame: Kids Run the Bases
