The Diamondbacks kick off the final homestand of the 2024 season, with three games each against the San Francisco Giants and San Diego Padres. Arizona is closing in on another postseason berth, with their magic number to clinch a Wild Card spot down to just four. In addition to the high-intensity games in the division, there are going to be plenty of celebrations at the ballpark.
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Monday, September 23 (vs. SF 6:40 PM)
The Diamondbacks will celebrate the first-ever D-backs Golf Night, presented by WM Phoenix Open. The team will recognize The Thunderbirds and Thunderbirds Charities for their incredible work in the community, specifically with the Special Olympics, on the heels of their tournament record $17,521,024 raised in 2024. The Diamondbacks have strong connections to the Thunderbirds while Chase Field has hosted the Tee-Off Luncheon since 2019.
Special event ticket packs, which include a must-have D-backs Rope Hat and a ticket, are available at dbacks.com/golf.
PHOENIX, AZ — JULY 11: Promo Items on July 11th, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Anna Carrington/Arizona Diamondbacks)
In addition to Golf Night, the Diamondbacks will celebrate a Passing the Torch Night. Passing the Torch Night celebrates the 2024 Summer Games with special appearances by Arizona’s own Gold medal gymnast Amanda Borden, Gold medal volleyball player Whitney Dosty, and 2024 Olympics skateboarder Paige Heynand BMX Racer Cam Wood. Borden, Dosty, Heyn & Wood will support and encourage local young athletes by leading a pregame parade around the field and participating in a special Q&A session.
Tuesday, September 24 (vs. SF 6:40 PM)
The Diamondbacks will celebrate NASCAR Night at Chase Field. Former television star Frankie Muniz and Phoenix Raceway President Latasha Causeyand will be welcomed before the game, with Muniz throwing out the ceremonial first pitch. The first 5,000 fans will receive a co-branded NASCAR/Phoenix Raceway hat.
Diamondbacks Nascar Co-Branded Cap with Phoenix Raceway giveaway for NASCAR night at Chase Field on September 24, 2024.
The team will also celebrate recreational sports such as pickleball and ultimate frisbee. Fans can purchase a special ticket package featuring a D-backs branded Volair pickleball paddle and visor (also available on Sunday, Sept. 29) at dbacks.com/pickleball or a limited-edition D-backs Discraft Ultrastar frisbee at dbacks.com/frisbee.
Diamondbacks-themed Pickleball ticket package featuring a visor and a two-colored Volair paddle. Image courtesy of the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Diamondbacks ultimate frisbee ticket package, featuring a D-backs Discraft Ultrastar frisbee. Image courtesy of the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Wednesday, September 25 (vs. SF 6:40 PM)
The Diamondbacks will welcome the Irish Culture Center and the McClelland Library to celebrate Irish Heritage Celebration and Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day with Irish Step Dancers and cultural tables in La Terraza. Fans can get a D-backs Irish Heritage hat and ticket to the game at dbacks.com/irish.
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— JANUARY 23: Promo Items on January 23, 2024. (Photo by Kelsey Grant/Arizona Diamondbacks).
Friday, September 27 (vs. SD 6:40 PM)
The Diamondbacks will celebrate Italian Heritage Night, collaborating with the Italian Association of Arizona and Arizona Italian Chamber of Commerce. In a special pregame ceremony, the team will recognize World War II survivor, Margherita BertolaFray, the last surviving member of Defence Groups for Women and for the Assistance of Freedom Fighters (Gruppi di difesa delle donne). As a teen, she became a partisan and participated in missions to support fighters in the underground, risking her life to save Italy. Margherita currently lives in Scottsdale and is an author, painter, speakerand great-grandmother.
Fans can receive a D-backs Italian flag hat and great seat to the game at dbacks.com/Italian. Here’s manager Torey Lovullo modeling the cap.
PHOENIX, AZ— AUGUST 27: Groups Hat Promo Items on August 27, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Jacob Reiner/Arizona Diamondbacks)
Additionally, the first 20,000 fans in attendance will receive a special Jake McCarthy Players tee.
Jake McCarthy Players Tee Weekend shirt design. Image provided by the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Saturday, September 28 (vs. SD 5:10 PM)
The first 20,000 fans in attendance will receive a special Ketel Marte Players Weekend t-shirt.
Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte Player Tee for Player Tee Weekend giveaway. Image provided by the Arizona Diamondbacks.
The Diamondbacks will also be celebrating German Heritage Night. Saturday’s D-backs German Heritage Celebration ticket package is sold-out, but all fans can still enjoy a pregame performance from authentic German band, Liedermaeuse, in La Terraza.
Sunday, September 29 (vs. SD 12:10 PM)
The Diamondbacks close out their season against the Padres. The first 20,000 fans will get a special Geraldo Perdomo tee for Player Tee Weekend.
Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo Player Tee for Player Tee Weekend giveaway. Image provided by the Arizona Diamondbacks.
The day gets started early, at 7:15 a.m. on Sunday, as fans take to the streets of Downtown Phoenix for the team’s 11th annual Diamondbacks Race Against Cancer presented by Dignity Health Cancer Institute. Proceeds will support Dignity Health’s cancer research and patient care programs. Registration is open through Saturday, Sept. 28 and all fans will receive a commemorative t-shirt, medal, bag and ticket to a game during the D-backs/Padres series. Register at dbacks.com/race.
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Michael McDermott covers the Arizona Diamondbacks, Arizona Cardinals, and more for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on X via @MichaelMcD8393
