Fireflies release game times and fireworks dates for 2017 schedule
November 14, 2016
On Monday, the Columbia Fireflies released game times for the 2017 regular season which will begin with a matchup against the Augusta GreenJackets (San Francisco Giants) on Opening Night – Thursday, April 6 at 7:05 p.m.
View the Complete 2017 Columbia Fireflies Schedule with Game Times
Opening Night kicks off Columbia’s first seven-game homestand of the year, which features three straight nights of post-game fireworks shows. In total, the Midlands will be dazzled by 27 fireworks displays following all Friday and Saturdaygames and after select Thursday games as well. Additionally, fireworks are scheduled following the Fireflies game on July 3, a night before Independence Day.
“As soon as the final out of the inaugural season was made, we started working towards Opening Night in 2017,” said Fireflies Team President John Katz. “Our team has been working non-stop as we continue to enhance the fan experience, build a promotions schedule that offers something for everyone and make season two at Spirit Communications Park even more memorable than the first.”
All Monday–Saturday home games during the 2017 season will begin at 7:05 p.m., except for these seven special start times:
Tuesday, April 25 11:05 a.m.
Wednesday, April 26 11:05 a.m.
Wednesday, May 3 11:05 a.m.
Wednesday, May 24 11:05 a.m.
Monday, May 29 (Memorial Day) 5:05 p.m.
Wednesday, June 7 12:05 p.m.
Monday, August 21 1:05 p.m.
Sunday home games will begin at 2:05 p.m. in the first half of the season (April 6-June 18) and at 5:05 p.m. in the second half (June 22-September 4).
The four 11:05 a.m. start times are Fireflies Reading Program games, presented by Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital. The June 7 contest is a special camp day for youngsters and businesspersons’ special for all.
The Fireflies will host the unique Total Eclipse of the Park celebration on August 21 with a special 1:05 p.m. start time. Columbia is the largest city on the eastern seaboard with a view of the eclipse and will provide arguably the best seats in the world to view the event. The total solar eclipse will move through the Palmetto State’s capital at approximately 2:41 p.m. The game will be halted for two minutes and 36 seconds of darkness and all fans in attendance will receive eclipse-viewing glasses.
The Fireflies will also host the 2017 South Atlantic League All-Star Game on Tuesday, June 20, at 7:05 p.m. In addition to the game itself, All-Star week will feature a home run derby and celebrity softball game on Monday, June 19, and the all-star fan fest prior to the game the following day.
“In June, we will be welcoming the future stars of Major League Baseball to Columbia for the All-Star Game,” said Katz. “This is a great opportunity to showcase the best of Columbia and the Midlands region, and to showcase our community’s beautiful ballpark.”
The Fireflies will unveil their full promotional schedule for the 2017 season later this fall.
Season ticket packages are now available for the 2017 season. Reserve your seats by calling the Fireflies Ticket Office at 803-726-HITS or visiting www.ColumbiaFireflies.com for more information. 2016 season ticket members can renew their package by contacting their ticket account manager or by calling the ticket office. Plans start as low as $99.
Individual tickets for Fireflies home games in 2017 are not yet available. A limited number of games will go on sale prior to the holiday shopping season.
About the Columbia Fireflies
The Columbia Fireflies are the South Atlantic League affiliate of the New York Mets. Winners of Ballpark Digest’s Best New Branding and Logo Award in 2016, the Fireflies play games across the southeast and mid-Atlantic regions, including against in-state rivals in Charleston and Greenville. The team partnered with the city of Columbia and Hughes Development to construct Spirit Communications Park, a multi-use outdoor sports and entertainment venue at the center of the BullStreet development. The Columbia Fireflies are owned by Hardball Capital, owners of the Fort Wayne TinCaps of the Midwest League and the Chattanooga Lookouts of the Southern League. For more information, visit www.ColumbiaFireflies.com, or follow the Fireflies on Twitter (@ColaFireflies), Facebook (facebook.com/columbiafireflies) and all popular social media platforms.
About Spirit Communications Park
Spirit Communications Park, the 2016 Ballpark Digest Ballpark of the Year, is a 365-day per year multi-use sports and entertainment venue located in the heart of downtown Columbia, SC. Spirit Communications Park is the home ballpark for the Columbia Fireflies, the South Atlantic League affiliate of the New York Mets. Designed for baseball, concerts, football, soccer and a host of other activities, the venue will seat approximately 9,000 for sporting events and up to 15,000 for major outdoor concerts. With 16 luxury suites and a 7,000 square-foot Club Level Lounge, Spirit Communications Park can also host everything from business meetings to wedding receptions, and everything in between. The venue’s will be open 365 days a year and will serve as a public park, with the wrap-around concourse representing 1/3 of a mile for walkers and joggers. For more information, visit www.SpiritCommunicationsPark.com.
