Angels Host Cleveland in Three-Game Homestand

The Angels host their first homestand of the year from April 4 – April 6. The homestand will consist of a three-game series against the Guardians. Pregame festivities will begin in front of the ballpark at the Home Plate Gate at 12:30 p.m. with the Home Opener Red Carpet Event. This special event, which is open to the public, will feature player and alumni appearances, food trucks, games, a DJ booth, Angels Strike Force and more. Fans unable to attend can tune in to AM830 or the AM830 app to listen to Roger Lodge and Trent Rush broadcasting live throughout the event.

In-stadium ceremonies will feature player introductions and the Presentation of Colors by the United States Army Color Guard. Additionally, 150 active and veteran local military service members will unfurl a 300-foot American flag while Jill Marie Burke performs the National Anthem. Additionally, during the anthems on April 4 and April 5, a military flyover will be performed by the Condor Squadron out of Van Nuys, CA, piloting five North American AT-6 Texan aircrafts.

Concluding the evening’s celebrations on April 4 will be a ceremonial first pitch featuring five-time All-Star Chuck Finley. A member of the Angels Hall of Fame, Finley spent 14 seasons pitching for the Halos and holds Angels career records for games started (379), wins (165), and innings pitched (2,675).

Below is a look at the notable events and ceremonies taking place at Angel Stadium over the next three days.

HOME OPENER RED CARPET EVENT

• On Friday, April 4, the Angels will host a free-to-the-public Home Opener Red Carpet Event from 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Home Plate Gate. The event will feature player and alumni appearances, food trucks, games, a DJ booth and more to kick off the new season. There will also be giveaways including autographed items and ticket vouchers, as well as a mini red carpet and photo opportunities for guests.

CEREMONIAL FIRST PITCHES

• On Friday, April 4, Angels All-Star Chuck Finley will throw out the ceremonial first pitch of the 2025 season at Angel Stadium. Finley pitched for 17 Major League seasons, including 14 with the Angels and three with Cleveland. Finley was inducted into the Angels Hall of Fame in 2009, and holds Angels career records for games started (379), wins (165), and innings pitched (2,675).

SATURDAY NIGHT FIREWORKS

• Fans in attendance of the Saturday night game on April 5 will be treated to a postgame firework show driven by your SoCal Hyundai Dealers.

LITTLE LEAGUE SUNDAY

• Prior to the game on Sunday, April 6, there will be a Little League parade along the outfield warning track for local players from around Southern California.

GIVEAWAYS

• Upon entrance to the games on April 4 and April 5, the first 25,000 fans in attendance will receive an Angels Wall Calendar courtesy of angels.OCnavigator.org