Guardians take on White Sox (4/8-10) followed by Royals (4/11-13) at Progressive Field
CLEVELAND, OH – The Cleveland Guardians first homestand of the 2025 season features matchups with the Chicago White Sox (April 8 – April 10), followed by the Kansas City Royals (April 11 – April 13).
50/50 Raffle: The Guardians 50/50 Raffle guarantees half of a rapidly growing jackpot to one lucky winner, currently sitting at a guaranteed $50,000. The ongoing raffle runs from Thursday, March 27 through Sunday, April 13. The next big winner will be revealed Monday, April 14. Tickets can be purchased in the ballpark, online at CLEGuardians5050.com, and through the MLB Ballpark app.
Upcoming Promotions
Don’t miss any of these upcoming promotional items/events during this homestand:
- Tuesday, April 8: 2025 Magnet Schedule and Car Magnet courtesy of Progressive (item is available to all fans at Progressive Field)
White Sox Series Focus & Promotions
Tuesday, April 8 vs. White Sox @ 4:10 p.m.
- All gates open at 2:00 p.m.
- Broadcast Information: Guardians TV presented by Progressive + WTAM/WMMS/GRN/WARF
- Home Opener for the 2025 Season
- 2025 Magnet Schedule and Car Magnet courtesy of Progressive (all fans)
- National Anthem: Cleveland Orchestra String Section
- Ceremonial First Pitch: Jack Sawyer (OSU) caught by Steve Colavito
- Color Guard: Army, Navy, Coast Guard, Marines, Air Force, and Space Force
- Game Ball Delivery: Lawrence John “Jack” Dolan
- Flyover: 910th Airlift Wing Youngstown Air Reserve Station
- God Bless America: Cleveland Orchestra String Section
Ballpark Events:
- DJ Kyro from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Right Field District)
- Dixieland Band from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Main Concourse)
- “2025 Opening Day” Marquee Letters until 8:30 p.m. (Gateway Plaza)
- Cleveland Entertainers from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Gateway Plaza)
- In-Game DJ (Family Deck)
Wednesday, April 9 vs. White Sox @ 6:10 p.m.
- All gates open at 5:00 p.m.
- Broadcast Information: Guardians TV presented by Progressive + WTAM/WMMS/GRN/WARF
- National Anthem: Bay Middle School Chamber Choir
- Ceremonial First Pitch: PNC Bank representative
- PNC Bank “Going to Bat for Small Business” Presentation
Thursday, April 10 vs. White Sox @ 1:10 p.m.
- All gates open at 12:00 p.m.
- Broadcast Information: Guardians TV presented by Progressive + WTAM/GRN/WARF
- National Anthem: Ashland, Kentucky Paul Blazer High School Band
- Ceremonial First Pitch: Season Ticket Member
Royals Series Focus & Promotions
Friday, April 11 vs. Royals @ 6:10 p.m.
- All gates open at 4:30 p.m.
- Broadcast Information: Guardians TV presented by Progressive + WMMS/GRN/WARF
- City Connect Wear Night
- National Anthem: Vocal Fusion
- Ceremonial First Pitch: Season Ticket Member and Sean Zawadzki
(Columbus Crew) - Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year (Ty' Janeya Gordon) Presentation
Saturday, April 12 vs. Royals @ 6:10 p.m.
- All gates open at 4:30 p.m.
- Broadcast Information: Guardians TV presented by Progressive + WMMS/GRN/WARF
- National Anthem: Northeaster High School Music Department
- Ceremonial First Pitch: Car Parts Warehouse representative, Chris Gorman (KeyBank), Mannie Fresh, and Kenny Lofton and Dennis Martínez (Alumni)
- José Ramírez Silver Slugger Award Presentation
- KeyBank Check Presentation
Sunday, April 13 vs. Royals @ 1:40 p.m.
- All gates open at 12:00 p.m.
- Broadcast Information: Guardians TV presented by Progressive + WTAM/WMMS/GRN/WARF
- National Anthem: Chad Bryant