If you reside anywhere near Pensacola, and you’re a fan of America’s favorite pastime, you know spring doesn’t just arrive with warmer days and longer sunsets; it arrives with another season of Blue Wahoos baseball. The Pensacola Blue Wahoos’ 2026 season brings another full slate of Double-A action to Community Maritime Park, where the sights and sounds of the ballpark blend with views of Pensacola Bay and the beautiful Gulf Coast skyline. With 69 home dates, and visits from every Southern League opponent, 2026 proves to be a season built for cold drinks, ballpark cuisine and lots of fun with family and friends cheering on the Wahoos.
The Blue Wahoos open their 14th season in Pensacola on Friday, April 3, welcoming the Montgomery Biscuits to start a three-game set that also lands on Easter weekend (April 3–5) an early-season marker that helps set the tone for a calendar packed with crowd-friendly dates.
And while the wins and losses matter -especially in a league where future big-leaguers are constantly honing their craft and practicing their swings- the Blue Wahoos’ game nights are designed as community events. In fact, that has been a central theme of the club’s identity from the beginning. So has its role as the Double-A affiliate of the Miami Marlins, and as a winning franchise that won Southern League championships in 2017 and 2022. Let’s root for another in 2026!
The Blue Wahoos’ stadium is one of the most intimate parks in the Southern League, with a capacity of just over 5,000 fans. It’s the kind of ballpark where you feel close to the action from every seat in the park. The stadium sits in Pensacola’s Community Maritime Park, and the playing surface is officially named Admiral Fetterman Field, honoring Admiral Jack Fetterman’s civic impact and connection to the creation of the park (something a lot of locals may not even know). The stadium is also used for soccer, concerts, and various other community events.
That waterfront location is a big part of what makes a Wahoos night different. You can arrive early for a stroll around the park, then settle in for baseball with a breeze off the bay. The setting elevates everything—especially the postgame moments, when the skyline, the water, and thestadium lights all feel like part of the show.
If you’ve been to a Wahoos game, you know their home calendar runs on a rhythm of weekly events with themes for each home game. In keeping with this tradition the 2026 season is full of these gameday spectaculars:
- Winging Wednesday: This is a brand new Blue Wahoos’ theme, where select Wednesday home games will feature chicken wing specials, plus a new aviation-themed alternate identity -the Pensacola Sky Jockeys.
- Mullet Thursday: The Pensacola Mullets return for Thursday night fun, drink specials, and a brand of ballpark energy that feels tailor-made for Pensacola.
- Giveaway Friday: Every Friday home game includes a premium giveaway item.
- Fireworks Saturday: A postgame fireworks show after every Saturday game, lighting up Pensacola Bay and turning Saturdays into a fun and games kind of day.
- Military Family Sunday: A community-minded staple that includes free general admission for active duty and veterans, plus kid-friendly postgame opportunities like running the bases and playing catch on the field.
The team also celebrates special calendar moments including Mother’s Day weekend (May 8–10), Memorial Day weekend (May 22–24), Juneteenth, and Father’s Day weekend (June 19–21).
As fellow Pensacolians, many would agree that the Blue Wahoos impact more than just baseball fans. Any professional sports team works best when it becomes part of the city’s culture, and Pensacola has embraced the Wahoos as a true anchor to its downtown vibe. Home games drive traffic to restaurants, bars, and other area businesses. The games also help fill hotel rooms during busy series weekends, and give our vibrant community a fun venue, and reason to gather. Whether you’re hitting a Wahoos game for date night, a family night out, hosting out-of-town
guests, or meeting up with friends, you’re sure to have a great time watching America’s favorite pastime in one of America’s oldest and most beautiful cities!
2026 Home Schedule
- Apr 3–5: vs. Montgomery
- Apr 14–19: vs. Knoxville
- Apr 28–May 3: vs. Biloxi
- May 5–10: vs. Rocket City
- May 19–24: vs. Columbus
- Jun 2–7: vs. Chattanooga
- Jun 16–21: vs. Birmingham
- Jul 7–12: vs. Montgomery
- Jul 21–26: vs. Columbus
- Aug 4–9: vs. Montgomery
- Aug 18–23: vs. Knoxville
- Sep 8–13: vs. Biloxi
For the full 2026 schedule and official information, visit: BlueWahoos.com
Whether for a date night, time with friends, or a family outing, a Blue Wahoos game is fun
for all!