Your guide to summer games with the Lakeland Flying Tigers

Swing, batta — we’re looking at the rest of the Lakeland Flying Tigers’ season and the special events that make it a can’t-miss addition to your summer schedule.

The sun setting over a baseball field.

Watch the sun set at one of the Lakeland Flying Tigers’ summer games.

Photo by @lkdflyingtigers

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Just when you thought America’s pastime couldn’t get any sweeter, the Lakeland Flying Tigers have rolled out a summer schedule filled to the brim with unique experiences for the whole family. Here’s what you need to know before you don your team gear and take yourself out to the ball game.

Tuesdays

Collect your free Bingo card as you enter the stadium and play for prizes from Lakeland restaurants and attractions. Play continues until 10 winners have been announced.

Wednesdays

Wednesdays are all-you-can-eat. For the price of one all-inclusive ticket ($22-$25), enjoy the game + unlimited hamburgers, hot dogs, nachos, popcorn, pretzels, and fountain soda from 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Thursdays

On weekly 8-6-3 Thursdays, purchase a hamburger and fries combo for $8, a 16-oz draft beer for $6, and a 22-oz fountain soda for $3.

Sundays

Enjoy an all-you-can-eat brunch buffet at the ’34 Club from 12-3 p.m. Send young fans to the kids’ zone for face painting, balloon artists, and bounce houses. Kids 12 and under can also run the bases after Sunday games, weather permitting.

Special events

  • TigerTown Chili Throwdown | Thursday, June 8 | 6:30 p.m. | Cheer on your team while Lakeland Fire Departments compete for the best chili in town at this annual throwdown. Try chili samples from 5:30-7:30 p.m. — proceeds from special Chili Throwdown tickets will benefit the Florida Children’s Museum.
  • Faith & Family Night | Friday, June 9 | 6:30 p.m. | Bring the whole crew out to this special family night.
  • Fireworks Extravaganza | Saturday, June 10 | 5 p.m. | Close out the night with a fireworks show following the game, weather permitting.
  • Fourth of July Fireworks Extravaganza | Tuesday, July 4 | 5 p.m. | Celebrate the holiday with the Flying Tigers — following the game, live music by the Sofa Kings and a fireworks display are on the docket.
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