Springfield Drifters vs. Yakima Valley Pippins
It’s Opening Day and we’re inviting the whole community out to celebrate the people, services, and partnerships that support our Springfield community! Plus, the first 1,000 fans in attendance will receive a 2026 Drifters magnet schedule courtesy of our friends at Team Springfield. As Mayor VanGordon says, “Springfield is strongest when we show up together!" We’ll see you there!
Food for Lane County Food Drive: Bring 3 cans of food to the ballpark to donate to FFLC to receive a free hot dog voucher!
Fans will have the chance to visit partner tables, complete a passport activity provided by Team Springfield, and enter for a chance to win a community gift basket!
Partner Booths:
- Willamalane
- City of Springfield
- Springfield Utility Board
- Springfield Public Schools
- Springfield Public Library
- Springfield History Museum
- Springfield Police Department
- MWMC (Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission)
- Springfield Chamber of Commerce
- Food for Lane County
First Pitch: Mayor Sean VanGordon
National Anthem: Country Singer and The Voice 2025 contestant, Austin Gilbert!
Food Trucks: Vintage Vibes Soda Shop
Ticket Discount: All kids ages 12 and under receive free General Admission when accompanied by a paid adult!
Additional Info:
Please have tickets ready to be scanned when you arrive. Children 12 and under can receive a General Admission ticket for free when accompanied by a paid adult. Free children's tickets must be claimed in person at the ticket booth on the day of the game. The child may not sit in a reserved seat with a General Admission ticket. Per our Ticket Upgrade Policy, kids General Admission tickets can be upgraded to a reserved ticket by paying the difference in price. Children 2 & under may sit on the lap of a parent/guardian in a reserved seat without a reserved ticket.
Parking is free for all Drifters home games at Hamlin Sports Complex. Fans can park in any of the available spots on campus at Hamlin Middle School. Parking is limited and available on a first come, first serve basis. When parking at Hamlin Middle School fills up, backflow parking will be available at Springfield High School (875 7th Street).
Bags are allowed, but may be searched at the gate.
Outside food and drink (including alcohol) are prohibited.
Empty water bottles are allowed and can be filled up inside the stadium.
Re-entry is allowed, please check with a security member before exiting/re-entering.
Weapons of any kind are prohibited. This includes knives, guns, mace, etc.
You can review the Hamlin Sports Complex A-Z Guide here(opens in a new tab).
Have any other questions? Send an email to [email protected] and someone from our team will reach out as soon as possible!
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Springfield Drifters Baseball
Your Springfield Drifters are a summer collegiate wood-bat baseball team playing in the West Coast League (WCL), Pacific Northwest’s premier summer baseball league. With the new stadium here at Hamlin Sports Complex, the Drifters are committed to providing affordable family fun while investing in our local community.
Thanks to our Drifters Helping Kids Sponsors, all kids ages 12 and under receive free General Admission to Drifters Home games* throughout the 2026 season!
In addition, kids ages 18 and under receive free General Admission to Drifters home games when they show their 1Pass.* Adults accompanying 1Pass users can purchase discounted General Admission tickets for $5 (maximum of 8 accompanying tickets per family).
*Exclusions apply. Not valid for entry on June 6, July 2, July 11, and August 1 Drifters games. A valid adult ticket is required for each child. Adult and child must arrive together. Children ages 2 and under do not need a ticket.