HEROES IN THE BALLPARK

VFW Department of Washington Veterans & Military Support

Heroes in the Ballpark

Support opportunities for Washington’s military members, veterans, and their families to enjoy professional baseball together.

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Event update: The September 4, 2026, Spokane date has passed. The listing below is an archive; ticket ordering for that date is closed. Upcoming event dates and ticket information have not been announced on this page.

17th Annual statewide Heroes in the Ballpark fundraising campaign
300 Military members, veterans and families targeted for the Tacoma event
150–200 Heroes targeted for the Spokane event

Event Information and 2026 Archive

Heroes in the Ballpark brings military members, veterans, and their families together for professional baseball in both Eastern and Western Washington.

Spokane · 2026 archive

Spokane Indians vs. Everett AquaSox

The 2026 Spokane listing featured the Spokane Indians and Everett AquaSox at Avista Stadium. These details are retained for reference and are not a current ticket offer.

Date Friday, September 4, 2026
Gates Open 5:30 p.m.
First Pitch 6:30 p.m.
Location Avista Stadium, Spokane
2026 price$20 each (historical)

Archived 2026 flyer. Do not use this form to order tickets for a future event.

View Archived Spokane Flyer (PDF)
Tacoma

Tacoma Rainiers at Cheney Stadium

The program’s Western Washington plans include an event at Cheney Stadium for military members, veterans, and families. A confirmed date and current ticket information are not available on this page.

Goal Sponsor 300 Heroes and family members
Location Cheney Stadium, Tacoma
DateNot yet announced
Tickets Information coming soon

Tacoma event details and individual ticket information will be posted as they are finalized.

About Heroes in the Ballpark

Heroes in the Ballpark is a VFW Department of Washington Veterans & Military Support program that gives military members, veterans, and their families an opportunity to enjoy an evening of professional baseball together.

The 2026–27 campaign includes events with the Tacoma Rainiers and Spokane Indians.

In Spokane, the program supports veterans from the Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center, residents of the Spokane Veterans Home, military members from Fairchild Air Force Base, and their families.

Your Donation Puts Heroes in the Seats

Posts, Auxiliaries, members, businesses, and community supporters can help sponsor military members, veterans, and their families.

  • Help provide admission to Heroes in the Ballpark events.
  • Support military members and veterans right here in Washington.
  • Give families an opportunity to spend an evening together.
  • Support the VFW Veterans & Military Support mission.

Help Bring Heroes to the Ballpark

Support military members, veterans, and their families through the Department’s Heroes in the Ballpark program. Future ticket information will be added when announced.

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Version 1.1.0 · Updated October 2, 2026