The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, the 2025 Triple-A National Champions, open their new season Friday. The 2026 opening day festivities at VyStar Ballpark begin at 4 p.m. with a street carnival including a climbing wall, interactive vendors, and street games.
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There will be a pregame ceremony to honor the Shrimps’ national championship and the first 2,000 fans will receive a schedule magnet. The team is hosting the Rochester Red Wings with game time starting at 7:05 p.m.
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Gates open at 5:30 p.m. and the team encourages fans to wear red in support of the military for Red Shirt Friday.
The First Alert Weather Team is forecasting a hot Friday near 90 degrees with temps cooling down some during game time.
First Alert Weather: Very warm Friday before a windy and much cooler weekend
Jumbo Shrimp opening weekend continues with gates opening at 5 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday.
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