OKLAHOMA CITY (Oct. 23, 2024) This Saturday, families across the metro are invited to a free community celebration to unveil the new name of Oklahoma City’s Triple-A baseball team. Festivities begin at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26, with Oklahoma City Baseball Club officials hosting the official name reveal ceremony at 7 p.m. inside Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark.

 

WHAT:            Oklahoma City Baseball Club Name Reveal Celebration

WHEN:            Saturday, Oct. 26, beginning at 5 p.m.

WHERE:          Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark

 

Details

  • 5 p.m.: Outdoor activities on the Mickey Mantle Plaza, including carnival rides, tailgate and inflatable games and a live DJ
  • 6 p.m.: Gates open, with more activities on the ballpark concourse
  • 7 p.m.: New name and brand announcement via an on-field presentation, immediately followed by fireworks and a drone show
  • Post-reveal activities:
    • Unveiling of a 20-by-20-foot mural created specifically for the team by Oklahoma City artist Barrett Tarr, aka Kid Lennon
    • The Team Store open so fans can be the first to purchase new team gear
  • Media covering the event may park in the Warren Spahn Parking Lot, on Joe Carter Ave., southeast corner of the ballpark. An attendant will let you in.

 

More information: http://www.okcbaseball.com.

 

VISUALS

  • Footage of name reveal celebration, including new uniforms, logos and mascots
  • Footage of new team mural, created by local artist Barrett Tarr
  • Footage of drone show and fireworks
  • Footage of event setup. Event setup likely begins late morning (Contact Karen for setup time and to arrange early access on 10/26.)
  • Interview opportunity with Oklahoma City Baseball Club President/General Manager Michael Byrnes