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Play ball: Lexington Legends 2025 season preview

Learn all about the return of the Lexington Legends for their 2025 season, beginning with a pre-season exhibition on Tuesday, April 22.

A view of the Legends Field from the center field.

Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die. | Photo courtesy of the Lexington Legends

The ‘stache is back. Well, you already knew that, but the Lexington Legends are also back on the diamond for the 2025 season opener Friday, April 25 at 7 p.m. against the Charleston Dirty Birds. Can’t wait that long? Head to the pre-season exhibition game against the California Dogecoin tomorrow, Tuesday, April 22 at 10:30 a.m.

Pro tip: Legends Field is a cashless stadium, so leave your folding money at home.

Here’s what you can expect from this legendary team:

Schedule + theme nights

The Legends will play 125 games this season, including 63 at Legends Field.

Throughout the season, there will be themed nights + nightly promotions, such as:

  • $2 Tuesday | Tickets, popcorn, hot dogs, and canned soda are all $2 each
  • Bark in the Park | Bring your canine companion for a pre-game stroll.
  • Thirsty Thursday | Sip on $2 domestic + $3 craft beers.
  • Fireworks Fridays + Saturdays | Celebrate win or lose with post-game fireworks
  • Sunday Fun Day | Sunday is for the kiddos, where they can run the bases after the game.
The exterior of a stadium that says Legends Field on a big baseball on the outside.

Play ball. | Photo by LEXtoday

Tickets + seating

While you can always get single-game tickets in advance or at the gate, the team is making it easier to commit with ticket package offerings.

  • Full season | $567+
  • Half season | $304+
  • 10-game mini plans | $110
  • 5-game mini plans | $55

Find, find your favorite view of Legends Field with these seating options within the stadium.

  • Box Seats | Upper level along the baselines — $10 in advance, $11 at the gate
  • Field Box | Lower level along the baselines — $12 in advance, $13 at the gate
  • Home Plate Premium | Upper + lower levels behind home plate — $15 in advance, $17 at the gate
  • Diamond Club | First row behind home plate — $25

For those interested in leveling up their experience, or coming as a group, inquire about reserving spots at:

  • The Pepsi Party Deck
  • The Hicks & Funfsinn Stables
  • The Lexington Lounge
  • The Luxury Suites

Key players

In April, the Legends drafted native Lexingtonian Colin Burgess, a Tates Creek High School alumni. After leading Tates Creek to victory in the KHSAA State Championship in 2019, Burgess returns to Legends Field to take his spot behind the plate.

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