The South Bend Cubs will kick off the season on April 7 at Four Winds Field. The club has announced the homestead schedule for Night at the Ballpark, Opening Day and Friday's game.

On April 6, the team is holding A Night at the Ballpark at 6 p.m. benefiting the Boys and Girls Club of Elkhart County.

• Tickets $5
• Free admission to the Kids Fun Zone
• Autograph session with the team
• Chance to run the bases after the team practice
• All you can eat barbecue buffet for $25 in the Pepsi Stadium Club (Proceeds benefit Boys and Girls Club of Elkhart County)

These are the promotions for Opening Day, April 7, when the South Bend Cubs take on the West Michigan Whitecaps.

• Gates open at 5 p.m., pre-game concert by Southern Straightaway (game starts at 7:05 p.m.)
• National Anthem sung by Chicago Cubs featured artist Wayne Messmer
• First pitch by Richard Nussbaum, President of MiLB Midwest League
• First 1,000 fans receive a South Bend Cubs Car Flag
• First 2,000 fans receive a South Bend Cubs 2016 Magnet Schedule
• Face painting, balloon artists and other surprises on the concourse
• Post-Game Fireworks Extravaganza

Friday, April 8, West Michigan Whitecaps, 7:35 pm

• First 2,000 fans receive a South Bend Cubs 2016 Magnet Schedule
• Post-Game Fireworks Extravaganza

There are a limited number of tickets available for Opening Day. Tickets can be purchased online at SouthBendCubs.com or by calling the Box Office at 574-235-9988.