South Bend Cubs release 2026 theme night schedule
Posted: Feb 19, 2026 4:57 PM EST
South Bend Cubs SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- The South Bend Cubs released the full calendar of promotional nights for the upcoming season, which includes new and returning nights.
Some of the new theme nights include Harry Potter Night and SpongeBob SquarePants Day.
Officials say more theme nights were added after receiving fan feedback during the offseason and Feedback Fridays on social media.
You can find full details on unique ticket packages and stay updated with theme nights online.
New this season:
- May 2 – Nationally recognized sports designer Justin Patten will appear at Four Winds Field to create a live stadium portrait during the game.
- May 9 – Star Wars Night will feature area Star Wars costume groups like the 501st Legion and the team will wear the Mandalorian & Grogu inspired jerseys.
- May 30 – Military Appreciation Night: Come early for our annual Wreath Laying Ceremony where we honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. All active-duty military members and veterans will receive two complimentary tickets, and the evening will conclude with a postgame fireworks show.
- June 13 – Cancer Awareness Night: The South Bend Cubs join Beacon Health System as they stand up to cancer and support research to end cancer in our lifetime. Players will wear special purple jerseys that will be auctioned before the game.
- June 27 – Post-Game Fireworks
- July 18 – Harry Potter Night: Purchase an exclusive Harry Potter ticket package to show off your Hogwarts™ house pride with a co-branded scarf. Plus, the South Bend Cubs will wear exclusive Harry Potter 25th Anniversary jerseys that will be auctioned off. Click here to purchase your ticket package.
- July 25 – Latino Heritage Night as the South Bend Cubs take the field as Los Cabritos Maldichos
- Aug. 8 – SpongeBob SquarePants Day: Meet your favorite porous pal & starfish with our exclusive ticket package that includes a co-branded floppy hat and a VIP meet and greet with SpongeBob and Patrick! Plus, the South Bend Cubs will wear exclusive SpongeBob SquarePants jerseys that will be auctioned off. Click here to purchase your ticket package.
- Aug. 22 – Zooperstars! Appearance
- Sept. 5 – Fan Appreciation Night, highlighted by post-game fireworks and Spin to Win
Returning this season:
- April 29, May 6, and May 27 – Education Days: Morning baseball returns for three games, first pitch scheduled for 11:05 a.m.
- June 24 – Princess Night: Step into a magical storybook evening, where your princes and princesses can experience a fairy-tale night. Purchase our Royal Ticket Package that will feature an exclusive meet and greet with our princesses, enchanting photo opportunities, themed activities and a regal menu fitting of a king or queen. Click here to purchase the Princess Night Ticket package.
- July 22 – Camp Day presented by CareSource: A weekday afternoon baseball game, welcoming area summer camps.
- Aug. 6 – National IPA Day: This hop-forward specialty ticket package includes game ticket, a South Bend Cubs beer bat, a two-hour all-you-can-eat buffet, a 2-oz tasting sample of each featured beer, and one complimentary drink ticket to redeem at the rooftop bar. Click here to purchase the Beer Tasting ticket package.
- Aug. 20 – Pro Wrestling Night II: Meet the WWE Raw General Manager Adam Pearce as part of our VIP meet and greet package. Adding to the excitement, Revolution Championship Wrestling returns with action-packed matches both before and after the game. Click here to purchase the VIP Meet & Greet package.
- Sept. 3 – International Cabernet Day: Raise a glass with this exclusive ticket package that includes a game ticket, commemorative South Bend Cubs wine glass, access to a two-hour all-you-can-eat buffet, 2-oz samples of each featured wine, and one complimentary drink ticket to redeem at the rooftop bar. Click here to purchase the wine tasting package.