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Summer may be coming to an end, but there is still time to see a game at Fenway Park.
The Red Sox are currently just missing out on a wild card spot in the American League, but if battling for a postseason spot isn’t enough for them, the team offers plenty of other incentives in the form of special offers, giveaways and theme nights.
Promotions and giveaways at Fenway Park are divided into three categories: Gate Giveaways, where the first 7,500 fans scanned at the entrance receive a giveaway, Theme Nights, and Cultural and Identity Celebrations. For the last two categories, fans must purchase tickets on the Theme Night landing page on the team website to receive the giveaway. Some offerings, such as the Italian Celebration on August 27, the Cabo Verde Celebration on August 29, and Sesame Street Day on September 8, are already sold out.
From bobbleheads to wristbands and jerseys to hats, here’s a look at the upcoming promotions at Fenway Park.
August 26 against Toronto: Women’s Celebration
The Red Sox will honor pioneering women from the Greater Boston area with a pregame social event, activities and appearances, and will give away a custom Women’s Celebration Red Sox zip-up jacket. Modeled after the 1943 Red Sox jersey, the year the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League was founded, the jacket features the Red Sox nameplate on the chest, along with a Women’s Celebration at Fenway Park patch on the left sleeve and an American flag shield on the right sleeve that the team wore in 1943 as a sign of support for the war effort. The jackets are available in sizes small through extra-large, with size availability on a first-come, first-served basis.
VIP tickets are also available, which include access to the pre-game “Breaking Barriers” speaker program and networking event, featuring speakers from the world of Boston professional sports.
August 29 against Toronto: Dave Roberts Bobblehead and Swimmer Night
This Thursday night game against the Blue Jays features two special promotions. In honor of the 20th anniversary of the Red Sox’s “curse reversal,” the team is giving away 7,500 bobbleheads depicting Dave Roberts’ famous steal of second base in Game 4 of the 2004 American League Championship Series, which was the turning point in Boston’s historic comeback against the New York Yankees.
It’s also swimmers’ night, and those who purchase the special offer ticket will receive a Red Sox City Connect swim cap. For each special offer ticket purchased, the Red Sox will donate $5 to the USA Swimming Foundation.
September 9 vs. Baltimore: Ortiz Baseball Hall of Fame Funko Pop! and Section 10 Night
Another double promotion: The first 7,500 fans to participate will receive a special Funko Pop! figure of Red Sox legend and three-time World Series champion David Ortiz in a National Baseball Hall of Fame jersey and cap. Big Papi, as he was known during his 14th season in Boston, was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2022.
Additionally, the Red Sox will celebrate the “Section 10” podcast, featuring hosts Jared Carrabis, Coley Mick, Steve Perrault and Tyler Milliken throwing out the ceremonial first pitch and Fenway-themed attractions. Purchasers of the special ticket offer will receive a Section 10 jersey in Fenway green with the podcast name on the chest, a Section 10 logo patch on the right sleeve and a Red Sox “Hanging Sox” logo patch on the left sleeve. Jerseys are available in sizes small through extra-large, with size availability on a first-come, first-served basis.
September 10th against Baltimore: Margaritaville Night
In honor of the 20th anniversary of Jimmy Buffett’s visit to Fenway Park on the License To Chill tour, purchasers of special ticket packages will receive a statue of the late King of the Parrotheads poking his head out of the Green Monster, modeled after the cover of his “Live at Fenway Park” album. Those who upgrade to a VIP package will also receive a Red Sox Margaritaville straw hat, and a portion of ticket proceeds will go to Singing for Change.
Before the game, everyone in attendance will be treated to performances and activities honoring Buffett’s music and legacy, as well as the Margaritaville lifestyle.
September 20 vs. Minnesota: Hispanic Festival
The Red Sox, in partnership with Goya, will celebrate the Hispanic communities of the greater Boston area during this Friday night showdown with the Twins. Those who purchase special ticket deals will receive a black jersey with “Medias Rojas,” the Red Sox’s Spanish name, on the chest. The back features a red and colorful patterned number 24, with the Red Sox “Hanging Sox” logo in the same pattern on the right sleeve. Jerseys are available in sizes small through extra-large, with size availability on a first-come, first-served basis.
September 21st vs. Minnesota: Fangirl Fantasy: Haylor Night and Irish Celebration
For fans of Taylor Swift and Harry Styles, this Saturday afternoon game is just the ticket. Those who purchase special ticket deals will receive either a “FENWAY ERA” or “WALLY’S HOUSE” friendship bracelet, as well as access to a postgame Fangirl Fantasy party featuring a DJ playing the music of Swift, Styles and others. All who purchase the special tickets will have a chance to win tickets to an upcoming Fangirl Fantasy event, and there will be photo ops and other activities throughout Fenway.
The Red Sox will also hold an Irish celebration, with Irish tap dancing outside the gates before the game. Those who purchase special ticket packages will receive a Red Sox jersey with an Irish theme: a white jersey with green sleeves, an Irish flag over the word “Sox” and the “Hanging Sox” logo on the right sleeve. Jerseys are available in sizes small through extra-large, with size availability on a first-come, first-served basis.
September 29 against Tampa Bay: The kids conquer the bases
The fifth and final Kids Run The Bases event is scheduled for the Red Sox’s final game of the season on Sunday afternoon. After the game against the Rays, children in attendance are invited to run around the bases of America’s favorite ballpark. More specific information on where to line up and who can run with or without parents will be announced during the game. No special ticket purchases are necessary.
