McLean County Times

Illinois State University has released the promotional schedule for its 2025 baseball season at Duffy Bass Field. The Redbirds will start their home games on March 15 against Western Illinois.

The promotional events are as follows: March 15 marks the home opener against Western Illinois; March 29 is designated as "Bark in the Park" during the game against Murray State; April 8 features "Sorority and Fraternity Life Night" with a match against Illinois; April 13 is "Stuff the Duff," an event that coincides with a game broadcasted on ESPNU against Evansville; April 30 celebrates faculty and staff during the Southern Indiana game; May 3 welcomes young fans for "Reggie Kid's Club Day" against Missouri State; and May 11 honors seniors and mothers with a special celebration during the UIC game.

Each Friday night, ISU students can enjoy free food, while Sunday afternoons offer kids an opportunity to run the bases after games. Admission to all events at Duffy Bass Field is complimentary, though dates, times, and promotions may change.

Fans can follow updates on Illinois State Baseball through various platforms: GoRedbirds.com, X (@RedbirdBaseball), Instagram (isuredbirdbaseball), and Facebook (Illinois State Baseball). Additionally, GoRedbirds.com and the Illinois State Redbirds App provide information on tickets, athletic fund gifts, multimedia content, merchandise, photos, and more.