Tri-City Dust Devils celebrate milestone season. Your ultimate ball game guide
Tri-Cities’ own Minor League baseball team, the Tri-City Dust Devils, is celebrating a milestone season.
The Los Angeles Angels affiliate kicked off its 25th season on April 3.
The Dust Devils will play a total of 66 home games this season, which ends in September. The team has giveaways, performances and other promotions planned across these games.
“This community has supported the Dust Devils from day one, and this season is our way of saying thank you,” team president Derrel Ebert said in a March 9 news release. “We’ve built a schedule full of fun, memories and moments that honor the fans who make Gesa Stadium such a special place. We can’t wait to share this milestone year together.”
Here’s everything you need to know about the season:
Who are the Tri-City Dust Devils? Where do they play?
The Tri-City Dust Devils were established in 2001, when the Portland Rockies relocated to Pasco.
The Dust Devils play at Gesa Stadium, 6200 Burden Blvd. in Pasco.
The stadium was originally built in 1995 for the Tri-City Posse, a now-disbanded team in the independent Western Baseball League, according to team history.
The Dust Devils, whose name was inspired by the team’s desert location, is in the Minor League Baseball’s Northwest League.
The team’s mascot is Dusty, a literal dust cloud. Dusty is a “whirling dervish of dirt who stirs up enthusiasm and fun wherever he goes,” MLB contributor Benjamin Hill wrote.
A few times each season, the team adopts alternate names — and dons special jerseys — that further recognize the area.
The Columbia River Rooster Tails represent the significance of hydroplanes along the Columbia River, and the Viñeros de Tri-City represent the agricultural workers at the region’s American Viticultural Areas.
When are Tri-City Dust Devils games in the 2026-27 season?
As of Tuesday, April 7, the Dust Devils had already played three games this season.
Games are typically scheduled to start around 6:30 or 7:05 p.m., or 1:30 p.m. on Sundays, with some exceptions.
Aside from the All-Star Break in mid-July, the team plays every Tuesday through Sunday until the season ends. A full season calendar is available online.
What promotional nights are the Dust Devils doing this year?
Fireworks shows are scheduled on either Friday, Saturday or Sunday each week the team is at home — 12 times throughout the season.
There are also drone shows scheduled for Saturday, April 18, and Friday, June 19.
The Dust Devils host many theme nights and promotional nights this season.
Here are some of these exciting events:
- April 28: Bark in the Park
- April 29: Green Out the Park
- May 27: Disco with the Dust Devils
- May 28: Dash for Cash
- May 30: Pop Star Night featuring DJ Swiftie
- June 7: Get Away Day
- June 21: Father’s Day Celebration
- Aug. 5: Dusty’s Birthday
You can find a full promotional night schedule online.
When are the Dust Devils hosting giveaways?
On top of the promotional nights, the Dust Devils are also hosting numerous giveaways, including several commemorating their 25th season.
The giveaway schedule is:
- May 1: 25th season pennant
- May 29: Dusty building block
- June 4: Viñeros soccer scarf
- June 20: 25th season hat
- July 9: Bobblehead
- July 17: Rooster Tails cross body bag
- Aug. 7: Bobblehead
- Aug. 9: 25th season jersey
- Aug. 22: Baseball card plus Rooster Tails jersey auction
- Sept. 3: 2027 wall calendar
How can I save money at a Dust Devils game?
Each week the Dust Devils play at home includes at least one Family Feast Night. Check the online schedule to see which night the deal is available each week.
On Family Feast Nights, you can get the following items for just $2.50 each:
- Hot dog
- 21-ounce Coke products
- Chips
- Ice cream sandwich
- Laffy Taffy rope
Additionally, each game has a designated “beer batter.”
The Dust Devils designate a player from the opposing team, choosing a different player each time.
If the beer batter strikes out when at bat, all of-age fans in attendance can enjoy domestic 12-ounce beers for just $3.
The Beer Batter discount lasts for 10 minutes following the strikeout. Fans are told when the beer batter is at bat — and if he earns everyone discounted beer.
There are also ways to save money on Dust Devils tickets and parking.
How much are Dust Devils tickets, parking fees?
When you purchase Dust Devils tickets, you have the option of selecting your exact seats, or purchasing general admission tickets and sitting in the first-come, first-served area. This area is located along the third base to home plate stretch, a bit higher up than the assigned seating section.
Tickets range from $10 to $23 depending on the day you visit and your selected seats. Buying in advance is cheaper than buying day-of tickets.
Parking costs up to $5. Ben Franklin Transit has a nearby stop, so taking the bus is a cost-effective alternative.
Season passes can get fans into all 66 home games. This season, you can get a single pass for $99.
A family pass costs $199 and includes four season tickets.
What am I not allowed to bring to Gesa Stadium?
Outside food and drinks are not permitted at Dust Devisls games, although you can bring sealed plastic water bottles.
Coolers are not allowed.
The following items are also prohibited at the stadium:
- Beach balls and inflatables
- Glass bottles
- Fireworks
- Firearms and other weapons, including toy versions
- Laser devices
- Skateboards and rollerblades
- Sticks and clubs
- Unmanned aerial vehicles
- Aerosol cans, air horns and distracting noisemakers
- Baseball bats
- Cameras or video recorders
- Animals, except service animals
- Devices that may interfere with the game or its broadcast
Clothing considered “visibly obscene, indecent or inappropriate” is also not allowed.
Derogatory language will lead to automatic ejection from the ballpark, according to the fan code of conduct.