As warmer weather returns to Fayetteville, so does one of the city’s favorite traditions: baseball season at Segra Stadium. With it comes the familiar crack of the bat, the excitement of fireworks nights, and the lively energy that fills downtown each spring and summer. The Fayetteville Woodpeckers are gearing up for another season of family-friendly entertainment and community events that have become a staple of Fayetteville’s local sports scene.
Opening Day for the Woodpeckers is scheduled for Friday, April 3, when the team hosts the visiting Wilson Warbirds at Segra Stadium. First pitch is set for 7:05 p.m., kicking off the 2026 season with an exciting night of baseball and postgame fireworks. Opening weekend will feature a three-game series against the Wilson Warbirds, a new team entering the Carolina League this season. The matchup not only marks the start of the Woodpeckers’ campaign but also the debut season for the Warbirds, making the opening series one to watch.
The Woodpeckers, the Single-A affiliate of the Houston Astros, will once again bring a full season of baseball to downtown Fayetteville, playing 66 home games throughout the year. The season runs from April 3rd through the end of the summer, offering fans plenty of opportunities to enjoy America’s pastime right in the heart of the city. Beyond the games themselves, Woodpeckers baseball has become known for its lively game-day atmosphere. Fans can expect many of the promotions and traditions that make minor league baseball unique, themed nights, giveaways, and fireworks displays that light up the sky after select weekend games.
Several special promotions throughout the season will give fans even more reasons to visit Segra Stadium. During Dogwood Festival weekend in April, the first 1,500 fans through the gates will receive a Dogwood Flower Replica Jersey, courtesy of the Governor’s Institute. That same weekend also features Barbie Weekend, where fans can purchase special Barbie-themed jerseys. Themed celebrations continue throughout the season. On Mother’s Day, fans can add a special Mother’s Day jersey to their ticket package. Memorial Day weekend will include Military Appreciation celebrations, highlighted by two jersey giveaways. During the Saturday night game, the first 1,500 fans will receive a replica camo jersey, courtesy of Campbell University. During the Sunday games, kids will also get to celebrate Bunker’s birthday, where the first 750 children ages 12 and under will receive a replica ice cream jersey, courtesy of Freddy’s.
The festivities continue on Father’s Day, when fans can add a blue bucket hat to their ticket package. These promotions are just a few highlights of the many themed nights planned throughout the season, all designed to bring the community together and create memorable experiences for families, friends, and baseball fans alike.
One of the highlights of the schedule is the busy month of June, when the team will host 18 home games, making it one of the most active stretches of the season at Segra Stadium. For many residents, Woodpeckers games have become more than just sporting events. They are a place where families gather, friends reconnect, and the community comes together to celebrate the simple joy of baseball.
As Opening Day approaches, excitement is building once again. Whether it’s your first trip to Segra Stadium or part of a yearly tradition, the 2026 Woodpeckers season promises another summer filled with baseball, fireworks and unforgettable moments. For more information and for tickets, visit https://www.milb.com/fayetteville/tickets/promotions