Autism Awareness 2024
Autism Acceptance Night at MLB Ballparks
April is recognized as National Autism Acceptance Month.
World Autism Awareness Day is on April 2nd.
Since 2016, MLB teamed up to have Autism Awareness Nights at the ballpark.
Below is a list of current Autism Awareness games announced for MLB for the 2024 season.
1. San Diego Padres-
Monday, April 1st
Padres vs. Cardinals at Pecto Park- 6:40 PM PT
https://www.mlb.com/padres/tickets/specials/theme-games
2. Houston Astros-
Tuesday, April 2nd
Astros vs. Blue Jays at Minute Maid Park- 7:10 PM CT
*There will be lower volume in Sections 156, 305, & 405
*There will be a Sensory Room located in Section 256 by Champions Pavillion
https://www.mlb.com/astros/tickets/specials/autism-awareness
3. Arizona Diamondbacks-
Friday, April 12th
Diamondbacks vs. Cardinals at Chase Field- 6:40 PM MT
https://www.mlb.com/dbacks/tickets/specials/autism-awareness
4. Tampa Bay Rays-
Saturday, April 13th
Tampa Bay Rays vs. San Francisco Giants at Tropicana Field- 4:10 PM ET https://www.mlb.com/rays/tickets/specials/themes/autism-awareness
5. Philadelphia Phillies-
Saturday, April 13th
Philadelphia Phillies vs. Pittsburgh Pirates at Citizens Bank Park- 4:05 PM ET
*There will be a Sensory Activation Vehicle by First Base Plaza
*There will be Sensory Bags (including headphones and fidget toys), Weighted Laptops, and Social Stories at Guest Services at the Main Concourse and Terrace Level
https://www.mlb.com/phillies/tickets/specials/autism-awareness
6. Detroit Tigers-
Sunday, April 14th
Detroit Tigers vs. Minnesota Twins at Comerica Park- 1:40 PM ET
https://www.mlb.com/tigers/tickets/specials/events
7. Miami Marlins-
Tuesday, April 16th
Miami Marlins vs. San Francisco Giants at loanDepot Park- 6:40 PM ET
*Sensory Room is located at the Legends Level
https://www.mlb.com/marlins/tickets/specials/autism-acceptance
Beyond April…
8. Pittsburgh Pirates-
Saturday, June 22nd
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Tampa Bay Rays at PNC Park- 4:05 PM ET
*There will be a Sensory Area at the Left Field Lounge and a Pirate Fidget Toy
https://www.mlb.com/pirates/tickets/specials/autism-awareness
9. Seattle Mariners-
Sunday, August 25th
Seattle Mariners vs. San Francisco Giants at T-Mobile Park- 1:10 PM PT
*There will be a sensory area
https://www.mlb.com/mariners/tickets/specials/autism-acceptance
10. San Francisco Giants-
Friday, August 30th
San Francisco Giants vs. Miami Marlins at Oracle Park- 7:15 PM PT
https://www.mlb.com/giants/tickets/specials/autism
Minor League Ballparks are participating as well! Here are A FEW of the one’s I came across…
*Omaha Storm Chasers-located in Nebraska-Triple A affiliate of the Kansas City Royals, will provide Sensory Kits and a Quiet Zone all season long.
https://www.milb.com/omaha/news/storm-chasers-back-to-bat-with-autism-action-partnership-in-2024
*The Winston-Salem Dash-located in North Carolina-High A affiliate of the White Sox, will have a Sensory Friendly Day of Sunday, April 28th.
https://www.milb.com/winston-salem/tickets/2024-theme
*The Worcester Red Sox- located in Massachusetts- Triple A affiliate of the Red Sox, will have Autism Acceptance Day on Sunday April 21st.
https://www.milb.com/worcester/tickets/promotions?affiliateId=hp-promo
*The Akron Rubber Ducks- located in Ohio- Double A affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians, will have Autism Awareness Day on Sunday July 28th.
https://www.milb.com/akron/tickets/promotions
*The Altoona Curve- located in Pennsylvania-Double A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates, will have Autism Acceptance Night on Sunday, April 14th.
https://www.milb.com/altoona/tickets/promotions
*The Montgomery Biscuits- located in Alabama- Double A Affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays, will have Autism Awareness Night on April 23rd.
https://www.milb.com/montgomery/schedule/2024-04
*The Iowa Cubs- Located in Des Moines- Triple A affiliate of the Chicago Cubs, will have their first ever Sensory Friendly Game on June 9th.
Please note: This is not an exhaustive list of all events in MiLB. If you do not see your team on here, please feel free to reach out and I am happy to check for you!
Information provided by Jaclyn Capistran @juiceboxjacky