Opening Day Fan Fest
Opening Day of the inaugural AUSL season is June 7 in Rosemont, Illinois, and Wichita, Kansas!
Rosemont, IL Opening Day | June 7
10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.: MLB Play Ball Clinic
Youth event for kids ages 4-12 of all skill levels on the field at The Stadium at Parkway Bank Sports Complex
Registration required. Register here.
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.: Fan Fest
Outside The Stadium at Parkway Bank Sports Complex featuring:
Live Music by Beyond the Blonde
Free ice cream in a souvenir helmet cup (first 500 fans)
Meet & Greet and autograph opportunities with softball legends Jennie Finch, Jess Mendoza, and Natasha Watley
IHeart’s Dropping Diamonds live podcast with A.J. Andrews: Join us for a live taping of Dropping Diamonds at the AUSL Season Opener, hosted by the incredible AJ Andrews and featuring special guests! This live recording will bring you even closer to the action with exclusive insights and behind-the-scenes moments from the launch of this exciting new women’s professional softball league. Brought to you by iHeart Women’s Sports, this event shines a spotlight on the talent and drive of women athletes. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this electrifying experience—come for the game, stay for the conversation! Listen to Dropping Diamonds with AJ Andrews on the FREE iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts!
Interactive games, activities, contests, photo moments and more!
Food, drinks, and AUSL merchandise available
2 p.m.: Opening Day Game – Talons vs. Bandits (Doors open 1 p.m.)
1:45 p.m.: Pregame opening ceremonies and team introductions
Giveaway: AUSL Cowbell (first 500 fans)
Fan Activities: Goody Braid Bar, Rebel Girls Craft Station, Hit Like a Legend Inflatable, Photo Ops, Bar IX
Postgame: Player Autographs & Kids Run the Bases
Wichita, KS Opening Day | June 7
4 p.m. – 6 p.m.: Fan Fest
Outside Wilkins Stadium featuring:
DJ
Free food item (first 500 fans)
Meet & Greet and autograph opportunities with softball legend Cat Osterman
Interactive games, activities, contests, photo moments and more!
Food, drinks, and AUSL merchandise available
6:30 p.m.: Opening Day Game – Volts vs. Talons (Doors at 4 p.m.)
6:15 p.m.: Pregame opening ceremonies and team introductions
Giveaway: AUSL & Koch Industries Cowbell (first 500 fans)
Fan Activities: Goody Braid Bar, Craft Station, Photo Ops
Postgame: Player autographs & Kids Run the Bases
