The Kane County Cougars have announced the organization’s 2016 weekly specials as part of the Cougars’ promotional schedule. This is the first of four promotional announcements the Cougars will make prior to the first day that single-game tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 25.

Fans can order tickets in person from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Feb. 25 at Fifth Third Bank Ballpark, by phone at (630) 232-8811, or online beginning at 10 a.m. at kccougars.com. From Feb. 25 through Feb. 29, the Cougars are offering a special $5 discount on all box seats for 2016 regular season games.

Group outings, season tickets and ticket packages starting at five games, including a “Pick Your Own” plan, are currently on sale and can be ordered by calling (630) 232-8811. Opening Night is set for Thursday, April 7 at 6:30 p.m. against Clinton.

Half-Price Hump Days will add some extra anticipation in the middle of the work week. At all Wednesday evening home games, fans can enjoy half-price hump day specials for reserved and lawn seat tickets, regular-size sodas, burgers, pizza, nachos, popcorn and select souvenir items.

Thirsty Thursdays, presented by Miller Lite, return in 2016 as Thursday evening games throughout the season feature $1 select beers and sodas and new in 2016, $1 hot dogs as well. The first Thirsty Thursday of the season will be on Opening Night, April 7. $5 Mondays, presented by Meijer, include $5 reserved and lawn seat tickets for all Monday games from June through September (excludes July 18). These dates are also designated as “Micro Mondays” with all craft beers 50 percent off.

Sunday Fundays sponsored by Dave & Buster’s (starting on May 29) are back with free entertainment, discounts for kids in the Cougars’ KidZone area, presented by Rainbow Play Systems, and pre-game autograph sessions with Cougars players. New in 2016, fans may play catch on the field before Sunday Funday 1 p.m. games. Sunday Funday dates (excluding July 3) are Kids Eat Free days as all children between the ages of 3 and 10 will receive a voucher valid for a free hot dog and small soda. Seniors Eat Free days on all weekday day games (excluding Memorial Day and Labor Day) allow seniors to receive a complimentary hot dog and small soda.

As one of many military-centered initiatives the Cougars continue to provide each season, Military Ticket Appreciation Days are for all 2016 regular season home games and offer all active duty military personnel and their immediate families free tickets by showing their military ID at the Cougars’ ticket windows. This offer is valid for any 2016 regular season home game.

Additional theme nights and promotional acts for the 2016 season will be announced on kccougars.com and the Cougars’ social media channels as they are confirmed. Dates and promotions are subject to change.

SOURCE: Kane County Cougars news release

About the Kane County Cougars

The Kane County Cougars, Class-A Major League affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks, have been at the forefront of family-friendly entertainment since 1991. In 2015, the franchise became the first Class-A team in Minor League Baseball history to welcome 11 million fans. More than 130 former Cougars have reached the Major Leagues including Miguel Cabrera, Adrian Gonzalez and Kyle Schwarber. Opening Night at Fifth Third Bank Ballpark will take place on Thursday evening, April 7 against Clinton. Fans can visit kccougars.com to learn more or follow the Cougars on Twitter (@KCCougars), Facebook (facebook.com/kanecountycougars) or Instagram (kccougars).