Promotional Schedule out NOW!

JAMESTOWN TARP SKUNKS RELEASE 2026 PROMOTIONAL SCHEDULE 

Jamestown, NY – With less than two months until Opening Day, the Jamestown Tarp Skunks released their promotional schedule for the 2026 season. The Tarp Skunks, members of the Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League, begin their season at home against the newest league member, the Olean Oilers, on Friday, May 29th at 6:30 PM. Prior to the start of the game, the team will host a free tailgate festival sponsored by Jamestown Awning featuring live music by the band “Porcelain Bus Drivers,” a food truck, and a bounce house. At the conclusion of the game, there will be a fireworks show to kick off the Tarp Skunks' 6th season. 

Christian Dolce, General Manager and Director of Business and Sales Operations for the Tarp Skunks, stated, “After building on the success of our 2025 season, we’re excited to carry that energy into 2026 and create an even more memorable experience for our fans. Our mission stays the same: serving as Chautauqua County’s top destination for summer entertainment. This year’s promotional lineup is filled with fun, affordable, and engaging events designed for all ages. We can’t wait to make every visit to the ballpark something special.”

The Tarp Skunks, who saw attendance and ticket sales increase for the 5th straight season last year, are expecting to see even larger crowds this summer with a schedule filled with fun and family friendly promotions. One of the most popular nights for fans, $2 Night, will return starting on June 2nd at 6:30PM and also occurring on July 7th and July 21st. All bleacher tickets, beer, and hot dogs will be just $2. On July 7th, a special $2 Night will take place where all tickets are free in addition to the $2 night special, thanks to Cattaraugus Community Bank. 

On Tuesday, June 9th, the Tarp Skunks will host School Kids Day presented by Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, with a special start time of 11:00 AM. The Tarp Skunks are scheduling this game to attract students from local schools to attend the game on a field trip. Schools from Jamestown Public Schools, Falconer, Dunkirk, Bemus Point, and Panama will be in attendance. The Tarp Skunks still have some limited room for schools, but overall are excited about the Kids Game and look forward to students packing the stadium for a great time.

Thursday June 18th at 6:30PM will be the first of five Community Buyout Nights. Live CHQ, JCC, Cattaraugus Community Bank, Wegmans, and Greater Chautauqua Federal Credit Union, will sponsor Community Buyout games on June 18th, June 25th, July 7th, July 10th, and July 12th, respectively. Live CHQ Community Buyout Night on June 18th at 6:30PM will be recognized as a First Responder Night and Medical Healthcare Professionals Night, where the Tarp Skunks in conjunction with Live CHQ, will honor all first responders and health care workers in the area. All Community Buyout games are free to the public and are great ways for organizations to show their support to the community while giving fans the opportunity to go to a game for free.

In addition to the Opening Night fireworks there will be two other fireworks nights in 2026: Friday, July 3rd at 7:00 pm and Saturday, July 25th at 6:30 pm. July 3rd will be presented by Jamestown Mattress, and will celebrate the 4th of July weekend. July 25th’s show will be a Christmas in July Fireworks Night celebration, presented by Collaborative Children's Solutions and Culture Care Senior Living concluding the Tarp Skunks' regular season schedule.

The Tarp Skunks will continue the “Tarp Skunks Kids Club” as well as their “Whiffy Fund” program, which allows all kids wearing their youth baseball/softball jersey to gain free admission to the park. Dolce said, “Our top priority is bringing kids out to the ballpark. With our Whiffy Fund program, we’re proud to offer an opportunity that allows local children to enjoy a fun day at the park, completely free of charge. We hope families across the community take full advantage of it.” The “Tarp Skunks Kids Club” , presented by Cattaraugus County Bank, McCandless Plumbing and Excavation, Mccandless Well Drilling, King Kone, Logistics Plus, Kinetic Business, Cummins, Tim Hortons, Prevention Works, and CASA Trinity, will be back again after a great success in the first two seasons. Perks of the membership include a mid-season ice cream social with Whiffy, 10% off at the team store, a free t-shirt, a Tarp Skunks draw string bag, and a free ticket to all Friday night home games. The cost is just $15 and can be purchased online until June 5th.

First pitch for all games on Monday through Saturday remains the same as last year at 6:30 PM, with the exception of School Kids Day, July 3rd, Sunday’s, and doubleheaders. All doubleheaders and Sunday home games will begin at 4:00 PM while July 3rd will kick off at 7:00PM. 

Other promotions taking place this season include Kids Carnival Night presented by AffinityOne FCU, with bounce houses on Saturday June 13th, Tarp Skunks Kids Camp presented by Univera HealthCare and Builders Exchange of the Southern Tier on Saturday June 27th, Youth Baseball and Softball night presented by Logistics Plus on Friday June 19th, Bark at the Park, presented by Purina on June 10th, and the Strike Out Cancer Jersey Raffle Game on Friday July 19th. More info can be found online or by calling the Tarp Skunks front office. 

Single game tickets will go on sale on Monday May 11th, starting at just $5 each. Season ticket packages are available now starting at just $103. Group outings and picnics are also available for purchase at any time. 

With the addition of former New York-Penn League teams Niagara Falls, Batavia, and Auburn, the Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League will feature 16 teams in 2026. The PGCBL will feature a new team, the Olean Oilers, who will play the Tarp Skunks ten times in 2026. The Tarp Skunks made the playoffs for the fourth time in five years in 2025 and are now looking to take the next step this year and bring home a championship. The full promotional schedule can be found at www.jamestowntarpskunks.com/ schedule