Baseball Announces Opening Weekend Game Times

STARKVILLE – The 2024 Mississippi State baseball season is right around the corner and the opening weekend game times are set. The Diamond Dawgs will open the season at 4 p.m. CT on Friday, Feb.16, at Dudy Noble Field in Starkville.

The Diamond Dawgs host the Air Force Academy in a three-game series to open the 2024 season, with the season-opener set for Friday, Feb. 16, at 4 p.m. The Bulldogs and Falcons return to action on Saturday (Feb. 17) for a first pitch at 4 p.m. The series finale is set for Sunday (Feb. 18) at 1 p.m. at The Dude. Game times are subject to change depending on weather forecasts. For Saturday's contest, the men's basketball reserved parking has priority.

The entirety of opening weekend will be dedicated to honoring our nation's brave service members in a special Military Appreciation Weekend at The Dude. All three games will feature pregame military flyovers. Moody Air Force Base will perform Friday's flyover, while Columbus Air Force Base will perform Saturday and Sunday. Each game will also have military members standing with MSU and Air Force during the national anthem, along with military members announcing starting lineups.

Friday will feature an Opening Weekend/military appreciation rally towel giveaway while supplies last. Saturday will feature a pregame jump performance from the Wings of Blue Jump Team from the United States Air Force Academy. Along with seeing the Wings of Blue Jump Team, replica military hats will be given away while supplies last. The series concludes on Sunday, and fans will have the chance to get a military coin while supplies last. For more information on Opening Weekend promotions, click here.

Friday's game will be carried on the Mississippi State Sports Network powered by Learfield, along with a live audio stream via HailState.com/OnDemand. Click HERE for a full list of the 2024 MSU Baseball Radio Affiliates.

Mississippi State's 56-game schedule features 35 home games, 17 road contests and four neutral-site matchups. The schedule features a 12-game homestand to open the campaign (February 16 – March 2) and a five-game homestand from April 2-9.

Tickets
General admission single-game tickets, the baseball flex plan, and student tickets for those without an All-Access Pass are on sale now and can be purchased at HailState.com/tickets.

Visit www.HailState.com for the latest news and information on the baseball program. Fans can also follow the program on social media by searching 'HailStateBB' on X, Facebook and Instagram.

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Baseball Announces Opening Weekend Game Times

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