Red Wings return to ESL Ballpark for home opener — first game at newly named stadium
Written by Site Hub on March 30, 2026
Source: News10NBC (WHEC) Published: March 25, 2026
The Rochester Red Wings open their 2026 home season on Tuesday, March 31, at ESL Ballpark, the newly named home of the franchise following a 10-year naming rights deal with ESL Federal Credit Union. This will be the 136th season for the Red Wings as a member of the International League, with the home opener marking the team’s earliest first home game tied in team history. The opponent is the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, the New York Yankees’ top affiliate. Manager Matt LeCroy returns for his sixth consecutive season leading the club. The Red Wings-ESL partnership was approved in February by the Monroe County Legislature and is valued at $550,000 over its initial term, with options to extend up to 30 years. First pitch is set for 4:05 p.m.
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