Kids Can See the Portland Sea Dogs Free on Opening Day in 2026

The phrase "baseball is back" is basically the same as "spring is here." The two are perfectly synonymous.

So what better way to say so long to winter than by attending the Portland Sea Dogs' first game of the season in 2026?

But here's what Maine families are really going to love: kids can get in for free to see the opening day game in April.

How Can I Get Kids Free Tickets to the Portland Sea Dogs in Portland, Maine?

According to a press release, kids can attend the Portland Sea Dogs' Opening Day for free when attending with a paying adult.

Wonderfully, the age range for a free ticket goes up to 17, so you don't have to worry about a few of your kids getting the deal while others don't.

All you have to do to get the kids' free ticket is get them online at seadogs.com or by calling the Sea Dogs Ticket Office at (207) 879-9500.

When Is Opening Day for the Portland Sea Dogs in Portland, Maine?

The Portland Sea Dogs' 2026 schedule lists its first game as on the road against the Somerset Patriots in Bridgewater, New Jersey, on Friday, April 3.

But its first home game is 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, against the New Hampshire Fisher Cats at Delta Dental Park at Hadlock Field. That's the one you'll really want to make sure to attend with the kids.

“We are putting the day back into Opening Day,” Sea Dogs General Manager Jesse Scaglion said in the press release. “Opening Day is a special day, and we want to make sure kids have the ability to attend. With the earlier start, they can come after school and still get a good night’s sleep on a school night. With the free ticket offer for kids, we hope to pack the stadium with kids and families cheering on the Sea Dogs. It’s the perfect way to start a new season.”

Gates open at 2:30 p.m.

Finding Maine activities for you and the whole family that don't cost crazy amounts of money can sometimes be tough.

So when something like this pops up, it's certain to get people's attention.

And you can be sure that taking your kid to a Sea Dogs game is not only a Maine rite of passage but also a fun experience overall.

Ready for the game?

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Did your favorite make the list? Anywhere new you plan to check out?