Cleveland Guardians ALCS schedule, events for Games 3, 4 and 5
The Guardians host the Rays for the ALCS with plaza parties, new food items, and pregame entertainment.
The Cleveland Guardians are set to face the Tampa Bay Rays in the 2026 American League Championship Series (ALCS) at Progressive Field from October 15-17. Prior to the games, the Gateway Plaza will be open from 90 minutes before gates opening until the end of each game, offering live entertainment, large screens to watch the match, and various food options. For children aged 12 and under, free Quickball sessions led by Guardians Training Center coaches will be available in the grass area.
Game 3 is scheduled for October 15, with first pitch at 6 p.m. Gates open at 3:30 p.m. The Brady Lorince area will be featured from 2:30-5:20 p.m., while the Right Field District hosts a Block Party with DJ Nick Duvé from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Donovan Mitchell will take the ceremonial first pitch, with a performance by world-renowned saxophonist Mike Phillips. The Coast Guard, Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines & Space Force will honor the National Anthem, while Lady Bri will lead the Mid-1st inning.
Game 4 is set for October 16, with a similar schedule, beginning at 6 p.m. Gates open at 3:30 p.m. DJ Nick Duvé will take the stage in the Brady Lorince area from 2:30-5:30 p.m., and the Right Field District will feature a Block Party with DJ Kyro from 3:30-5:30 p.m. The Navy National Anthem will be performed, accompanied by an appearance from a teenage guitar prodigy, Max Stak. Nerdy DJ will start the in-park DJ session.
Game 5 is scheduled for October 17, with the first pitch at 8 p.m. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. The RDNA area will run from 4:30-7:20 p.m., while the Right Field District will host a Block Party with Slider & The Dogs. The Air Force National Anthem will be performed, with Lady Bri leading the in-park DJ session. Additionally, the Guardians and Delaware North Sportservice will introduce two limited-time menu items during the series: Surf n Turf and Korean BBQ Chicken.
Tickets for the 2026 ALCS can be purchased at CLEGuardians.com/Postseason, including limited Standing Room Only tickets. All game times and festivities are subject to change at the discretion of the Guardians.
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