Goldeyes to return to Winnipeg Aug. 3

Pending final review, the Winnipeg Goldeyes have been granted permission to return to Shaw Park in Winnipeg beginning August 3.

July 22, 2021

By Steve Schuster

Winnipeg Goldeyes

WINNIPEG, MB – Pending final review, the Winnipeg Goldeyes have been granted permission to return to Shaw Park beginning August 3.

The Goldeyes’ official 2021 home opener is set for Tuesday, August 3, and a total of 20 regular season home games at Shaw Park have now been added to the remaining schedule. August 3 will mark the Goldeyes’ first game in their home park since September 2, 2019.

Updated Remaining 2021 Home Schedule

Shaw Park Enhanced COVID-19 Safety Measures

“The Winnipeg Goldeyes are ecstatic to finally return to home,” said Goldeyes’ owner Sam Katz. “We are grateful to the government and health authorities for allowing us a path to host games at Shaw Park. We are especially excited for our loyal fans that will finally be able to attend a Goldeyes game for the first time in almost two years.

“We are also very excited for our first- and second-year players who will have the opportunity to enjoy our great city and the true Goldeyes’ experience,” added Katz. “We want to express our sincerest gratitude to the Jackson Generals’ staff and the citizens of Jackson, Tennessee for their incredible hospitality and support throughout this season.”

All Winnipeg Goldeyes players and coaches, as well as players and coaches from visiting teams will be fully vaccinated (at least two weeks since receiving their second dose) upon their entry into Canada. Hub protocols will also be in place for both teams.

The Goldeyes have received permission to operate Shaw Park at 100 percent capacity. All fans in attendance will be required to be fully vaccinated. Youth fans under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a vaccinated adult at a 1-to-1 ratio and are required to wear a mask.

Mask requirements will be in effect for all indoor spaces at Shaw Park, including the box office, washrooms, and merchandise store. Masks are encouraged to be worn on the concourse and in the seating bowl.

Two adjustments have been made to the Jackson-based schedule that was announced back in May. Monday, August 23 versus Kane County has been moved to Friday, August 20. August 23 is now a scheduled day off. The doubleheader on Saturday, September 4 versus Fargo-Moorhead has been separated with a single game now scheduled on Friday, September 3.

First pitch times Monday through Friday have been changed to 6:30 p.m. Saturday (6:00 p.m.) and Sunday (1:00 p.m.) start times remain the same as previous seasons. The Goldeyes will host two weekday afternoon games on Thursday, August 5 and Thursday, August 19. Both afternoon contests begin at 12:00 p.m. The August 21 doubleheader versus Kane County begins at 5:00 p.m.

In the coming days, the Winnipeg Goldeyes will contact Season Ticket and Mini Pack holders with ticket options for the remainder of the 2021 season, and will be given first priority on seat selection.

Individual tickets will go on sale to the general public on Tuesday, July 27 at 9:00 a.m.

The Winnipeg Goldeyes appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding.