HATTIESBURG, Miss. -- Southern Miss Department of Athletics announced Tuesday its promotional schedule for the 28-game home slate for the 2026 baseball season.
The Golden Eagles, which have been ranked nationally at No. 20 by D1Baseball.com and No. 23 by Perfect Game in their respective preseason polls, opens the regular season against UC Santa Barbara, Friday, Feb. 13, at 4 p.m.
Southern Miss is set to play UC Santa Barbara three times, entertain Alabama, Mississippi State and Ole Miss on consecutive Tuesdays, along with non-conference foes Nicholls North Alabama (three games), Southeastern Louisiana, New Orleans and Tulane in non-conference action. The Golden Eagles also play Sun Belt foes Troy, App State, Texas State, ULM and Georgia Southern in Sun Belt three-game series.
| Date |
Opponent |
Game Designation |
| Feb. 13-15 |
UC Santa Barbara |
Opening Weekend |
The Golden Eagles open the 2026 season with the preseason nationally ranked Gauchos, in the first meeting between the two programs in their baseball history. We will also have Super Saturday for the middle game of the series, which also include a doubleheader basketball game that day.
| Date |
Opponent |
Game Designation |
| Feb. 24 |
Alabama |
Fan DJ |
Fans will have the opportunity to submit song requests for the chance to hear them at The Pete during the game. Click
here to submit the song you would like to hear that evening.
| Date |
Opponent |
Game Designation |
| March 3 |
Mississippi State |
Gold Out Game |
Those in attendance are requested to wear Gold for the game, so we can Pack the Pete in Gold.
| Date |
Opponent |
Game Designation |
| March 4 |
Nicholls |
Youth Sports Night |
Local youth sports teams are invited to bring their squads to the only Wednesday non-conference game at home during the season. Supply is limited for teams, so click
here to be a part of this special night.
| Date |
Opponent |
Game Designation |
| March 6-8 |
North Alabama |
Legacy and Legends |
All Southern Miss baseball alumni are invited back to the park for a weekend celebrating the history of the program. Various baseball alumni will be recognized this weekend. For more information, please contact
Sarah Pazos at sarah.pazos@usm.edu.
| Date |
Opponent |
Game Designation |
| March 10 |
Ole Miss |
Black Out Game |
Those in attendance are requested to wear Black for the game, so we Pack the Pete in Black.
| Date |
Opponent |
Game Designation |
| March 20-22 |
Troy |
Parrothead Day (Saturday) |
It will be be Parrothead Day on Saturday, March 21, at 2 p.m. The Golden Eagles will wear their special jerseys Parrothead jerseys that day and Lloyd Munn and the Forecasters will play prior to the game. Parrothead items will be on sale on both Friday and Saturday at the park, as well as through select retailers leading up to the weekend.
| Date |
Opponent |
Game Designation |
| March 27-29 |
App State |
Military Appreciation (Saturday) |
Recognition for all active and retired military will take place during the Saturday game and for the third-straight year, the Golden Eagles will honor Camp Shelby by wearing their special uniform that day.
| Date |
Opponent |
Game Designation |
| March 31 |
Southeastern Louisiana |
Stripe Out |
Each section of the stadium will wear different color shirts. A map for each section will be provided prior to the event.
| Date |
Opponent |
Game Designation |
| April 7 |
New Orleans |
Baseball Bingo |
Make sure to get to the game early and get your bingo card early to win prizes during that night's game when you call "Bingo."
| Date |
Opponent |
Game Designation |
| April 17-19 |
Texas State |
Bobblehead Saturday/Sidekicks Sunday |
We will be giving away a special baseball themed bobblehead during Saturday's game, while also have Seymour Sidekicks Day on Sunday. Free admission to the game for Sidekicks members on Sunday. Bring your credentials or membership and go to ticket window for your free ticket. Then, check into the marketing table to claim a special gift.
| Date |
Opponent |
Game Designation |
| April 21 |
Tulane |
Throwback Night |
Take a trip down memory lane and hear music from different decades while enjoying the game.
| Date |
Opponent |
Game Designation |
| May 1-3 |
ULM |
Pack the Pete in Pink |
It will be Breast Cancer Awareness weekend at the park. The Golden Eagles have partnered with the Pink Ribbon Fund this weekend and will be present at all three games.
| Date |
Opponent |
Game Designation |
| May 14-16 |
Georgia Southern |
Senior Weekend |
The final series of the regular season begins on a Thursday, and the 2026 Golden Eagle senior class will be honored prior to the Friday contest.
Several promotions also return for this season, including baseball card sets given out each Sunday during the regular season (it includes a Saturday May 16 giveaway on the final day of the regular season) as well as Kids Running the Bases after each= Sunday contest. The 50/50 raffle also returns for each home contest during the year.
Eagle Club and season ticket holder single-game tickets go on sale, Tuesday, Jan. 20, while general public single-game tickets will be available, Thursday, Jan. 22, through SouthernMiss.com/Tickets, and the
Home Field Ticket Return program returns for the 2026 campaign.
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