Pirates announce 2025 home game times, promotional schedule

The Pittsburgh Pirates announced their 2025 promotional schedule and home game times Wednesday afternoon.

The New York Yankees will be the Pirates’ first opponent at PNC Park, with the two clubs set for a 4:12 p.m. first pitch April 4, 2025, which will be the Pirates’ home opener.

That marks the first time in franchise history the Pirates will host the Yankees for their home opener.

Yinzerpalooza weekend returns to PNC Park, to be celebrated July 18-20 when the Chicago White Sox visit.

The Pirates are also set to host eight light-up nights, featuring fireworks and drone shows:

• Friday, April 18 vs. the Cleveland Guardians

• Friday, May 23 vs. the Milwaukee Brewers

• Friday, June 20 vs. the Texas Rangers

• Friday, June 27 vs. the New York Mets (Drone Show)

• Friday, July 18 vs. the Chicago White Sox

• Saturday, July 26 vs. the Arizona Diamondbacks (Drone Show)

• Friday, Aug. 22 vs. the Colorado Rockies

• Friday, Sept. 19 vs. the Athletics

Sugardale Dollar Dogs will be available for $1 on select Thursdays, and Sundays will serve as Family Fun Days.

Kids giveaway games, with corresponding gifts, are as follows:

• Sunday, May 11 vs. the Atlanta Braves – Jared Triolo Gold Glove Figurine

• Sunday, May 25 vs. the Milwaukee Brewers – Player Themed Custom Headband

• Sunday, June 8 vs. the Philadelphia Phillies – Eat’n Park Smiley Cookie

• Sunday, June 22 vs. the Texas Rangers – Oneil Cruz Superhero Socks | DC Day at PNC Park

• Sunday, June 29 vs. the New York Mets – Kids Replica Jersey

• Sunday, July 20 vs. the Chicago White Sox – Jalapeno Hannah Pierogy Plush

• Sunday, July 27 vs. the Arizona Diamondbacks – Topps Trading Cards

• Sunday, Aug. 10 vs. the Cincinnati Reds – Kids Luau Themed Cap

• Sunday, Aug. 24 vs. the Colorado Rockies – Big Bird Plush | Sesame Street Day at PNC Park

The Pirates’ 2025 schedule, with viewable home game times and promotional details can be found here.