Mariners Homestand Highlights: May 1st Through 6th, 2026
By Charles Hamaker
Seattle, WA - The Seattle Mariners' upcoming homestand to kick off May will feature intriguing matchups on the diamond and fun activities off the field as well. When the Kansas City Royals and Atlanta Braves come to T-Mobile Park for this homestand, it will be the season’s second Decade Weekend, the ‘80s Weekend presented by T-Mobile. Some special names in Seattle sports will be in attendance throughout the six games to deliver ceremonial first pitches, some fun theme nights will be taking place, and, of course, the number retirement ceremony for Randy Johnson. Here’s an overview of some Seattle Mariners homestand highlights from May 1st through 6th, 2026.
The “Randy Johnson ‘80s Jersey Night” giveaway, for the first 20,000 fans on May 1st, as presented by T-Mobile.
May 1st vs Royals
The Friday, May 1st game against the Kansas City Royals is the beginning of the Mariners homestand and Randy Johnson weekend. The first 20,000 fans through the gates of T-Mobile Park for this game will take home a Randy Johnson ‘80s Jersey, as presented by T-Mobile. This is the first of three consecutive games celebrating “The Big Unit,” coming the day before Johnson’s actual number retirement ceremony.
The ceremonial first pitch will be thrown by “Mr. Mariner,” Alvin Davis, to begin the weekend celebrating one of the most legendary pitchers in Seattle franchise history.
Since it’s Friday, this is one of two days each week when fans can get a limited-edition “J-Rod Squad” T-shirt, presented by Adidas. While the J‑Rod Squad section is available for every game, fans can lock in their seats on Tuesdays and Fridays and snag a limited‑edition T‑shirt by purchasing this ticket special.
This game will be a “Bid For Impact” Auction, where fans can take part in a silent auction benefiting the Mariners Care Foundation by visiting section 128. It will feature exclusive player items and join the 50/50 Raffle with bonus ticket pricing during the KC series, plus a $5,100 pot on Saturday, May 2nd. Serve with Liberty volunteers will support the raffle on May 4th-6th.
This will also be a “College Night” at the ballpark, where students can snag tickets for less than $15 through the College Night ticket special.
Glacier Middle School will perform the National Anthem ahead of this game.
May 2nd vs Royals
The Saturday game of this weekend is the big night of the homestand, as it’s Randy Johnson's Number Retirement Ceremony Night, as presented by T-Mobile. Johnson’s No. 51 will be retired during a special pregame ceremony, becoming the fifth retired number in franchise history and the second time that the number 51 will be retired after Ichiro Suzuki’s was retired last season. Fans can secure tickets now to be part of this unforgettable retirement ceremony night.
Images of Ichiro Suzuki’s Number Retirement Ceremony by the Seattle Mariners during the 2025 MLB season at T-Mobile Park. (Photos by Liv Lyons for Circling Seattle Sports)
May 3rd vs Royals
The third and final game of the series against the Royals will wrap up Randy Johnson's weekend for the Mariners. Additionally, this game will continue the franchise's '80s weekend, as the first 10,000 fans through the gates at T-Mobile Park will take home an '80s-style Mariners pin, presented by KeyBank.
The design of the Seattle Mariners ‘80s pin being given away on May 3rd.
To put a bow on his Number Retirement weekend, Randy Johnson himself will throw out the ceremonial first pitch ahead of the game.
The Mariners will start the Cinco de Mayo celebrations early with a party at Victory Hall as presented by Corona. Fans can start Cinco de Mayo early with a pre- and postgame party at Victory Hall. Festivities begin three hours before first pitch and feature music, photo ops, drink specials, and more.
This will be the fourth “Steelheads Sunday” of the season for the Mariners. For those unaware, every Sunday home game, the Mariners will wear Seattle Steelheads uniforms to honor the 1946 Seattle Negro League team. The Mariners organization is proud to invest in the future through the Steelheads Community Fund, including a $500,000 commitment to local Black‑led baseball and softball organizations and community initiatives. Proceeds from Steelheads merchandise sales and Sunday 50/50 raffles will support the fund.
Other activities on this day include “We Are Family” day and Washington State Employees Day. We Are Family Day has returned to T-Mobile Park and sold out as part of our special ticket promotion that included a Mariners-themed We Are Family Backpack and access to a pregame resource fair on the Rooftop Boardwalk. Mariners fans can join in celebrating Washington State Employees with this ticket special.
Ridgecrest Elementary will perform the National Anthem.
May 4th
Following Randy Johnson’s Number Retirement weekend, the beginning of the Braves series will be the first of three consecutive Mariners Value Games. Tickets start under $12 for Mariners Value Games all season long. Fans can also take advantage of the Mariners Value Menu and Mariners Value Beer options for all 81 home games. For more information, visit Mariners.com/Value.
Images from the University of Washington’s home win over the University of Montana in the first round of this past year’s NCAA Tournament, where the Huskies went all the way to the Elite 8. (Photos by Eric Hiller for Circling Seattle Sports)
Nicole Van Dyke, head coach of the UW Women’s Soccer team, will throw out the ceremonial first pitch ahead of this game. The 2025 season was incredibly successful for the Huskies, who won the Big Ten double (Regular-season champions and Conference tournament champions) and made it all the way to the Elite 8 in the NCAA Tournament. Three Huskies went on to sign in the NWSL this past season, while Van Dyke herself signed a contract extension at Washington through the 2030 season.
Of course, you cannot tell the story of Washington without mentioning the courageous Mia Hamant, who passed away back in November. Hamant was a standout goalkeeper for the Huskies and a beacon of hope, sharing her journey battling cancer. She was a beloved person and player, with her strength seen as a rallying cry for the Husky program.
Considering that it is May 4th, it is Star Wars Night at the ballpark. Fans showed up in full Force, selling out this special ticket offer that included a Mariners-themed Grogu Star Wars™ Bobblehead.
Ridgetop Middle School will perform the National Anthem.
May 5th
The star Seattle sports guests throwing out ceremonial first pitches continues on Tuesday, May 5th, as Storm rookie guard Flau’jae Johnson is slated to deliver the first pitch ahead of this game. Johnson was a star at LSU for her strong on-court career and her rap career off the court, acquired by the Storm on draft night in a trade with the Golden State Valkyries.
Flau’jae has already made herself a fan favorite in Seattle, whether it be wearing her draft hat for several days after the night she was selected, or the energy she’s shown on and off the court, among other things. Johnson adds to the exciting pool of young talent on the Storm alongside Dominique Malonga and Awa Fam. Given Flau’jae’s talent and star power, this surely won’t be her only ceremonial first pitch at a Mariners game.
Another fun theme night at the ballpark is on this night, as it’s another “Emo” Night at the ballpark. This ticket special lets fans take home a Mariners-themed Emo T-Shirt.
This is the first of two Nurse Appreciation Nights at the ballpark, both of which are sold out. The Mariners will be celebrating healthcare workers across the Pacific Northwest with an exclusive Mariners-themed Nurse Appreciation jersey. Fans can visit Section 124 to create thank-you cards, connect with recruitment staff, and enjoy free swag courtesy of Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (while supplies last).
As mentioned, each game of this series against the Braves is a Mariners Value Game. Tickets start under $12 for Mariners Value Games all season long. Fans can also take advantage of the Mariners Value Menu and Mariners Value Beer options for all 81 home games. For more information, visit Mariners.com/Value.
McAuliffe Elementary will perform the National Anthem.
May 6th
This Wednesday matinee game will close out the series against the Braves and the six-game homestand, featuring one last Mariners Value Game. Tickets start under $12 for Mariners Value Games all season long. Fans can also take advantage of the Mariners Value Menu and Mariners Value Beer options for all 81 home games. For more information, visit Mariners.com/Value.
Anacortes Middle School will perform the National Anthem before this game.
What’s next?
The next homestand for the Mariners, later in May, will feature another Hello Kitty night, the second series of this year’s Vedder Cup, a Josh Naylor bobblehead, another Bark at the Park, and more when Seattle hosts the San Diego Padres and Chicago White Sox.
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