Northeastern Ohio is hosting some exciting sporting events in 2016, which are sure to keep your evenings and weekends booked solid. These popular events tend to fill up quickly, so be sure to reserve your spot well in advance to guarantee the best seats.
Akron RubberDucks Minor League Games
Held all summer long, Akron RubberDucks’s home games take place at Canal Park Stadium on South Main Street in Akron. The beloved minor league baseball team is the Cleveland Indians Double-A affiliate. Up until 2013, the team was named the Akron Aeros, but the new RubberDucks moniker came about thanks to the city’s deep-seated history in the rubber industry.
Single-game tickets to any of the team’s 71 home games are just $5 each. If you plan to frequent Canal Park Stadium this season, however, it’s a smart option to go for the season tickets or flex packs, which are money-savers for the most diehard minor league baseball enthusiasts.
Cleveland Indians Major League Games
If you don’t mind the short drive to Cleveland, head to Progressive Field to see the Cleveland Indians play a Major League game. Progressive Field has had a bit of a facelift during the last offseason, dramatically altering the popular Right Field District and center-field entrance. More renovations are scheduled to take place during the multi-phase development project, so stop by to see all the exciting changes.
Single-ticket prices start at $13 for standing room only, but you can get a decent lower box seat for under $50. Cleveland Indians fans may also want to purchase the 2016 Season Ticket, which allows you to buy a 12-game pass for the price of eight games.
Drive Our Cause YMCA Gold Cup Classic
Held on July 14 at Akron’s Firestone Country Club, the Drive Our Cause YMCA Gold Cup Classic is a sporting event for a good cause. Participating golfers can feel like a pro for the day, experiencing the same treatment PGA professionals do at the world famous country club. This one-day charity event includes a silent auction, barbecue luncheon, snacks on the course, and a VIP hors d’oeurves reception and awards ceremony.
The cost for single golfers to participate is $650, and even if you’re a bit rusty, you can brush up on your golfing skills at the Golf Cup Classic Clinic. What better way to enjoy an afternoon on the course than enjoying a sport you love while supporting your local YMCA?
WWE Smackdown
Scheduled for Tuesday, September 27 at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, WWE Smackdown is a wrestling fan’s dream event. Prepare yourself for rough takedowns, grappling holds, and other fist-clenching moments as you witness your favorite WWE superstars dominating the stage. Tickets to WWE Smackdown in Cleveland range from $35 to $248, so start saving now to have access to some of the best seats in the house.
You don’t have to travel far from Akron to find some of the sporting world’s most popular events. Mark your calendars today so you can enjoy a great outing with friends and family.
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