Anteater Baseball to Celebrate City of Irvine Day May 15

UC Irvine is collaborating with the City of Irvine to host City of Irvine Day at Anteater Ballpark Thursday, May 15. The community is invited to watch the UC Irvine baseball team take on Orange County rival Cal State Fullerton on a day celebrating the relationship between the City and the university.

UC Irvine baseball currently sits atop the Big West with a 20-4 record, and overall the team is 34-11 and ranked No. 13 in the nation.

"Sports and education play a key role in shaping the vibrant and successful community we enjoy in Irvine," said Mayor Larry Agran. "Through our strong partnership with UC Irvine, we're excited to host another City of Irvine Day, inviting residents and visitors to come together in celebration. This event is a testament to our shared commitment to supporting local education, cheering for the Anteaters, and fostering a sense of unity through fun and family-friendly activities that highlight the spirit of our city."

First pitch for the game is at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 15, at Anteater Ballpark. Discounted tickets for both sideline reserved and general admission court seating are available at ucirvinesports.com/irvine(link is external).(link is external)

Opportunities to organize friends, family, neighbors, and colleagues for this special ticket offer are also available here(link is external). For UCI's clear-bag spectator policies and general information, visit ucirvinesports.com(link is external).