Valley Blue Sox Opening Day Set for Tonight

HOLYOKE — The Valley Blue Sox will start the 2026 season at home today, June 4, as they take on their division rivals, the Newport Gulls, on opening day. The game will be played at Mackenzie Stadium beginning at 6:35 p.m. Fans who attend the game will also receive a 2026 Blue Sox schedule magnet as part of a giveaway.

The Blue Sox play in the New England Collegiate Baseball League, which consists of 13 teams that make up two divisions, the North and South. The Blue Sox are one of seven teams that compete in the South Division. There will be 40 regular-season games played, with 22 of those games being played at home.

Free parking will be available on both sides of the stadium. Doors open one hour before game time. Tickets can be purchased on site or at www.valleybluesox.com. For those interested in attending with a group, contact the Blue Sox office at (413) 533-1100 or [email protected].