Durham Bulls schedule, ticket information and promos for 2024 season

The Durham Bulls' home opener is set for Tuesday night against the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp at Durham Bulls Athletic Park. It is the start of a six-game homestand for the Bulls.

Posted 9:00 a.m. Apr 2 — Updated 10:31 p.m. Apr 2

Mark Bergin

, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

Baseball season is underway.

Tuesday night marks the Durham Bulls’ home opener at Durham Bulls Athletic Park.

Here’s what you need to know if you’re planning to attend a Durham Bulls game in 2024.

How to buy Durham Bulls tickets

The easiest way to buy Durham Bulls tickets is on the team’s website, which links to Ticketmaster.

Ticket prices start at $10.

Durham Bulls schedule at Durham Bulls Athletic Park

Here’s a look at the Durham Bulls’ 2024 schedule at the DBAP:

April 2-7 against the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrmp
April 23-28 against the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders
May 7-12 against the Nashville Sounds
May 21-26 against the Memphis Redbirds
June 4-9 against the Gwinnett Stripers
June 11-16 against the Charlotte Knights
May 25-30 against the Lehigh Valley IronPigs
July 4-6 against the Norfolk Tides
July 23-28 against the Gwinnett Stripers
July 30-Aug. 4 against the Memphis Redbirds
Aug. 13-18 against the Nashville Sounds
Aug. 27-Sept. 1 against the Buffalo Bisons
Sept. 10-15 against the Norfolk Tides

Parking near Durham Bulls Athletic Park

Durham Bulls Athletic Park sits in the heart of downtown Durham. There are multiple parking decks surrounding the stadium if you’re driving.

Public parking is available in the North, South and East parking decks for $7 per car. Cash is not accepted.

The North Deck is along Jackson Street near Julian Carr Street.

The South Deck is along Jackie Robinson Drive between Julian Carr Street and Blackwell Street.

There is also the East Deck along South Mangum Street.

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Bag policy at Durham Bulls Athletic Park

Bags or containers larger than 16 inches x 16 inches x 8 inches are not permitted inside Durham Bulls Athletic Park.

Bags within the permitted size do not need to be clear bags. However, all bags are subject to search before entry into the ballpark.

Diaper bags and medical bags larger than 16 inches x 16 inches x 8 inches are permitted.

Food and concessions at Durham Bulls Athletic Park

The Bulls are bringing back two popular food promos:

Tacos and tallboys Tuesday: Enjoy $2 tacos and $5 select tallboy canned beers at every Tuesday evening home game at the DBAP starting May 16.
Dollar dog Thursday: Fans can enjoy Sahlen's hot dogs for just $1 at every Thursday evening home game at Durham Bulls Athletic Park this season.

Durham Bulls Athletic Park features several North Carolina vendors, including:

Brookwood Farms BBQ - served at the Home Plate and Right Field BBQ Stands
Chick-fil-A (locally owned franchise) - stand located in the Main Concourse on the first base side next to the Foothills Beer Garden & Bar
El Jefecito Tacos - stand located in left field near the left field entrance in front of the Snorting Bull
Jimmy's Gourmet Popcorn - served at the first and third base burger and hot dog stands
Loco Pops - stand located in the first base main concourse
Pie Pushers Pizza - stand located in the main concourse behind home plate
Rita's Italian Ice (locally owned franchise) - stands located in the main concourse on both the first base and third base sides
Two Roosters Ice Cream - stand located on the right field Diamond View concourse next to Wool E. World

Need help finding the the right food and concessions? Click or tap here to view the 2024 Durham Bulls Athletic Park food map

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The DBAP is cashless

Durham Bulls Athletic Park is a cashless facility in order to encourage decreasing transaction times, creating faster moving lines and improving overall guest satisfaction.

Only major credit and debit cards and pre-loaded tickets are accepted at DBAP points of sale, including the Ballpark Corner Store and all food and beverage locations.

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Promotions

Durham Bulls Athletic Park features several promotions in 2024.

Star Wars night will be on on April 27. Players and coaches will wear specialty jerseys, which will be auctioned off to benefit Duke Children’s Hospital and Health Center.

There are also five dates for Bark in the Park on April 4, April 25, May 9, Aug. 29 and Sept. 12. Dog owners must have a ticket for their four-legged friends. Seating will be in sections 128, 130, 132, 134 and the lawn. Dogs are not allowed in any other area of the ballpark.

On Thursdays, the Bulls wear Rays throwback jerseys in partnership with the Tampa Bay Rays.

Many Friday and Saturday night games have fireworks after the game. On many Sunday games, kids age 12 and younger can run the bases after the game.

April 5, May 24 and Sept. 14 are Copa de la Diversión nights. The events celebrate Latin American and Hispanic culture with music, decorations and more.

On May 26, Wool E. Bull celebrates his birthday. Wool E. Bull will be joined by fellow mascots in attendance.

June 15 and Aug. 17 are Camp Out Nights. The Bulls allow youth groups to camp on the field at the DBAP. Attendees are encouraged to bring a spike-less tent, sleeping bag/pillow, flash light, proper clothes to sleep in, light jacket/sweatshirt for after the game and any necessary toiletries.

On June 28, Marvel’s Defenders of the Diamond Night makes a heroic return to the DBAP.

On July 4, the Bulls will have fireworks for Independence Day. The Bulls will also have postgame fireworks on July 5 and July 6.

July 5 is Military Appreciation night, which honors the men and women serving in armed forces.

Sept. 11 is First Responders Appreciation day, which honors first responders. It includes police officers, firefighters and paramedics.