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TARC & Louisville Bats Partner to Get Fans to Opening Night March 27—and All Friday Night Games
March 24, 2026Louisville, KY (March 24, 2026) – The Louisville Bats and the Transit Authority of River City (TARC) today announced a new partnership to make getting to the ballpark easier and more affordable for fans throughout the 2026 season.
Through the partnership, TARC riders will receive 20% off tickets to all Friday night home games at Louisville Slugger Field. Riders will also have access to an exclusive ticketing website designed to make purchasing discounted tickets quick and easy.
Opening Night is March 27, giving fans their first chance to take advantage of the partnership and enjoy a Friday night at the ballpark.
The partnership highlights TARC Route 31, which currently provides direct service to Slugger Field. Beginning August 2, Route 31 will transition to become the new Route 8 as part of TARC’s New Network. Service to the ballpark will increase to every 30 minutes, and the number of neighborhoods with one-seat rides to Slugger Field will double, giving more Louisville residents convenient transit access to games.
“These kinds of partnerships show how transit connects people to the experiences that make Louisville special,” said Ozzy Gibson, TARC Executive Director. “With direct service to Slugger Field today on Route 31 and even better service starting August 2 when it becomes Route 8, fans will have more frequent service and more direct connections to the ballpark.”
“We’re excited to partner with TARC to make Friday nights at Slugger Field even more accessible,” said Greg Galiette, President of the Louisville Bats. “Public transit gives fans an easy and affordable way to enjoy Bats baseball, and we look forward to welcoming TARC riders all season long.”
For more information about routes and schedules, visit RideTARC.org
About the Louisville Bats
The Louisville Bats began play in 1982 as the Louisville Redbirds, permanently establishing professional baseball in Kentucky’s largest city. In 2000, the team moved downtown into Louisville Slugger Field and became the proud Triple-A affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds. As a pillar in the Louisville, Southern Indiana and central Kentucky communities, the Bats provide fans of all ages with clean, safe and affordable family entertainment. Bats fans enjoy a premium experience, creating memories that last a lifetime.
About the TARC Riders Club
The Transit Authority of River City Riders Club is a community program for frequent TARC riders that provides opportunities to connect with transit leaders, learn about upcoming service changes, and participate in special events while receiving exclusive perks with their MyTARC Card and rider-focused events.