Aside from season pass holders with early access, all general admission tickets will be selected at random for the Flying Squirrels’ Opening Night. | Photo via CarMax Park
Excitement is in the air as the Flying Squirrels warm up for their inaugural season at the new $115M stadium. In fact, there’s so much excitement, Squirrels officials decided to take a different approach to Opening Night ticket sales — a public lottery.
“The incredible demand from fans wanting to attend the inaugural game at CarMax Park necessitated that we think differently about the process for getting tickets,” Flying Squirrels General Manager Anthony Oppermann said.
The game takes place on Tuesday, April 7, and the lottery is open now through Friday, Feb. 27.
What is a ticket lottery?
In short, it’s a way to randomly distribute event tickets — no watching the clock and racing to a third-party sales site. Enter your name for free, wait for the lottery period to end, and see if you’re randomly selected to join the stands.
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Editor’s note:Some events may be canceled, changed, or postponed due to weather or road conditions.
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Thinking of making a tall flower order for Valentine’s Day? Gifting roses for the holiday is nothing new, but I love how Secret Flowers refreshes the tried-and-true tradition with a little unconventional inspiration. I want a five-foot-tall rose.
Plus, if you schedule your pickup for Sunday, Feb. 15, you’ll cross paths with Secret Flowers’ holiday pop-up, which promises plenty of bagels, coffee, and sweets.
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