PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Mud Monsters will take the field at Trustmark Park in Pearl for their home opener on Thursday, May 8. The first pitch will be at 6:30 p.m.

The first 1,000 fans through the gates will score a limited-edition Inaugural Season T-shirt and a Magnet Schedule to plan their summer of swampy baseball.

Super Bowl Champion and retired NFL star Malcolm Butler will throw out a ceremonial first pitch, kicking off a new era of Mississippi baseball with championship flair.

Friday, May 9 turns the volume up again with fireworks and another Magnet Schedule giveaway for the first 1,000 fans.

Trustmark Park will host Pickleball Palooza on Saturday, May 10, presented by WJTV 12 News and Gatorade. The first 1,000 fans will snag an exclusive Mud Monsters pickleball paddle. There will be real pickleball courts on the left field concourse.

“This is more than Opening Day—it’s the beginning of something special for Pearl,” said Mud Monsters General Manager Andrew Seymour. “We’re proud to bring the Frontier League to Mississippi and create a ballpark experience that’s fun, welcoming, and full of surprises. This homestand is our first big swing, and we can’t wait for fans to see what we’ve built.”

Tickets start at just $10 and are available now at mudmonstersbaseball.com.