LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – The best of Mexican baseball is coming to Las Vegas in September. The Las Vegas Ballpark will host the 2021 Mexican Baseball Fiesta on Thursday and Friday, 16.-17. September 2021. The popular event made its Las Vegas debut at Cashman Field in 2017 and took place at Las Vegas Ballpark in 2019. A fun, colorful and exciting event with two of the top teams in the Mexicana del Pacifico League – Los Naranjeros de Hermosillo and Aguilas de Mexicali.
“The Mexican Pacific League is even more popular in Mexico than Major League Baseball is in the US,” said Don Logan, president and COO of Las Vegas Aviators. “The energy of the fans, the music, the food and the fun make this a unique experience for all baseball fans.”
The Águilas de Mexicali has former players such as Fernando Valenzuela, John Kruk, Mike Piazza and Jeff Samardzija. Los Naranjeros de Hermosillo has won the league 16 times with notable alums like Curt Schilling, Larry Walker and Vinny Castilla.
The Pacific League of Mexico was founded in 1945 and plays from October to February. The league champion, also known as the Winter League of Mexico, plays in the Caribbean World Series.
Tickets are now available from Ticketmaster. Single game tickets are $ 11 (general admission / berm); $ 17 (outfield box); $ 22 (infield box); $ 30 (home plate box) and $ 40 (club level).
