Hamilton Cardinals 2026 Schedule Release

HAMILTON, ON — The Hamilton Cardinals announce their 2026 CBL regular season schedule. Notable dates and the full schedule release are outlined below.

May 15: Home Opener
The inaugural CBL season begins at home on May 15th, as the Cardinals host the Kitchener Panthers. There’s no better way to kick off the summer than with professional baseball in Hamilton.

June 21: Father’s Day
Celebrate Father’s Day at the ballpark with Dad on June 21st against the Chatham-Kent Barnstormers. Fans can expect a family-friendly atmosphere that makes it a day Dad will remember.

August 3: Long Weekend
Enjoy the August long weekend with Cardinals baseball on August 3rd, as the Guelph Royals come to town. With the playoffs right around the corner, this is a game fans will not want to miss.

The CHCH QEW Cup continues between the Hamilton Cardinals and Welland Jackfish. Catch the action at Bernie Arbour on June 7th, July 3rd, and August 14th.

Friday night baseball returns to Bernie Arbour Stadium, with the Cardinals playing at home every Friday night throughout the regular season. Fans can expect a variety of giveaways and special guests this year. Additionally, Sunday home games will now feature a 4:05 p.m. first pitch, compared to the 2:05 p.m. start time in previous seasons.

2026 season tickets are available now for $200 at https://www.shopcardinals.ca/. Season ticket members receive early stadium access, a 20% team store discount, bonus giveaway items, and more. Individual game tickets will go on sale at a later date.

Be on the lookout for our promotional schedule release in early January.