Brooklyn Cyclones Kick Off 25th Anniversary Season

Excited fans pack Maimonides Park for home opener despite loss to Hudson Valley Renegades.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 8:31pm

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The electric atmosphere at the Brooklyn Cyclones' home opener reflects the team's 25-year legacy of bringing affordable, family-friendly baseball to the borough.Brooklyn Today

The Brooklyn Cyclones, the High-A affiliate of the New York Mets, celebrated the start of their 25th anniversary season on April 3 at Maimonides Park. Though the team fell 3-1 to the Hudson Valley Renegades in the home opener, the energy and enthusiasm of the fans was palpable as the Cyclones began a new chapter in their storied history.

Why it matters

The Brooklyn Cyclones have been a beloved part of the borough's sports landscape for a quarter-century, providing affordable family entertainment and developing top minor league talent for the Mets. The team's continued success and loyal fan base are a testament to the enduring appeal of minor league baseball in New York City.

The details

The Cyclones, who won their first High-A Championship since 2019 last season, were unable to get their title defense off to a winning start, falling to their division rivals the Hudson Valley Renegades. However, the festive atmosphere at Maimonides Park, with fans eager to kick off the 25th anniversary season, made the loss a mere footnote on an otherwise celebratory day.

The Brooklyn Cyclones opened their 25th anniversary season on April 3, 2026.
The team won their first High-A Championship since 2019 in the previous season.

The players