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Falcons, Rockets to Face Off at Fifth-Third Field
BGSU baseball hosts Toledo in annual Battle of I-75 matchup at home stadium
Apr. 4, 2026 at 2:09am
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The annual Battle of I-75 baseball rivalry between Bowling Green and Toledo is captured in a cubist, geometric painting style.Bowling Green TodayThe Bowling Green State University baseball team will host the Toledo Rockets in the annual Battle of I-75 matchup at Fifth Third Field in Toledo on Tuesday, May 12 at 7 p.m. BGSU is the designated home team for the game, with Falcon fans encouraged to purchase tickets in sections 105-109 to sit on the BGSU side. There will also be a pre-game event starting at 5:30 p.m. at The Coop featuring food, drinks, and a cash bar.
Why it matters
The Battle of I-75 is a long-standing rivalry between the two northwest Ohio universities, with the baseball teams facing off each year. The game provides an opportunity for the schools' baseball programs and fan bases to come together for a neutral-site matchup in a professional stadium setting.
The details
BGSU will be the home team for this year's Battle of I-75 matchup, meaning they will occupy the third base dugout. There is no rain date scheduled for the game, which is set to begin at 7 p.m. on May 12. Prior to the game, there will be a pre-game event at The Coop starting at 5:30 p.m. featuring food, drinks, and a cash bar.
- The Battle of I-75 baseball game is scheduled for Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 7 p.m.
- A pre-game event will be held at The Coop starting at 5:30 p.m. on May 12, 2026.
The players
Bowling Green State University
A public research university located in Bowling Green, Ohio, with a Division I baseball program that competes in the Mid-American Conference.
University of Toledo
A public research university located in Toledo, Ohio, with a Division I baseball program that also competes in the Mid-American Conference.
What’s next
Fans are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance for the Battle of I-75 game, as seating at Fifth Third Field is limited. The winning team will earn bragging rights in the long-running rivalry between the two northwest Ohio universities.
The takeaway
The annual Battle of I-75 baseball matchup between Bowling Green State University and the University of Toledo provides an exciting neutral-site game for fans of both programs to come together and support their teams in a professional stadium setting.
