Raiders and Flyers to Battle at Day Air Ballpark

Annual matchup between Dayton rivals set for April 15th

Apr. 11, 2026 at 6:35am

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The Dayton Flyers baseball team will face off against the Wright State Raiders at Day Air Ballpark on April 15th. This will be the sixth year the Flyers have scheduled a game at the ballpark, which has seen record-breaking attendance for previous Flyers home games.

Why it matters

The annual matchup between the Dayton-area rivals is a highly anticipated event, drawing large crowds and showcasing the strong baseball programs at both schools. The game provides an opportunity for the community to come together and support their local teams.

The details

The game will take place at 7 p.m. on April 15th, with gates opening at 6 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and children, while students from Wright State and the University of Dayton will be admitted for free. Luxury suites that hold 20 fans are also available for purchase. The RTA Flyer bus will provide free shuttles between the UD campus and Day Air Ballpark for the event.

  • The game will be played on April 15, 2026 at 7 p.m.
  • Gates will open at 6 p.m. on the day of the game.

The players

Dayton Flyers

The baseball team representing the University of Dayton, a Division I program that competes in the Atlantic 10 Conference.

Wright State Raiders

The baseball team representing Wright State University, a Division I program that competes in the Horizon League.

Robert Murphy

The President and General Manager of the Dayton Dragons, the local minor league baseball team.

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What they’re saying

“The University of Dayton game against Wright State in 2023 broke the all-time attendance record for a UD home game, a record that had been set the previous year when UD hosted Ohio State at Day Air Ballpark.”

— Robert Murphy, Dragons President and General Manager

What’s next

Tickets for the game are now on sale, and fans are encouraged to purchase them early as the event is expected to draw a large crowd.

The takeaway

The annual baseball matchup between the Dayton Flyers and Wright State Raiders at Day Air Ballpark has become a highly anticipated community event, showcasing the strong baseball programs at both schools and providing an opportunity for the local fanbase to come together and support their teams.