Tulsa Drillers celebrate 50th home opener with giveaways and events

The minor league baseball team's season-opening festivities include a hoodie giveaway and the city's largest Easter egg hunt.

Apr. 4, 2026 at 4:06am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a baseball game or match, with sharp, overlapping planes of color representing the dynamic action on the field.The Tulsa Drillers' home opener festivities, including a hoodie giveaway and the city's largest Easter egg hunt, capture the energy and community spirit of minor league baseball.Today in Tulsa

The Tulsa Drillers kicked off their 2026 season with a 5-1 victory over the San Antonio Missions on Thursday night at ONEOK Field. The home opener drew a crowd of 7,314, the team's highest opening night attendance since 2019. The Drillers, the Los Angeles Dodgers' minor league affiliate since 2015, celebrated the occasion with a hoodie giveaway and plans for the city's largest Easter egg hunt on Saturday.

Why it matters

The Drillers' home opener is an annual tradition that brings the Tulsa community together to celebrate the start of the baseball season. The team's strong attendance and fan engagement efforts demonstrate the continued popularity of minor league baseball in the region.

The details

Drillers pitcher Luke Fox had a standout performance, allowing just three hits and one run over six innings. The team's 5-1 victory over the San Antonio Missions kicked off the 2026 season on a high note. In addition to the game, the Drillers hosted a variety of fan-friendly activities, including a hoodie giveaway and plans for the city's largest Easter egg hunt on Saturday.

  • The Tulsa Drillers played their home opener on Thursday, April 4, 2026.
  • The team's crowd of 7,314 was their highest for an opening night since 2019.

The players

Luke Fox

The Drillers' starting pitcher, who turned in the team's strongest Opening Night pitching performance since they became a Los Angeles Dodgers affiliate in 2015.

Tulsa Drillers

The minor league baseball team that has been the Los Angeles Dodgers' affiliate since 2015.

San Antonio Missions

The Drillers' opponent in the home opener, which Tulsa won 5-1.

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What they’re saying

“The Drillers' home opener is always a special event for our fans and the Tulsa community.”

— Drillers Team President

What’s next

The Drillers will host the city's largest Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 6, 2026, as part of their season-opening festivities.

The takeaway

The Tulsa Drillers' strong home opener attendance and fan engagement efforts demonstrate the continued popularity of minor league baseball in the region, providing an annual tradition that brings the community together to celebrate the start of the baseball season.