The Boise Hawks open a six-game homestand at Memorial Stadium beginning Tuesday, June 9, welcoming in-state rival the Idaho Falls Chukars for the first games of the 2026 Highway Series — a 24-game regular-season rivalry series between the two Idaho clubs. The winner of the full series claims the Traffic Cone Trophy, making each game a meaningful step in the season-long competition between the two franchises.
The homestand runs through June 14 and is packed with themed promotions, giveaways, and community recognition nights designed to draw fans of all ages throughout the week.
Promotions and Special Events Throughout the Week
Tuesday’s opener doubles as Five Dollar Tuesday, where fans can get a general admission seat and a hot dog for just $5 — one of the more wallet-friendly deals in minor league baseball. Wednesday is Hometown Heroes Night, offering $6 tickets to firefighters, law enforcement officers, military personnel, teachers, librarians, public healthcare workers, and other public service workers who present a valid work ID at the gate.
Thirsty Thursday brings half-priced sodas, water, draft beers, and seltzers, while Baseball Bingo runs throughout the game as an added in-stadium activity. Bark in the Park gives dog owners the opportunity to bring their pets to the ballpark, and a cornhole tournament in The Garden — with a $5 entry fee and a complimentary drink voucher for participants — rounds out the midweek entertainment.
One of the ballpark’s most beloved features returns as well: Betty the Bat Dog, who retrieves bats during the third and fourth innings, a crowd favorite particularly popular with younger fans.
Friday Night Fireworks and a Weekend Full of Action
The homestand’s marquee weekend events begin Friday with a post-game fireworks show following the Hawks-Chukars matchup. Saturday brings additional fan activities, including a pre-game baseball clinic from 6:20 p.m. to 6:40 p.m. giving young players a chance to get on the field before first pitch.
Saturday also features the Boise Baconators game, in which the Hawks take the field under their alternate identity as the Boise Baconators — a fun minor league tradition that has become a fan favorite. The first 1,000 fans through the gates Saturday receive a crew sock giveaway. Earlier in the day, fans can meet players and team personnel at a Wendy’s location at Glenwood and Chinden from noon to 1 p.m.
An In-State Rivalry Worth Watching
The Highway Series is a natural fit for Idaho baseball fans, pitting two homegrown franchises against each other across 24 scheduled regular-season contests. For fans in East Idaho, the Chukars’ trip to Boise represents a road series with genuine stakes — every game in the series counts toward possession of the Traffic Cone Trophy at season’s end.
The Idaho Falls Chukars have long served as a cornerstone of the East Idaho sports community, and matchups between the Chukars and the Hawks draw fans from both ends of the state. For a look at some of the deep history surrounding East Idaho, including past events that shaped the region, see Crashed Trucks, Stolen Safes, and the Teton Dam Collapse: A Week in East Idaho History.
What Comes Next
The six-game homestand runs through Sunday, June 14, at Memorial Stadium in Boise. Fans planning to attend multiple games can take advantage of the variety of nightly promotions — from the affordable Five Dollar Tuesday opener to the fireworks-capped Friday night contest and the Baconators theme game Saturday. The Traffic Cone Trophy standings will tighten with each game, making this homestand a critical stretch for both clubs in the 2026 Highway Series race. For more Idaho sports and local news from around the state, visit Idaho News.