The Round Rock Express, Triple-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers, will hold a free Fan Fest at Dell Diamond on March 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event offers various activities for fans of all ages ahead of the team's 26th season in Round Rock. It precedes the Express's home opener against the Gwinnett Stripers on March 31.
Professional baseball returns to Dell Diamond in Round Rock, Texas, with the Round Rock Express preparing for their 26th season as the Triple-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers. To kick off the excitement, the team is organizing Fan Fest on March 21, open to all ages at no cost, running from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Attendees can participate in a range of family-friendly activities. For adults 21 and older, beer sampling with complimentary Budweiser samples and giveaways will be available from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Budweiser Beer Garden, courtesy of Brown Distributing. Children and families have options like a caricature artist on the concourse, catch on the outfield grass from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and meet-and-greets with characters such as Moana and Spider-Man in the Cody Pools Lounge.
Other highlights include a donation drive for non-perishable food items at the Round Rock Area Serving Center, with bins at Home Plate Gate; face painting and balloon twisting along the first base concourse; and an inflatable bull, bounce house, and pitching area in the Fun Zone. Sports enthusiasts can try the Home Run Dugout from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., while kids can sign up for the free 2026 Express Kids Club at Section 119.
Animal lovers will enjoy a petting zoo near the H-E-B Right Field Gate, featuring Spike's favorite four-legged friends from MLB Petting Zoo. Photos with the team mascot Spike are scheduled in 40-minute slots: 10-10:40 a.m., 11-11:40 a.m., 12-12:40 p.m., and 1-1:40 p.m. on the field. Free train rides on the E-Train start near Section 113, and the Railyard Team Store will sell new Express gear. Fans can also test season membership seats marked with flags in the seating bowl.
The event builds anticipation for the season opener on March 31 at 7:05 p.m. against the Gwinnett Stripers, Atlanta Braves affiliate.
