The University of Akron takes on Youngstown State University at Canal Park at 10:35 a.m.

Every ticket is $12 and includes $6 of loaded value for concessions or team store purchases.

Archbishop Hoban High School takes on St. Vincent-St. Mary High School at Canal Park at 6:30 p.m.

The Ohio High School Athletic Association and the Akron RubberDucks host the OHSAA baseball state tournament at Canal Park in early June.

State tournament pairings and ticket information will be announced closer to the event by OHSAA.

Cleveland Guardians President of Baseball Operations Chris Antonetti will headline the 2026 RubberDucks Hot Stove Banquet presented by BFG Federal Credit Union on Friday, January 23, 2026, at the Hilton Garden Inn in Akron.

The RubberDucks Hot Stove Banquet is open to the public, and tickets may be purchased for $150 per person or $1000 for a table (eight people).

The doors open at 4:30 p.m. for cocktails and the silent auction featuring autographed items from members of the 2025 RubberDucks and prizes from the local community.

Starting at 6:30 p.m., a full-plated meal and dessert will be served (vegetarian option available), followed by the program emceed by Ray Horner, host of the Ray Horner Morning Show on Akron’s own 1590/93.5 WAKR.