DECK THE DIAMOND

Yes! Tickets can be purchased online day-of or you can head down to the stadium and buy tickets directly at our Box Office which is open 10AM-9PM on weekdays and 4PM-9PM on weekends.

Deck the Diamond will begin on November 14, 2025, and will run on select nights until January 3, 2026. The 45-night event will take place nightly from 6-9PM.

Please see the Event Information page for specific dates Deck the Diamond will not be open.

Tickets for Deck the Diamond are on sale now and may be purchased at Buy Tickets. Admission is $12 for Monday-Thursday dates, $14 for Friday-Sunday dates, or $16 for Flexible Date tickets. A limited number of tickets are available for each Deck the Diamond event – advance purchases are encouraged.

Tickets may also be purchased in-person at the Day Air Ballpark Box Office or by calling (937) 228-2287 x290.

We'd love to host your holiday celebration here at Day Air Ballpark during Deck the Diamond. We have event spaces at the ballpark that can accommodate anywhere from 20-225 guests. Please head to Private Events tab at the top of the page or click here to submit your info.

In addition to enjoying over 1.1 million stunning lights, guests will be able to roast s'mores at fire pits located around the ballpark and enjoy special holiday food creations and winter cocktails. Children will have the opportunity to meet and have their photos taken with Santa. In addition, kids can write letters to Santa, create their own ornament, and shop at the Merry Market. Families can also ride the North Pole Express or play our Candy Cane Carnival games.

All activities, excluding the North Pole Express, are included with the cost of your ticket.

No, Deck the Diamond is a "walk-thru" experience that takes you all the way around Day Air Ballpark. Make sure to dress cozy, so you can enjoy the night in comfort.

Parking near Day Air Ballpark can be found on various side streets or metered spots are free starting at 6PM on weekdays and free on weekends. Handicapped individuals may be dropped off on the turnaround on the plaza in front of Day Air Ballpark located off Monument Ave.

View parking options here: https://www.milb.com/dayton/ballpark/directions

There will be live performances throughout Deck the Diamond and we would love to have your group be a part of the magic. Please reach out to Carl Hertzberg at (937) 228-2287 x160 or by email at carl.hertzberg@daytondragons.com for more info.

Dragons mascots can be found with Santa inside Santa’s Clubhouse unless there’s special visiting characters. In that case, they’ll be greeting guests near the Giant Sleigh.

Men’s and women’s restrooms will be open along both baselines and the Dragons Lair.

Several locations throughout Deck the Diamond will be heated, including Santa’s Workshop, Santa’s Clubhouse, and the Merry Market (Team Store).

Yes, stroller parking will be available behind certain sections on the first base line near the field entrance. The area will be marked on signage and event map.

Family S’mores Kits will be available for purchase at Frosty’s Fireside Treats located by the back gates behind lawn D. They are $15 and have enough supplies to create 8 s’mores.

Beginning November 28, the holiday 50/50 raffle presented by Day Air Credit Union starts with a $5,000 pot that will grow until December 21. Proceeds benefit the Dayton Foodbank. Tickets can be purchased at the 50/50 kiosk, from roaming sellers throughout the event, or online at daytondragons5050.com.

All photos taken at the Front-Page News Photo Booth can be sent to your phone via email and/or downloaded online from the Dayton Daily News website link included in the email.

The Deck the Diamond Scavenger Hunt info can be located on pg.1 of your SleighBall. You can play using a handout at customer service (easier version) or only use QR codes to figure out the route. Once you’ve found all 13 locations, collect your prize at the Merry Market (Team Store).

The light will dance approximately every three songs, which is about every 10 minutes. The entire playlist is about three hours.

Gift cards can be purchased from the box office windows, inside the ballpark at the Day Air Customer Service Booth, or the Dragons Den team store.