The Triple-A National Championship Game debuted in its current one-game format in 2006 and only been hosted by an International League North Division team once. The Triple-A World Series, Triple-A Classic and Las Vegas Triple-A World Series all served are predecessors to the current championship event. The RailRiders are the reigning National Champions from 2016 but the PCL leads the all-time series, 7-3.
Timeline of Events
Monday Night:
Gala at Mohegan Sun Pocono (Closed to the Public)
Tuesday (Day of Game):
Fan Fest presented by Dunkin' Donuts: 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Gates Open to PNC Field for VIP Event: 5:30pm
First Pitch of the 2017 Gildan Triple-A National Championship Game: 7:07pm
Post-Game Party at Mohegan Sun Pocono (Closed to the Public)
Fan Fest at PNC Field presented by:
The pre-game event will be located in the PNC Field parking lot and features a Dunkin' mobile coffee lab and a street team with free samples of all your Dunkin' favorites. The Fan Fest will include live music from local band favorite Black Tie Stereo, food trucks and a kids' zone and will run from 4 - 7pm. Enjoy the Philadelphia 76ers Zone with the Sixers Dancers, the Philadelphia Eagles Zone with the Eagles Cheerleaders as well as the NYCFC Zone with promotional items and giveaways.
There will also be a Food Cart Zone where you can enjoy some of the greatest local eateries from their Food Trucks at PNC Field.
Individual Tickets
Individual Tickets for the 2017 Gildan Triple-A National Championship Game are available now. Seats are available for the winner-take-all Fall Classic, get your tickets for this historic event today!
Suite Information
PNC Field will exceed your every expectation from beginning to end!
Suite Packages Include:
- 20 Tickets to the 2017 Gildan Triple-A National Championship Game
- 2 Reserved VIP Parking Passes
- PNC Field Legends Club Access
- Private Entrance into the Suite/Club Level
Pricing: Championship Special - $750 per night
* Catering options available. Pricing of Suites does not include catering.
Party Deck and Suites Information
1st Base Party Deck Packages Include:
- Tickets for 30-40 guests
- VIP Entrance
- Access to the PNC Field Legends Club
- Radiant Heating
- Room to grow with Build-Your-Own Party Packages
3rd Base Party Deck Packages Includes:
- Tickets for 40-60 guests
- VIP Entrance
- Access to PNC Field Legends Club
- Radiant Heating
Party Deck Packages Include the Power Hitter Option:
- Entrees: Jumbo Hot Dogs, Grilled Hamburgers, and choice of two: BBQ Chicken, Pulled Pork or Beef Brisket
- Sides: Baked Beans, Creamy Cole Slaw, Italian Pasta Salad
- Dessert: Assorted Cookies, Sliced Watermelon
- Drinks: Lemonade, Iced Tea, Water
Championship Special Pricing: All for only $45 per person, Includes Ticket and All-You-Can-Eat Menu
For information on purchasing a Suite or Party Deck for the 2017 Gildan Triple-A National Championship Game please call 570-969-2255 today!
Sponsorship Opportunities
There are still plenty of Sponsorship Opportunities available for the 2017 Gildan Triple-A National Championship Game. Ranging from Video Board Messaging to Game Program Ads, the list doesn't stop!
Sponsorship Opportunities
For information on sponsorship packages please contact an SWB RailRiders Representatives.
Jim Tunison, Corporate Partnership Executive
(570) 558-4605, Send an E-Mail
Emily Leo, Corporate Partnership Executive
(570) 558-4615, Send an E-Mail
Barry Snyder, Director of Marketing and Promotions
(570) 558-4639, Send an E-Mail
SWB Pinstripes Foundation
The SWB Pinstripes Foundation (the “Foundation”) is the charitable arm of the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (“RailRiders”), the Triple-A Affiliate of the New York Yankees. The RailRiders are hosting the Gildan Triple-A National Championship Game on September 19th and the Foundation has partnered with Stand Up To Cancer to create a truly historic fundraising event. Your donation will aid the Foundation in supporting Stand Up To Cancer and in continuing its longstanding support for numerous local Northeast Pennsylvania cancer charities and organizations including: “Coaches vs. Cancer”, American Cancer Society, Vs. Cancer (Pediatric Cancer), National Radiation & Oncology Center, Northeast Regional Cancer Institute, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, Prostate Cancer Awareness and the Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition. In addition, the Foundation will also be supporting Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York City and the Mr. October Foundation in its pursuit of academic enrichment for children.
The Foundation has been formed exclusively for charitable, scientific, and educational purposes, all within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as the same may be amended or modified or replaced by any future United States internal revenue law (the "Code"). The Foundation will support charitable organizations that aim to improve the quality of life primarily in Northeastern Pennsylvania, including improving educational programs, aiding the underserved, assisting in crime and drug prevention, promoting health issue awareness, and supporting children and senior welfare through donations and community programs.
Board of Directors:
David Abrams - Chief Executive Officer
Robert G. Mills - President
Christopher Mellon - Treasurer
Matthew E. Haggerty - Secretary
Dolly Woody (Susan G. Komen NEPA) - Upper Lackawanna Valley
Andrew Kettel (Coaches Vs. Cancer) - Abingtons
Laura Marian (Foundation for Cancer Care) - Dunmore, Moscow, North Pocono
Luke Modrovsky (American Cancer Society) - Mountain Top, White Haven
Russell Keller (American Cancer Society) - Wilkes-Barre/Kingston
Ryan Schofield (American Cancer Society) - Honesdale, Waymart, Milford
Russ Canzler (SWB RailRiders Staff) - Hazleton
Sophia Fives (Cancer Survivor, Local Businesswoman) - Scranton
Andy Ashby (Former MLB All-Star Pitcher, Partner-SWB RailRiders) - Pittston, Plains
Steve Somers (Partner-SWB RailRiders) - Stroudsburg, Mt. Pocono
Aaron Krietzer (Cancer Survivor) - Nanticoke, Hanover, Bloomsburg, Berwick
Cabot Oil-Bill desRosiers - Wyoming/Susquehanna/Bradford Counties
For more information or to make a donation please contact:
Jordan Maydole, Director of Community Relations
(570) 558-4616, Send and E-Mail
235 Montage, Mountain Road, Moosic, PA 18507
Stand Up To Cancer
The RailRiders have partnered with Stand Up To Cancer whose mission is to make everyone diagnosed with cancer a survivor by accelerating the pace of research. SU2C utilizes entertainment industry leaders to engage the public in supporting a new, collaborative model of cancer research, and to increase awareness about cancer prevention. The RailRiders will also be continuing their longstanding support for numerous local Northeast Pennsylvania cancer charities and organizations.
Donation Packages
*All Packages include food, open bar and access to Fan Fest presented by Dunkin' Donuts
Hall of Fame Package: $25,000
- 25 Tickets to VIP Hospitality Area and Infield Box Seating
- Sponsorship of 25 cancer patients to attend the game with their families
- One (1) Pre-Game Ceremonial First Pitch
- 5 Personalized tiles on the Wall of Hope
- Full page ad in the National Championship Game Program and in-game video board acknowledgement
- 10 tickets to EACH of a New York Yankees vs Boston Red Sox 2018 Regular Season Game, a Regular Season Yankees Game, and a Spring Training game in Tampa, FL
- 10 Commemorative one-of-a-kind collectible pieces from Yankees-Steiner Collectibles
MVP Package: $10,000
- 20 Tickets to VIP Hospitality Area and Infield Box Seating
- Sponsorship of 20 cancer patients to attend the game with their families
- 4 Personalized tiles on the Wall of Hope
- Half page ad in the National Championship Game Program and in-game video board acknowledgement
- 10 tickets to ONE of either a New York Yankees vs Boston Red Sox 2018 Regular Season Game, a Regular Season Yankees Game or a Spring Training game in Tampa, FL
- 5 Commemorative one-of-a-kind collectible pieces from Yankees-Steiner Collectibles for ten (10) of your guests
All-Star Package: $5,000
- 10 Tickets to VIP Hospitality Area and Infield Box Seating
- Sponsorship of 10 cancer patients to attend the game with their families
- 3 Personalized tiles on the Wall of Hope
- Quarter page ad in the National Championship Game Program and in-game video board acknowledgement
- 5 tickets to ONE of either a New York Yankees vs Boston Red Sox 2018 Regular Season Game, a Regular Season Yankees Game or a Spring Training game in Tampa, FL
- 5 Commemorative one-of-a-kind collectible pieces from Yankees-Steiner Collectibles for ten (10) of your guests
Gold Glove Package: $3,000
- 5 Tickets to VIP and Celebrity Hospitality Area and Infield Box Seating
- Sponsorship of 5 cancer patients to attend the game with their families
- 2 Personalized tiles on the Wall of Hope
- Recognition in the National Championship Game Program and in-game video board acknowledgement
- 5 tickets to ONE of either a New York Yankees vs Boston Red Sox 2018 Regular Season Game, a Regular Season Yankees Game or a Spring Training game in Tampa, FL
Silver Slugger Package: $1,500
- 4 tickets to VIP and Celebrity Hospitality Area and Infield Box seating
- Sponsorship of 4 cancer patients to attend the game with their families
- 1 Personalized tile on the Wall of Hope
- Recognition in the National Championship Game Program and in-game video board acknowledgement
Home Run Package: $500
- 1 ticket to VIP Party in the Kost Pavilion Hospitality Area and Hospitality Seating
- Sponsorship of 1 cancer patient to attend the game with their families
- 1 Personalized tile on the Wall of Hope
- Recognition in the National Championship Game Program and in-game video board acknowledgement
Jeff Smolens, Corporate Ticket Sales Executive
(570) 496-1754, Send an E-Mail
Special Offer for University of Pennsylvania Students, Parents and Alumni:
Special Offer for Syracuse University Students, Parents and Alumni:
or please contact:
Ricky Goykin, Corporate Ticket Sales Executive
(570) 558-4643, Send an E-Mail
Ways to Donate
Make A Donation to the SWB Pinstripes Foundation
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Bid on items from Steiner Sports Collectibles
Live Auctions at 2017 Gildan Triple-A National Championship Game
Game Day Live Auction items include exclusive experiences, memorabilia and more! MUST BE IN PARK to be eligible to donate and to win Game Day Live Auction items. Help us support Stand Up To Cancer.
PNC Field's Wall of Hope
100% of donations from purchased tiles will go to Stand up to Cancer. Bricks will be a part of PNC Field for years to come.
Pricing: $250 per Bricks
Bricks must be purchased before September 1st, 2017 in order for them to be ready for the 2017 Gildan Triple-A National Championship Game.
Bricks are included in the following Donation Packages:
- Hall of Fame Package
- MVP Package
- All-Star Package
- Gold Glove Package
- Silver Slugger Package
- Home Run Package
Please contact Director of Community Relations:
Jordan Maydole, (570) 558-4616, Send E-Mail
Courtyard by Marriott Scranton Wilkes-Barre:
- Address: 16 Glenmaura National Boulevard, Scranton, Pennsylvania 18507
- Phone: (570) 969-2100
- Distance to PNC Field: 0.4 Miles
Downtown Scranton Hotel Information
Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel:
- Address: 700 Lackawanna Avenue, Scranton, Pennsylvania 18503
- Phone Number: (570) 342-8300
- Distance to PNC Field: 4.8 Miles
Hilton Scranton and Conference Center:
- Address: 100 Adams Avenue, Scranton, Pennsylvania 18503
- Phone Number: (570) 343-3000
- Distance to PNC Field: 4.9 Miles
- Use Promo Code: NCGRB
Montage Mountain Hotel Information (Closest to PNC Field)
TownePlace Suites Scranton Wilkes-Barre:
- Address: 26 Radcliffe Drive, Moosic, Pennsylvania 18507
- Phone: (570) 207-8500
- Distance to PNC Field: 0.7 Miles
SpringHill Suites Scranton Wilkes-Barre:
- Address: 19 Radcliffe Drive, Moosic, Pennsylvania 18507
- Phone: (570) 207-1212
- Distance to PNC Field: 0.8 Miles
Poconos Hotel Information
Mount Airy Casino and Resort
- Address: 312 Woodland Rd, Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania 18344
- Phone: (877) 682-4791
- Distance to PNC Field: 34.4 Miles
- Use Promo Code: CRR917
Wilkes-Barre Scranton International Airport (AVP)
The Wilkes-Barre Scranton International Airport is the official Airport for the 2017 Gildan Triple-A National Championships Game. The perfect location if you are flying into Pennsylvania, located just 10 minutes south of PNC Field.
Martz Trailways
Martz Trailways will be providing all transportation for the historic event on Tuesday, September 19th, 2017. Martz is the official transportation partner for you to get from your hotel to PNC Field.
Limousine/Town Car Service
More information to come.