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O's Kids
Kids Cheer Free
Presented by Baltimore Area Chick-fil-A Restaurants
Kids Cheer Free allows fans ages nine and younger to attend games at Oriole Park at Camden Yards free of charge. For each regularly-priced individual game Upper Deck ticket purchased, adults can add up to two additional free Upper Deck tickets valid for use only by children age nine and under (subject to availability). Tickets will be delivered digitally.
Please note: Kids Cheer Free tickets may be limited. Offer is subject to availability and demand.
Q. With Kids Cheer Free, do children still need a ticket?
A. YES! All fans age 3 and older require a ticket to enter the stadium. Free Kids tickets can be obtained when purchasing regular priced adult tickets using the links above.
Q. How do I purchase Kids Cheer Free ticket(s)?
A. You must purchase your tickets online by using the special offer link above. Follow the steps below to purchase and redeem your free ticket(s):
- Select the game you would like to attend.
- Choose your seats by using the Section or Seat Map option.
- Select/Edit the correct ticket type for your tickets to indicate an ADULT or CHILD ticket. (The “Adult-Paid” ticket is a full priced ticket. The “Kids Cheer Free Child” ticket is a free ticket that must be used by a child age 9 or under.)
- After you have your desired tickets correctly priced, “Continue” with the checkout process.
Q. I already have tickets that I did not purchase directly from the Orioles. Can I get free tickets next to my current seats for my kids?
A. Unfortunately not. "Adult" and Kids Cheer Free tickets must be purchased/redeemed in the same transaction.
Q: Is my child still able to participate in Kids Runs the Bases on Sundays and eligible to receive a giveaway item (if applicable on that specific game)?
A: Yes, your child is eligible for any and all promotions that he/she would otherwise receive with a paid ticket.
Q: Are Kids Cheer Free tickets available for group purchases?
A: The intention of our Kids Cheer Free program is to provide families with children aged 9 and under an affordable way to attend an Orioles game. Transactions are capped at 8 tickets per order. However, multiple families are able to purchase tickets in the same section/area. But, please keep in mind, the complimentary Kids Cheer Free tickets can only be used by children aged 9 and under. So, when purchasing larger quantities of tickets, be sure to have an accurate count of adults and children.
Q: I purchased Kid Cheer Free tickets, but cannot view the barcodes on my ticket sin the MLB Ballpark app?
A: Barcodes will be visible for Kids Cheer free tickets in the MLB Ballpark app approximately five hours prior to scheduled first pitch.
Kids Home Run Porch
A brand-new way for young fans to experience Orioles baseball is here! The Kids Home Run Porch in Sections 78-82 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards is the ultimate gameday destination for kids and their families featuring a kid-friendly viewing area with unbeatable sights of the action.
Whether they’re watching their favorite Orioles or making their own memories, the Kids Home Run Porch is where the next generation of Birdland takes flight!
Kids must be accompanied by an adult.
Kids Run the Bases
Presented by Weis Markets
Every Sunday, all kids ages 4-14, can run the bases after every Orioles home game.
Fans can start lining up in the 9th inning for Kids Run the Bases. All guests should look for the lollipop signage that states “End of Line"
- Birdland Members should exit the ballpark and line up on the sidewalk outside of Gate D.
- Non-Birdland Members should exit the ballpark and line up on the brick outside of Gate A and C.
Kids Run the Bases schedule is subject to change without notice.
HI-CHEW Kids Corner
The HI-CHEW Kids Corner located near Gate C features entertainment and concessions. Popular activities include "The Bird House," an interactive treehouse activity center and jungle gym, as well as a moon bounce, skee-ball, Orioles throwing inflatable, and larger-than-life Oriole Bird bobbleheads. Ballpark concessions include popcorn, soft pretzels, hot dogs, ice cream, funnel cakes, and more. The area has seating and televisions to view the game.
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MLB Youth Baseball Programs and Initiatives
Pitch, Hit & Run
Pitch, Hit & Run is a baseball and softball skills competition that showcases boys' and girls' abilities.
MLB Youth Academy
The MLB Youth Academies offer free baseball and softball instruction and educational opportunities.
MLB-MLBPA Youth Development Foundation
The Youth Development Foundation (YDF) supports efforts that focus on improving the caliber, effectiveness and availability of amateur baseball and softball programs.
Nike Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities
The Nike RBI program provides resources and support for organizations that provide baseball and/or softball programming with a focus on underserved kids and communities across the globe.
Boys & Girls Clubs
Boys & Girls Clubs of America are the official charity of Major League Baseball.
Featured Initiative
Mental Health & Well-Being
Reaching out for support during your time of need is critical for your mental health. MLB is partnering with Crisis Text Line to increase mental health awareness and access to support. For free, 24/7, and confidential support, text MLB to 741741 to reach a volunteer Crisis Counselor at Crisis Text Line, or you can connect via web chat at crisistextline.org.
No purchase necessary. Message and data rates may apply. Text STOP to cancel.
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Orioles.com Kids Shop
Find the best selection of gifts and items for kids of all ages at the official online shop for everything Orioles.
