Seattle Mariners to host 'Fan Appreciation Weekend' at T-Mobile Park Oct. 1-3

As the Seattle Mariners make their thrilling post-season push, the team will host its annual "Fan Appreciation Weekend" Oct. 1-3 at T-Mobile Park to thank fans for their support throughout the season.

To kick things off, Friday, Oct. 1 is Fan Appreciation Night presented by Western Washington Toyota Dealers. As a thank-you gift, the first 10,000 fans through the gates for the 7:10 p.m. game will receive a team poster with a preview of the 2022 season.

The pregame ceremony begins at 6:30 p.m. when the Baseball Writers of America Seattle chapter will present the annual team awards, such as Pitcher of the Year, Player of the Year and more. Outfielder Mitch Haniger will also be presented with the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association (MLBPAA) Heart & Hustle Award.

The following evening, on Saturday, Oct. 2, the Mariners will pay homage to season ticket holders. Season Ticket Holder Appreciation Night begins early — though first pitch doesn’t occur until 6:10 p.m. — with gates opening to season ticket holders at 3:10 p.m. for exclusive access to batting practice.

Season ticket holders are also invited to an exclusive autograph session with top prospects including Julio Rodriguez, Cade Marlow, Isaiah Campbell and more. Concessions will be 50% off until 4:10 p.m. after which season ticket holders will receive 25% off concessions and Team Store merchandise for the rest of the night. Season ticket holders also have the chance to win big on Saturday night. In addition to a prize wheel, all Season Ticket Members in attendance will be automatically entered to win prizes that will be drawn at random during the game. Prizes include a television, smartphone, autographed jerseys, Mariners Team Store gifts cards and more.

Saturday is also Oktoberfest at the ballpark. Special event tickets include a pregame party in the ‘Pen featuring live music and dancing, a free drink and a commemorative Mariners stein. Oktoberfest tickets are still available on the Main and View levels.

The weekend rounds out with Kids Appreciation Day on Sunday, Oct. 3 when the Mariners play their last game of the regular season against the Los Angeles Angels at 12:10 p.m. All kids under 12 will be greeted at the gate with a free Kyle Lewis t-shirt, courtesy of Boeing. Kids can also enter to win prizes which will be randomly drawn throughout the game. Prizes include autographed merchandise and the chance to throw the first pitch at a game next season.

With only four games left in the season, the Mariners are hopeful for a postseason appearance, the first in 20 years. The Mariners currently sit 0.5 games behind the second Wild Card spot. With the New York Yankees confidently in the top spot, the Mariners are hoping to beat out the Boston Red Sox for the second spot.

The top two Wild Card teams in each league play each other in a one-game playoff, with the winner then facing the number one seed in the Divison Series. Currently, the number one seed in the American League West Division, who the Mariners would play should they make it to the Wild Card Game and win, is the Houston Astros.

The Mariners have one more game against the Oakland Athletics, the last of a series of three games of which Seattle has won the first two. The final three games of the season will host the Los Angeles Angels at T-Mobile Park. The last time the Mariners met the Angels, this past weekend in L.A., the Mariners won the series, winning two of three games.

Tickets are still available for all four remaining games. After a meager attendance of just over 12,000 on Tuesday night, the team is encouraging a large turnout for the end of its exciting season.