Clinton LumberKings Announce Full 2026 Baseball Schedule
CLINTON, Iowa — The Clinton LumberKings are excited to unveil their 2026 regular season schedule, packed with marquee matchups, weekend home dates, and exciting rival visits to NelsonCorp Field as the LumberKings compete in the Prospect League.
2026 Home Schedule
| Date | Time | Opponent |
| Tue, May 26 | 6:30 | Illinois Valley |
| Sat, May 30 | 6:30 | Quincy |
| Sun, May 31 | 2:00 | Quincy |
| Thu, Jun 4 | 6:30 | Illinois Valley |
| Fri, Jun 5 | 6:30 | Quincy |
| Sat, Jun 6 | 6:30 | Quincy |
| Sun, Jun 7 | 2:00 | Illinois Valley |
| Tue, Jun 16 | 6:30 | Springfield |
| Wed, Jun 17 | 6:30 | Normal |
| Thu, Jun 18 | 6:30 | O'Fallon |
| Fri, Jun 19 | 6:30 | O'Fallon |
| Sat, Jun 20 | 6:30 | Burlington |
| Sun, Jun 21 | 2:00 | Burlington |
| Tue, Jun 30 | 6:30 | Normal |
| Wed, Jul 1 | 6:30 | Decatur |
| Sat, Jul 4 | 6:30 | Burlington |
| Sun, Jul 5 | TBD | Burlington |
| Thu, Jul 9 | 6:30 | Alton |
| Fri, Jul 10 | 6:30 | Alton |
| Sun, Jul 12 | 2:00 | Normal |
| Tue, Jul 21 | 6:30 | Normal |
| Wed, Jul 22 | 6:30 | Illinois Valley |
| Thu, Jul 23 | 6:30 | Burlington |
| Fri, Jul 24 | 6:30 | Burlington |
| Sat, Jul 25 | 6:30 | Illinois Valley |
| Sun, Jul 26 | 2:00 | Decatur |
| Thu, Jul 30 | 6:30 | Springfield |
| Fri, Jul 31 | 6:30 | Normal |
Opening Day & Home Opener
The LumberKings open the 2026 season on the road before returning home for a highly anticipated Home Opener on Tuesday, May 26th, hosting the Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp at 6:30 p.m. Fans can also mark their calendars for the first weekend home series, highlighted by a matchup with the Quincy Doggy Paddlers on Saturday, May 30th and Sunday, May 31st.
Key Early-Season Matchups
- June 4th–7th: A four-game homestand vs. Quincy and Illinois Valley
- June 16th–21st: A major six-game home stretch featuring Springfield, Normal, O’Fallon, and Burlington
- July 4th Weekend: Home series against the Burlington, including a Saturday night game on July 4th
- July 21st–26th: One of the season’s biggest home stretches, welcoming Normal, Illinois Valley, Burlington, and Decatur
- Late July / Early August Push: Key matchups against Springfield and Normal as the playoff race heats up
Rivalry & Fan-Favorite Opponents
Several longtime rivals make multiple appearances in Clinton during the summer:
- Burlington Bees – visit NelsonCorp Field for six games this season, including July 4th weekend
- Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp – five home dates, including Opening Day
- Normal CornBelters – five matchups in Clinton, including home finale
Weekly Specials Dates
- Thirsty Thursdays on June 4th, June 18th, July 9th, July 23rd, and July 30th.
- Copa Sundays (Elote Days) on May 31st, June 7th, June 21st, July 5th, July 12th, and July 26th.
Looking Ahead
With plenty of weekend home games and competitive rivalry series throughout the summer, the 2026 season promises excitement for fans of all ages at NelsonCorp Field.
For the full schedule and ticket information, visit LumberKings.com.
All dates and times subject to change.