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Alexandria Aces announce 2025 season schedule with home opener set for June 4

The Alexandria Aces will kick off their 2025 season at home on June 4 against the Thunderbolts, launching a summer of collegiate baseball action at Frank Mann Field.

The team, entering its 17th season as members of the Cal Ripken, Sr. League, has released its complete 2025 schedule featuring numerous home games throughout June and July.

Home games will be played at Frank Mann Field (3700 Commonwealth Ave.) with first pitch scheduled for 6:30 p.m. The venue offers free parking, though spectators are advised to park away from potential foul ball territory.

Tickets for Aces games are available at the front gate or online, priced at $7 for adults and $3 for children under 12. Fans unable to attend in person can follow the action via GameChanger or listen to live broadcasts on Mixlr.

The season begins with a busy opening week that includes three home games. After the June 4 opener against the Thunderbolts, the Aces hit the road to face the Senators on June 5 before returning home to host the Grays on June 6.

The June 6 game will partner with Alexandria Little League, offering free admission for children wearing baseball jerseys. The opening week concludes with away games against the Braves on June 7 and the Giants on June 8.

The schedule continues through late July, with the regular season concluding on July 21. League semi-final and final games are scheduled for July 23-29.

Throughout the season, the Aces have partnered with various community organizations for special game nights. These include the Del Ray Citizens Association (June 14), Blessed Sacrament Knights of Columbus (June 20), West End Business Association (June 21), Fort Hunt Little League (June 23), Alexandria Sportsman’s Club (June 27), and Alexandria Police Foundation (June 29).

Additional featured partners include VFW Post 609 and American Legion Post 24 (July 3), Rotary Club of Alexandria (July 5), Prime Time Baseball (July 8), Alexandria Republican Party Committee (July 11), Carpenter’s Shelter (July 14), and Eisenhower Partnership (July 18).

The team will also host a Host Families Appreciation Night on July 19 during their home game against the Grays.

Beyond the regular season games, the Aces will participate in the league’s All-Star Game on July 9.

For young baseball enthusiasts, the Aces offer a youth summer baseball camp run by the team’s players. The camp is designed for children ages 8-16 and will be held in four sessions: June 16-20, June 23-27, July 7-11, and July 14-18.

About the Author

  • Ryan Belmore is a journalist based in Alexandria, Virginia. He served as Publisher of ALXnow from March to October 2025. He can be reached at [email protected].