Lafayette baseball fans do not have to wait until spring to spend an afternoon at the ballpark. The Ragin’ Cajuns fall baseball schedule includes three October home exhibitions, beginning Friday, October 16, against Northwestern State.

The opener is scheduled for 2 p.m. Central at M.L. “Tigue” Moore Field at Tony Robichaux Park. Louisiana’s official baseball page advertises $10 cash admission for that game, with proceeds benefiting the UL Diamond Club.

The three home dates

Northwestern State visits Friday, October 16, at 2 p.m. McNeese follows Saturday, October 24, at 1 p.m. Lamar closes the home exhibition slate Friday, October 30, at 5 p.m., according to the university’s current calendar.

That final start time deserves attention: the RSS source story listed Lamar at 6 p.m., but the official athletics calendar currently shows 5 p.m. Use the university’s baseball schedule for the latest updates before leaving home.

The university notes that dates and times can change. A quick check is especially useful for fans arranging an early departure from work, meeting friends after school or planning a family outing later in the month.

What to know about admission

For the October 16 game, bring cash rather than assuming a card or mobile wallet will work at the gate. The athletics announcement specifies cash admission, so having the right payment ready can save a return trip.

The official ticket portal also lists the October 24 McNeese exhibition at $10. Check the ticket listing for the game you choose rather than assuming every fall date uses identical purchasing arrangements.

Fall exhibitions give supporters a chance to watch the program outside the regular spring schedule. They offer an early view of the team preparing for 2027, rather than a regular-season game with the same competitive stakes.

Friday’s game has a Hall of Fame connection

103.3 The G.O.A.T. reports that former Cajuns pitcher Dylan Moore will throw out the ceremonial first pitch as part of the university’s Athletics Hall of Fame weekend. The station also describes the Northwestern State exhibition as a 12-inning game.

Those details make the first home date a useful choice for fans who want both a baseball outing and a connection to the program’s history. Read the station’s fall baseball report for that additional context.

Plan around the start time

The afternoon opener may take more planning than an evening game. Check your work and school schedules, confirm who is meeting you and allow time to reach the venue before first pitch.

Fans attending with children can decide in advance how long they want to stay. An exhibition is an opportunity to enjoy the park and watch the team, even if a full afternoon does not fit the family calendar.

For fans comparing the three dates, the schedule offers an afternoon opener, a Saturday visit from McNeese and an early evening matchup with Lamar. Choose the outing that fits your calendar, then verify admission arrangements and first pitch close to game day so a last-minute update does not catch you off guard.

Before each visit, review the official baseball page for announcements and any changes to the published details. For October 16, the practical essentials are simple: first pitch at 2 p.m., $10 cash and a return to The Tigue.