Flying Squirrels sell out final opener at The Diamond

The Flying Squirrels' home opener is Friday night.

Why it matters: It's their last one ever at The Diamond.

The big picture: The baseball stadium, which has been around since 1985, is being replaced just in time for next year's season.

• That means you'll be catching the Squirrels at CarMax Park in 2026 — though knowing us, Richmonders will likely never call it that.

Zoom in: Friday's opening game against the Akron RubberDucks has already sold out, as it has for the past 15 years.

• But Saturday and Sunday tickets remain fair game.

What's next: The Squirrels are commemorating 40 years of the ballpark throughout the season with giveaways, including a chance to get a Diamond stadium replica on April 17.