Richmond Flying Squirrels Announce Diamonds Aren’t Forever: The Farewell Series

Published on August 22, 2025 under Eastern League (EL)
Richmond Flying Squirrels News Release

RICHMOND, Va. – The Richmond Flying Squirrels today announced Diamonds Aren’t Forever: The Farewell Series presented by Richmond Times-Dispatch, a commemorative goodbye to the iconic ballpark. The team’s home for 40 years, The Diamond will be given a proper sendoff between September 9-14, with the final six-game series against the Hartford Yard Goats.

Tickets for the final games at The Diamond are on sale at SquirrelsBaseball.com/Tickets.

Originally built in 1985, The Diamond is synonymous with minor league baseball. First home to the Richmond Braves, the park has seen legendary players including Chipper Jones, John Smoltz and Tom Glavine, before serving the Flying Squirrels since 2010. Since then, Richmond’s loyal fanbase has more than proven its passion for the home team, selling out 15 straight Opening Days and regularly leading the Eastern League in attendance.

“Ballparks are a rich part of American sports history and The Diamond is an icon in the region, representative of the best fans in the minors,” said Lou DiBella, Managing Partner of the Richmond Flying Squirrels. “The Farewell Series will give the park the celebration it and our fans deserve while we usher in an exciting new era for our club and city.”

To say a final goodbye, the Flying Squirrels will offer a robust slate of events, including:

September 9: Time Capsule Tuesday presented by Reynolds Community College & The Farewell Series T-shirt giveaway presented by Richmond Times-Dispatch and Reynolds Community College

Fans can submit their proposals for items to be included in a time capsule that will be placed at CarMax Park

Proposed items for the time capsule can be submitted here

Fans whose submissions are selected will receive free tickets for the Sept. 9 game

The first 1,500 fans (sizes S-XXXL while supplies last) will receive The Farewell Series T-shirt

September 10: RVA Night presented by Metro Elevator and commemorative program giveaway

The first 1,500 fans will receive a copy of The Diamond: A Fond Farewell commemorative program

Wine & K9s: Fans can enjoy $7 glasses of wine and $7 wine slushies from 5:30-7:30 p.m. plus dogs are admitted free

September 11: First Responder’s Night presented by Budweiser and Patent First, Farewell Series lapel pin giveaway, Patriotic Jersey auction and fireworks

First Responders may present their ID at the Flying Squirrels ticket office in advance or at any…