The Giants announced an exciting new exhibition matchup that will take place just before the start of the 2026 MLB season.
San Francisco will host the Sultanes de Monterrey, a Mexican League baseball team, for two games on Monday, March 23 and Tuesday, March 24 at Oracle Park. The Giants, as part of their ongoing commitment to celebrate and uplift the Latino community, per a press release from the team, also will debut a new Gigantes uniform during the series.
“We are honored to welcome the Sultanes de Monterrey to Oracle Park,” Giants chief marketing officer Rachel Heit said. “Baseball connects cultures and communities, and this series embodies the importance of honoring our diverse fanbase and the Latino community in San Francisco and beyond.
“Together with the Sultanes, we look forward to creating an unforgettable experience for fans of both teams.”
In addition to the games, festivities at Oracle Park will include the following:
- Promotional Giveaway: Willy Adames T-shirt, presented by Coors Light. First 15,000 fans.
- Performances in Willie Mays Plaza: Mariachi SF and La Explosiva Sonora MX
- Pregame Performances: Ballet Folklórico Netzahualcoyotl and Mexican dance group from the Bay Area
- Opening Remarks: Mayor of San Francisco Daniel Lurie
- Jersey Exchange: President and CEO of the Giants Larry Baer, Embajador Gigantes and Forever Giant Sergio Romo and Sultanes owners Francisco González Albuerne and José Maiz Domene
- Home Plate Ceremony: Recognition of the 2025 Roberto Clemente Award nominee
- Honorary Captains: Mayor of San Francisco Daniel Lurie and Consul General of Mexico in San Francisco Marco Mena
- National Anthem: Laura Bravo, Lima-born, Bay Area–based singer and vocal coach
- Honorary First Pitch: Embajador Gigantes and Forever Giant Sergio Romo, accompanied to the mound by Sultanes owners Francisco González Albuerne and José Maiz Domene
- Community Spotlight: Honoring organizations supporting the Latino community
- Food & Beverage Specials: Michelada Souvenir Cup, Chorizo “Fiesta” Nachos and Elote Fries
- In-Game DJ: DJ Baysik, Bay Area-based DJ
- 7th Inning Stretch: Edú Bega, Bay area-based Dominican singer, songwriter and producer
Former Giants pitcher Sergio Romo, who currently is an analyst on NBC Sports Bay Area’s Giants pregame and postgame coverage, explained the significance of this series for him.
“As a Mexican American, this series is especially meaningful to me,” Romo…