AquaSox Star Wars Night Is Saturday: Limited Jerseys, Character Meet & Greet, and Postgame Fireworks at Funko Field

Q: What’s happening at AquaSox Star Wars Night on May 9, 2026?
A: The Everett AquaSox host the Hillsboro Hops on Saturday, May 9 at 7:05 PM at Funko Field for Star Wars Night — featuring limited-edition Star Wars-themed jerseys auctioned for charity, a pregame character meet-and-greet on the main concourse, postgame fireworks set to Star Wars music, and a Silvertips WHL Final Game 2 happening the same night less than two miles away at Angel of the Winds Arena.

There are good sports Saturdays, and then there is May 9, 2026 in Everett. The AquaSox bring Star Wars Night to Funko Field. The Silvertips play WHL Championship Final Game 2 at Angel of the Winds Arena. And the downtown is fully, completely alive with baseball fans, hockey fans, and lightsaber-wielding kids who talked their parents into the whole deal.

If you only do one AquaSox game all year, this is the one to do. Here’s everything you need to know about Star Wars Night at Funko Field on Saturday, May 9.

The Game

Who: Everett AquaSox vs. Hillsboro Hops
When: Saturday, May 9 at 7:05 PM PT
Where: Funko Field, 3900 Broadway, Everett, WA 98201
Tickets: Available at milb.com/everett or the Funko Field box office

The AquaSox head into Saturday riding a hot homestand. This is a 6-game home series against the Hillsboro Hops — the Arizona Diamondbacks’ High-A affiliate — and the Frogs came in rolling after a strong road trip to Tri-City. The AquaSox prospect pipeline is genuinely exciting right now: Felnin Celesten (back-to-back NWL Player of the Week honors, .295 season average and team-leading 26 hits) and Luke Stevenson (Mariners Hitter of the Month for April, .500 OBP) give you real reasons to pay attention beyond the promotions.

The Star Wars Promotions

Limited-Edition Star Wars Jerseys — Auctioned for Charity

The players will take the field in limited-edition Star Wars-themed game jerseys — and you can own one. The game-worn jerseys are auctioned online, with proceeds benefiting AquaSox Charities presented by Kendall Automotive Group. If you have been waiting for a piece of AquaSox memorabilia that is actually unique, this is your moment. Check milb.com/everett for auction details and bidding information.

Star Wars Character Meet & Greet

Show up early. A pregame character meet-and-greet runs on the main concourse before first pitch, and characters will be available for photos throughout the game. Specific character appearances vary, but if you are bringing kids (or you are an adult with strong opinions about whether Han Solo shot first), arriving 45-60 minutes before first pitch gives you the best shot at photos without the crowd.

Postgame Fireworks — Star Wars Edition

The night closes with a postgame fireworks extravaganza set to Star Wars-inspired music. Stay for all nine innings (the AquaSox have been fun to watch at home), and you get a full fireworks show over the Funko Field outfield as your exit music. The combination of a warm May night, decent baseball, and a John Williams soundtrack feels like something that should cost more than a regular AquaSox ticket. It doesn’t.

The Bigger Picture: Why This Homestand Matters

This AquaSox roster has been one of the more interesting Mariners farm teams to watch in recent years. The prospect watch for this homestand centers on a few names:

Felnin Celesten — The outfielder won back-to-back Northwest League Player of the Week awards and is hitting .295 with the team’s best runs total. His feel for the strike zone and his ability to put the ball in play make him one of the more watchable prospects in the NWL right now.

Luke Stevenson — The catcher won the Mariners’ Hitter of the Month Award for April with a .321 BA, .500 OBP, and .982 OPS. He is currently ranked as the No. 8 Mariners prospect in the system, and he had 20 walks last month. That kind of plate discipline at High-A is a real organizational signal.

Brandon Eike — Six home runs on the season and still climbing. Every time Eike connects, the Funko Field scoreboard becomes a brief conversation about whether this is the at-bat you tell people about later.

Brock Moore — The bullpen arm won the team’s Bullpen Award for April with 8.1 innings, 20 strikeouts, 1 walk, 4 saves, a 2.16 ERA, and a 0.48 WHIP. That WHIP is not a typo.

The Saturday Context: Silvertips WHL Final Game 2 Is the Same Night

Saturday, May 9 is arguably the most sports-dense day Everett has had in years. While the AquaSox are playing Star Wars Night at Funko Field, the Everett Silvertips are hosting Prince Albert in WHL Championship Final Game 2 at Angel of the Winds Arena at 6:00 PM — about 1.5 miles away. The two venues are close enough that a motivated fan could theoretically watch part of one game and make it to the other, though we are not responsible for the decision-making quality late in that particular evening.

The WHL Final is not a normal sporting event. The Silvertips have never won the Ed Chynoweth Cup in franchise history — 2004 and 2018 were heartbreaks. This roster, with goaltender Anders Miller’s historic .936 playoff save percentage and 16-year-old Landon DuPont leading WHL defensemen in postseason scoring, has a genuine chance to close this thing out. Saturday’s Game 2 is huge in a way that is hard to overstate for longtime Everett hockey fans.

Which event should you choose? That’s not our call. But if you have the flexibility: both venues are accessible, both events are special, and the combination of a WHL Final game and AquaSox Star Wars Night in one Saturday in Everett is the kind of thing you remember when your kids ask why you liked living here.

Getting There

Funko Field address: 3900 Broadway, Everett, WA 98201
Parking: Multiple lots adjacent to the stadium; arrive 45+ minutes early if attending the character meet-and-greet
Transit: Everett Transit routes serve the Broadway corridor; check everetttransit.org for Saturday service
Tickets: milb.com/everett or the box office day-of (subject to availability)

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is AquaSox Star Wars Night on May 9?

First pitch is Saturday, May 9 at 7:05 PM PT at Funko Field, 3900 Broadway, Everett. The pregame character meet-and-greet starts before gates open — arrive early for the best access.

How do I bid on the AquaSox Star Wars jerseys?

Game-worn Star Wars themed jerseys are auctioned online through AquaSox Charities presented by Kendall Automotive Group. Visit milb.com/everett for auction details and bidding instructions.

Are there Star Wars characters at the AquaSox game?

Yes — a pregame character meet-and-greet runs on the main concourse before first pitch, with characters available throughout the game for photos. Arriving 45-60 minutes early is recommended for the best meet-and-greet access.

Is there a fireworks show at AquaSox Star Wars Night?

Yes — a postgame fireworks extravaganza set to Star Wars-inspired music follows the conclusion of the game on Saturday, May 9.

What other sports are happening in Everett on May 9?

The Everett Silvertips host Prince Albert in WHL Championship Final Game 2 at Angel of the Winds Arena at 6:00 PM PT the same night — about 1.5 miles from Funko Field. It is a remarkable sports Saturday for the city.

Who are the AquaSox prospects to watch in May 2026?

Felnin Celesten (back-to-back NWL Player of the Week), Luke Stevenson (Mariners No. 8 prospect, .500 OBP in April), Brandon Eike (6 HR), and reliever Brock Moore (0.48 WHIP in April) are the names driving the most excitement in the system right now.