Play ball! Spring training is behind us and it’s almost time for the 2023 professional baseball season and Opening Day games. As an official sponsor of the Cincinnati Reds, we’re excited to check out the competition and see which teams start the season off with a bang. So, what’s Opening Day all about? We’ll walk you through the history of Opening Day, it’s connection to our hometown of Cincinnati, and how you can enjoy this year’s pro baseball Opening Day games at your local Wings and Rings.

A Brief History of Professional Baseball’s Opening Day

America’s pastime has been around for over a hundred years, with the first game in the National League played in 1876. And since the very beginning, our hometown Cincinnati has been at the heart of Opening Day festivities. The then Cincinnati Red Stockings were the first professional baseball team to join the league. For almost every Opening Day since 1876, the Reds have opened the season on their home field. It’s no wonder that baseball fever takes over our hometown every year as the unofficial holiday of Cincinnati.

As an official sponsor of the Cincinnati Reds, Wings and Rings is proud to carry on the tradition of Opening Day excitement. We’re literally in the building where it happens. That’s right, you can stop by Wings and Rings in the Machine Room at Cincinnati’s Great American Ball Park. We have plenty of hometown pride, but we also make sure we’re the place for all fans to celebrate. The action’s also at our restaurants, where you can catch Opening Day matchups at Wings and Rings across the country.

This Year’s Opening Day Game Line-up

We hope you’re ready, because 2023’s Opening Day starts on March 30th. This year baseball fans can catch even more games, with all 30 teams in both leagues scheduled to play! Find you favorite team on this year’s Opening Day schedule:

Celebrate Baseball Season with Wings and Rings

Great matches, lively fans, and delicious eats—that sounds like a home run to us. Bring your crew to Wings and Rings for Opening Day games and an experience that goes beyond your typical sports bar. There’s no bad seat in the house with 50+ TVs in each Wings and Rings, so you won’t miss an inning.

The next best part of watching the ball game with friends and family, is great food and drinks. That’s why we have the real crowd pleasers on our menu. Our chicken wings are always a winner with so many sauce options, from Blueberry Chipotle BBQ to Teriyaki to classic Buffalo style, everyone can find a flavor they’ll love. And our Classic Onion Rings, or unique variations like Buffalo Bleu Rings, are great to share with the table. Sip on our refreshers or fan-worthy cocktails and you’re set for the ball game.

We hope to see you for Opening Day and all season long! Visit any of our locations for or place an order online for Wings and Rings to go.