Blue Wahoos to Host Hurricane Relief Baseball Game
The Alabama versus Georgia Tech exhibition will honor restoration crews this Saturday at noon.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Baseball
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The Pensacola Blue Wahoos will host an exhibition baseball game between Alabama and Georgia Tech this Saturday at 12 p.m. to recognize hurricane restoration efforts in the region. The team is distributing complimentary tickets to local municipal and utility workers following the impact of Hurricane Isaias.
Why it matters
The game provides a moment of community recognition for workers who have been managing recovery efforts across Northwest Florida. It serves as a relief-focused event after the storm caused significant wind damage to the Blue Wahoos Stadium and led to previous game cancellations.
The nine-inning exhibition game between Alabama and Georgia Tech is set to begin at 12 p.m. at Blue Wahoos Stadium. Tickets remain available for the general public by calling (850) 934-8444 or visiting the box office.
The players
Pensacola Blue Wahoos
This is a professional Minor League Baseball team that serves as the Double-A affiliate of the Miami Marlins.
Florida Power & Light
This is the largest energy provider in the state of Florida and is a primary utility company involved in regional restoration.
ECUA
The Emerald Coast Utilities Authority provides water, wastewater, and sanitation services to the Pensacola area.
The details
Local employees from Florida Power & Light, the city, the county, and ECUA can obtain complimentary tickets by presenting an official company ID badge at the stadium box office. This game follows the recent disruption caused by Hurricane Isaias, which forced the cancellation of the Florida State versus Auburn game previously scheduled for October 10.
Timeline
Hurricane Isaias made landfall in Northwest Florida on Oct. 9, 2026.
The Florida State versus Auburn game was canceled on Oct. 10, 2026.
The Alabama versus Georgia Tech exhibition game occurs Oct. 17, 2026, at 12 p.m.
The Florida Gators versus Troy Trojans game is scheduled for Oct. 24, 2026.
Season Trajectory
The exhibition game marks a return to the schedule after the Oct. 10 Florida State versus Auburn game cancellation disrupted the local sports calendar. This event helps stabilize the stadium operations while pivoting focus toward the upcoming Florida Gators versus Troy Trojans game.
Eligible municipal and utility employees can secure their seats by presenting a company ID at the box office. General public attendees can purchase tickets via phone or at the stadium to support the event.
The takeaway
This event highlights the role of sports venues in facilitating community recovery after severe weather events. Residents should verify their employee eligibility for complimentary tickets before heading to the box office this Saturday.
What happens next
The Florida Gators versus Troy Trojans exhibition game is scheduled to take place at the stadium on Oct. 24, 2026.
Further reading
For more information on local games, visit the Baseball section.
More information
To purchase tickets or view event details, visit the Blue Wahoos online ticket site.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WEAR.
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