What Is Hispanic Heritage Month?
Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15 through October 15 every year — starting mid-September because five Latin American countries (Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua) celebrate their independence on September 15, with Mexico following on September 16.
For baseball, a sport where nearly 30% of MLB players are of Hispanic or Latino descent, this month is a natural fit. Teams across both MLB and MiLB go all-in with themed celebrations, cultural giveaways, alternate identity nights, and community events.
Here's everything happening in 2026.
MLB Hispanic Heritage Celebrations
Major League teams bring out heritage jerseys, bobbleheads of Latin players, and community-focused events throughout the month. Here are the highlights:
Theme Nights & Celebrations
| Date | Team | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 8 | Dodgers | Dia de Los Dodgers Ticket Pack |
| Sep 10 | Mariners | Hispanic Heritage Day |
| Sep 12 | Tigers | ¡Fiesta Tigres! + Hispanic Heritage Ticket Package |
| Sep 13 | Cardinals | Fiesta Cardenales |
| Sep 15 | Royals | Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month Celebration |
| Sep 15 | Guardians | Noche Latina |
| Sep 15 | Nationals | Hispanic Heritage Day |
| Sep 18 | Orioles | Hispanic Heritage Night |
| Sep 19 | Dodgers | La Gran Fiesta |
| Sep 20 | Rockies | Los Rockies Day |
| Sep 24 | Athletics | Hispanic Heritage Night |
| Sep 24 | Red Sox | Hispanic Heritage Celebration |
| Sep 25 | Royals | Viva Los Royals |
| Sep 25 | White Sox | Hispanic Heritage Night |
| Sep 25 | Padres | Hispanic Heritage Weekend (3 days) |
Giveaways During the Period
| Date | Team | Giveaway |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 18 | Orioles | Los Orioles Jersey |
| Sep 19 | Mets | Carlos Beltrán Mets Hall of Fame Induction & Number Retirement |
| Sep 25 | White Sox | Los White Sox Poncho |
| Sep 25 | Blue Jays | Carlos Delgado Short-Sleeved Retro Windbreaker |
| Sep 25 | Royals | Salvador Perez City Connect Bobblehead |
Ongoing Series
Dodgers — Viva Los Dodgers: The Dodgers run their "Viva Los Dodgers" pregame celebration multiple times through the season, with events on June 21, July 12, August 16 and 23, and September 20. These include live music, cultural programming, and food vendors in the stadium plaza.
Giants — Fiesta Gigantes: San Francisco runs Fiesta Gigantes on nearly every Saturday home game from June through September — a recurring Latin music and culture celebration in the park.
D-backs — Hispanic Heritage Weekend: Arizona hosts a multi-day celebration August 22-23 presented by Estrella Jalisco.
MiLB Hispanic Heritage Celebrations
This is where it gets really interesting. MiLB teams don't just celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in September — many run Latin-themed events all summer through their Copa de la Diversión alternate identities.
What Is Copa de la Diversión?
Copa de la Diversión ("Fun Cup") is MiLB's league-wide initiative connecting teams with local Hispanic/Latino communities through alternate team identities. Teams rename themselves for specific games — often with Spanish-language names reflecting local culture:
| Team | Alternate Identity | What It Means |
|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque Isotopes | Mariachis de Nuevo México | Traditional music culture |
| Akron RubberDucks | Los Perros Calientes | Hot dogs (yes, really) |
| Columbus Clippers | Los Veleros de Columbus | The Sailors |
| Hartford Yard Goats | Los Chivos de Hartford | The Goats |
| Harrisburg Senators | Los Playeros de Harrisburg | The Beach-Goers |
| Worcester Red Sox | Los Wepas de Worcester | Puerto Rican exclamation of joy |
| San Bernardino 66ers | Pachuco | Zoot suit culture |
| Gwinnett Stripers | Xolos de Gwinnett | Xoloitzcuintli (Mexican hairless dog) |
| South Bend Cubs | Los Cabritos Maldichos | The Cursed Little Goats |
| Sacramento River Cats | Dorados de Sacramento | The Golden Ones |
| Frisco RoughRiders | Los Quesos | The Cheeses (with lowriders) |
MiLB Giveaways & Events
| Date | Team | City | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14 | Barons | Birmingham, AL | Los Barons Night & Los Barons On-Field Jersey |
| Aug 15 | Yard Goats | Hartford, CT | Los Chivos Roberto Clemente Celebration |
| Aug 16 | RoughRiders | Frisco, TX | Los Quesos & Low Riders (COPA) |
| Aug 22 | Isotopes | Albuquerque, NM | Mariachis Lowrider Night + Lowrider Bobbleheads |
| Aug 27 | Renegades | Wappingers Falls, NY | Copa de la Diversión Hispanic Heritage Month Kickoff |
| Aug 30 | Senators | Harrisburg, PA | Los Playeros Beach Towel Giveaway |
| Sep 1 | Bisons | Buffalo, NY | Hispanic Heritage Night + Luces de Buffalo + Fireworks |
| Sep 1 | Blue Rocks | Wilmington, DE | Latin American Heritage Night Fan Flag Giveaway |
| Sep 3 | Clippers | Columbus, OH | Los Veleros de Columbus |
| Sep 4 | Stripers | Lawrenceville, GA | Xolos de Gwinnett Weekend (3 days) |
| Sep 5 | Hops | Hillsboro, OR | Soñadores Béisbol Fiesta with Banda |
| Sep 5 | Indians | Spokane, WA | Latin Fusion Fireworks Night |
| Sep 10 | Lookouts | Chattanooga, TN | Hispanic Heritage Night (Giveaway) |
| Sep 10 | Jumbo Shrimp | Jacksonville, FL | Hispanic Heritage Night |
| Sep 12 | Aces | Reno, NV | Hispanic Heritage Night + Fireworks |
| Sep 15 | Red Sox | Worcester, MA | Los Wepas: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras |
| Sep 17 | Mets | Syracuse, NY | Latino Night #3 Heritage Celebration |
| Sep 17 | River Cats | Sacramento, CA | Hispanic Heritage Night |
| Sep 19 | Space Cowboys | Sugar Land, TX | Hispanic Heritage Celebration |
| Sep 20 | Isotopes | Albuquerque, NM | Mariachis Fan Appreciation Day (season finale) |
Worcester's Country-by-Country Series
The Worcester Red Sox deserve a special mention. Their "Los Wepas de Worcester" identity runs a multi-game series where each game celebrates a different Latin American country or region:
- July 8 — Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Paraguay
- July 12 — Dominican Republic
- August 14 — Puerto Rico
- August 27 — Brazil
- September 15 — Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua
This is community engagement done right — not a one-night checkbox but a season-long celebration that rotates through the diverse Hispanic communities in Central Massachusetts.
What to Look For
If you're attending any of these events, here's what to expect:
Pregame festivals: Many teams host pregame plazas with live music (mariachi, banda, salsa), traditional food vendors, dancing, and cultural displays. These typically start 2 hours before first pitch and are free with a game ticket.
Alternate jerseys: Copa de la Diversión teams wear their alternate-identity jerseys during these games. Some are available as giveaways, others are auctioned post-game for charity.
Limited giveaways: Items like the Lowrider Bobbleheads (Albuquerque), Beach Towel (Harrisburg), and Fan Flag (Wilmington) are typically first-come, first-served for the first 1,000-3,000 fans.
Postgame concerts & fireworks: Several teams pair heritage nights with Latin music acts and fireworks shows — Buffalo, Spokane, Reno, and Albuquerque all have these scheduled.
Plan Your Trip
Hispanic Heritage Month overlaps with the final weeks of the MiLB regular season, so some teams play their last home games during this window. If there's a specific celebration you want to catch, don't wait — check your team's schedule now.
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