A large group of fans, stadium staff, and community members pose and cheer in front of Stockton Ballpark during a ribbon-cutting ceremony, with the Ports mascot front and center holding scissors.
Fans, staff, and community members gather outside Stockton Ballpark for a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the 20th anniversary of the stadium ahead of the Ports' 2025 home opener. Photo by Daniel Garza/Stocktonia

The Stockton Ports opened their 2025 season Tuesday night with a 6-2 win over the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes, celebrating both a strong start and the 20th anniversary of Banner Island Ballpark.

The milestone night brought out longtime fans, first-time attendees and generations of families to honor the team’s legacy and enjoy the springtime return of California League baseball.

“It just means longevity and commitment to the city,” said fan Brian Brice, who’s held season tickets since 2013.

A wide-angle view of an empty baseball field at Banner Island Ballpark with “Opening Day” painted behind home plate, taken before the start of the Stockton Ports’ 2025 home opener.
A fresh coat of paint and a clear sky welcomed fans to Banner Island Ballpark for the Stockton Ports’ 2025 home opener on Tuesday night.
(Photo by Daniel Garza/Stocktonia)

The night blended baseball with community celebration. Former Ports player Patrick Dobson returned to throw out the ceremonial first pitch with his son Tiegan, calling it a full-circle moment.

“Growing up in a community that has experiences like this — you can’t ask for much more,” he said.

Season ticket holders Jay and Lauren Frazier shared memories of meeting Major League Baseball legends, bringing their dogs to the park and enjoying themed game nights.

Players and staff from the Stockton Ports stand side by side during the national anthem on opening night at Banner Island Ballpark, with Adventist Health Arena visible in the background.
The Stockton Ports and coaching staff line up along the first base line during the national anthem ahead of the 2025 home opener at Banner Island Ballpark.
(Photo by Daniel Garza/Stocktonia)
Managers and umpires gather near home plate for the lineup exchange ahead of the Stockton Ports' 2025 home opener, with the crowd slowly filling the stands behind them.
The Stockton Ports manager Javier Godard and Rancho Cucamonga’s skipper John Shoemaker meet with umpires at home plate before first pitch during Tuesday night’s 2025 season opener. (Photo by Daniel Garza/Stocktonia)
A Stockton Ports player in batting stance at the plate during a pitch, with fans and Quakes players visible in the background at Banner Island Ballpark.
Ali Camarillo prepares to swing during the early innings of Tuesday’s Stockton Ports’ opening night matchup against the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes. (Photo by Daniel Garza/ Stocktonia)
A Stockton Ports pitcher lifts his leg mid-windup on the mound during opening night, with fans filling the stands behind him at Banner Island Ballpark.
Stockton Ports pitcher Jose Dicochea prepares to deliver a pitch during the 2025 home opener, with a packed Banner Island Ballpark crowd behind him.
(Photo by Daniel Garza/Stocktonia)
A Stockton Ports player in white uniform and blue helmet runs past third base during a night game at Banner Island Ballpark, with the outfield wall and a Michelob Ultra advertisement in the background.
Myles Naylor rounds third after a hit during the Stockton Ports’ home opener at Banner Island Ballpark on Tuesday night.
(Photo by Daniel Garza/Stocktonia)
Opening Day at Banner Island Ballpark: Fans, players and community leaders came together to celebrate 20 years of Stockton Ports baseball. From a ribbon-cutting ceremony to a 6-2 win on the field, the 2025 home opener was packed with energy, memories and hometown pride.
(Video by Daniel Garza/Stocktonia)