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STATE COLLEGE - - The State College Spikes have released their 2027 MLB Draft League schedule, featuring 40 home games at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park starting on Tuesday, June 8. Single-game tickets for all 40 games, including the return of the MLB Draft League International Series, are on sale now at StateCollegeSpikes.com and by phone at 814-272-1711.
In addition, 2027 Spikes Season Tickets are on sale now, and fans paying in full for their 2027 Season Tickets today are still eligible to receive a Spikes Game-Worn Mystery Jersey Box featuring a game-worn jersey from the Spikes' first 20 seasons.
Season Ticket members also get many more amenities all season long, including TWO guaranteed giveaway items for the 2027 season, entrance to VIP events, a VIP coupon book, 20% off at Off the Rack Outfitters, early entry into the ballpark for every game, and much more.
The Spikes' season-opening, six-game homestand from June 8-13 will include the return of the MLB Draft League International Series to Medlar Field at Lubrano Park from Friday, June 11 through Sunday, June 13. After facing the Canadian Junior National Team as part of the International Series in 2026, the Spikes will face another international opponent for a trio of games in 2027, with the identity of that opponent to be revealed in the coming months.
The Spikes, who finished just a half-game shy of a berth in the MLB Draft League Championship Game this past season, will start the 2027 home schedule with a trio of games against the Mahoning Valley Scrappers from June 8-10. The Spikes will also welcome the Scrappers for a three-game series from August 6-8.
Fans can also look forward to the renewal of the Spikes' rivalry with the Williamsport Crosscutters. The Crosscutters are set to visit Medlar Field at Lubrano Park starting in July, with matchups on Saturday, July 3, Thursday, July 8, Saturday, July 10, and Friday, July 30.
The Spikes will then finish the season with a six-game, alternating-site series against Williamsport, with three games in Happy Valley - Thursday, August 26, Sunday, August 29 and the Spikes' 2027 regular season finale on Tuesday, August 31.
Other visitors include the West Virginia Black Bears (June 22-24, July 23-25, and August 17-19), Trenton Thunder (July 1-2, July 14-15, August 20-22) and Aberdeen IronBirds (June 25-27, August 1-3).
The Spikes will have a total of 78 games on their MLB Draft League regular season schedule, with the MLB Draft League Championship Game set to take place on Wednesday, September 1. The season will once again be split into two, with the league's first-half winner earning the right to host the second-half representative in the title game.
Now entering its seventh season, the MLB Draft League has emerged as a premier showcase for players preparing to begin their professional baseball journey. 21 MLB Draft League players have already reached the MLB ranks with 11 players, including 2021 Spike Kenny Piper and NL on-base percentage leader TJ Rumfield, making their major league debuts in 2026.