Valparaiso will play Purdue at 7 p.m. CDT on Friday evening, June 1 at U.S. Steel Yard in Gary, Ind. for the opening game of the NCAA Regional Championships.  Tickets are $8 for adults, $4 for children and college students (with valid ID).

Ticket prices are per game.  Kentucky and Kent State will meet in the first game of the regional on Friday beginning at 3 p.m.  On Saturday, Friday’s losers will meet at 3 p.m. with the winners playing at 7 p.m.  Game times for Sunday will also be at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. with Monday’s “if necessary” game slated for 7 p.m.

Tickets are available beginning at noon CDT on Tuesday by calling the U.S. Steel Yard box office at 219.882.2255 or online at railcatsbaseball.com.  Student tickets are only available in person or by phone.  Children three and under are free of charge as long as they do not occupy a seat.  Parking will be free at U.S. Steel Yard.

Regional Schedule

Friday, June 1

Game 1: #3 Kent State vs. #2 Kentucky, 3 p.m.

Game 2: #4 Valparaiso vs. #1 Purdue, 7 p.m.

Saturday, June 2

Game 3: Friday’s losers, 3 p.m.

Game 4: Friday’s winners, 7 p.m.

Sunday, June 3

Game 5: Game 3 winner vs. Game 4 loser, 3 p.m.

Game 6: Game 4 winner vs. Game 5 winner, 7 p.m.

Monday, June 4

Game 7: Same as Game 6 (if necessary), 7 p.m.