The Bakersfield Condors are swapping their usual look for specialty jerseys honoring the military this Saturday, Nov. 14, as the team hosts Patriotic Night at Dignity Health Arena. Doors open at 6 p.m. and puck drop is set for 7 p.m., with the Condors taking on the Colorado Eagles in a game that doubles as a charity fundraiser for veterans groups.
Ryan Holt, vice president of marketing and communications for the Condors, joined 17 News at Sunrise to talk up the night's mission of supporting veterans while giving fans a shot at some unique event merchandise, according to KGET 17 News. The team says players will wear specialty Patriotic Night jerseys presented by the U.S. Army, a detail confirmed in a team announcement posted to BakersfieldCondors.com. A separate promotional schedule listed by OurSports Central describes the jerseys as part of a Condors America 250th Anniversary design for the night.
Golden Ticket Raffle Benefits Veterans Foundation
As part of the festivities, the Condors are running a Golden Ticket raffle, with only 100 tickets sold at $30 each, according to the team's own release. The prize itself is described inconsistently across Condors announcements — one post calls it a game-issued customizable jersey, while another identifies it as a Phil Kemp USA Condors jersey, so fans may want to check with the team directly for the exact item up for grabs.
What is consistent across both team statements is where the money goes: proceeds benefit the Condors Community Foundation, described in team materials as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. It is one of two charitable beneficiaries tied to the night's events, with the organization's name surfacing in both Condors game-day messaging and the raffle announcement itself.
Jersey Auctions Support Bakersfield National Cemetery Group
Beyond the raffle, the specialty jerseys worn by players during the game will largely be auctioned off after the final horn. The Condors say most player jerseys will be auctioned online through the team's own mobile app and the DASH mobile app, giving fans outside the arena a chance to bid.
A limited number of jerseys will instead go under the hammer live at the game itself, per a separate game-day preview the team posted ahead of Saturday's matchup. That same preview notes a portion of the jersey auction proceeds will benefit the Bakersfield National Cemetery Support Committee, tying the night's fundraising directly to a local veterans-focused cause.
Getting to Dignity Health Arena
Fans looking to attend can find tickets through the team's official site, bakersfieldcondors.com, ahead of Saturday's 7 p.m. puck drop. With doors opening an hour earlier at 6 p.m., there should be time to browse the Patriotic Night atmosphere before the Condors and Eagles drop the puck at Dignity Health Arena.
