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Cosmic Baseballhistory, 2023-2027
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- 2022-23The spark
Glow sticks.
Owner Chris Martin watched fans with glow sticks at an '80s neon and glow promotion and wondered what would happen if the stadium lights went off. The lights could not be switched off, so the team looked at black lights.
Sources differ on exactly when. KSL dates the idea to 2023; other coverage gives other dates.
Source: ESPN - 2024Jun 1
First Cosmic game.
Shepherd Stadium in Colonial Heights, Virginia. Black lights and glowing gear. The Chili Peppers beat the Greenbrier Knights 9-4, and tickets sold out within a day of the hype video.
Source: NBC4 Washington - 2025Spring
The first tour.
Seven cities, opening in Durham, North Carolina in front of about 10,000 fans. More than 110,000 Cosmic tickets sold that year.
Source: Richmond BizSenseand The Richmonder - 2026All year
It explodes.
Two professional Cosmic teams, the Cosmic Chili Peppers and the Glow Mojis. Per Cosmic's release: 74 sold-out games, 30 markets and 750,000+ fans.
Source: Visit OKC (press release copy) - 2026Oct 7
2027 announced.
Press releases say 44 Minor League ballparks, plus a 360-degree fireworks display. The official lottery page lists 45 cities.
Source: MiLB.com - 2027Mar 19
Opening night.
Jacksonville, VyStar Ballpark, two nights. Then the glow goes on tour: 45 cities through October 30.
Source: Official lottery page
Facts come from press coverage and Cosmic's own site. Where sources disagree, we say so.