Syracuse Mets Bring Back We Care Wednesday Program for 2026

The Syracuse Mets announced the return of We Care Wednesday for its fourth season, giving local nonprofits a recurring platform to fundraise and connect with fans during five designated Wednesday home games in 2026. The team frames the program as a way to amplify local missions while engaging Syracuse fans on game nights.

Applications opened February 4 and will be accepted through February 27, 2026. Eligible organizations must be a 501(c)(3) and submit appropriate documentation as part of the application process through the Syracuse Mets website. The five 2026 We Care Wednesday dates are May 6, June 3, July 1, August 19, and September 2, each offering participating groups a chance to reach crowds at NBT Bank Stadium during midweek games.

Selected organizations receive a package of on-site and broadcast visibility designed to move the needle for fundraising and awareness. Explicitly listed benefits include a concourse table to promote the organization’s footprint and mission, the opportunity to hang a banner outside the stadium for fans to see upon entry, a first-pitch experience with pre-game on-field recognition, and an interview on the Syracuse Mets game broadcast to promote the organization. The team also noted that the top three ticket-selling groups from each day will earn additional benefits, though the announcement did not list those extra incentives in the available materials.

General Manager Jason Smorol emphasized the program’s growth, saying, “We Care Wednesday has been a super success the last three seasons, helping local 501c3 organizations spread their mission,” said Syracuse Mets General Manager Jason Smorol, “The program has grown each and every year and the organization feedback is so profoundly positive, we are really excited to bring it back.” That endorsement underscores the return-to-field importance for nonprofits that want game-night exposure tied to a professional baseball schedule.

The announcement was posted on the team’s social channels on February 4, including an Instagram post that showed 32 likes and 1 comment in the provided excerpt; the post’s caption referenced the presenting partner with the handle @excellus_bcbs. Sources use two stylizations for the sponsor’s name in published excerpts - Excellus BlueCross BlueShield and Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield - and the team lists the program as being presented with that partner.

For organizations seeking to leverage Triple-A crowds without the cost of producing their own events, We Care Wednesday offers a predictable, month-by-month touchpoint with fans. With applications closing at the end of February, interested nonprofits should move quickly to complete paperwork and lock in a date. The program’s return signals the Mets’ continued investment in game-night activations that boost local causes while keeping midweek innings lively for Syracuse fans.