Jumbo Shrimp open National Anthem auditions for 2026 season

The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp are calling Northeast Florida talent to the ballpark as they prepare for a 75-game home slate in 2026. The club announced auditions for performers who want to sing the national anthem before a Jumbo Shrimp home game; auditions will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 11 at VyStar Ballpark and will take place rain or shine.

This is a straightforward opportunity for soloists, duos, choirs, school ensembles, military vocalists and community groups to gain game-day exposure. Performers selected will appear before fans at one or more of the club’s 75 home dates once the season opens March 27. To schedule an audition time, complete the registration form and email it to promotions coordinator Abby Decker at [email protected].

The club has made it easy for return performers: individuals or groups who sang at Jumbo Shrimp games in 2025 are not required to audition again but should still complete and email the registration form, noting their past performance. Auditions being held rain or shine means performers should plan for the weather and arrive prepared to perform outdoors or under cover as directed at VyStar Ballpark.

For local singers and groups, this offers practical value beyond a single performance. National anthem spots put performers on a visible stage in front of family, friends and the larger ballpark community, and they often lead to repeat bookings, new contacts with event coordinators and a chance to be part of a Triple-A game-day atmosphere. Community music directors and vocal coaches looking for performance opportunities for their students will want to note the Feb. 11 audition window and the March 27 season opener when organizing schedules.

Logistics are simple and clear: complete the team’s registration form, email it to Abby Decker at the address above to request an audition time, and plan to audition during the 4-7 p.m. block on Feb. 11. Those aiming to perform should arrive early enough to check in and be ready to go at their scheduled slot.

For performers eager to step up to the mic before the first pitch, this is a timely chance to join the Jumbo Shrimp home-game roster and bring local voices into the ballpark spotlight. Expect selections to be finalized after auditions and for the club to assign anthem slots across its 75 home games as the season approaches.