Champaign, IL – Champaign Park District has announced a special screening of the beloved coming-of-age comedy The Sandlot (1993) on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at the Virginia Theatre. The screening will be accompanied by several outdoor baseball-themed activities beginning at 12pm on West Park Avenue in front of the theatre.
D-BAT Champaign will provide a pitching target and speedometer, and patrons will enjoy music from 1962, food trucks, exclusive prizes, baseball card giveaways, special guests, and more. The Virginia Theatre concessions will also offer Cracker Jacks in addition to its typical menu. Notably, the first 50 patrons who arrive dressed in their baseball or softball uniform will get into the event for free.
Following outdoor activities, the film will begin at 2pm inside the Virginia Theatre.
General Admission tickets are $7 and can be purchased at the Virginia Theatre Box Office, online at thevirginia.org, or charge by phone at 217-356-9063.
The Sandlot (1993) screening is the second installment of the 2025 News-Gazette Film Series.
THE SANDLOT (1993)
Rated PG
102 Min
This delightful coming-of-age comedy tells the story of a group of young baseball players during the summer of 1962.
When Scottie Smalls (Thomas Guiry) moves to a new neighborhood, he manages to make friends with a group of kids who play baseball nearby. Together they go on a series of (mis)adventures, running into trouble when Smalls borrows a ball from his stepdad that gets hit over a high fence…and the team must confront a mystery hidden just beyond right field.
News-Gazette
For over 20 years, The News-Gazette has sponsored screenings of the most beloved classic films at the Virginia Theatre. Join us for more films this season and relive the magic of the movies!
For more, visit: www.news-gazette.com
D-BAT Champaign
Step up to the plate at D-BAT Champaign, the ultimate destination for baseball and softball enthusiasts! Conveniently located at 1912 Glenn Park Dr, Champaign, IL, D-BAT Champaign is the premier training facility in Central Illinois, designed to help players elevate their game, regardless of their age or skill level.
For more, visit: https://www.facebook.com/p/D-BAT-Champaign-100088256164686/
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Chelsea Norton
Director of Marketing & Development
Champaign Park District
217-819-3934
chelsea.norton@champaignparks.org
