---
title: "West Michigan Whitecaps vs. Dayton Dragons — Baseball Game Day — Grand Rapids, MI — Jun 26, 2026"
url: https://www.heregrandrapids.com/2026/06/25/west-michigan-whitecap-vs-dayton-dragons-baseball-2026-06-26/
date: 2026-06-25T16:42:54-04:00
modified: 2026-06-25T16:42:54-04:00
author: "Ely N. Ferguson"
categories: ["Game Day"]
site: "HERE Grand Rapids"
attribution: "HERE Grand Rapids"
---

# West Michigan Whitecaps vs. Dayton Dragons — Baseball Game Day — Grand Rapids, MI — Jun 26, 2026

*Source: [HERE Grand Rapids](https://www.heregrandrapids.com/2026/06/25/west-michigan-whitecap-vs-dayton-dragons-baseball-2026-06-26/) — June 25, 2026 by Ely N. Ferguson*

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  PRE-GAME
  MINOR LEAGUE · 7:05 PM · Friday, June 26, 2026 
  
    
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      West Michigan Whitecaps
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      DA
      Dayton Dragons
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      MINOR LEAGUE · Baseball · Grand Rapids
      West Michigan Whitecaps vs. Dayton Dragons — *Friday, June 26, 2026*
      
      

The Dayton Dragons host West Michigan Whitecaps at Day Air Ballpark on Friday. First pitch is set for 7:05 PM. Minor league baseball brings affordable family entertainment and professional-caliber competition to Grand Rapids MI fans.

      

Get ready for game time. Both teams will be looking to make a statement, and the outcome could have implications for standings and postseason positioning.

      

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        Game At A Glance
        
          DateJune 26, 2026
          Tip-Off7:05 PM
          LocationDay Air Ballpark
          DivisionMinor League — Baseball
          SportBaseball
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## What’s Happening

  

**When and where is this happening?**
Friday, June 26, 2026 at 7:05 PM ET. The game takes place at Day Air Ballpark.

  

**Who is playing?**
West Michigan Whitecaps faces Dayton Dragons in Minor League Baseball.

  

**Why does this matter to Grand Rapids?**
This matchup features local teams competing in the Grand Rapids County area with direct implications for standings and community pride.

  

**What should fans know?**
Arrive early for best seating. Tweet with #WestMichiganWhitecapsvsDaytonDragons_0626 for your posts to appear on this page live. Check back at [www.heregrandrapids.com](/) for post-game coverage.

  

**How do I follow this game live?**
Use the hashtag #WestMichiganWhitecapsvsDaytonDragons_0626 on X/Twitter. Fan posts from both sides appear in the Live Fan Feeds section above. Submit photos and highlights directly through our site.