The 20th Anniversary of the 2004 Championship team will be celebrated during the pregame ceremonies before Fenway Park's home opener at 2:10 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9. In addition to marking the milestone anniversary, the ceremony will include a special tribute honoring the life, legacy, and community impact of Red Sox Hall of Famer Tim Wakefield and his wife, Stacy.
Red Sox Opening Day
Join us for Opening Day at Fenway Park on Tuesday, April 9!
Join us for Opening Day at Fenway Park on Tuesday, April 9!
Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the 2004 Championship team, commemorate Tim Wakefield, and get ready for the start of the new season!
In addition to the anniversary celebration and tribute to Wakefield, the Fenway Park home opener will also include familiar, time-honored elements with the two teams introduced along the base lines, the American flag draped over the left field wall, and a flyover provided by the Vermont Air National Guard's 158FW (Fighter Wing) Unit.
2004 World Series Reunion Ceremony
Honoring Tim Wakefield
Wakefield Patch
In addition to the tribute during pregame ceremonies, Wakefield's number 49 will be worn by players on their jersey sleeve throughout the season. The commemorative navy patch is shaped like a heart, a nod to Wakefield's role as Honorary Chairman of the Red Sox Foundation, with his number 49 featured in red at the center.
Wakefield Pin Giveaway
All fans attending the home opener will receive a special Wakefield memento in the form of a navy blue heart-shaped pin, featuring his jersey number in red.