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The Western Nebraska Pioneers thank you for visiting the official web page of your hometown team! The Pioneers began play in May 2018. Playing at Oregon Trail Park Stadium in Gering, Nebraska, the Pioneers offer affordable family fun all summer long. After claiming the League Championship in 2018, and earning the runner-up spot in the 2019 Championship, we managed to play in 2020 when many other collegiate leagues did not. A playoff berth in 2021 led to another league Championship in 2022, and a 30-16 record in 2023. Now on to bigger and better things in 2024 as we join the Rocky Mountain League!


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Show your game-day spirit with Official Gear from the Western Nebraska Pioneers Store. From game-worn jerseys to hoodies, hats, and youth-sized tees, we've got something for everyone!

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Our 2024 season tickets are on sale now through our online ticketing partners at Showpass, and are always available by calling the Pios at 308-633-2255. Join us for all the fun and action of Pioneers baseball - it's what's for summer!

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BECOME A HOST FAMILY NEXT SEASON

The Western Nebraska Pioneers are always looking to bring more families into our awesome group of host families. We rely on families throughout the Gering, NE, area to provide a home-away-from-home for players traveling to be with us for our game season. If you are interested in hosting a player, please fill out the Family Interest Form at the bottom of this page.


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We are always seeking to add to our great game day staff for the 2024 season! 

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The Western Nebraska Pioneers Baseball Club is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, also operating HF Baseball LLC, our for-profit arm of the business. Our mission is to enhance and promote youth and amateur sports in our community, provide opportunities in employment, career advancement and professional growth for our players, coaches, staff and volunteers. The Pioneers also promote tourism and awareness of Western Nebraska and its attractions.


We are always seeking new opportunities to help our community and make use of our beautiful facility for events beyond baseball - contact us if you are looking for a great outdoor venue!


You can contact us at media@wnpioneers.com or by calling 308-633-BALL. Thank you again for visiting!

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08 Feb, 2024
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By Chuck Heeman 17 Jan, 2024
The Pioneers are proud to announce the hiring of Zach Smith as the team’s Assistant Coach.
By Chuck Heeman 05 Dec, 2023
GERING, NE – The Western Nebraska Pioneers today released the team’s 2024 schedule, featuring a record 36 home games and a return to league play, after playing the 2023 season as an unaffiliated team. The team formally joined the Rocky Mountain Baseball League (RMBL) in August as the eighth member of the RMBL. The 2024 regular season begins with the Pioneers hosting the RMBL’s Denver Cougars on Tuesday, May 28 at Oregon Trail Park Stadium in Gering, with Opening Night presented by Platte Valley Companies. The season ends July 28 with a three-day, four-team tournament in Gering, featuring the Pioneers and RMBL teams. “After a very interesting 2023 season it’s good to return to the stability of a league,” Pioneers owners Mayra and Chuck Heeman said. “The Rocky Mountain League is going into its 25th season with a high level of on-field play, and we look forward to being a part of that. Being in the RMBL allows us to have more home games and give our fans more Pioneers baseball as well as reducing our travel schedule and giving our players and coaches a good summer experience. We’re signing players and interns, and now with the schedule pretty well set, it’s full steam ahead for the 2024 season and we can’t wait to see our fans at the ballpark in May.” Exhibition games will feature a return of the UBS Australian Colts, a touring team made up of players from Australia, Dubai and the United States, and a July 4 visit from the U.S. Military War Dogs, a traveling team of active military baseball players. The 54-game 2024 schedule features 41 games against RMBL teams, 10 games against non-league teams and three exhibition games, with 36 games at Oregon Trail Park Stadium and 18 road games. Promotional nights are forming for the 2024 season, with some events already in place. In conjunction with the Midwest Theater, the Pioneers will present post-game movies after three Sunday games; June 9, June 23 and July 7. “Food Truck Tuesday” is June 11, with local food trucks supplying concessions for the evening. The annual “Bark in the Park” event, presented by Robinson Electric, is June 9, and fireworks will follow the July 4 game, presented by Plummer Insurance. June 30 will feature the Pioneers wearing unique Special Olympic-themed jerseys as a fundraiser for the organization, presented by 21st Century Equipment. More promotional dates will be announced through the spring. The Pioneers are also proud to continue the team’s broadcast schedule, with all games, home and road, live broadcast on KNEB/Rural Radio, and all home games live streamed on the Pioneers’ YouTube channel. Season tickets are on sale now at www.wnpioneers.com, and single-game tickets will be available on April 1, 2024. For information on the Rocky Mountain Baseball League visit www.rockymountainbaseballleague.com and for more information on the Pioneers visit www.wnpioneers.com.  Western Nebraska Pioneers Baseball Club; P.O. Box 23, Gering, NE 69341 Phone: 308-633-BALL; e-mail: media@wnpioneers.com
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