Cleveland Guardians President of Baseball Operations Chris Antonetti will headline the 2026 RubberDucks Hot Stove Banquet presented by BFG Federal Credit Union on Friday, January 23, 2026, at the Hilton Garden Inn in Akron.

The RubberDucks Hot Stove Banquet is open to the public, and tickets may be purchased for $150 per person or $1000 for a table (eight people).

The doors open at 4:30 p.m. for cocktails and the silent auction featuring autographed items from members of the 2025 RubberDucks and prizes from the local community.

Starting at 6:30 p.m., a full-plated meal and dessert will be served (vegetarian option available), followed by the program emceed by Ray Horner, host of the Ray Horner Morning Show on Akron’s own 1590/93.5 WAKR.

In partnership with GOVX, we are excited to thank you for your service and offering discounted tickets to GOVX military service members throughout the upcoming season. Verify using the link below to claim your discounted tickets.

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