The second annual Beisbol en Salt Lake event returns to Utah for two nights, Oct. 11-12, at The Ballpark at America First Square in South Jordan. Miller Sports + Entertainment is hosting the event at the new Salt Lake Bees stadium.

In conjunction with Hispanic Heritage Month, two of Mexico’s top professional baseball teams will face each other twice. Los Venados de Mazatlán and Los Charros de Jalisco, members of the La Ligo ARCO Mexicana del Pacifico, will play on Saturday, Oct. 11 at 5:30 p.m., then again on Sunday, Oct. 12 at 1:05 p.m.

“We are excited to welcome back Liga ARCO Mexicana del Pacifico to Utah,” Michelle Smith said, president of Miller Sports + Entertainment. “It will be an exciting weekend celebrating Hispanic culture in Utah and watching two extremely talented professional baseball teams.”

There’s much more to this than just baseball. A free youth clinic will be held at the Ballpark on Oct. 11 from 10 a.m. to noon. Following the evening game there will be a drone show. On Oct. 12, a postgame mariachi concert will be held on the field. Gates will open two hours prior to the first pitch both days, and the America First Square surrounding the ballpark will have Hispanic dance and musical groups performing along with other activities.

In a release, Utah Senate Minority Leader Luz Escamilla said, “We’re proud to celebrate the second year of Beisbol en Salt Lake, bringing our community together through the joy of sports and continuing to strengthen the relationship between the state of Utah and Mexico. After the energy and enthusiasm of last year’s game, the excitement for this year is even greater. I’m especially excited to welcome fans to the new ballpark for a fun, inclusive event that truly brings everyone together.”

The Liga winter league features 10 teams that compete throughout Northwestern Mexico. The league champion then competes in the Caribbean Series each year. Mazatlan is one of the league’s founding franchises and has won two Caribbean League titles. 

Eduardo Baca, Utah’s Consul of Mexico, said in a release that “the presence of Mexican baseball teams in Salt Lake City is a powerful example of how sports strengthen bonds between our communities and countries. Baseball is part of Mexico’s soul, and seeing our talented athletes shine on international fields fills us with pride.” 

Tickets start at $15 and include opportunities for a weekend pass. More info is available online at beisbolensaltlake.com.