THE SANDLOT (1993)

General Admission Tickets: $7
SAT, JUL 5, 2025
THE NEWS-GAZETTE FILM SERIES proudly presents a special event celebrating all things baseball - along with a beloved film that holds an important place in the hearts of fans everywhere - all at the Virginia Theatre, with support from D-BAT Champaign!
THE NEWS-GAZETTE FILM SERIES proudly presents a special event celebrating all things baseball - along with a beloved film that holds an important place in the hearts of fans everywhere - all at the Virginia Theatre, with support from D-BAT Champaign!
THE SANDLOT (1993)
Rated PG
102 Min
This delightful coming-of-age comedy tells the story of a group of young baseball players during the summer of 1962.
When Scottie Smalls (Thomas Guiry) moves to a new neighborhood, he manages to make friends with a group of kids who play baseball nearby. Together they go on a series of (mis)adventures, running into trouble when Smalls borrows a ball from his stepdad that gets hit over a high fence...and the team must confront a mystery hidden just beyond right field.
Welcoming D-BAT Champaign!
The Virginia is proud to have D-BAT Champaign join us for this very special pre-screening event on West Park Avenue, right in front of the theatre, on Saturday, July 5th.
Special Team Uniform Promotion: Be sure and come early! The first fifty (50) patrons that arrive dressed in their baseball or softball team uniforms get in FREE!
Event Schedule:
12pm-2pm – Street activities on West Park Avenue (and doors open to the theatre)
2pm – The Sandlot (1993)

Happening in the street:
- Test your sidearm at D-BAT Champaign's Nine Squares pitching target (with pitching speedometer)
- Baseball card give-a-ways
- Outdoor tunes from 1962!
- Special prizes
- With some surprise special guests
- Enjoy a hotdog at Dave's Dogs!
Step up to the plate at D-BAT Champaign, the ultimate destination for baseball and softball enthusiasts! Conveniently located at 1912 Glenn Park Dr, Champaign, IL, D-BAT Champaign is the premier training facility in Central Illinois, designed to help players elevate their game, regardless of their age or skill level.
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For over 20 years, The News-Gazette has sponsored screenings of the most beloved classic films at the Virginia Theatre. Join us for more films this season and relive the magic of the movies!
For more, visit www.news-gazette.com