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The Miami Marlins in partnership with FPL will be hosting thousands of students from local schools at loanDepot park for S.T.E.A.M. Day 2026 on Thursday, April 9, transforming the ballpark into an interactive hub focused on science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics. Through this collaboration, FPL continues its commitment to building the future workforce by bringing real-world innovation and hands-on learning experiences directly to students.
The day will begin with a pregame S.T.E.A.M. Fair on the West Plaza, featuring hands-on exhibits and robotics demonstrations. Programming will continue inside the ballpark with an honorary first pitch thrown by a S.T.E.A.M. robot built by Miami Coral Park Senior High School. Andy Martinez and Spot the Robot Dog with FPL will also participate.
Students and educators will also attend the Miami Marlins game against the Cincinnati Reds at 12:10 p.m. S.T.E.A.M. Day is open to K–8 students and includes access to both the fair and the game. Tickets are available now at Marlins.com/STEAMDay.
WHO:
- Miami Marlins and Florida Power & Light
- Spot FPL’s Robot Dog
- Andy Martinez, FPL External Affairs Manager
- NASA featuring Mike Davis, Webb Space Telescope Operations Project Manager
- South Florida students and educators
- Community partners and STEAM-focused organizations
WHAT: S.T.E.A.M. Day presented by FPL
- A pre-game S.T.E.A.M. Fair with interactive exhibits and hands-on activities
- Honorary First Pitches: Andy Martinez (FPL) with robotic dog Spot; and Miami Coral Park Senior High School robotics students with their robot
- Student engagement opportunities and giveaways
- In-game programming and special activations
WHEN: Thursday, April 9
- 10:00 a.m. – S.T.E.A.M Fair opens on West Plaza
- 11:50 p.m. – Honorary first pitch
WHERE: loanDepot park – 501 Marlins Way, Miami, FL 33125
WHY: S.T.E.A.M. Day highlights the Marlins’ commitment to community impact and education by connecting students with real-world applications of science and technology. The event also showcases the ongoing partnership with Florida Power & Light, emphasizing innovation, workforce development, and future career pathways.
MEDIA: To RSVP, please contact Kynnedy Thrift Kthrift@marlins.com by April 7 at 6 p.m.
