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Orioles Set Tupac Shakur Bobblehead Giveaway for May 8 at Camden Yards

The tribute taps Tupac’s Baltimore roots to broaden the Orioles’ 2026 fan engagement.

Overview

  • The first 15,000 fans at the May 8 home game against the Athletics will receive a Tupac Shakur bobblehead depicting him in an Orioles uniform with a black bandana and a bat.
  • Single-game tickets and special-themed packages tied to the promotion go on sale Wednesday, Jan. 14, on the team’s website.
  • The bobblehead is part of a full 2026 promotional slate that features multiple player collectibles, themed jerseys, and the return of Hawaiian shirt giveaways.
  • A Pete Alonso bobblehead is scheduled for Aug. 22 against the Rays, joining items for Jackson Holliday, Jordan Westburg, Samuel Basallo, and Gunnar Henderson on the calendar.
  • The team highlights Shakur’s mid-1980s Baltimore ties, including his time at the Baltimore School for the Arts, as fan interest and social-media buzz build around the announcement.