Dayton Dragons national anthem tryouts begin in January

Finalists will perform the national anthem at Dayton Dragons games throughout the season. PHOTO COURTESY OF DAYTON DRAGONS

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Finalists will perform the national anthem at Dayton Dragons games throughout the season. PHOTO COURTESY OF DAYTON DRAGONS

Auditions to sing the national anthem during the 2025 Dayton Dragons season begin Monday, Jan. 6.

Presented by the Dayton Daily News, the auditions are strictly virtual. Audition videos should be uploaded at daytondragons.com/nationalanthem.

Finalists will perform the national anthem at Day Air Ballpark throughout the season, with the grand prize winner performing on Opening Day before the Dragons host the Fort Wayne Tincaps on Tuesday, April 8.

Deadline to apply is Sunday, Feb. 16. The Dayton Dragons will play 66 home games this season.

In addition the Dayton Dragons sellout streak continues with 1,573 sellouts over the past 24 years. The organization also reserves the right to change performance details throughout the season to ensure health and safety has been met for all performers, fans and staff.

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