Join the National Hellenic Society (NHS) and the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese – Direct Archdiocesan District for a special night of baseball, community, and cultural pride at Greek Heritage Night at Yankee Stadium!
The event will take place on Friday, June 6, 2025, during the New York Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox game at Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY.
This memorable evening brings together Greeks, Greek-Americans, and philhellenes from across the region to celebrate our shared heritage in one of the most iconic venues in sports.
A portion of proceeds from ticket sales will go toward supporting two beloved initiatives: the Heritage Greece Program, which connects young Greek Americans to their roots through immersive trips to Greece, and Camp Saint Paul, a vibrant summer camp that fosters faith, fellowship, and cultural identity.
Special Bonus: All tickets purchased through the official link include an exclusive Yankees cap featuring the Greek flag — a unique keepsake to commemorate the night!
Cody Bellinger, a star MLB player, is of Greek descent, and his father, Clay Bellinger, even played for the Greek National Baseball Team during the 2004 Athens Olympics. A fact that makes this event even more special.
The National Hellenic Society (NHS), an association of Greek American leaders, visionaries, and philanthropists, is at the forefront of efforts to keep the next generation of Greek Americans engaged with Greece and their heritage.
NHS has been organizing the signature Heritage Greece Program, a two-week cultural and educational immersion odyssey for accomplished Greek-American students to Greece.
NHS Chairman Drake G. Behrakis, a second-generation Greek, told Greek Reporter recently that “our focus is to maintain Greek culture for the next generation.”
“Many of the students have never been to Greece. We offer them the experience of going to Greece and connecting with Greek students at the campus of Deree.” Deree, also known as the American College of Greece, is located at Agia Paraskevi, a leafy suburb in north Athens.
The goal is to reconnect the participants with their heritage, roots, language, history, and traditions. They have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore their culture, as well as to identify and learn about the ancient past within the prism and context of modern Greece.
“They are interacting daily with Greek students. This helps in making them understand better the Greek culture and their peers in Greece. They go out together, they eat together, they shop together, they learn the everyday experiences of living in the country,” Behrakis said.
