For the Wausau Times

WAUSAU – The Northwoods League and the Woodchucks have released a complete schedule for the 2021 season.

“The Woodchucks understand that 2020 has been a challenging year for many, but we are hopeful that 2021 will be better. We are looking forward to returning to a full, normal schedule in 2021 and continuing to provide a safe and enjoyable experience at Athletic Park,” a Woodchucks release stated.

The schedule features games against eight different Great Lakes Division teams. Woodchucks opponents for 2021 are Great Lakes West rivals Fond du Lac, Lakeshore, Madison, Green Bay, and Wisconsin Rapids. The three Great Lakes East opponents will be Battle Creek, Kokomo, and Rockford.

The Northwoods League, which plays two halves to determine playoff participants, will end the first half of play on July 5, with the second half beginning on July 6.  The Northwoods League All-Star break is July 19-21 and will be hosted by the Mankato MoonDogs. The Major League Dreams Showcase will take place on Aug. 3, at Copeland Park in La Crosse.  

The Wisconsin Woodchucks will open their 28th season at Athletic Park with a three-game homestand starting on June 1 against Wisconsin Rapids. The Woodchucks have a 72-game schedule with 36 home games, spread out evenly throughout the summer months. The Woodchucks will end the season on Aug. 13 versus Wisconsin Rapids.

View the full season schedule at woodchucks.com.