Everyone knows a day at the ballpark is about more than just the action on the field.
The 2023 MLB season kicked off with a bang yesterday, as the Cleveland Guardians announced the latest updates to partner activations, food and beverage options, apparel, and ticket offerings at the annual What’s New at Progressive Field event.
However, Curtis Danburg, vice president of communications and community impact, made it clear there are many more surprises to come as the season goes on.
“There are still plenty of new programs, offers, merchandise, partnerships, and food items this season on the way as we unveil what's new at the progressive field today,” he says.
So, what can fans expect with baseball season beginning? Here are a few new features to see when the team kicks off home games on April 7 against the Seattle Mariners.
New Food
Executive chef Vishwatej Nath introduces Asian-inspired cuisine with classic American game day food. The majority of the new additions sport titles that mimic their contents, however The Wild Thing deserves a quick breakdown. It’s a vegan field roast dog topped with house-made veggie chili and Flamin’ Hot Cheetos.
Pepper Jack Bites
Melt Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese Bowl
Pimento Cheese & Bacon Burger
Crab Rangoon nachos
Noodle Bowl
Hot Honey Chicken Tenders
Mac & Cheese Brisket
The Wild Thing
New Merchandise
With a laundry list of apparel including cozy crewnecks and trendy bucket hats, it is impossible not to come away from the stands without some stylish souvenirs. You can even support the Cleveland Metropolitan School District Chess Clubs, in partnership with Homage, by purchasing the exclusive Guardians Chess Club tee, available for retail April 8.
2023 Opening Day Product
2023 Nike on-field collection
2023 New Brand Arrival: WEAR by Erin Andrews
Guardians Chess Club tee
New Cashless Vendors
As we enter into an increasingly technological age, fans can get excited for the further adoption of cashless stands and in-seat vendors. All cashless concessions will display signs near their menus indicating their electronic, or card only status, while vendors will differentiate themselves by shirt color: Cashless will wear yellow, and cash-available will wear green. Buttons will be worn to further help indication.
“The technology follows you, and boom, within a minute you have your cold beer, and you’re going back to your seat,” says Danburg.
New Ticket Offers
For those die-hard fans, or groups foreseeing multiple baseball game attendances this season, special ticket deals and discounts have been released for purchase online. College student? Opening day enthusiast? We’ve got you covered with the links below.
Progressive Field Ballpark Pass
For $49 per month, the Ballpark pass includes a mobile Standing Room Only Ticket to every Guardians home game within that month. *Sold out for April, more passes will be made available for May, starting April 26.
https://www.mlb.https://www.mlb.com/guardians/tickets/ballpark-pass
Opening Day Tickets
For $39, fans can purchase Opening Day tickets in the Right Field Terraces.
https://www.mlb.com/guardians/tickets
Single-Game Suite Rentals
Premium suite locations for individuals and groups are now available. Suite options premier hospitality with unparalleled views.
https://www.mlb.com/guardians/tickets/premium-seating
College Student Offer
Utilizing Student Beans verification, current undergraduates can purchase $10 Upper Bleachers or Upper Reserved tickets to all regular season home games (not applicable for April 7).
https://www.mlb.com/guardians/tickets/student-specials
2023 Special Ticket Packages
Special Ticket Packages for 2023 include an exclusive promo item along with the purchase of a select ticket.
