WHAT'S NEW FOR PROGRESSIVE FIELD IN 2023
Progressive Field hops on the Gen Z train with contactless pay, fusion food selections, and trending TikTok-approved merch. By Abigail Kussow
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.
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Pepper Jack Bites
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Melt Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese Bowl
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Pimento Cheese & Bacon Burger
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Crab Rangoon nachos
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Noodle Bowl
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Hot Honey Chicken Tenders
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Mac & Cheese Brisket
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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.
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2023 Opening Day Product
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2023 Nike on-field collection
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2023 New Brand Arrival: WEAR by Erin Andrews
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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.
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
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Opening Day Tickets
For £39, fans can purchase Opening Day tickets in the Right Field Terraces.
https://www.mlb.com/guardians/tickets
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
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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
Special Ticket Packages for 2023 include an exclusive promo item along with the purchase of a select ticket.