Major League Baseball (MLB) team the Chicago Cubs have announced details of a new fan experience at the iconic Wrigley Field stadium.
Called “The Yard”, the outdoor area features five new semi-private rental spaces designed to help fans enjoy the excitement of the Budweiser Bleachers “as if they were in their own backyard”, a release said. The Yard offers a more “intimate vibe” with high-top seating, fully stocked coolers and a smaller premier experience not previously available at the ballpark.
Cale Vennum, Senior Vice President of Ticketing at the Chicago Cubs, said: “Fans often tell us that Wrigley Field is their summer home, so we wanted to create a space that feels like their own backyard. The Yard not only offers a cozy and intimate setting, but also addresses feedback we’ve received about creating bleacher options for smaller groups. The historic Budweiser Bleachers have a unique energy unlike anything in Major League Baseball. The Yard sits in the middle of the action but provides an elevated gameday experience in an all-inclusive and reserved space for a few friends or family members.”
Located in the Budweiser Bleachers above the batter’s eye in centre field, The Yard’s new rental spaces are available for groups starting at four guests, with a maximum capacity of 50 total guests. Each rental includes an exclusive table with high-top seating, unlimited beer, seltzer, wine and non-alcoholic drinks from a private cooler, and a ballpark meal for each guest with the option to select a Small Cheval burger, Vienna Beef hot dog or vegetarian option.
The Yard provides the iconic view of Wrigley Field and is accessible up to 90 minutes before first pitch through the end of the game. Ticket prices start from $175 per person, according to the Cubs’ website.
For more information see cubssuites.com and mlb.com