![]() ![]() If anything, their deep pockets enable them to implement many of these changes, and likely more. ![]() It’s a key reason the 2020 MiLB season was canceled, while MLB still ended up playing a 60-game season and full postseason.īut to say that the Red Sox couldn’t do some of the things the WooSox do for their fans would be laughable. And unlike their major-league affiliates, who can count on tens of millions from lucrative tv and streaming deals before they even open their gates for the year, minor-league teams must cater to fans, because they rely heavily on attendance-based revenue such as tickets and concessions. Their ballpark has a capacity of 9,508, while Fenway can seats up to 37,755 for night games. Of course, many of the ways the WooSox cater to fans are doable because they’re not a major-league team. 500 team on the field, they averaged 7,493 fans per game and had 42 sold-out contests at home. The results of their ongoing efforts and devotion to their fans are clear: in their sophomore season, the WooSox welcomed 546,995 fans and finished sixth out of 120 cities in minor-league attendance. Every Tuesday, $12 gets you three tacos and a margarita. Fans can skip the lines altogether by scanning the QR codes at their seats to order select snacks, including chicken tenders and fries. There will be five Blue Woo all-electric shuttles (up from two) this season, to offer free rides to and from the area’s parking facilities.Īn already robust concession list now includes lobster rolls and New England Clam Chowder. The new left-field Fan Deck offers more seats and new activities, including cornhole and live music. They’re installing heaters around the concourse and other select areas, to keep fans warm in chilly, windy early months of the season. For the second season in a row, the outfield’s grassy Berm will be peanut allergy-friendly, and this year, the entire ballpark will be peanut-free from May 16-21. The new, free rewards program allows fans to earn points for every game they attend and dollar spent, and redeem them for a wide array of treats and activities, including a signed jersey, Duck Boat Party, and watching a game from Lucchino’s suite, with or without him. While many major-league ballparks, including Fenway, are drawing ongoing criticism for increasing the price of admission to the point of pricing the average family out entirely, Polar Park is affordable and caters to families. Local businesses are front and center as advertisers, partners, and concession options throughout the park. To that end, the attention to Worcester-related detail is striking: the light towers in the outfield are in the shape of hearts, because Worcester is known as “The Heart of the Commonwealth.” The new mascots are Smiley Ball, in honor of local artist Harvey Ross Ball, designer of the original smiley face, and Woofster (for obvious reasons). When the ballpark opened in April 2021, Steinberg said that everything about the team’s new home was a love letter to the area. Charles Steinberg, and legendary ballpark architect Janet Marie Smith - whose impressive resumé also includes Fenway’s renovation and the development of Oriole Park at Camden Yards - presented the array of exciting changes, they opened the floor for questions and then mingled with their guests. After chairman and principal owner Larry Lucchino, president Dr. Instead, they invited season ticket holders to a luncheon at the ballpark. We will be hosting at the Shaw's Terrace.The WooSox could’ve sent out a press release or announced the upgrades on social media. You're invited to join your local Fortinet team on August 18th at Polar Park!īring a colleague and join your local Fortinet team for an exclusive event to meet our experts,ĭo a little networking, and watch the Worcester Red Sox take on the Rochester Red Wings. ![]()
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