The Cleveland Guardians are making a comeback as a World Series title contender, and they’re doing it in style. With their ambitious plans to give Progressive Field a major upgrade, the team announced on Thursday that they are determined to bring the fans a whole new game day experience.
Progressive Field, which has served as the Guardians’ downtown home since 1994, is now the 11th oldest ballpark in Major League Baseball. But that’s about to change. The Guardians have allocated over $200 million to give the upper deck, clubhouses, and other areas a complete makeover. This includes state-of-the-art amenities, such as improved seating options, new food and drink options, and upgraded technology throughout the stadium.
This is all part of a larger $435 million renovation project that was included in the team’s new lease agreement, which runs through 2036. With the new renovations, Progressive Field will be transformed into a modern and comfortable place for fans to enjoy America’s favorite pastime.
The renovations will be done in stages, and the Guardians are aiming to have everything completed by the time the 2025 season opener rolls around. This means that fans of the Guardians will be able to enjoy a brand-new experience at Progressive Field very soon. With the team’s comeback as a World Series title contender, and the upgrades to Progressive Field, the future of the Cleveland Guardians looks bright.
The new design of the ballpark will not include any spaces for sports betting or gambling, despite it recently becoming legal in Ohio. This is because MLB rules prohibit such spaces within a team’s stadium. However, the Cleveland Cavaliers, who are located next to the Guardians, have opened a sportsbook within their stadium. The Guardians have announced a partnership with bet365 to be their exclusive mobile sports betting partner, but the timing of this announcement is not related to the renovations. The Guardians, who recently changed their name, had a successful season in 2022, winning the AL Central and pushing the Yankees to a five-game series in the Division Series. Despite previous renovations at the ballpark, the clubhouses have not been updated since they were first built 28 years ago.
