Major League Baseball Spring Training 2023 is finally here and baseball fans are gearing up for an exciting season! The spring training season officially begins on Friday, February 24th, for the Cactus League in Arizona, and Saturday, February 25th, for the Grapefruit League in Florida. Here is the spring training 2023 schedule for Grapefruit and Cactus League.
Each year, spring training is an exciting time in Florida and Arizona. Many baseball fans will travel to the Sunshine State or the Grand Canyon State to catch America’s favorite pastime sport, baseball.
With the excitement of baseball season comes the need for great seats and the perfect spot to enjoy a cold beverage and set snacks down while watching the game. While VIP areas are not new to the ballpark scene, the latest enhancements are constantly changing at stadiums nationwide. They include partnerships like peanuts and crackerjacks, baseball and a cold beer, or more specifically, a beer sponsor and a branded VIP section. Not to mention, baseball stadiums are upgrading their VIP sections with drink rails, cup holders that keep beverages colder, club seating, and features with integrated technology for smartphones.
Here are three examples of the new updates we hope to see coming to all baseball stadiums across the country.
- KAUFFMAN STADIUM
Kauffman Stadium is known as one of the crown jewel ballparks in Major League Baseball (MLB). The 37,903-seat stadium is home to the Kansas City Royals.
The Drink Rails were designed with the Miller Lite® branding graphics on vinyl. Designed exclusively for Molson Coors, the Drink Rails and Table Tops are made with Dolphin Gray, 3/4” gauge of King StarBoard®.
The drink rails are available in various lengths with 1, 2, or 3-cup holders. The Cup Holders keep the beer colder, so the last sip is colder and more refreshing than the first. The drink rails are adjustable to bar height for bar stools and standing-only, or ADA height for lower seating and wheelchairs. Features include inductive phone chargers, purse hooks, foot rails, and power that can be controlled at the drink rail or hard-wired into the venue’s electricity.
The Miller Lite® Fountain Bar Deck features patio-style seating, high-definition TVs, and food and soft drink options for guests to eat, socialize and watch the game with a spectacular view of the field.
2. T-Mobile Park
T-Mobile Park is a state-of-the-art retractable roof ballpark that opened in 1999 and has become one of the premier facilities in Major League Baseball (MLB). The 47,929-seat stadium is home to the Seattle Mariners.
The Drink Rails were designed so that guests face the same direction and experience a shared event. Designed exclusively for Molson Coors, the Drink Rails and Table Tops are made with Dolphin Gray, 3/4” gauge of King StarBoard®.
The drink rails are available in various lengths with 1, 2, or 3-cup holders. The Cup Holders keep the beer colder, so the last sip is colder and more refreshing than the first. The drink rails are adjustable to bar height for bar stools and standing-only, or ADA height for lower seating and wheelchairs. Features include inductive phone chargers, purse hooks, foot rails, and power that can be controlled at the drink rail or hard-wired into the venue’s electricity.
The Table Tops were designed for a plush “cold beer” experience in VIP seating areas. The comfy, oversized recliners are paired with the table tops with 1 or 2-cup holders and are height-adjustable. Some of the features include inductive phone chargers and a sheltered cubby for guests’ belongings.
3. Chase Field
Chase Field, formerly Bank One Ballpark, is a state-of-the-art retractable roof ballpark with a synthetic grass turf field. The 48,633-seat stadium is home to the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Major League Baseball (MLB) team.
The Drink Rails were designed with the Coors Light® branding graphics on vinyl. Designed exclusively for Molson Coors, the Drink Rails and Table Tops are made with Dolphin Gray, 3/4” gauge of King StarBoard®.
The drink rails are available in various lengths with 1, 2, or 3-cup holders. The Cup Holders keep the beer colder, so the last sip is colder and more refreshing than the first. The drink rails are adjustable to bar height for bar stools and standing-only, or ADA height for lower seating and wheelchairs. Features include inductive phone chargers, purse hooks, foot rails, and power that can be controlled at the drink rail or hard-wired into the venue’s electricity.
The Table Tops were designed with Coors Light® branding colors for the Coors Light® Strike Zone seating areas. The seating area includes cabanas, flat-screen TVs, a pool table, and food and bar service. Guests can eat, socialize, and watch the game with a spectacular view of the field.
About King StarBoard®
King StarBoard® is the original marine-grade high-density polyethylene sheet and the leading brand in the marine industry. The King name is synonymous with quality to those who know plastics. It is the product of a proprietary process called K-Stran™, the most advanced manufacturing process for superior flatness and consistency. King StarBoard® has a matte finish. It is environmentally stabilized to withstand the harshest outdoor conditions. King StarBoard® will not rust, delaminate or rot when exposed to UV, humidity or water. The polymer sheet never needs painting or refinishing, works like wood, and is easy to fabricate with common woodworking tools and techniques.
King StarBoard® is upgradable to King MicroShield® with an advanced antimicrobial technology for protecting the product surface against stain and odor causing bacteria, algae and fungi.*
King StarBoard® can be upgraded with King FlameShield for ASTM E-84 Class A Flame Compliance and CAN/ ULC-S102 for Canadian Compliance.
For more information about creating an ultimate VIP experience for baseball fans and specifying King StarBoard®, King Plastic has local distributors, or contact King Plastic at www.kingplastic.com.
*For bacteriostatic, fungistatic, & algistatic properties. This product is exempt from registration under 40 CFR 152.25(a). King MicroShield® effectiveness verified by ISO and ASTM standards. This product does not protect users or others from disease-causing bacteria. Always clean this product thoroughly after use.
