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"Fun Places, Fun Spaces, Fun Food For Your Faces" Highlight Polar Park Improvements for WooSox '25

Royal Wooters Club to provide exclusive, climate-controlled lounge; more ADA seating, drink rails, and a future right-field pavilion add comfort; New menu items include barbecued brisket, chicken, and pork, as well as fried mozzarella, walking tacos, fried Oreos, and other fun “Country Fair” fare
January 29, 2025

WORCESTER, MA — The Worcester Red Sox today announced new amenities in and around Polar Park to enhance the fan experience in WooSox ’25. Innovations include an exclusive, climate-controlled lounge for Season Ticket Members dubbed the “Royal Wooters Club,” a future climate-temperate pavilion in right field, more ADA seating, more

WORCESTER, MA — The Worcester Red Sox today announced new amenities in and around Polar Park to enhance the fan experience in WooSox ’25. Innovations include an exclusive, climate-controlled lounge for Season Ticket Members dubbed the “Royal Wooters Club,” a future climate-temperate pavilion in right field, more ADA seating, more drink rails, more Adirondack chairs, more options for fun at “Woofster’s Landing” in left field, a cool ice cream sign, and even more food and beverage options. These Polar Park improvements are in addition to the brand-new WooSox Batting Cages and the City of Worcester’s colorful new lighting under the bridges of Madison Street.

Nearly 300 WooSox Season Ticket Members provided suggestions and feedback to WooSox officials January 28 at a complimentary “Hot Stove Luncheon” lobsterfest in Polar Park’s DCU Club.

“The WooCages: Family Fun for All Ages!”: The new twin batting cages for WooSox players and opposing hitters are located next to the WooSox Team Store on Madison Street. The beautiful, multi-use training facility debuted at “Winter Wonderland” December 14 and is available for children and adults to use through St. Patrick’s Day for birthday parties, corporate outings, private hitting and fielding lessons, and team practices.

In the future, participants can enjoy HitTrax, the state-of-the-art technology that provides real-time stats and key hitting performance metrics. HitTrax partners with Major League Baseball to allow users to experience the thrill of “hitting home runs” at the virtual ballpark of their choosing.

Royal Treatment for Royal Wooters Club Members: Expected to be ready for Opening Day, March 28, the exclusive Royal Wooters Club is a climate-controlled lounge for Season Ticket Members to enjoy during WooSox games at Polar Park, no matter the weather.

The lounge is on the club level at the east end of the ballpark in space that was formerly part of the WooSox Front Office. The WooSox reduced their office space to create this amenity, which includes a cool bar and an historic pool table that formerly resided inside Fenway Park and later the home of the late Red Sox Hall of Famer and WooSox Chairman Larry Lucchino.

Additionally, Royal Wooters Club attendees can watch the game from private suites when available.

Don’t Rain on my Parade, or my Group Outing: To allow fans to enjoy another temperate venue, with views of the game, the right-field pavilion is a forthcoming enclosure of the Triple Decker Garden. This group hospitality area sits atop the Worcester Wall and can hold as many as 60 guests.

You Asked, We Delivered: Drink Rails at Shaw’s Visitors: To further enhance the ergonomic experience for group outings, the WooSox added drink rails at the Shaw’s Visitors Bullpen Terrace located above the visiting team’s bullpen. The popular group hospitality area can hold up to 350 people and can be shared or booked exclusively.

Increased ADA Seating: The WooSox are adding 18 seats to Polar Park that will be accessible to individuals with abilities of all kinds, bringing the total of ADA seats to 111. Six of the new seats will be in Section 207, seven will be in Section 101, and five will be in Section 10.

Take a Walk to Woofster’s Landing: On the 8th Hill in left field, “Woofster’s Landing” will add interactive games at the intersection of Lucchino Lane and Plymouth Street, as well as more amenities for moms and dads. Fans can often find the “Central MASScots” (Smiley Ball, Woofster the WonderDog, Roberto the Rocket, and Clara the Heart of the Commonwealth) hanging out at Woofster’s favorite fire hydrant during WooSox games.

I Scream, You Scream, We all Scream for Ice Cream: An eye-popping “Ice Cream” sign will adorn the top of the Sherwood’s Diner on Summit Street. Halfway through WooSox ’24, the diner became the home of an ice cream shop benefiting the WooSox Foundation.

Hey, That’s My Seat: To distinguish unreserved seating from reserved seating on Adirondacks on the University Dental Group Berm, the former will be red, and the latter will be blue.

Safety Comes First: To further beautify the neighborhood and to enhance the feeling of safety as fans walk to and from the ballpark, the City of Worcester has added colorful lights under the Madison Street bridges, like the lights under the 1912 Green Street bridge.

New Delicacies to Delight your Taste Buds: In addition to new amenities, WooSox ’25 will present new delicacies for fans to enjoy, including “Country Fair” fare, such as fried Oreos, fried mac and cheese balls, fried mozzarella, corn dogs, and specialty French fries (buffalo, poutine, and claw chowder). Healthy options remain on sale in the popular WooSox Market.

The Nacho Nacho Man stand located in the right-field corner of the ballpark will add BBQ brisket, BBQ chicken, pulled pork, mac and cheese, and walking tacos. On “Taco & Tequila Tuesdays,” this year presented by Teremana, fans can enjoy a “Whopping Walking Taco” made of ground beef, shredded chicken, or pulled pork, and a margarita for $15.

Season Ticket Members provided insights and reactions to WooSox President Dr. Charles Steinberg, Executive Vice President/General Manager Brooke Cooper, and renowned ballpark designer Janet Marie Smith, who, together with Larry Lucchino, revolutionized ballparks and downtowns by creating Camden Yards at Oriole Park in 1992, saving Fenway Park with 10 years of renovations during the early 2000s, and designing Polar Park (which opened in 2021), among her many ballpark projects.

The WooSox open their fifth season in Worcester on Friday, March 28, at 3:05 p.m., against the Syracuse Mets.

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April 12, 2025

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WooSox Game and UniBank Women in Sports Events Postponed Due to Sudden Snowstorm

More than 4 inches overnight forces postponement; Rescheduling information to be announced at a later time
April 12, 2025

WORCESTER, MA – In an “only in New England” moment, an unforecasted heavy snowfall overnight of more than 4 inches has blanketed the Polar Park field and forced the postponement of today’s game between the visiting Columbus Clippers (Triple-A, Cleveland) and the homestanding Worcester Red Sox. Plans to make up

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April 8, 2025

WORCESTER, MA — Polar Park’s actual batting cages will now be made available to groups, teams, parties, or individuals. “The WooCages: Family Fun for All Ages” allows the public to use the new, 33’ x 85’ hitting and training facility at Polar Park on Madison Street, next to the WooSox

WooSox Postponed Tonight (Tuesday) Due to Extreme Cold & Wind

April 8, 2025

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Polar Park to Host Worcester High Schools Baseball Tripleheader Next Monday, April 14

North High & Worcester Tech play at 2:30 p.m.; Burncoat & South High follow at 5 p.m.; Doherty Memorial & St. Paul play at 7:30 p.m.; Admission is free for children (14 and under) and students with a school ID; Adults can purchase tickets for $5 at polarpark.com or the box office
April 7, 2025

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April 6, 2025

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April 5, 2025

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April 5, 2025

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April 3, 2025

JACKSONVILLE, FL –– Quinn Priester hurled four innings and struck out six in his first start of the 2025 regular season, but the Worcester Red Sox (2-3) fell to the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (4-2) by a final score of 5-1 on Thursday night in the third game of their six-game

Anthony Homers Twice as WooSox Pick Up First Win of Season

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March 30, 2025

WORCESTER, MA — Thanks to an offensive onslaught, the Worcester Red Sox (1-1) picked up their first victory of the 2025 season, blanking the Syracuse Mets (1-1) by 12-0 final at Polar Park on Sunday afternoon. Trayce Thompson finished a triple shy of the cycle, going 3-for-4 with 4 RBI.

WooSox Postponed Saturday at Polar Park Due to Rain

March 29, 2025

Today’s rainout will be made-up as part of a doubleheader when Syracuse returns to Polar Park later in April Today’s (Saturday’s) scheduled International League game between the host Worcester Red Sox and the Syracuse Mets at 4:05 pm at Polar Park has been postponed due to rains that began about

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March 28, 2025

WORCESTER, M.A. — The Worcester Red Sox (0-1) brought the winning run to the plate in the ninth, but a late comeback bid fell short in a 4-3 loss to the Syracuse Mets (1-0) on Opening Day. A crowd of 7,044 took in the beginning of Polar Park’s fifth year.

"Girls Who Play Sports Become Women Who Lead": WooSox to Celebrate Fourth Annual "UniBank Women in Sports Day" Sat., April 12

Renowned ballpark designer Janet Marie Smith to keynote free Polar Park event; Fans can meet WooSox women who were captains of their college teams
March 26, 2025

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JBJ on Opening Day: Two-Time World Series Champion Jackie Bradley Junior to Inaugurate WooSox '25 with Ceremonial First Pitch March 28

March 19, 2025

WORCESTER, MA –– Jackie Bradley, Jr., the Gold-Glove-winning Most Valuable Player of the 2018 American League Championship Series who helped the Red Sox win their past two World Series Championships, will be honored at Polar Park on Opening Day, Friday, March 28, at 3:05 p.m., with a Ceremonial First Pitch.

5th Annual "Rich Gedman Golf Tournament," Presented by the Hanover Insurance Group, Inc., Benefiting the WooSox Foundation, Set for Monday, May 12, at the Haven Country Club

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March 11, 2025

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Roman Anthony Bobbleheads, Presented by Agnelli Law Offices, to be Given Away March 15 in Innovative Ticket Promotion

Starting tomorrow, fans who purchase 4 or more reserved seats to any game during Opening Weekend or April and May receive the special gift at a Polar Park Preseason Open House on March 15, noon–3 p.m.
March 3, 2025

Click Here to Purchase Single Game Tickets for Opening Day, April, and May WORCESTER, MA — Bobbleheads depicting heralded Boston Red Sox prospect Roman Anthony will be given away March 15 at Polar Park to fans who purchase 4 or more reserved seats to any WooSox home game during Opening

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February 5, 2025

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Red Sox Spring Training Truck to Visit Polar Park this Monday, February 3, for WooSox' Third Annual "Truck Day," Presented by JetBlue

“The Central MASScots,” club officials, and fans to welcome and send off the vehicle laden with baseball equipment; fans can also take swings in the brand-new “WooCages: Family Fun for All Ages,” from 1–4 p.m.
January 30, 2025

WORCESTER, MA — For the third straight year, the Red Sox Spring Training equipment truck will stop at Polar Park in Worcester on its way to Lee County, Florida. On Monday, February 3, at approximately 2 p.m., WooSox mascots and fans will welcome and give a warm send-off to the