Media Information & Press Box

REQUESTING CREDENTIALS: All credential requests must be submitted online by using the form below. Credentials will be strictly limited to legitimate working media professionals. The Patriots require that credential requests are made at least 48 hours prior to the game of your choice. Late requests and/or day-of requests will be accepted if available, but the team cannot guarantee acceptance. Media already credentialed through Major League Baseball, the New York Yankees, or any other MLB club will still need to apply through the Patriots for a credential to TD Bank Ballpark. No other credentials will be accepted. All credential-related questions should be sent to the Vice President of Communications & Media Relations, Marc Russinoff, at [email protected].

CREDENTIAL PICK-UP / ENTRY: Once approved by the Somerset Patriots, credentialed media will be emailed a confirmation for their scheduled event. Media credentials can be picked up at the Will Call Window of the box office starting 3 1/2 hours prior to schedule game times (unless other arrangements have been made with the Patriots Media Relations Department). When at the ballpark, media should enter through the main gate and either display their credential at all times when at TD Bank Ballpark. If arriving before gates are open, media should check in at the ticket office next to the main gate and display their credential for entry.

DAILY SCHEDULE / FACILITY HOURS: Daily schedules, game times and facility hours are all subject to change. The press box will typically be open for media beginning 3 1/2 hours before first pitch and remain open for approximately 60 minutes following the last out.

PARKING: It is advised that media park in the RED LOT (to the right of the ballpark) and let parking attendants know they are working media. There will be no charge.

PLAYER / COACH AVAILABILITY: All media availability will take place on the field/dugout area around the batting practice schedule. The Patriots media relations department will conduct weekly group media sessions at home with Yankees top prospects as selected by the team or requested by media. One-on-ones will be granted for specific and approved requests. Video of those interviews will be made available to all media when completed via a link. Players and coaches will be made available after games as needed. Zoom and conference calls will also be made available for approved media outlet requests that cannot attend in person.

ACCESS AREAS: The Patriots will adhere to all MLB, New York Yankees, and New Jersey safety protocols. Credentialed media will have access to the playing field, press box, and areas pre-determined by the team and at specific times. Photographers / videographers will coordinate with the media department once at TD Bank Ballpark to find accessible areas to shoot.

PRESS MATERIALS: The Somerset Patriots will print and provide daily game notes, rosters, stat packs and lineup scorecards. The team will not print it’s Media Guide in bulk, but can print upon request. All game notes and press releases, along with the team’s Media Guide, are available digitally at milb.com/somerset/team/press-box.

MEDIA DINING: The Somerset Patriots will provide food options for credentialed/working media during each game. Food will be available approximately two hours prior to the scheduled game time.

DRESS CODE / CODE OF CONDUCT: Members of the media are expected to dress professionally, respect other media and press box staff and follow the guidelines set forth by the team while at TD Bank Ballpark.

NEGATIVE TESTING / VACCINATION CARD: The Somerset Patriots are not requiring media to present a negative COVID-19 test nor a CDC-provided vaccination card.

LIABILITY WAIVER: Credentialed media will be required to sign a Release of Liability media waiver prior to working an event at TD Bank Ballpark. This waiver is available on the team’s website or via email and acknowledges the COVID-19 risks associated with working an in-person sporting event. Entry to the facility will be denied in the absence of this signed waiver.