Cubs unveil Wrigley Field’s new swanky center-field seats

The latest sports stadium craze is to get fans as close to the action as possible.

Wrigley Field's new seats in center field definitely enhance the bleachers experience.

On Wednesday, the Chicago Cubs announced a new outdoor space beyond the center-field wall called "The Yard," where groups of four to 50 fans can take in a game with "a more intimate vibe" in the Budweiser Bleachers above the batter's eye.

Cubs will have a new outdoor space at Wrigley this year called “The Yard” located above the batter's eye in center field, which features five semi-private rental spots: pic.twitter.com/U1OpYbYeNF
— Meghan Montemurro (@M_Montemurro) January 29, 2025

Fans can "rent" the spaces, which include high-top seating, private coolers for unlimited beverages (beer, seltzers and nonalcoholic drinks) and a ballpark meal that includes hamburgers and hot dogs among the options.

“Fans often tell us that Wrigley Field is their summer home, so we wanted to create a space that feels like their own backyard,” Cubs senior vice president of ticketing Cale Vennum said in the team's press release.

The Chicago Cubs have unveiled 'The Yard'—new seats in center field featuring:

• High-top seats
• Groups of 4-50 fans
• Ballpark meal included
• Unlimited beer, wine, seltzers, and non-alcoholic drinks pic.twitter.com/ERyC7QOBCN
— Front Office Sports (@FOS) January 29, 2025

Of course, watching a game from The Yard is not cheap. According to The Athletic's Jon Greenberg, four tickets for the Cubs' home opener is going for $1300 ($325 each). Prices for the same number of tix during the season go as high as $1,560.

The shtick is upscale backyard vibe and the meal includes a Small Cheval burger, hot dog or vegetarian option. For the home opener, it's $1,300 for four tickets ($325 a pop). Prices go as low as $700, but most games are $1,180 to $1,560 for four. (They sell rainout insurance.) pic.twitter.com/xm4jScdtPr
— jon greenberg (@jon_greenberg) January 29, 2025

The Yard certainly provides a new perspective, but the 41,649-seat Wrigley Field already featured the rare feeling of intimacy at a big-league ballpark. No matter where you sit, the crowd at Cubs games always feels like one giant party.