New at Great American Ball Park in 2026

Fan Zone “Food Hub” marketplace among new ballpark upgrades

March 19th, 2026

The Cincinnati Reds have announced several new features to Great American Ball Park, including new food and concession options for the 2026 season.

Upgrades include a new “Food Hub” grab-and-go marketplace in the Fan Zone, two additional soft-serve ice cream stands, and an expanded selection of food, beverage and retail offerings from Delaware North designed to elevate the gameday experience.

New Ballpark & Gameday Features

  • Fan Zone Food Hub: A new Food Hub in the Fan Zone will be the go‑to spot for gameday food on the first-base side. It features an open‑market layout with fan‑favorite brands like Skyline Chili, LaRosa’s Pizza, Wings & Rings, Porkopolis and Rosie’s Ice Cream, plus signature burgers, hot dogs, snacks and drinks. Convenient self‑service checkouts make it easy for fans to grab what they need and quickly get back to the game. (The first Food Hub debuted in 2024 on the third‑base concourse.)
  • Rosie’s Ice Cream Stands: Two soft‑serve stands have been added near Section 132 on the first‑base concourse and Section 413 on the View Level. They will offer ice cream served in Reds helmets, classic cones and sundae cups topped with Baby Ruth pieces.
  • Rockin’ Redlegs Band: This new 11‑piece brass band will perform pop, classic hits and New Orleans–style music at select games throughout the season. Fans can see the Rockin’ Redlegs perform pregame along Joe Nuxhall Way and on the field, as well as on the Budweiser Decks in right field during select inning breaks. Their high‑energy performances are designed to engage fans of all ages throughout the game.

Food & Concessions: From traditional ballpark fare and local Cincinnati favorites to special dishes curated by Executive Chef Gary Davis, fans will be able to enjoy all the great items that Great American Ball Park has to offer. New menu items for 2026 include:

  • Queen City Classic Burger: Double all-beef smash burger topped with American cheese, special sauce, lettuce and tomato on a potato roll with colossal crisp fries. (Fan Zone Food Hub near section 130)
  • Queen City Crunch Burger: Double all-beef smash burger topped with pimento cheese, crushed Grippo chips and pickles on a potato roll with colossal crisp fries. (Fan Zone Food Hub near section 130)
  • G.L.T. – Goetta, Lettuce & Tomato: Crispy Glier’s goetta patty with shredded lettuce, sliced tomatoes, pickles, American cheese and Woeber’s horseradish aioli on slider buns. (Food Bars near sections 129 & 416)
  • Glier’s Goetta Nachos: Glier’s goetta crumbles with Funacho cheese sauce, chipotle sour cream and pickled jalapenos over tortilla chips. (Available at the Food Bars (sections 129 & 416)
  • Stadium Burnt Ends: Bar-S southwest-style sausage pieces fried with a sweet BBQ rub and sauce, topped with pickled red onions and a white BBQ sauce. (Scouts Club and Porkopolis near section 412)
  • The Cincy Heat: Hempler’s double-smoked sausage with Italian braised peppers and onions with Woeber’s whole grain mustard on a hoagie roll. (Food Bar near section 109)
  • Hempler’s Jalapeno Cheddar Cajun Bowl: Hempler’s jalapeno cheddar sausage bites with sautéed peppers and onions on dirty Cajun rice topped with a Cajun cream sauce. (Food Bar near section 109)
  • Smoked Brisket Street Corn Bowl: Montgomery Inn smoked brisket with Mexican street corn, pickled red on-ions, jalapenos, Cotija cheese and BBQ sauce. (Mr. Red’s Smokehouse near section 138)
  • White Chicken Chili Fry Box: Grilled chicken, hatch green chili queso, white beans, sour cream, pickled red onions and cilantro on colossal crisp fries. (Frybox near sections 137 & 534)
  • Frito Chili Fry Box: Vegetarian Frito chili, Funacho cheese sauce, crushed Fritos, pickled jalapenos and ranch sauce on colossal fries. (Frybox near sections 137 & 534)
  • Tofuego Tacos: Three flour tortillas topped with chipotle shredded street tofu, jalapeno aioli, cilantro, pickled red onions and Cotija cheese (Scouts Club and Los Rojos Taco Cart near section 128)
  • Wings & Rings Boneless Wings: Boneless chicken wings with your choice of garlic medium or honey barbecue sauce. Ranch and blue cheese available upon request. (Food Hubs near sections 112 & 130)
  • Baby Ruth Brownie Sundae: Baby Ruth chocolate brownies topped with soft serve ice cream, caramel syrup and whipped cream. (Rosie’s Ice Cream Stands near sections 132 & 413)
  • Double Play Donut Parfait: 12 cinnamon sugar donuts with house-made banana pudding, vanilla wafers, Cin-namon Toast Crunch, whipped cream and caramel sauce. (Mr. Red’s Smokehouse near section 139)

New Sponsors & Partners

  • Braxton Brewing’s new Ballpark Beer: Braxton Brewing Company is the first-ever Local Official Craft Beer Partner of the Reds. As part of the partnership, Braxton will develop a co-branded lineup of craft beers, including Ballpark Beer, that will be available at Great American Ball Park, all Braxton Taprooms and select retail locations throughout Reds Country. Braxton is now the presenting sponsor of The Handlebar and the Reds Brewery District bar at Great American Ball Park.
  • Tom’s Watch Bar at The Banks: Tom’s Watch Bar is the premier sports-viewing destination and the official pre- and post-game destination for Reds fans 21 and older. The full-service restaurant and bar features over 75 high-definition screens, 360-degree viewing and immersive audio for comprehensive coverage of all major sports. Through its partnership with BetMGM, it features integrated sportsbook technology for wagering.
  • WLWT Weather: The Reds and WLWT/Hearst Television announced a new partnership naming WLWT Weather the Official Weather Provider of the Reds. Through this multi‑year agreement, the WLWT Weather team will work closely with Reds officials to monitor and prepare for any inclement weather that could affect games, ballpark operations or the fan experience at Great American Ball Park, while also providing trusted, local forecasts to Reds fans throughout the season.
  • BCL Press Club presented by Four Roses Bourbon: The Press Club has two new sponsors: BCL Enterprise and Four Roses Bourbon. The Press Club redefines premium hospitality with its richly appointed, bourbon-inspired lounge set directly behind home plate. BCL Enterprise, a third-generation, women-owned technology infrastructure firm based in the Cincinnati area, is proud to sponsor the BCL Press Club.
  • COMING SOON - The Center Field Porch presented by Champion Window: Located beneath the PNC Power Stacks in centerfield, the Center Field Porch presented by Champion Window will be an indoor hospitality space featuring a suite style layout with flatscreen TVs, drink rails and high-top seating. It also includes a partially covered outdoor patio, and guests can enjoy an all-inclusive buffet and receive two beers per person, creating a comfortable, premium game-day experience. The Center Field Porch presented by Champion Window will be available for group reservations in mid-April.
  • Power Alley Patio presented by Grippo’s: Hometown favorite Grippo’s is now the sponsor of the Power Alley Patio. Located in center field just above the Reds bullpen, this hospitality space features a private bar and outdoor patio-style furniture with a retractable awning.
  • Gray Media and WXIX FOX19: The Reds have a new partnership with Gray Media and WXIX FOX19 to simulcast a select number of regular-season games on free, over-the-air (OTA) television. Under the two-year agreement, Gray Media will simulcast 10 regular-season games per season, including Reds Opening Day on March 26, making the broadcasts available to fans on Gray-owned television stations in Cincinnati, Rock Entertainment Sports Network, and throughout Reds Country in seven states.
  • Xavier University: Xavier University and the Reds have teamed up with a new 10-year commitment, naming Xavier as the Official University of the Reds. This long-term partnership brings together two of Cincinnati’s most storied and influential institutions, building on their shared strengths and deep roots in the region. Together, Xavier and the Reds will enhance academic opportunities for students and create new pathways for hands-on learning.

Reds Wallet

  • Reds Wallet is a streamlined, all-in-one payment solution available at Great American Ball Park. Fans can now set up and use their Reds Wallet in the MLB Ballpark app to quickly and easily pay for tickets, concessions and retail – all from one centralized digital wallet. Reds Wallet is available to all fans via the MLB Ballpark App and is downloadable from the Apple Store or Google Play.

REDS.TV

  • Major League Baseball will produce and distribute all local Reds game broadcasts during the 2026 season with REDS.TV. Fans in the team’s home television territory will be able to watch all locally distributed Reds games via cable and satellite providers or stream digitally on REDS.TV without blackouts. Monthly streaming subscriptions go on sale March 23 for $19.99 per month, but fans can subscribe now and save with a Season Pass for only $99.99. Additional details are available at reds.com/Watch.

Retail items at the Reds Team Shops

  • New retail brands include lululemon and Jill Martin, featuring ladies fashion apparel
  • Expanded selections include:
    • Pro Standard: New styles of tees, hoodies and caps.
    • Onward Reserve, Peter Millar and Full Turn: Polos and quarter-zips in varying designs and colors.
    • Montana West and Stoney Clover Lane: Ladies handbags & wallets
  • America250: Limited-edition selection of jerseys, apparel, headwear and novelties to celebrate America’s 250th birthday
  • Exclusive apparel items for STAR WARS™ Night on May 9 and Harry Potter™ Night on August 15.

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