Wrigley Field’s right field bleachers are set to open Thursday.
The new and improved Budweiser Bleachers are the last section to open since the team started renovations on the cozy neighborhood ballpark last year.
The left and center bleachers opened last month.
The renovated bleachers feature “new group spaces, improved concessions and additional room for fans to socialize and watch the game,” the Cubs said in a release. They also include new video boards and signage that will show game and player stats, video replays, historical Cubs footage and behind-the-scenes interviews with the team along with baseball content from around the league.
Among some of the added features to the stands are portable and fixed concessions and vendors, an outdoor concession area and a larger variety of food options.
The Cubs plan to begin “Budweiser Bleachers Fridays” on certain dates during the 2015 season, which will include pre- or post-game entertainment, giveaways and special food and beverage options.
This year’s schedule features a post-game Extra innings Show for all game attendees on July 10 with a performance by Fitz & The Tantrums. There will also be a beach bash, a country day, a red, white and brew day, a ‘90s day and a singles and doubles day.
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The bleachers have been an area of concern for fans after an unusually early start to winter put the field’s renovation project behind schedule. Opening night at the field featured the unfinished bleachers as a backdrop and forced some season ticket holders to be relocated.
