There is a new way for sports fans to experience ballparks thanks to ESPN. This Labor Day, ESPN will be hosting a five-day, four-night Major League Baseball (MLB) that is made with the ultimate baseball fan in mind. The ESPN Experiences: Take Me Out to the Ballparks is being hosted by Adventures by Disney and it immerses fans into “baseball luxury with premium ballpark experiences sure to provide lifelong memories.”
During the trip, fans will visit Fenway Park in Boston, Yankee Stadium in New York, and Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, along with a private tour of the Jackie Robinson Museum and exclusive MVP access at the famed ESPN Headquarters in Bristol, CT.
“ESPN Experiences: Take Me Out to the Ballparks tour is a new offering we’re incredibly proud to introduce,” said Zack Malet, Senior Director of Sports Business Development & Innovation, ESPN. “The curated experience between ESPN, MLB, and our friends at Adventures by Disney will bring baseball enthusiasts closer to the game they love. We anticipate this tour to be the first of more to come across other sports and leagues.”
Here is a look at what the ESPN Experiences: Take Me Out to the Ballparks will cover:
- Thu., August 29: Witness the Toronto Blue Jays clash with the Boston Red Sox from the coveted Green Monster seats, an experience reserved for those with a penchant for the extraordinary.
- Fri., August 30: Embark on a MVP journey into the heart of sports media excellence with an exclusive tour of the illustrious ESPN Headquarters, where innovation and ingenuity converge to shape the future of sports entertainment. Fans will also have lunch with MLB Analyst Doug Glanville.
- Sat., August 31: Soak in Yankee Stadium with a private tour and meet and greet with Yankees Play-by-play Broadcaster Michael Kay before taking in the action of the St. Louis Cardinals and New York Yankees from a suite.
- Sun., September 1: Start the day at the Jackie Robinson Museum with a private tour, paying homage to a trailblazer whose legacy transcends generations, and finish at Citizens Bank Park, home of the Philadelphia Phillies, in a Sunday Night Baseball tilt against National League East foe Atlanta Braves in the comforts of a suite. Attendees will also have a chance to meet Sunday Night Baseball announcers Karl Ravech, David Cone, Eduardo Pérez, and Buster Olney.
- Mon., September 2: Conclude with a hearty breakfast before traveling home following the three-city MLB tour.
During the experience, fans will also be greeted by many of ESPN’s most revered baseball personalities. This includes Michael Kay and Doug Glanville, Boston Red Sox announcer Dave O’Brien, and play-by-play announcer Mike Monaco. The tour includes all hotels, transportation within the tour, along with select meals and much more. The full list of what is included can be found at experiences.espn.com.
Throughout the tour there will be ESPN Experience Coaches to help attendees have a seamless travel experience. They will take care of the details and also share about the rich history and traditions of the variety of places that are visited. ESPN Get Up Producer and sports trivia author Paul “Hembo” Hembekides will join the ESPN Experience fans at the Jackie Robinson music and in-suite for the Phillies vs. Braves Game.
The price for the ESPN Experiences: Take Me Out to the Ballparks is $6,999 (per person based on double occupancy). There are limited spots available for this tour as it is a small group opportunity.
Ticket sales for the ESPN Experiences: Take Me Out to the Ballparks began on June 25th. Travel Specialists are available between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM ET, Monday through Friday, starting on June 25th. The package may only be purchased by calling (407) 566-8411 during this times. More information about this adventure can be found at experiences.espn.com.
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