History
The Cleveland Guardians, known then as the Cleveland Indians, previously played home games at2014–15 renovations
The team announced the first phase of renovation plans for the ballpark, by then known as Progressive Field, in late 2014, which were completed prior to the start of the 2015 season. The area on either side of the right field gate, previously known as "Gate C", was reconfigured, with a pedestrian bridge and concession buildings removed to open the views of the surrounding neighborhood. The statue of2023–25 renovations
Renovations will begin after the 2023 Major League Baseball season, and is expected to take until after the 2025 season to complete.Attendance records
Progressive Field set a new MLB record between June 12, 1995 and April 4, 2001, in selling out 455 straight games. Demand for tickets was so great that all 81 home games were sold out before opening day in five separate seasons. The IndiansNaming rights
Naming rights were acquired in 1994 by team owner Richard Jacobs, who paid for rights until the end of 2006. The Jacobs Field name gave rise to the nickname "The Jake" for the ballpark.{{cite web, title=Indians Find Progressive Partner, url=http://cleveland.indians.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080111&content_id=2343558&vkey=news_cle&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle, publisher= Major League Baseball Advanced Media, date=January 11, 2008, access-date=July 12, 2012, url-status=dead, archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080115135135/http://cleveland.indians.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080111&content_id=2343558&vkey=news_cle&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle, archive-date=January 15, 2008, df=mdy-all The Indians announced on January 11, 2008, that naming rights to the park had been purchased byDesign
The ballpark was designed by Populous, which was then a division ofFeatures
The ballpark has numerous unique structural features. The field is situated on {{convert, 12, acres, adj=on ofSeating capacity
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The ballpark features several eateries from which spectators can watch the game. A glass-enclosed multilevel restaurant named the "Terrace Club" is located along the left field foul line on the suite level. Spectators need a valid game ticket and a pass to enter into the Terrace Club. On non-game days it is used for private and corporate events, such as business meetings, parties and weddings.{{cite web , title=Progressive Field, url=http://cleveland.about.com/od/clevelandindiansbaseball/p/jacobsfield.htm, publisher=About.com, year=2010, access-date=July 12, 2012{{cite web , title=Progressive Field Terrace Club Membership, url=http://cleveland.indians.mlb.com/cle/ticketing/season_tickets/season_terraceclub.jsp, publisher= Major League Baseball Advanced Media, access-date=July 12, 2012 A new children's play area named "Kids Clubhouse", located on the mezzanine level, opened in May 2012. It includes arts and crafts areas, a climbing wall, a mini field where children can practice sliding and fielding, a batting cage, as well as large windows where adults can watch the game from the Kids Clubhouse.{{cite web , title=Tribe Unveils Indians Kids Clubhouse, first=Zack, last=Meisel, url=http://cleveland.indians.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120502&content_id=30227856&vkey=news_cle&c_id=cle, publisher= Major League Baseball Advanced Media, date=May 2, 2012, access-date=July 12, 2012Other events
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On January 15, 2012, the park hosted its firstConcerts
Progressive Field is occasionally used as a concert venue. It was first used for a concert on August 12, 1995 during its second season of use, when Jimmy Buffett played at the ballpark as part of his Domino College Tour. The panels set on the outfield grass to hold the stage, however, caused visible damage to the playing surface, leading Indians owner Richard Jacobs to ban concerts at the facility.{{cite news , title=Progressive Field ready for challenge of concerts in back-to-back days , url=http://www.wkyc.com/article/entertainment/music/progressive-field-ready-for-challenge-of-concerts-in-back-to-back-days/456879380 , work=WKYC.com , date=July 14, 2017 , access-date=January 6, 2018 Concerts returned to the ballpark in 2011 when the Indians hosted the Indians Music Festival, which featured"Snow Days"
An event called "Snow Days" debuted at Progressive Field in November 2010. The first day, called "Snopening Day", was held on November 26 and the event continued until January 2, 2011. An ice skating track called the "Frozen Mile" was installed around the warning track, the "Batterhorn" was aAwards and honors
*2008 – named Best MLB Stadium by ''Ballpark firsts
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