Fenway adds 222 new seats, virtual reality stations & netting

BOSTON — Fenway unveiling major improvements Friday, including more seats, protective netting and virtual reality stations during its annual tour before opening day.

The 222 new seat expansion was the most extensive project at Fenway completed during the off-season. The new seats are in the State Street Pavilion extension in Reserved Section 15. Tickets are available as part of a 20-game season ticket plan.

Recommendations from Major League Baseball led to the protective netting extension for all seats located between the dugouts that are within 70 feet of home plate. The dugout net stands at 9-feet-8-inches; the pre-existing net behind home plate has also been replaced.

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The new technology at the park will give fans an all access pass of what it's like to be a Red Sox player. The virtual reality stations give fans a look behind the scenes and are available at Wally's Clubhouse, in the Kids Concourse, and on the Budweiser Right Field Roof Deck.  Fenway has also added new cameras in the bullpen and new LED ribbon boards to give additional views and game information.

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And of course, Fenway has made added some new food and drink options, because no game is complete without a good hotdog and soda or beer. Those sitting in the EMC Club, State Street Pavilion Club, Dugout Seats and on the Budweiser Right Field Roof Deck will be able to order faster with a new ordering system.

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There are also new menu options, including more craft beer, $5 meals for kids and a Korean Fried Pork Belly sandwich from award-winning chef and personality Andrew Zimmerman.

Since it is David Ortiz's final season, six different David Ortiz souvenir soda cups will be available throughout his final season.

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