Reds Debut 15 New Ballpark Items and Fan Upgrades on Opening Day
The overhaul leans on Cincinnati brands to cut lines with self-checkout.
Overview
- The Reds, who open at 4:10 p.m. Thursday against Boston, rolled out 15 new food items across Great American Ball Park for the 2026 season.
- Executive chef Gary Davis led the refresh after work that began in October 2025, continuing the club’s year-over-year push to improve concessions.
- New headliners span meat, plant-based, and dessert options, including Stadium Burnt Ends sausage bites, ToFuego Tacos with chipotle tofu, and a Double Play Donut Parfait stacked with banana pudding and cereal.
- A new Fan Zone Food Hub uses an open-market layout with local fixtures like Skyline Chili, LaRosa’s Pizza, Wings & Rings, Porkopolis, and Rosie’s Ice Cream, with self-service checkouts to speed returns to seats.
- Service and entertainment additions include two more Rosie’s soft-serve stands and an 11-piece Rockin Redlegs brass band slated for select games, signaling a broader push to make the concourse a draw beyond the action on the field.