The generic Globe Life Field features views of its much more soulful predecessor through the outfield windows, an irony that should not be lost on anyone. Those rocking chairs overlooking the field are clever, though. In all there are 14 Suites behind home plate that are dug out of the ground. The crucial point of distinction, one that makes MMP (and T-Mobile in Seattle) aesthetically superior in my opinion, is the positioning of the roof rail tracks. The Home Plate Club at Globe Life Field gives you seats within the first eight rows behind the dish, and you have access to the huge club and its expansive food and drink options. Globe Life Field is located near the old ballpark (still standing), the Dallas Cowboys stadium (AT&T Stadium), and a great new entertainment complex, Texas Live! In fact, I even grade premium services on our scorecard. Available only to the 14 Field Suites, you'll find a private dining area that offers the finest and freshest selections. Please update the filter settings to view events. Im sure this is controversial, but I would have been thrilled to see the Rangers move to downtown Dallas, despite the downsides. Due to COVID-19, additional health and safety protocols may be required to enter your venue. Located on the Jim Ross Law Suite Level, Rangers Classic Suites are ideal for groups of 20-40 guests. ___Discounting comparisons to current ballparks, Globe Life Fields unimaginative design is all the more upsetting because it comes at a time when retractable-roof technology is making strides. Call us any time at 800-592-7043 to discuss options or ask any questions. On average, clients spend about $100 per person on food and alcohol, however, there is no catering minimum and it is optional.. Rangers Field Suites will include catering. Frequently Asked Questions or Contact Us. Would you like to submit another booking request? Fans called it, among other things, a BBQ grill,an aluminum roasting pan, a Costco warehouse, a talking clam, the offspring of a megachurch and a live auction barn, and my favorite, a nuclear disaster reminiscent of the Chernobyl Sarcophagus. I dont think I need to add anything more. Or just explore the variety of food and drink options around The TX District including some classics from the State Fair of Texas. In addition to the obligatory 360-degree navigability of the main concourse, the upper concourse wraps all the way around as well. On average, people spend about $100 per person on in-suite catering. Its the culmination of making every single seat down low an exorbitantly priced premium/semi-premium seat catered for corporate patrons. Now, lets get into the specific details. On the mound, the Texas Rangers hop to have a future ace in Dane Dunning. Starting in the 2000s, moatswere introduced restricting unauthorized entry to some parts of the lower bowl below the main concourse at all times, but the basic formula was the same. GLF will earn a rare 5/5 on our scorecard for "seat comfort.". Theres some piece of Rangers branding at every corner. The Karbach Brewing Sky Porch in left field is Globe Life Fields signature destination, but its pretty basic to be the coolest amenity in the ballpark. Basic assumptions about what fans can access and where fans can go are turned on their head due to the markedly different seating layout at Globe Life Field. In remarkable attention to detailfor a ballpark, cattle heads, lone stars, and historic Texas bas-reliefs depicting stories of the oil boom, the Alamo, and the cattle industries made for a memorable sense of arrival. GLF will earn a rare 5/5 on our scorecard for seat comfort.. The expansive Lexus Club gives guests a retreat before or during the game. Everything about the design serves the ends of generating revenue by creating a holistic destination with separate experiences at the expense of original aesthetic flares or exciting architecture. Close the deal. ___The most common response doesnt try to rebut any of this, instead simply stating that the Rangers (1) needed a climate-controlled ballpark and (2) retractable-roof ballparks by their very nature are going to be less attractive and more formulaic, so deal with it. Those cool tables and chairson the upper bridge concourse? In sum, the exterior probably isnt quiteas bad as social media would have us think, but this is still an utterly pedestrian effort, unacceptable for a $1.2 billion ballpark. Globe Life Field734 Stadium DriveArlington, TX 76011817-533-1972. Big 12 Baseball Tournament - All Sessions. The Home Plate Club gives you seats within the first eight rows behind the dish, and you have access to the huge club and its expansive food and drink options. Critics commented that architecture by its very nature should be forward-looking. At least they tried, or at the very least, paid lip service to emulating the classic American cathedral despite their towers of luxury suites. First Data Field (pre-renovated spring park), Dunedin Stadium (pre-renovated spring park). The Rangers incorporated this innovation only in certain spots. Unlike Truist Park, unfortunately, the amenities within Globe Life Fields confines are not particularly outstanding anyway. To be clear, Globe Life Field need not be retro like its predecessor (in fact, I prefer modern treatment), but I wish it made even a vague architectural statement. Thank you for submitting your request. Better than those listed above, but probably slightly worse than the lower middle of the pack ballparks like those in Cincinnati, New York (Mets), Houston, and Miami. GLFs roof only retracts at the top, so the entirety of the interior feels hermetic even when the roof is open. Of course, as Globe Life Field showed us, renderings dont translate to finished products, but all of these basic design concepts are far more intriguing than even the most visually appealing GLF renderings. These suites also give you access to the Home Plate Club. With the addition of Davis, Joey Gallo has a new bash brother in the lineup. Read More: Hotels near Globe Life Field Suite Experience Group clients typically spend between $1,000-$2,000 for catering, with some clients spending even more if they order significant amounts of alcohol. Founders Suites offer one of the most luxurious experiences in Globe Life Field. Classic Suites feature upscale furnishings and state-of-the-art amenities. While industry response has been muted due to much more important coronavirus concerns, perhaps rendering this exercise unfair, that has not been the case with Globe Life Field. While every once in a while the same occurs with suites, in general, pricing does not drop before the game. This is only the case in one or two other venues in all of Major League Baseball. Just the laziest possible starting point for a ballpark. Naturally, the new stadium is overloaded with premium seating opportunities. *(Imagecourtesyof Texas Rangers). I just want to watch the game in comfort.. GLFs outfield panels do not open. Behind Dunning is Kyle Gibson, Jordan Lyles, and Mike Foltynewicz. The Party Suites at Globe Life Field can hold as many as 300 people if combined into one large unit. Ballparks deserve better. Rangers suite prices will vary widely on the suite type, the opponent and day of the week. Texas Rangers suite rentals will include VIP parking. Climate control and attractive aesthetics need not be mutually exclusive. Here youll find up close and stunning field views from the Home Plate Field Suites and the Founder Suites. Think red brick, steel, exposed wrought iron, natural grass, asymmetrical dimensions, nods to historic design elements from the dead-ball era, urban (or faux-urban) aesthetics, and a general old-timey feel. Excellent view of everything happening on the infield. Sure. Theres also an ample supply of traditional suites and party suites to suit your needs anywhere from 30 to 420 people. The large Lexus Clubbehind the field suites offers the obligatory all-inclusive home plate club experience for 900 fans sitting in the closest lower bowl seats. As fans walk down Randol Mill Road looking north to south, they will be disappointed to see no tasteful ornamental cues or sense of place at the ballparks successor. (a) First, I examine the four key subthemes I see that further elucidate what GLF does wrong and how it could have been better. The suites are connected with retractable walls providing an adaptable space for various group sizes. Interior---all from 2020 tour (so note limitations) unless stated otherwise. Suite images on this website may not be representative of actual purchased suites. When in doubt, contact your suite host for attire recommendations. The Founders Suites on this District concourse get access to their own loungewith chic, high-end art from around the Metroplex. The Southeast Entry puts you immediately on to the Jim Ross Law Suite Level on the first base side. Varied food options, curated dining experiences, local craft beer, destination bars, social gathering spaces, premium all-inclusive clubs, interactive team museums, and elaborate kids playgrounds fill the concourses of MLB ballparks across America. The suite features an ultimate entertaining interior with reserved seats extending into the lower bowl. The natural response is Arlington doesnt have views of anything, except its perfectly good former home across the street, so why craft a design around views at all? Even take Yankee Stadium, a ballpark reputed as cold and only built for the mega-wealthy. Looking chronologically, the most highly acclaimed post-1990 ballparks in Baltimore, San Francisco, and Pittsburgh, along with other well-received ones in Cleveland, Colorado, Seattle, Detroit, and San Diego, were all obviously built with economics in mind and have plenty of diversions to separate fans from their money. This innovative geolocation map will show you where you are and can help guide you anywhere in the ballpark from your seats to your favorite concessions, as well as art and stores to stop in. Elevators will take Rangers suite guests up to the Jim Ross Law Suite Level. The offense should be ahead of the pitching in 2022 at least, but that should make for some entertaining nights at the new ballpark. All lower level seats in between the foul poles are padded, and even non-premium seats are padded in the home plate mezzanine section. Unlike parks in Houston (pictured here) and Seattle, Globe Life Field does not sport surrounding views when open due to the positioning of the roof tracks. The American Rodeo Contender Tournament Wild Card, The American Rodeo Contender Tournament Finals - Maren Morris, The American Rodeo Performance Horseman - Darius Rucker and Sheryl Crow. Welcome to the most luxurious suites in Globe Life Field. In fact, if you just polled average people with no bias of nostalgia or pleasant memories, they would probably conclude the new (inside and out)was actually prettier than the old (inside and out)in Detroit. Theres more, but Ill stop here for now. Operationally, weve tried to make it the easiest place in the world to come host your events, said Sean Decker, EVP of Sports & Entertainment for the Rangers. Suite Experience Group brings you access to luxury suites at sporting events and concerts on a game-by-game or concert-by-concert basis. Perhaps the best comparison for GLF is one of those warehouse-style NFL stadiums. If you are hosting guests in your suite, consider allocating enough budget to order catering for your suite. No one will use it aside from you. Guest wishing to sit near the Rangers dugout should shoot for sections 18 and 19. most other ballpark facades in Major League Baseball. Some clients purchase multiple suites in multiple venues at one time. Even presented with the more attractive initial renderings, its telling that city council members were ringing the alarmabout the unremarkable design from the start. There needs to be more within the ballpark. The Home Plate Suites are underneath so there's a little bit of elevation despite being at field level. Official ticket 3D previews. I think anything that draws non-fans and simply gets them exposed to the game is a plus! To further the gentrification, only some within this space get access to discrete all-inclusive clubs on the concourse. Ive always been sympathetic to the idea that premium seating has its place in modern stadia, certainly more so than just about anyone who would take time to write such an extensive piece. Typically assumed to be about Ebbets Field, the famous song has been evoked by generations of old-time baseball fans mourning the loss of the authentic classics from the early 20thcentury jewel box era. Like many Rangers fans, I just dont see many strong similarities. The Stubhub Clubon that concourse serves all-inclusive food and beverages to designated fans sitting on the first base side. The Rangers believe they have put a team together that will contend in the AL West to go with the opening of Globe Life Field in Arlington, a $1.2 billion retractable-roofed stadium that will serve as a nice compliment to Jerrys World (AT&T Stadium) across the street. The Founders Suites are located in the ballparks most desired location behind home plate. Even compared to other retro ballparks seeking to manufacture the nostalgia of an Ebbets Field, The Ballpark in Arlington had curb appeal rivaling any ballpark in baseball. 200-level center rows run 1 to 10. The premium portfolio opens with the Lexus Club, which serves as the traditional adjacency for ticket holders seated directly behind or near home plate. Sorry, we could not find the Suite Map for this stadium. The 2021 Texas Rangers look to get back into the mix as one of the best teams in the AL West. Other Events. Most of the features are geared toward premium patrons and private groups. The Rangers missed an opportunity to incorporate more inspired concepts from the area like fans see across Major League Baseball. And at least they were ballparks! Please refer to your venue's website for the current COVID requirements. Thats not to say theres much positive about the outside! Includes: All necessary staffing for the venue, standard AV needs for presentations and music, and clean up post-event. outside the park shown here. Mandatory bromides like state of the art and architectural marvel get thrown around. These spaces open when doors open for games for you to enjoy both pre-game and during the game. Set your maximum price per ticket using the slider below. Catch up with loved ones. ___Along with the given that climate control is a plus, the sightlines at GLF are a dramatic improvement from those at The Ballpark in Arlington. This may not be the sexiest thing, but Globe Life Fields biggest advancement may have to do with the seats themselves. This comes with the obvious caveat that no fan has yet been able to assess the quality of the food. These seats are part of the Home Plate Club and they are everything you would expect. Finally, I love the unusually prominent PA booth on the main concourse for Chuck Morgan, a nice gesture for one of the best in his field. Want to walk around non-premium areas of the lower bowl to take pictures or just get closer to players warming up before the game even without a lower level ticket? What I will say is that as long as facilities are publicly funded, I am going to fight tooth and nail for the next dollar to go to constructing something of architectural merit rather than to the next suite level. The juxtaposition of The Ballpark in Arlington sitting directly across the street from new Globe Life Field is palpable. Cheer our team. Still, the Rangers' new home is built for the long run. Obviously. The Founders Suite offers you the finest suite experience in pro sports, as well as the most flexible membership options. All gates at Globe Life Field open 90 minutes prior to first pitch for afternoon games. (And as I outlined, whether or not ballparks should be categorized as mallparks just for having these features should depend on the organizing principles of construction.). Instead, all of Globe Life Fields most outstanding amenities (and innovative concepts in general) are concentrated around premium clubs and suites. Regional flares, distinguishable design elements, and gorgeous views defined these ballparks,including those with retractable roofs. ___For what its worth, the quality of Globe Life Fields six premium clubs and numerous suites is absolutely marvelous. Field Suites, between home plate and the dugout, are carved out of the ground, so youll feel like youre watching from the dugout! I wont go through the myriad of differences, but the main seating structure is different as well. The conventional wisdom is that ballparks have neglected the average fan, marketing these high-quality amenities only to premium ticketholders. Verified listings directly from the suite owner, The trusted source for Fortune 500 companies; references available upon request, Other suites can be purchased by clicking on the. Both have boxy roof designs, but so do other retractable-roof ballparks. It's also located close to the Six Flags over Texas amusement park, and their sister property Hurricane Harbor, as well as a number of hotels. In fact, the Rangers are pretty open about it. Fans will find a number of seating options, large television screens and full-service bars. All of the first-come picnic seating on the concourses is welcome. The Speakeasy is an exclusive club space that features all-inclusive food and beverage (including beer, wine, and the specialty cocktail of the game). Set your maximum price per ticket using the slider below. Someone from our team will be in touch soon. I understand the audience is a bit different in Arlington, but this is still a disappointment. If the event is canceled or if fans are no longer permitted, you may choose to receive a full refund or a credit towards a future SEG purchase. The Lexus Club Your Field Suite includes all-inclusive access to The Lexus Club. Strollers and car seats are permitted inside Globe Life Field. We make booking a suite easy. All Rangers guests will be screened prior to entry into the ballpark. Basically, this makes allof the lower level, both above and below the cross-aisle, an exclusive space. A retractable roof is no longer an architectural dead end resulting in an airplane hangar. Regardless, the enhanced sightlines are a real asset. The rows are broken down into VIP, Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze level seating. 200-level sections, rows, and seats at Globe Life Field. Fans will find a number of seating options, large television screens and full-service bars. And visiting team fans should favor seats near sections 8 and 9. 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