Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
Available On Air Stations
Watch Live

San Diego Padres To Unveil One Of Baseball's Largest Video Boards

The San Diego Padres showed off their new video board in left field before their 2015 home opener, April 7, 2015.
Matt Hoffman
The San Diego Padres showed off their new video board in left field before their 2015 home opener, April 7, 2015.

The San Diego Padres will open their home season Thursday against the San Francisco Giants.

This year, fans can expect more than just new faces at the ballpark.

A new pizza spot, sushi spot and expanded seating options are just some of the new amenities at Petco Park for 2015.

Advertisement

Fans will also see a new 7,500-square-foot video board above left field.

Wayne Partello, the San Diego Padres' chief marketing officer,  talks  at Petco Park about changes to the downtown stadium, April 7, 2015.
Matt Hoffman
Wayne Partello, the San Diego Padres' chief marketing officer, talks at Petco Park about changes to the downtown stadium, April 7, 2015.

Wayne Partello, chief marketing officer of the Padres, said the screen gives fans a new experience during games.

“This is the largest video board in the National League, and the third biggest in baseball,” Partello said. “To put it in perspective, our old screen was one-fifth of this.”

The Padres hope the added entertainment will make for a better fan experience.

“When you’re sitting here it’s like you’re in your living room, but better,” said Partello.

Advertisement

The series against the Giants will feature a special video presentation and a light show.