Whitecaps Introduce New Drink Rail Section at LMCU Ballpark

Fans will experience something new at LMCU Ballpark in 2026. The West Michigan Whitecaps announced a Drink Rail Section, offering comfort, space, and plenty of socializing during the season.

​The new area replaces bleacher section 125 and features mesh swivel seating with a drink rail, dedicated wait staff, ample space, and prime views from the third-base line.

​“This upgrade has been discussed internally for a couple of seasons as we conducted our master plan for LMCU Ballpark, " said Whitecaps Community and Media Relations Manager, Nate Phillips. “The Drink Rail Seating was a concept that was a more recent development, instead of more box seats, in response to what our fans have been asking for.”

Individual Drink Rail Seats will be priced at $28 per game, with 5-game and 10-game ticket plans, as well as group opportunities, available for fans who wish to purchase seats for multiple games and larger gatherings. Mesh seating has become popular in other ballparks around the country, in Las Vegas, Indianapolis, and Erie, Pennsylvania.

“The new mesh seats are designed with optimal comfort for beating the heat,” Phillips added. “No more sticking to that hard plastic seat on hot, humid, Michigan summer nights.”

The Whitecaps are also upgrading all remaining reserved sections from traditional bleacher-style benches to individual box seat chairs, completing a ballpark-wide transformation to modern seating.

​​Fans can also expect unique sightlines and hospitality areas at the stadium next season. The team is working on future phases of the LMCU Ballpark Reimagine Project and will share developments when they become available.

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