Orioles have something new at Camden Yards for all fans in 2025

BALTIMORE—The Orioles conducted a tour of the new features of Camden Yards for 2025 on Tuesday, and there was something for every kind of fan.

For the avid baseball fan, there was the first look at the new left-field wall, which isn’t as deep as it was three years ago when its dimensions were lengthened and the wall raised to reduce home runs.

The Orioles “overcorrected,” according to what executive vice president/general manager Mike Elias said last November, and their hope is that Orioles right-handed hitters and some of the stronger left-handed hitters will be able to take advantage of the shorter distances, especially the left-center wall, which is 363 feet away.

A closer look at the wall reveals some new features. The Splash Zone has been extended to Section 84 in addition to its original Section 86, and there’s the Home Run Porch in front of other left-field sections, where parents will be able to take young fans, 12-and-under, to stand next to the wall.

“They can have the opportunity to really feel part of the game,” Catie Griggs, Orioles president of business operations said.

For all fans, there’s an improved sound system with more improvements for 2026.

The Orioles will be wearing all orange uniforms on April 12^th, which is also Cedric Mullins T-shirt day. They’ll wear those uniforms five or six times this season, according to Mark Fine, a former Orioles intern who has returned to the team a quarter-century after his internship to serve as the team’s chief marketing officer. Fine said that the team’s City Connect uniforms, which will be used for the third season, are quite popular.

“By far that has been the best-selling merchandise we had in our team store,” he said.

Fine has worked for a variety of traditional and non-traditional sports teams and leagues, including the New York Mets, Brooklyn Nets, Harlem Globetrotters, the Las Vegas Desert Dogs of the National Lacrosse League and Professional Bull Riding.

“This is a fan base that is passionate,” Fine said. “That’s a great thing as a marketer to be a part of.”

The Hawaiian Shirt Night, always a popular giveaway, will be on the calendar twice this season, he said.

Many ballparks feature mascot races, and last season, the Orioles’ condiment race, a longtime scoreboard staple, went live. This year, fans can see ketchup, mustard and relish race live about twice a homestand.

The previously announced Birdland Value Menu features 11 items at $5 or less, including all beef hot dogs, nachos with cheese, refillable soda cups and bottled water for $4 with 12-ounce domestic beers and non-alcoholic beer for $5, peanuts for $2.50 and popcorn for $3.50.

“We are here for fans. We realize that price is a real consideration,” Griggs said. “We want everyone to have the experience that we want at Camden Yards. Tickets, pricing matters, so do the concessions. Fans who are looking at exciting local food options, we’ve got those. For fans who want a dog, soda, peanuts and popcorn, we want to make sure we have that, too. For fans who want to bring their own food, that’s an option, too.”

Gone is the popular Jimmy’s Seafood, but some other popular Baltimore restaurants will be featured. Ekiben, which features excellent Asian Fusion food, will have a stand near Section 49, and Attman’s Deli returns with their corned beef, pastrami and turkey sandwiches near Section 53.

Perhaps the All-Star Game will finally return to Baltimore. It was a big hit in 1993, the second year of the park, and baseball hasn’t decided on sites for the game beyond 2026.

“It’s a priority for the ownership group,” Griggs said. “We’re still actively in conversations with Major League Baseball and hope to have something to share in the not-too-distant future.”

Note: Right-handed pitcher Juan Nuñez, who was selected in the Rule 5 draft by the San Diego Padres, cleared waivers and was returned to the Orioles and assigned to minor league camp.

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