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Ribbon cut on revamped Pelicans Ballpark: new seats, video board and ‘The Diamond’ debut
The Pelicans ushered in a new era at Pelicans Ballpark with an April ribbon-cutting ahead of the home opener, part of a renovation program to meet MLB’s Professional Development League facility standards. Upgrades include new seating options, an expanded video board with LED outfield walls, the DK Mason Roofing Field Suite, and The Diamond, a 9,380‑square‑foot multipurpose event space for gatherings of several hundred people [1].The ballpark refresh followed a change in ballpark ownership and a long-term lease. The City of Myrtle Beach acquired full control of the facility after Horry County sold its roughly 30% stake in 2025, a transaction reported at $6 million. A 30‑year lease was also approved, with team owner Chuck Greenberg committing additional financial support, including a reported $1 million spread over the first 10 years that helped secure the deal [1].On the field, the Birds marked the occasion with a home‑opening win, blanking Kannapolis 4–0 on the first night back at the remodeled park [1].Schedules, tickets and roster updates continue through the club’s official channels and league site as the season progresses [2][3].