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Indians announce plans to extend netting at Progressive Field

Renderings of the extended netting Indians Cleveland

The Cleveland Indians announced their plans to extend the netting at Progressive Field down both left field and right field foul lines.

The team plans to place the extended nettings in time for Opening Day, on Thursday, April 26th.


Cleveland consulted with Major League Baseball to design a ballpark-specific plan that will still provide fans with the best possible viewing experience, which includes extended netting to cover the area from section 128 in the right field corner to section 174 in the left field corner.

The height of the netting at Progressive Field will be raised from 23 feet to 33 feet, with the existing canopy being removed, which will enable foul balls to once again reach the fans in the lower bowl behind home plate.

Fans will still be able to take part in pre-game autograph sessions with players through the netting.

“Along with 29 other MLB teams, we will be extending our netting to enhance the safety measures in place to protect our fans at Progressive Field,” said Vice President, Ballpark Operations Jim Folk. “We are looking to maximize safety while minimizing obstructing views and will be utilizing the same netting material that we have had recent success with in the ballpark.”