Please use this page for information on all ballpark policies, procedures and general information. Should you need additional details, please contact our Front Office. Please note that all of the information listed on this page is subject to change as our season starts and progresses.
Accessibility
ADA seating areas are located at the top of sections 4, 10, 12, 17, and 21.
Address and Phone Numbers
Riverfront Stadium
275 S. McLean Blvd.
Wichita, KS 67213
Front Office: (316) 221-8000
Ticket Office: (316) 221-8100
Team Store: (316) 221-8080
Advertising
For information regarding Wichita Wind Surge radio, signage, print, online, in-stadium advertising, and promotional opportunities please click here.
Alcohol Sales
No alcoholic beverage may be brought into Riverfront Stadium nor may guests take any alcoholic beverages out of the ballpark or suites. Kansas law prohibits the sale of alcoholic beverages to persons under the age of 21. Guests, therefore, will be required to show proper ID when purchasing alcoholic beverages at Riverfront Stadium. Only two alcoholic beverages are allowed per person, per purchase. No fan will be served more than two alcoholic beverages at any given time. Alcohol sales end in middle of the 7th inning during a baseball game and at designated times during concerts and other events.
Animals
Only certified service dogs or service dogs in training that meet all of the State of Kansas requirements will be allowed into Riverfront Stadium. All other animals are strictly prohibited.
ATM
Riverfront Stadium is a cashless venue. Fans with cash wanting to exchange for a prepaid card can find a Ready Station® cash-to-card kiosk located in the Team Store or near the Guest Services Booth. The kiosk converts cash to card.
Autographs
Players and coaches will be unable to sign autographs for fans at this time.
Baby Changing Tables/Mother’s Lounge
Baby Changing Tables are in all restrooms throughout the concourse. The Mothers Lounge is a private room located on the concourse behind home plate for mothers wanting more privacy.
Bag Check
All fans will be required to adhere to a Clear Bag Policy upon entering the stadium. The only non-clear bags permitted into Riverfront Stadium will be manufactured diaper bags, medical bags and bags smaller than 4.5” x 6.5”. All bags including purses and/or clutches over 4.5” x 6.5” will not be allowed into Riverfront Stadium.
Banners and Signs
Banners and signs of any kind are prohibited during all events at Riverfront Stadium.
Baseball Buddies presented by Lane Enterprises McDonalds
Click Here to learn how your youth sports team can enjoy a special event at Riverfront Stadium.
Bathrooms
Stadium bathrooms are located on the main concourse, along the first and third base lines, and in left field. Please refer to the Riverfront Stadium Map (link).
Batting Practice
Standard gate opening time is 60 minutes prior to game time with some exceptions that will be noted publicly. Wind Surge batting practice begins prior to the gates opening and can conclude prior to gates opening as well. The visiting team batting practice can begin prior to gates openings and concludes approximately 60 minutes prior to game time. *Please note batting practice is at the discretion of each team and subject to change.
Beverages, Bottles and Cans
The Wichita Wind Surge stadium policies prohibit fans from bringing outside food, beverages, bottles and cans into its facilities. Exceptions include baby formula, baby food, and medication or other special needs.
Box Office Hours
On non-game days, The Wind Surge Box Office is open from 10 AM - 5 PM.
On game days, The Box Office opens at 10 AM and remains open until the conclusion of the 6th inning.
Broadcasts
All Wind Surge games will be broadcast live on ESPN @ 92.3 FM, or the ESPN app.
Camera and Video Equipment
Fans can bring still and hand-held video cameras with lenses 9” or smaller into Riverfront Stadium as long as the equipment does not interfere with another fan’s enjoyment of the game. Any rebroadcast or reproduction of the game or event without the express written consent of the Wichita Wind Surge is prohibited.
Cashless Payment
Riverfront Stadium will operate as a cashless facility, including in the areas of food/beverage, ticketing, and merchandise operated by the team. This will limit direct contact between employees and guests. Fans with cash wanting to exchange for a prepaid card can find a Ready Station® cash-to-card kiosk located in the Team Store. The kiosk converts cash to card.
Child Ticket Policy
Children three (3) years of age and older require a ticket to enter Riverfront Stadium.
Concessions
Fixed concession stand areas are located throughout the stadium featuring a variety of food options. Portable concession carts featuring an additional variety of food and drinks are also located throughout the stadium. Credit Cards, Debit Cards, Gift Cards and Loaded Value tickets are accepted at all concession stands and portable carts.
COVID-19 Protocols
Please visit our COVID-19 protocol page for more information on regulations in the ballpark.
Credentials
Any member of the media wishing to obtain credentials to a game must submit a written request on company letterhead to Tim Grubbs, Director of Corporate Sponsorships & Public Relations via email at [email protected]
Donation Requests
Please visit the Wichita Wind Surge Donation Request page for complete information and submission details.
Dugouts
The Wind Surge dugout is on the third base side and the opponents on the first base side. Fans are asked to please remain off the dugouts at all times.
Emergencies
In case of emergency, please notify the nearest fan host or other staff member as soon as possible. Stadium First Aid and EMS personnel are present during all games and a first aid room is located on the concourse behind home plate. Should an emergency occur we ask that you clear the way for EMTs to have full and immediate access to provide medical care.
Exit and Re-entry
Guests may exit the ballpark at any time. Guests may only re-enter the stadium after obtaining a re-entry stamp from an attendant located near the exit gates
Fan Hosts
Fan Hosts are on duty throughout the game to assist fans in any way possible. Fans are also encouraged to stop by the Guest Services Booth located on the concourse behind home plate if assistance is required.
Fan Interference
Fans are not to interfere with any ball in play or throw objects onto the field. Anyone doing so will be subject to ejection from the stadium.
Firearms
Firearms of any kind are not permitted in the stadium nor on ballpark premises.
Field Access
In accordance with the Texas League rules, only authorized personnel with proper credentials will be allowed on the field before, during, or after a game or event. Any unauthorized person who travels onto the field will be removed from Riverfront Stadium and is subject to arrest and prosecution.
First Aid
The First Aid room is located on the concourse behind home plate. If first aid assistance is needed, please go to the First Aid room or contact the nearest Wind Surge Staff Member.
Food and Beverage Policy
Fans are not permitted to bring outside food or beverages into Riverfront Stadium for individual consumption, except for needed medical purposes.
*One 16 oz. sealed water bottle is permitted into the facility.
Foul Balls
Fans may keep baseballs hit into the stands. However, please be aware that balls or bats leaving the field of play may be dangerous. Fans are responsible for ensuring their own safety. Please do not interfere with the field of play.
Front Office
Meet the Wichita Wind Surge Front Office Staff. You can contact the Front Office at (316) 221-8000.
Gates Open
Stadium gates open 60 minutes before game time. Fans are encouraged to come out to the ballpark early and enjoy pre-game activities. Occasionally the Wind Surge may open stadium gates earlier than the standard 60 minutes. Gates will open at 5 P.M. for the 6:35 game time on the 4th of July.
Gift Cards
Gift Cards are available for purchase on our website or in the team store and can be used to buy merchandise, concession items, or game tickets.
Group Outings
Click Here to see how your group can enjoy a special event at Riverfront Stadium.
Guest Feedback
Your feedback is very important to us! Our goal is for all Wind Surge fans and guests to have a great experience while visiting Riverfront Stadium. Fans are encouraged to email [email protected] or stop by the Guest Services Booth to share their feedback.
Guest Services
The Guest Services Booth is located on the concourse behind section 10. Representatives are available to help with a variety of concerns, including lost children, first aid needs and other general inquiries. In addition, the Guest Services Booth is where fans can sign up for promotional activities and contests.
Home Runs
Fans may keep any balls hit into the stands. Batted balls can be dangerous, so we ask that fans stay alert at all times, even when out of your seat. When attempting to catch a foul or home run ball please do not interfere with the game in progress and be respectful of other guests. At no time should a foul or home run ball be thrown back on the field. Fans who fail to adhere to these rules face immediate ejection from Riverfront Stadium.
Hotels
The Wichita Wind Surge encourage out of town guests to visit The Hyatt Regency Wichita.
Address: 400 W Waterman St, Wichita, KS 67202
Website: https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/kansas/hyatt-regency-wichita/wicrw
Internet Access
Fans can access public Wi-Fi under “Riverfront Stadium Guest”.
Janitorial
You can help keep our ballpark immaculate by placing your trash in one of the many trash receptacles located throughout the ballpark.
Kids Play Area
The Credit Union of America Kid’s Play area will be open for the 2022 Season and is located behind the batter's eye in centerfield.
Kids Run the Bases
The Wind Surge offers children 12 and under the opportunity to run the bases after all Sunday home games. Listen to the public address announcer for specific directions on the Kids Run the Bases. The child must be accompanied by one adult if the child is unable to run the bases on their own. Children will line up to come down to the field in section 1.
Lost and Found
If you find or lose an item, please visit the Customer Service booth located on the concourse behind home plate. Fans may also call the Wind Surge office during normal hours to inquire about lost items.
Loaded Value
Loaded Value is a credit amount equivalent to cash loaded onto your ticket that can be used at any concession stand or the team store in the ballpark on gameday. Please ask a Wind Surge ticket representative more about all of the loaded value ticket options.
Lost Children
Every child should be told to contact a Wichita Wind Surge Representative if he or she becomes lost. A lost child should be taken to the Customer Service booth located behind home plate. If you become separated from your child, please contact the nearest Customer Service Representative.
Mascot
Learn all about our mascot here!
Merchandise
Official Wichita Wind Surge merchandise can be purchased in our Team Store located near the River Plaza Entrance or on the concourse next to the Maple Gate. Wichita Wind Surge gear is also available online.
Minor League Affiliates
The Wichita Wind Surge are the AA affiliate of the Minnesota Twins. The Minnesota Twins have six Minor League affiliates: St. Paul Saints-AAA Affiliate, Wichita Wind Surge-AA Affiliate, Cedar Rapids Kernels-High A Affiliate, Fort Myers Mighty Mussels-Low A Affiliate, Gulf Coast League Twins-Rookie League, Dominican Summer League Twins-Foreign Rookie League.
National Anthem
Click Here to learn how you can audition for the 2022 season.
Netting
The Wichita Wind Surge is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for each person who enters Riverfront Stadium. Riverfront Stadium was the first Minor League Baseball Stadium to include protective netting from foul pole to foul pole in its design. However, please be aware that balls or bats leaving the field of play may still be dangerous.
Noise Makers
For the comfort and enjoyment of all fans, noisemakers of any kind (i.e., air horns, etc.) are prohibited at Riverfront Stadium.
Official Game
A game is considered official after 4 ½ innings have been completed if the Wind Surge are in the lead, 5 innings if the Wind Surge are losing at the time of the delay.
Party Areas
Please go to our Premium Hospitality page for more information!
Phone Numbers
Front Office Reception: (316) 221-8100
Ticket Office: (316) 221-8000
Team Store: (316) 221-8080
Program
Programs will be available for fans to purchase in our Team Store.
Prohibited Items
The following items are prohibited inside Riverfront Stadium:
- Amplified music, bullhorns or loudspeakers (except as approved by the Wind Surge)
- Animals (except ADA-recognized service animals)
- Backpacks or bags larger than 4.5” x 6.5”
- Ball retrievers (except baseball mitts)
- Balls of any type
- Balloons (except as approved by Wind Surge for special events)
- Bats, full-sized brooms, sticks or rods (except small souvenir bats)
- Bicycles (may be parked at approved bike parking at gates)
- Bubble-making devices
- Drones, remote-controlled unmanned aerial vehicles or other motorized vehicles/devices
- Drugs or other illegal substances/paraphernalia (including medical marijuana)
- Firearms
- Fireworks or other incendiary devices
- Frisbees, footballs or other throwable sports devices
- Glass containers of any type
- Hard-sided coolers
- Hover boards
- Inflatables (unless approved by the Wind Surge)
- Knives of any type
- Lawn chair or rigid-framed seating devices (except ADA or as approved by the Wind Surge)
- Laser pointers
- Halloween Masks (except mascots or others approved by the Wind Surge)
- Motorcycle helmets
- Noise-making devices (unless approved by the Wind Surge)
- Obscene or offensive language likely to provoke an aggressive response from others
- Outside alcohol or other beverages
- Selfie sticks
- Skateboards, scooters, razors
- Smokeless/chewing tobacco & vaporizers
- Tents (unless approved by the Wind Surge)
- Wagons
- Weapons of any other type (tasers, nunchuks, pepper spray, mace, expandable batons, etc.)
Promotional Items
Promotional items, or giveaways are available on selected game dates to guests with a paid ticket on a first-come, first-serve basis. Wind Surge policy is to distribute one giveaway item per eligible fan entering Riverfront Stadium. An eligible fan is a fan that meets the advertised age limits or other requirements. Extra tickets for a game may not be redeemed for giveaway items.
Rain Checks/Rainouts
If a game is rained out, fans will be able to exchange those tickets for another 2023 Regular Season Wind Surge Game ticket of equal or lesser value based on availability. Please note that season seat specific areas in the ballpark, such as the Fidelity Bank Bravely Onward Club, Loge Boxes, and Season Suites are not guaranteed comparable replacement, as availability beyond season ticket allotment in these areas are scarce. Fans with questions about this policy should email [email protected].
In the event a doubleheader is scheduled to make-up a rained-out game, the tickets for the game that has been deemed a doubleheader will be the prevailing tickets for the seats. If you have tickets for the rained-out game, you will need to exchange those tickets prior to arrival at the ballpark in order to gain access for that game.
Rain Delays
According to Texas League Rules, the home team is the sole judge of the playing field conditions, prior to the exchange of lineups. The umpire-in-chief shall be the sole judge as to whether and when play shall be suspended during a game because of unsuitable weather conditions or the unfit condition of the playing field; as to whether and when the play shall be resumed after such suspension; and as to whether and when a game shall be terminated after such suspension. The umpire-in-chief shall at all times try to complete a game. His authority to resume play following one or more suspensions shall be absolute and he shall terminate a game only when there appears to be no possibility of completing the ballgame.
Restrooms
Stadium restrooms are in various areas along the main concourse. Please refer to the Riverfront Stadium Map.
Smoking
Smoking and the use of tobacco products are prohibited at all times including, but not limited to: indoor and outdoor grounds, walkways and sidewalks, parking lots, and private vehicles parked on Riverfront Stadium property.
- For more information about quitting tobacco, visit www.tobaccofreewichita.org
Safety First
Riverfront Stadium will feature enhanced security procedures and all fans will be subject to hand wands upon entry. Fans are encouraged to arrive early and be prepared to follow instructions as they enter the ballpark. The Wichita Wind Surge are committed to providing a safe and secure environment for each person who enters Riverfront Stadium.
Schedules
The Wichita Wind Surge schedule is available here!
Scorecards
Scorecards will be available for fans in the Wind Surge Yearbook, available for purchase in our team store.
Season Tickets
The Wind Surge offer full-season tickets for all home games. Ticket packages are the best way to secure the best seats to the best games. For more information, please call the Wind Surge Ticket Office for more information at (316) 221-8000.
Seating Policy
Guests should sit only in the seats for which they hold valid tickets. If there is any confusion as to where a fan’s seat is located, please ask the closest Wind Surge Fan Host. We ask fans to be considerate of entering the seating area while the game is in play so that all guests can enjoy their experience.
Special Events
Riverfront Stadium is the perfect venue for concerts, trade shows, business meetings, wedding receptions, corporate outings and more. Riverfront Stadium is available 12 months of the year for rentals. Please contact 316-221-8000 for information on how to rent.
Stadium Address
Riverfront Stadium
275 S McLean Blvd
Wichita, KS 67213
Stadium Map
Check out our Stadium Map here!
Standing
Fans visiting Riverfront Stadium are asked to enjoy the game from the comfort of the seat indicated on their ticket. Please keep in mind that when you stand, you block the view of other guests behind you. It is not the Wind Surge’s intent to limit fans’ enjoyment of the game and we encourage cheering after great plays, but continuous standing in seating areas will not be tolerated.
Suggestions
The Wind Surge are interested in our fans; ideas and suggestions for making visits to Riverfront Stadium more enjoyable. To submit your comments, you may:
- Visit the Guest Services booth on the concourse behind home plate
- Mail a letter to Wichita Wind Surge
- Call (316) 221-8100
- Email [email protected]
Suites
The suite level offers fans one of the best views of the ballpark. Suites can be booked through a sales representative of the Wichita Wind Surge. Click here for more info!
Tailgating
Tailgating is not permitted on Riverfront Stadium property.
Team Store
The Wind Surge Team Store is located at the River Plaza entrance along McLean Blvd. The Team Store is open Monday – Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM, when the team is away. When the team is home, the Team Store is open to the public 10 AM - 4 PM and is open during the game for fans in attendance. The Team Store along the first base line on the concourse is open to fans in attendance during all Wind Surge games.
Television
Games will be available for viewing on MiLBTV.
Tickets
Tickets to upcoming Wichita Wind Surge games and other events at Riverfront Stadium can be purchased several ways:
- Buy Tickets Here
- In Person: Tickets can be purchased at our Stadium Box Office located at 275 S McLean Blvd, Wichita, KS 67213
Ticket Scalping
The unauthorized resale of tickets in, on or around Riverfront Stadium property is not permitted under any circumstance and is prohibited by law. The Wind Surge and security will address any such violation appropriately.
Tours
Tours are not open to the public at this time.
Umbrellas
Umbrellas are permitted for Wind Surge Games. However, because of fan safety and sight line considerations umbrellas are not allowed to be open in the seating areas or obstruct other guests.
Video Board Announcements (online only)
Fans wanting to purchase a video board announcement can do so online through our team store for $10. Requests must be less than 50 characters and must be submitted at least 24 hours before first pitch. Video Board and PA Announcements are not available for sale in-person or on game day.
Weapons
Weapons (including firearms, large bats and knives of any kind) are not allowed into Riverfront Stadium. These weapons are not meant to be all-inclusive; other items may be deemed weapons and prohibited from Riverfront Stadium at the discretion of the Riverfront Stadium staff.
Will Call
Fans may pick up “Will Call” tickets at the Stadium Box Office. A photo ID is required of anyone picking up tickets at Will Call, and tickets will only be released to the individual named on the envelope
X-tra innings
A Minor League Baseball rule adopted a few years ago calls for when a game goes into “X-tra” innings that a runner will be placed at second base at the beginning of each inning beginning with the 10th inning to expedite the conclusion of the ballgame.