Media Information & Press Box

NEGATIVE TESTING / VACCINATION CARD: The Somerset Patriots are not requiring media to present a negative COVID-19 test nor a CDC-provided vaccination card.

PARKING: It is advised that media park in the RED LOT (to the right of the ballpark) and let parking attendants know they are working media. There will be no charge.

MEDIA DINING: The Somerset Patriots will provide food options for credentialed/working media during each game. Food will be available approximately one-and-a-half hours prior to the scheduled game time.

DAILY SCHEDULE / FACILITY HOURS: Daily schedules, game times and facility hours are all subject to change. The press box will typically be open for media beginning 2.5 hours before first pitch and remain open for 60 minutes following the last out.

PRESS MATERIALS: The Somerset Patriots will print and provide daily game notes, rosters, stat packs and lineup scorecards. The team will not print it’s Media Guide in bulk, but can print upon request. All game notes and press releases, along with the team’s Media Guide, are available digitally at milb.com/somerset/team/press-box.

PLAYER / COACH AVAILABILITY: Please note that in coordination with MLB guidelines, all media availability during the season will be done on the field/outside or via Zoom. Due to MLB safety protocols, there will currently be no clubhouse availability.

ACCESS AREAS: The Patriots will adhere to all MLB, New York Yankees, and New Jersey safety protocols. Credentialed media will have access to the playing field, press box, and areas pre-determined by the team and at specific times. Photographers / videographers will coordinate with the media department once at TD Bank Ballpark to find accessible areas to shoot.

DRESS CODE / CODE OF CONDUCT: Members of the media are expected to dress professionally, respect other media and press box staff and follow the guidelines set forth by the team while at TD Bank Ballpark.

CREDENTIAL PICK-UP / ENTRY: Once approved by the Somerset Patriots, credentialed media will be emailed a confirmation for their scheduled event. Media credentials can be picked up at the Ford Will Call Window of the box office starting three hours prior to schedule game times (unless other arrangements have been made with the Patriots Media Relations Department). When at the ballpark, media should enter through the main gate and either display their credential at all times when at TD Bank Ballpark. If arriving before gates are open, media should check in at the ticket office next to the main gate and display their credential for entry.