Orioles Making Interesting Change For Upcoming Season

usatsi_16448161

According to Andy Kostka of the Baltimore Banner, the Baltimore Orioles are making a change that is expected to take place in 2024.

Coca-Cola is expected to take over as the ballpark’s soda provider which was previously Pepsi. The deal has not yet been finalized, but when it does, Coca-Cola will be the proud new soda provider of Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

Kostka mentions that the exclusive partnership with PepsiCo began in 2019, which made them the official energy drink, bottled coffee, bottled water, and soft drink of the team and throughout the stadium.

Pepsi was also one of the sponsors in 2022 and 2023 of their soccer jersey giveaway, which always drew a sellout crowd.

Baltimore is the third Major League Baseball team to have Coca-Cola as a partner, joining the Washington Nationals and Milwaukee Brewers.

This isn’t the first time that Coca-Cola has been the exclusive drink partner of the Orioles. They were a partner in 1993 when Camden Yards opened and were part of the All-Star Game, Cal Ripken Jr.’s streak in 1995, and in 2001 when Ripken retired.

A lot of fans might think this isn’t such a big deal, but a lot of people have specific preferences when it comes to the soft drinks they have.

Some might think that Coca-Cola has a better taste than Pepsi, who knows?

Either way, sports is a business and teams and brands are looking to make money.

This deal will help the franchise and Coca-Cola make money and build a relationship that could benefit both for years to come.