Wichita's Riverfront Stadium gets a new name
Jan 21, 2025
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) -- The home of the Wichita Wind Surge is getting a new name. Riverfront Stadium will now be called Equity Bank Park. The Wichita City Council approved the change during Tuesday's meeting.
The Wind Surge and its owner and operator, Diamond Baseball Holdings, have entered into a long-term naming rights partnership with Wichita-based Equity Bank.
"The partnership celebrates Equity Bank’s commitment to being a long-standing partner of the Wind Surge and the City of Wichita for years to come, with naming rights to the ballpark running through 2039," the team said.
Equity Bank is also the official bank of the Wichita Wind Surge with additional sponsorship and marketing elements. The team says this will lead to fresh marketing initiatives and giveaways to enhance the fan experience.
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“This move underscores Equity Bank’s commitment to Wichita,” Brad Elliott, Equity Bancshares Inc. chairman and CEO, said in a news release. “Wichita is our home, and we are proud to bring these two local institutions together for years to come for the enjoyment of our shared community.”
"This is a momentous step in the continued evolution of what is now known as Equity Bank Park," Wind Surge General Manager Matt Hamilton said. "We are beyond excited to continue growing in our work as a community gathering place for all fans and their experience surrounding the game.”
"We are thrilled to join forces with a partner like Equity Bank, whose long-standing local presence and dedication to the Wichita community underscores our joint vision for Equity Bank Park as a beacon of affordable, family-friendly entertainment for years to come,” Andrew Judelson, Diamond Baseball Holdings chief commercial officer, said.
The ballpark is a year-round facility for sports, concerts, weddings, receptions, corporate trade shows, graduations, concerts, and other functions. The club level will be renamed for Equity Bank. The stadium also is home to the Wichita Baseball Hall of Fame.
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The Wing Surge season opener is April 4 in Springfield. The team's first game at Equity Bank Park will be April 8 against the Midland RockHounds.
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