Coca-Cola Bottle at Oracle Park Gets a Major Glow-Up: Is it Enough to Save the Giants?

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The San Francisco Giants are serving up more than just baseball this season, folks. Get ready to feast your eyes on the new-and-improved Coco-Cola bottle once you head to Oracle Park. That giant, bubbly beacon of sugary goodness has just had a tech upgrade that will light up your game day in more ways than one.
Earlier this week, our pals at KGO reported on some mysterious scaffolding making a home around the iconic beverage bottle. You might have wondered if it was just another one of those lame Instagrammable spots. But hold onto your hats, because it’s now all about the animated LED light displays that are set to dazzle (or distract) fans with a visual feast.
With the 2025 season kicking off next Thursday against the Cincinnati Reds, the Giants decided to unveil these upgrades with a press conference that left us both intrigued and mildly confused. I mean, did we ask for a display that potentially outshines the actual game happening below? Only time will tell if we’ll see flashy ads for competitor beverages, or if it’ll just be a Coke-spammy lightshow. Giants CEO Larry Baer teased that the new LED wraps will “really pop” at night. Pop! Get it?
But that’s not all, foodies! This year’s menu looks more exciting than ever, with exciting new options like elote dogs, meatball sandwiches, and a duo of ramen styles that’ll elevate your concession stand game.
Sure, the new Coke bottle may become the Instagram sensation of the season, but can it save the Giants from their own underwhelming seasons? Who knows. What we do know is that Oracle Park appears to want your attention, not only for the game but for the sights, sounds, and tastes, hopefully outshining the fact that the team hasn’t made it to the playoffs in years. Throw in a flashy LED bottle, and maybe the fans won’t notice the scoreboard!
So if you’re planning to hit up a game at Oracle Park this season, be prepared to experience an explosion of lights, sounds, and, let’s hope, better baseball. Because if the Giants can’t give us an exhilarating game, at least they can make sure our eyeballs are entertained while we drown our sorrows in overpriced hot dogs and spritely advertisements.
AUTHOR: rjv
SOURCE: SFist