First Data and New York Mets Announce Naming Rights Deal for First Data Field

First Data and the New York Mets have recently announced an exclusive decade-long marketing partnership for the naming rights to the Mets spring training facility in Port St. Lucie, Florida.

The stadium was formerly known as Tradition Field, but has been renamed First Data Field.

“It is an exciting time for our organization to have a world-wide leader in their field such as First Data to be our new naming rights partner,” said Mets COO Jeff Wilpon. “First Data is going to be a terrific partner of ours for years to come and we are thrilled to have their name on our stadium. All parties look forward to providing a great environment for Mets fans and the community.”

“We are proud to expand our partnership with the Mets, a world-class organization committed to winning on the diamond and providing an outstanding fan experience in the stands, whether at Citi Field or at First Data Field,” said Frank Bisignano, First Data Chairman and CEO. “While we root for the Mets under the Florida sun, our payments technology will help to power commerce for the Mets and their legion of fans.”

First Data is known as one of the world’s leading commerce technology companies, and is responsible for powering over two trillion dollars in payment transactions for six million business locations and 4,000 financial institutions across the globe.

As of last season, First Data began sponsoring the “Veteran of the Game” at each Mets home game. In accordance with the program, a Mets player presented the chosen veteran honoree with an American flag that had been flown over Citi Fields in Flushing, Queens.