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Forget ice cream in a helmet, these are the best new MLB collectible concessions
For decades, ice cream in a plastic mini helmet has been a ballpark staple across the country, unrivaled in its combination of deliciousness and collectibility. But last year the NHL's Las Vegas Golden Knights changed the game by selling chicken fingers in a tiny Zamboni. Suddenly, the race to innovate in the realm of stadium food put inside miniaturized sports things was on.
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Three Major League Baseball teams have quickly struck back this season with new items to rival the chicken finger Zamboni.
First, the Seattle Mariners introduced the Trident Cup, which holds a staggering 32 ounces of soda and entitles anyone who wields it to free refills (presumably for as long as they are able to stave off a medical emergency).
The Mariners are introducing a new 'Tridents Up Cup.'
The novelty cup comes with 32 oz of soda—and free refills—for $24.99 🔱
— Front Office Sports (@FOS) March 19, 2025
Then the New York Yankees adapted the popular movie theater novelty popcorn bucket trend to sports by creating one modeled after Yankee Stadium, along with a companion cup. Anyone who purchases the popcorn bucket is able to get free refills until the seventh inning, at which point they're cut off in order to ensure they're able to safely drive home after the game.
New at Yankee Stadium 🍿🍹
• Stadium Souvenir Popcorn Bucket with free refills until the 7th inning 🏟️• Stadium Souvenir cup available with the purchase of cocktail located at various concession locations throughout the stadium
— Yankee Stadium (@yankeestadium) May 17, 2025
Finally, Petco Park's iconic Western Metal Supply Co. building has been turned into a banana pudding conveyance for San Diego Padres games. While not a traditional ballpark snack in most parts of the country, putting banana pudding into a historical landmark is a unique twist on the genre.
Banana Pudding in a Western Metal Building container!!!
— Devin Whatley (@devinwhatley) May 27, 2025
So which of these new concession souvenirs is the most collectible? The Trident Cup has several sales from $40-$60 on eBay, but the Yankee Stadium popcorn bucket is the clear winner with sales between $35 and $100 (and as high as $227 with the companion cup included).
All this makes you wonder what incredible stadium snack keepsake could be next, though. Maybe the Pittsburgh Pirates will sell Paul Skenes mustache-shaped hot dog holders. Or perhaps the Boston Red Sox will develop a Green Monster guacamole boat. Whatever it is, each of these items is a testament to the limitless wonder of human innovation.
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