Fenway Park was recently recognized by the United States Department of Homeland Security for using technology effectively in anti-terrorism efforts.
The Red Sox received an anti-terrorism designation through the DHS’ S.A.F.E.T.Y Act. The designation will last five years and can be renewed.
S.A.F.E.T.Y. stands for ‘support anti-terrorism by fostering effective technologies.’
By obtaining this designation, the Red Sox obtain a level of legal protection in case their technology is ever used during a terrorist attack.
“Fenway’s program includes industry-leading technologies, physical and electronic security measures, highly trained personnel and close coordination with local, state and federal law enforcement,” according to the Red Sox.
This
was one of many topics discussed at a neighborhood meeting hosted by
the team on Wednesday, November 5 at the Fenway Community Center.
The meeting featured a recap of summer concerts and events held at the ballpark and a look into future schedules.
The
2026 Fenway Park concert schedule is not yet finalized, but potential
dates in the summer months were presented to residents in attendance.
There will be around 12 shows scheduled.
District
4 Police Captain Shawn Burns, Red Sox Executive Vice President David
Friedman and City Councilor Sharon Durkan fielded questions and listened
to feedback from attendees.
Friedman
and Red Sox Senior Director of Business and Government Affairs Claire
Durant outlined measures taken to mitigate noise during Fenway Park
concerts, such as third party sound monitoring.
Burns discussed traffic patterns around the ballpark and how officers are used in the area during the concert season.
“From
the District 4 perspective, this was a very successful year with the
Red Sox,” said Burns. “We continue to work with Fenway. We have a great
relationship and that’s not going to change at all.”
One resident said her apartment shakes and vibrates on the nights of Fenway Park concerts.
Friedman said all concerts have a hard stop of 10:30pm unless the start was delayed due to rain.
Another
resident said ride share vehicles and sometimes police cars clog up
bike lanes during concert season, making it hard for cyclists to get
around the neighborhood.
Friedman
said at least two summer weekends will be completely void of games and
concerts at the ballpark, much to the delight of residents in
attendance.
24,378
discounted tickets were sold at $9 each to neighborhood residents in
2025 as part of the team’s Neighborhood Nines program, which is
returning for another year next season.
Fenway residents can claim up to four tickets at the discounted price for five games per season.
