Long Beach Airport signs on as professional baseball club's first founding partner

LGB will be the official airport of the Long Beach Coast and will sponsor the team's jerseys.

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

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The Long Beach Baseball Club, the city's first professional baseball team, has announced that the Long Beach Airport (LGB) has signed on as the team's first founding partner. LGB will be the official airport of the Long Beach Coast and will sponsor the team's jerseys.

Why it matters

This partnership represents a significant milestone for the new Long Beach Coast professional baseball team, as they work to establish themselves in the community and build fan engagement. The Long Beach Airport is a prominent local institution, and this deal helps cement the team's local ties and identity.

The details

As part of the partnership, LGB will sponsor the Long Beach Coast's jerseys. The team also plans to host fan events at the airport to celebrate the new partnership. The Long Beach Coast is the city's first professional baseball team and is set to launch its inaugural season in May 2026 as part of the Pioneer Baseball League, playing its home games at Cal State Long Beach's Blair Field.

  • The Long Beach Baseball Club, otherwise known as the Long Beach Coast, was announced in 2025 after the Long Beach City Council voted to back a partnership between the club and Cal State Long Beach.
  • The Long Beach Coast will launch its inaugural season in May 2026 as part of the Pioneer Baseball League.
  • On February 19, 2026, the Long Beach Airport (LGB) was announced as the team's first founding partner.
  • On February 20, 2026, the team hosted a fan event at the airport to celebrate the new partnership.
  • On February 22, 2026, the Long Beach Coast will host a community event where fans can meet the team's players at SteelCraft in Long Beach.

The players

Ena Patel

The president of the Long Beach Baseball Club, also known as the Long Beach Coast.

Cynthia Guidry

The director of the Long Beach Airport (LGB).

Long Beach Coast

The city's first professional baseball team, which is set to launch its inaugural season in May 2026 as part of the Pioneer Baseball League.

Long Beach Airport

Also known as LGB, the airport has signed on as the first founding partner of the Long Beach Coast professional baseball team.

Cal State Long Beach

The university that has partnered with the Long Beach Coast to allow the team to use its Blair Field as its home base.

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What they’re saying

“From the very beginning, Long Beach Coast has been about building something authentic for this city. Partnering with Long Beach Airport as our first and founding partner is incredibly meaningful.”

— Ena Patel, President, Long Beach Baseball Club (Press-Telegram)

“We're proud to partner with the Long Beach Coast as they bring professional baseball back to the city. Both of our organizations are deeply connected to this community and committed to creating memorable experiences for residents and visitors alike. This partnership celebrates Long Beach's creativity, energy and hometown pride.”

— Cynthia Guidry, Director, Long Beach Airport (Press-Telegram)

What’s next

The Long Beach Coast will host a community event on February 22, 2026, where fans can meet the team's players at SteelCraft in Long Beach.

The takeaway

This partnership between the Long Beach Coast and the Long Beach Airport represents a significant milestone for the new professional baseball team as they work to establish themselves in the community and build local ties and fan engagement. The deal with the prominent local airport helps cement the team's identity as a true representation of Long Beach and its values.