Long Beach Coast Partners With LBS Financial Credit Union For 2026
Local Credit Union to Support Community Programming, Fan Accessibility Initiatives, and Free Weekend Parking for Coast Fans at Blair Field
LONG BEACH, CA – The Long Beach Coast today named LBS Financial Credit Union, a Long Beach-based financial institution with deep roots across the community, the Official Credit Union Partner of the club ahead of its inaugural season at historic Blair Field.
Founded on the principle of people helping people, LBS Financial has spent decades serving Long Beach families and organizations with a commitment to accessibility, financial well-being, and meaningful local investment. That community-first identity made LBS Financial a natural partner for a club whose mission has been shaped by those same values from the start. Together, the two organizations enter the Coast's inaugural season aligned around the shared belief that the best investments are the ones that give back to the people and neighborhoods that make Long Beach what it is.
The partnership will be anchored by a simple goal: creating convenient, accessible and affordable opportunities for Long Beach families to engage with Coast baseball during the team’s inaugural season. The Long Beach Coast and LBS Financial will work to create meaningful experiences both in and out of the ballpark.
Among the most tangible expressions of that commitment: beginning Opening Week and continuing throughout the season, LBS Financial will provide free parking for Long Beach Coast fans at its branch location directly across from Blair Field on Saturdays and Sundays. The initiative is designed to remove a practical barrier for families attending games, allowing them to focus on making memories as they cheer on the Coast.
"At LBS Financial, our focus has always been on serving our Members and strengthening the community of Long Beach,” said Sean Hardeman, President & CEO of LBS Financial Credit Union. “From our long-standing support of the educational community to serving individuals and families throughout Long Beach and surrounding areas, we’re proud to invest in partnerships that bring people together. The Long Beach Coast is creating a new source of community pride and family entertainment, and we’re excited to help make that experience accessible to more people across our city.”
As the Long Beach Coast brings professional baseball to a city that has long lacked a pro sports team to root for, the team is committed to making a positive impact on the community – just as LBS Financial has been doing for decades.
"LBS Financial has been a trusted partner to Long Beach families and community organizations for years, and that track record speaks for itself," said Paul Freedman, Co-Founder of the Long Beach Coast. "This partnership is about more than baseball. It's about two Long Beach institutions coming together to create something meaningful for the people who live here. We're proud to have LBS Financial in our corner as we build something new for this city."
For LBS Financial, the partnership offers an opportunity to deepen its community presence and connect with members and residents through the energy and excitement of the Coast's inaugural season.
The Long Beach Coast home opener is set for June 2 at Blair Field. Additional collaborative fan experiences, community activations, and Beachwood-branded moments at the ballpark will be announced throughout the season.