REDS FAN CUTOUTS

To celebrate Reds Opening Day this year, we are offering a very special Fan Cutout MVP Package for fans to cheer the Reds from the safety of their homes. For a donation of $100 to the Reds Community Fund, fans will receive a package containing a stadium cutout, exclusive Reds merchandise, collectibles and much more!

Please join us to raise money for the baseball and softball-themed outreach programs of the Reds Community Fund and celebrate the start of the new season!

Every Fan Cutout MVP package will include:

  • 1 (one) cutout (guaranteed ‘seat’ for Opening Day if purchased before Wednesday, March 24)
  • Additional cutouts are available for purchase for $60
  • 1 (one) Reds drink cooler
  • 1 (one) Reds license plate holder
  • 1 (one) Reds/RCF hat
  • 1 (one) bobblehead
  • And much more!

*SPECIAL OFFER* The first 100 orders will receive a Block Party shirt

MVP PACKAGE FAQS

For specific details on the cutouts, please click here.

I don’t want the package items. Can I still donate?

Of course! Donations can be made 24 hours a day at reds.com/community.

When will I receive my package?

Packages will be mailed via FedEx beginning on Monday, March 22. If ordered after Wednesday, March 24, your items may arrive after Opening Day (April 1).

When will my credit card be charged?

Donations made online will be processed immediately.

One of my items was broken, what should I do?

Please contact Sara Ingram at [email protected] if any of your items are missing or broken.

Is my donation tax deductible?

All donors will receive a letter in their package that includes information on tax deductibility.

Can I swap items offered?

At this time, customization of orders cannot be honored. Additional items may be sold individually upon completion of the event. To check availability, please e-mail [email protected] (based upon availability on a first-come, first-served basis).

Can I purchase individual items?

Additional items may be sold individually upon completion of the event. To check availability, please e-mail [email protected] (based upon availability on a first-come, first-served basis).

Who is the charity or beneficiary?

All proceeds benefit the Reds Community Fund. The RCF is the official non-profit organization of the Cincinnati Reds. Since its inception in 2001, the Community Fund has been dedicated to improving the lives of youth through its baseball and softball-themed outreach efforts. Find out more at reds.com/community.

What if I have additional questions?

For more information about the Reds Community Fund or this opportunity, please contact us at [email protected].

CUTOUT DETAILS

  • Each Cutout is $75
  • You will receive a photo of your cutout in its seat after installation
  • Your cutout will remain in the ballpark for the 2021 regular season and you’ll have the option to pick it up following the conclusion of the season.
  • Stadium Cutouts will be authenticated at the conclusion of the regular season.
  • For best practices for submitting your photo, please take a look at Photo Submission Guide above the FAQ section.

Please note: the Cincinnati Reds reserve the right to refuse any photos. Images that portray obscene, lewd, explicit, discriminatory, derogatory, violent, offensive, infringing or otherwise inappropriate content are strictly prohibited and will be discarded.

PHOTO SUBMISSION GUIDE

The image you submit must be of yourself or your minor child(ren) or ward(s). Please do not upload an image of a celebrity.

WHAT TO WEAR:

  • Team colors and jerseys are encouraged!
  • Make sure your clothing and the background are contrasting colors.
  • Wearing a hat too low will cast a shadow on your eyes and conceal your face.
  • If you wear a hat, make sure there is a good source of light in front of your face.
  • If you wear glasses, try tilting/angling your face to avoid glare on your glasses. Avoid using the flash.

BACKGROUND:

  • For best results use a solid-color background. Use a sheet or blanket if you don’t have a blank wall that will work.
  • Good front lighting works best. Avoid standing with your back to a window or a door.
  • Keep personal or private information off of the walls or objects behind you. We are unable to remove backgrounds from photos.

TAKING THE PHOTO:

  • Have someone else take your picture. Selfies are not recommended.
  • Aim from the waist up and keep your arms to your sides.
  • Stand 3-4 feet away from the camera/phone, and have the photo taken at your eye level. Photos taken by smartphones are perfectly fine. When submitting the photo, make sure it is the largest possible size. Don’t compress the file.
  • Include some space around your head and shoulders so that your body is not chopped off.
  • Photo should be taken vertically or portrait.
  • Holding a glove, sign, ball, foam finger, etc. will not show up if beyond your shoulders. Items must be at your chest while keeping arms in frame.

CROPPING YOUR PHOTO:

  • Make sure your arms are inside the right and left edges of the frame.
  • Crop so that the base of your neck is at the center of the frame.
  • Maintain a 3:4 ratio.
  • Please crop the photo to only include yourself from the waist up. We strongly suggest limiting to one person per photo due to the size of the cutout.

UPLOAD A PRE-EXISTING PHOTO OR SCAN OF A PHOTO:

  • Preferred file size is 2448px X 3264px or (34x45in) at a 72 DPI. The cutout at full size is roughly 24”X17”. Smaller files may appear blurry and not as clear.
  • To check the file size, right click the photo in your finder window.

CUOUTOUT FAQS

How large is each cutout?

Cutouts are roughly 24 inches by 17 inches. All fan cutouts will be the same size.

Where will my cutout sit?

Seat assignments will be randomly selected by the Cincinnati Reds.

Will I have the same seat all season long?

The cutout will be seated in the same location for the duration of the season. The Cincinnati Reds reserve the right to move/remove any or all of the cutouts at its sole discretion for any reason or no reason at any time without notice or liability to you.

Can I choose my seat?

Due to limitations, specific sections and rows are unavailable for this program and we cannot accommodate seat requests. Seat assignments will be randomly selected by the Cincinnati Reds.

Can I keep my cutout after the season?

Your cutout will remain in the ballpark for the 2021 regular season and you’ll have an option to pick it up following the conclusion of the season.

Please note: we cannot guarantee the condition of your cutout after exposure to weather and outdoor elements.

How do I upload my photo?

You can upload your photo through the purchase form.

Can two people be in one photo?

We strongly suggest limiting to one person per photo due to the size of the cutout.

Are there any restrictions to the photo I upload?

We are unable to create cutouts that include the following;

  • Commercial advertisements, including slogans, websites, and phone numbers
  • Social media handles and hashtags
  • Offensive or negative references to any MLB team or player
  • Names of any MLB players
  • Statements or endorsements of political candidates
  • Third party logos/branding
  • Images of a celebrity
  • Images that portray obscene, lewd, explicit, discriminatory, derogatory, violent, offensive, infringing or otherwise inappropriate content are strictly prohibited and will be discarded.

* The Reds reserve the right to reject any photo for any reason.

How will I know if the photo I upload is accepted?

We will let you know if the photo you submit does not meet our guidelines.

Please only upload photos of yourself or your minor child(ren) or ward(s), with no other logos or text when you take your photo, and make sure there are no visible third-party copyrights or trademarks in the background.

The Club expressly reserves the right to replace any visible apparel that contains logos of any kind with Reds apparel. The Reds reserve the right to reject any photo for any reason. If your photo is rejected, a staff member will contact you about obtaining a new photo.

When will my cutout be in my seat?

Cutouts will be installed in waves, depending on when your photo is received. Participants will receive information regarding their seat location shortly after the cutout has been installed.

Will fans be able to view and download a photo of their cutout in the ballpark?

We will send you a link to photo of your cutout once it has been installed in its seat.

Will anyone contact me?

After completion of your purchase, a member of the Reds staff will review your photo and only reach out to you if your photo is not approved and needs to be resubmitted. If approved, your cutout will be installed and a photo will be emailed shortly after installation.

Inside Community