Some die hard South Bend Cub fans banking on a more Wrigley-like experience this year can thank a credit union.

A naming rights deal announced today between a couple of big businesses actually looks out for the little guy.

In June, rooftop seating will open up on an apartment building now under construction beyond the left field wall of the ball park.

Most of the time, most of the rooftop spectators will be part of some kind of large group outing or corporate soiree.

“So much of what we do in the ballpark from a hospitality standpoint is really limited to just companies. So with this partnership we wanted to make sure that at least two games a month that the individual fan gets to enjoy the experience from the rooftop,” said South Bend Cubs President and CEO Joe Hart.

A naming rights deal between the team and United Federal Credit Union will guarantee that single game ticket buyers will be able to sit high above it all, at least once in a while, at the down to earth price of $35.

“So that $35 will include a game ticket and an all you can eat two hour buffet,” Hart said.

It was about a year ago that Michigan based United Federal Credit Union announced it was coming to the South Bend market. United has two branches now under construction here and was a major sponsor of the 2017 version of Best Week Ever.

“The fact that they would be selling tickets to the general public so that the public can enjoy it, that is very appealing to us,” said United Federal Credit Union CEO Terry O’Rourke. “To bring that experience that first class experience to all the people in the community.”

It’s the fourth major naming rights deal reached since a new owner took over the team six years ago.

That is significant, even for people who have never been to the ball park.

“This is the kind of revenue that flows to improving the stadium that the city owns. And that way we don't have to ask the community or the government for any additional taxes or anything like that. We’re able to fund our own development improvements here through these naming rights,” said South Bend Cubs Owner Andrew Berlin.