MLB stadium rankings 2024: Best, worst stadiums in baseball for all 30 teams (original) (raw)
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What is the best stadium in baseball? Major League Baseball is home to some of the best ballparks in sports, with venues offering beautiful views and a seat to witness America’s pastime. Sportsnaut’s MLB stadium rankings serve as a guide for the best and worst ballparks in MLB.
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We’re weighing a variety of factors when separating the best MLB stadiums from the worst venues in baseball. Location certainly plays a part as does the area surrounding the ballpark, but the most important element is the experience for fans. With that in mind, let’s dive into our MLB stadium rankings.
30. Oakland Coliseum – Oakland Athletics
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The Oakland Coliseum is the worst MLB stadium around and also holds the distinction of being the largest ballpark in baseball. Of course, it doesn’t really matter that you have a 63,000-seat stadium capacity when there are plumbing issues in the dugouts, countless faulty seats, dozens of feral cats, an opossum and the ballpark is just a general mess. What’s saddest of all about the worst MLB stadium is that A’s owner John Fisher allowed this to happen to facilitate a move to Las Vegas.
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29. Tropicana Field – Tampa Bay Rays
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Tampa Bay Rays ownership invests about as much into the stadium as it does the roster, which is to say not very much. Despite being one of the best teams in baseball for years, the Rays have consistently had some of the lowest attendance in MLB. Players don’t like the artificial turf, the railings interfere with play and fans have to make quite a trek just to make it to a ballpark that offers very little in terms of a positive, enjoyable experience. That makes this one of the worst MLB stadiums around, but hopefully, a replacement is coming.
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28. Guaranteed Rate Field – Chicago White Sox
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Improvements have been made to Guaranteed Rate Field over the years, slightly improving the experience for fans. Yet, the original construction never seemed to take into consideration the visual aesthetic of having the Chicago skyline behind the outfield seats. Instead, fans must settle for unappealing video board displays, a forgettable fan experience, a complicated parking situation and you’ve got a far better chance of getting a parking ticket than a free baseball. Unfortunately, the on-field product will be even worse in 2024.
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27. Chase Field – Arizona Diamondbacks
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The Arizona Diamondbacks have emerged as one of the better teams in baseball and their future is bright, but the same can’t be said for Chase Field. One of the worst MLB stadiums right now, it’s a massive space but that also means a lot of seats that keep fans further away from the action. While the ballpark does do a nice job protecting fans from the summer heat, it also doesn’t offer much in the way of great visuals nor does it offer a unique experience for visiting fans.
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26. Angel Stadium – Los Angeles Angels
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One of the oldest MLB stadiums around, Angel Stadium of Anaheim reflects the 24millioninvestment(24 million investment (24millioninvestment(221 million today) put into its construction. While its location provides some convenience, there is very little to brag about once fans get inside. Walk a few minutes and it becomes evident, in the worst ways, that this ballpark is nearly 60 years old. Fans hoping that new ownership would lead to a future stadium were certainly crushed when Arte Moreno kept the club.
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25. Rogers Centre – Toronto Blue Jays
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Considering the Toronto Blue Jays are the only MLB team in Canada, you’d expect better from the Rogers Centre. However, it opened in 1985 and renovation plans are still being worked on. For now, we’re judging the home of the Blue Jays on the current set-up. While the location in downtown Toronto is a huge plus for convenience, the atmosphere, food variety and overall visual appeal are lackluster. The fact that the Blue Jays promoted the fact they added cupholders in 2024 kinda sums up this ballpark.
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24. Great American Ballpark – Cincinnati Reds
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Great American Ballpark is one of the most hitter-friendly stadiums in MLB, so fans in attendance can just about guarantee they’ll see a home run in person. Opened in 2003, GAB today offers excellent seating options with the view from just about any spot worth the price of admission. However, the cost of food is abnormally high considering the Reds were one of the worst teams in baseball for several years. We also have to knock the ballpark design, with the tall bleachers hiding the Ohio River and the Cincinnati skyline on the other side of home plate.
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23. America Family Field – Milwaukee Brewers
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When a state is willing to invest hundreds of millions of dollars into ballpark renovations, that should tell you about the current state of the Milwaukee Brewers ballpark. Formerly known as Miller Park, the entire bowl of seating and scoreboard need to be replaced. We still love the white slide and you can’t go wrong with the beer options, but the aforementioned renovation plans for the stadium should tell you why American Family Field is so low in the MLB stadium rankings.
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22. Progressive Field – Cleveland Guardians
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One of the best MLB stadiums when it opened in the 1990s, Progressive Field has fallen far behind the times in the two decades since. It’s also one of the smallest MLB stadiums, but in many ways, it also provides a more intimate setting in the lower bowl. We like seeing the view of downtown Cleveland, even if it isn’t a spectacular one. Overall, this is a quality ballpark that just falls short of some of the other venues in our rankings. However, it’s dropping in the MLB stadium rankings because of the upgrades other ballparks have made.
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21. Nationals Park – Washington Nationals
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The experience inside Nationals Park is an enjoyable one for fans of all ages. Spectators can sit just about anywhere and have a great sightline, tickets are reasonably affordable and the vendor options are solid. Outside the ballpark, there were multiple shootings and a carjacking in 2022, an element that must be accounted for in MLB stadium rankings.
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20. Comerica Park – Detroit Tigers
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Comerica Park opened in 2000 and is located in downtown Detroit. Home of the Tigers, Detroit’s LB stadium offers a nice background view of the city skyline. Fans certainly preferred the old Tiger Stadium, which provided a better aesthetic and better atmosphere. While the costs are a bit on the high side, especially considering the lack of positive on-field results in recent years, Comerica Park ranks about average compared to its peers.
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19. Kauffman Stadium – Kansas City Royals
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When we talk about ballparks that are located in a great spot, usually downtown, that’s because of the convenience it offers for fans. Kauffman Stadium doesn’t provide that and it’s probably one of the many reasons why there are efforts being made to build a new ballpark. Over 50 years old we do like the rustic feel that Kauffman Stadium delivers, but there’s so much room for improvement and modernization that a new stadium will become necessary.
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18. Globe Life Field – Texas Rangers
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From the inside, the home of the Texas Rangers is a solid ballpark. One of the newest MLB stadiums, Globe Life Field has a retractable roof, a great atmosphere and solid amenities. Really, it has everything you’d expect from a stadium that opened in 2020. From the outside, it looks like Arlington uses this to store farming equipment or it’s just some giant, random warehouse in Texas. While the inside of a ballpark is far more important than the exterior, Texas could’ve done better.
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17. Yankee Stadium – New York Yankees
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The New York Yankees had an all-time classic ballpark for decades that older generations of fans could take their kids and grandchildren to, sharing old memories and experiencing new ones. That was replaced by a venue that was created for corporations. Our hats go off to the die-hard supporters in New York who provide an electric atmosphere inside Yankee Stadium, but the skyrocketing ticket prices and corporatization of Yankee Stadium robbed the old ballpark’s ambiance and it’s not like this could even be classified as one of the nicest-looking stadiums.
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16. LoanDepot Park – Miami Marlins
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We’ll start with the obvious, the name of the Miami Marlins Stadium doesn’t do it any favors but at least the organization removed the “sculpture” that stuck out like an eyesore. The architecture and visual appeal of LoanDepot Park are factors in its favor, but there is very little outside of the club and music that reminds you you’re in an incredible city. Of course, the club itself makes this less of a family-friendly ballpark than some of the best MLB stadiums. We also have to knock the Marlins’ home because it often lacks an exciting atmosphere and that’s on the rare occasion there is a pulse at all. Of course, that’s a reflection on the organization itself.
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15. Minute Maid Park – Houston Astros
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There’s a uniqueness about Minute Maid Park that gives it an extra boost in our MLB stadium rankings. Getting rid of Tal’s Hill was the right decision, but the home of the Houston Astros still has a special touch with the train that pays tribute to Union Station. The short porch adds a few extra home runs to excite the home crowd and fans are fairly close to the action. Although, we would love to see the retractable roof open more frequently.
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14. Truist Park – Atlanta Braves
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One of the newest MLB stadiums, Truist Park opened in 2017. We do have to knock the Atlanta Braves for taking the team out of Atlanta, with the ballpark located in Cobb County. The relocation took away the opportunity for a gorgeous skyline in the background. It offers a positive experience for fans with new amenities and a clean feel, but nothing stands out about Truist Park and the absence of personality drops it in the MLB stadium rankings.
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13. Citizens Bank Park – Philadelphia Phillies
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We’ve got to give it to the fans in Philadelphia, they play a huge part in Citizens Bank Park even making it this high in the MLB stadium rankings. Roughly 15 minutes away from downtown Philadelphia, CBP misses out on the skyline background and falls short a bit in terms of convenience. It also lacks any distinct features that would make it one of the best MLB stadiums. It’s still a good place to attend a ballgame, just don’t expect to be amazed when you’re inside.
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12. Citi Field – New York Mets
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The fact that Citi Field misses the top 10 in our MLB stadium rankings should simply tell you about the quality of ballparks around the country. Opened in 2009, risks were taken by implementing a more classic feel to the stadium but there is still an abundance of modern amenities that balance things out. Citi Field is the best MLB stadium in New York, with the emphasis on fans over companies just putting it over the top even if it’s not as modern in feel as the new Yankee Stadium.
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11. Busch Stadium – St. Louis Cardinals
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Opened in 2006 and built for $365 million, Busch Stadium immediately grabs the attention with the view of the Gateway Arch and skyscrapers. St. Louis Cardinals fans create the ambiance that truly complements the environment so well and the color design, statue and brick all make this one of the most beautiful parks in MLB. It’s got everything you could ask for.
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10. Target Field – Minnesota Twins
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While the Minnesota Twins might not be one of the most popular teams in MLB, Target Field is a stop every baseball fan can love. From a design standpoint, it’s all relatively simple, but the execution should be a guideline for future MLB stadiums. There isn’t a bad spot to sit, you can get season tickets and never get tired of the food, it’s travel-friendly in and around the stadium, different spots are honoring the Twins’ history and we must appreciate the Budweiser Roof Deck.
9. Dodger Stadium – Los Angeles Dodgers
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While the classic ballparks all fall a bit short compared to the best MLB stadiums, it says something that places like Dodger Stadium continue to stand the test of time. Built at the start of the 1960s for 23million,lessthanMookieBettsmakesthisseason(23 million, less than Mookie Betts makes this season (23million,lessthanMookieBettsmakesthisseason(27 million), Dodger Stadium is a gem. We’re not going to blame fans for showing up late, that’s Los Angeles traffic, but Dodger Dogs, the Chavez Raigne, the open layout, carne asada nachos and the raucous vibes help cement this old relic among the greatest MLB ballparks of all time.
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8. T-Mobile Park – Seattle Mariners
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T-Mobile Park hosted the 2023 MLB All-Star Game and it’s so easy to understand why. Formerly known as Safeco Field, the Seattle Mariners’ humble abode is one of the biggest stadiums in MLB. When it’s raining, the retractable roof provides shelter for fans so they can escape the water. T-Mobile Park offers some of the best food and beer selections in all of baseball and a day of perfect weather amplifies the glorious views from all around the park. Plus, you’re walking distance from downtown Seattle and everything it has to offer.
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7. Oriole Park at Camden Yards – Baltimore Orioles
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Oriole Park at Camden Yards opened in 1992 and remains a spectacular place to visit. Found in downtown Baltimore, the Orioles’ home takes full advantage of the local food scene and still ties in some of the comfort bites for visitors. Camden Yards broke through walls as an innovator, laying the groundwork for ideas that some of the best MLB ballparks adopted decades later. The Ringer’s Dan Moore captured why Oriole Park holds a place in history and whatever eventually replaces it years from now must honor its predecessor. Now that the Orioles have established themselves as one of the best teams in baseball, Camden Yards is one of the best MLB stadiums in 2024.
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6. Coors Field – Colorado Rockies
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If you thought Coors Field is friendly to the hitters who step foot inside, just wait until you experience it as a baseball fan. Few ballparks do a better job of capturing the natural environment encompassing it. There’s a touch of creativity with the mountain-themed scoreboard, a solid list of food vendors to choose from and the people inside only amplify the experience. Coors Field captures Denver perfectly. There are small areas for improvement – specialty foods and atmosphere – but it’s still a must for all baseball fans with an itch for travel.
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5. Wrigley Field – Chicago Cubs
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Wrigley Field takes you into a time machine, making fans feel for a moment like they traveled back in MLB history. One of the oldest MLB stadiums opened in 1914, with the Chicago Cubs’ home base providing the unmatchable ivy wall and a vibe that takes you back to classic moments in baseball. Fans are sacrificing a few modern conveniences at Wrigley Field, but that’s a price just about everyone is willing to pay and the renovations have certainly improved a structure that started to show its age years ago.
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4. Fenway Park – Boston Red Sox
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Opened in 1912, Fenway Park is a place on the bucket list for every sports fan. Whether you snag a seat on the Green Monster, are sitting high in the upper decks or just walking through the equivalent of baseball’s cathedral, it will stick with you forever. While so much of what makes this park great is the nostalgia and the atmosphere, with the Boston Red Sox influencing that in so many ways, Fenway Park is truly one of the best MLB stadiums ever. It’s just unfortunate the Fenway Sports Group has shown zero interest in the last few years in investing in a contender. Fenway Park and the fans deserve a lot better.
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3. Petco Park – San Diego Padres
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Based near the heart of downtown San Diego, Petco Park checks off so many boxes and is based in one of the best cities in the United States. The San Diego Padres’ home offers arguably the best food in all of baseball. It’s based in the perfect spot downtown, the weather is universally fantastic and the fans have now created a stimulating vibe inside. Credit to the NL West, the division home to so many of the best MLB stadiums.
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2. Oracle Park – San Francisco Giants
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Many would still prefer to call it by its old name, but the undeniable thing is that Oracle Park is one of the best MLB stadiums around. Opened in 2020, there is a phenomenal fan experience for folks of all ages. Whether you’re kayaking in McCovey Cove or prefer to experience the ambiance inside the ballpark, this place has everything you could ask for. It definitely can get quite chilly at night and the seagulls love this place, too. Fantastic food, great staff, and an unbelievable view make this an outstanding park that should be on every bucket list for baseball fans.
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1. PNC Park – Pittsburgh Pirates
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PNC Park is the best MLB stadium in 2024 and it’s a title that most baseball fans who’ve stepped inside this beautiful tribute to America’s Pastime would agree with. The Pittsburgh Pirates keep adding new things, introducing the “Renegade Dog” this season as just an added option to a wide array of food options. You can’t beat the backdrop of downtown Pittsburgh, the Pirates-themed bridge and the location is excellent. Whenever the Pirates are good again, you know Pittsburgh will deliver the crowds that make the atmosphere chaotic for opponents and a phenomenal experience for all of those in attendance. It’s hard to separate the best MLB stadiums, but PNC Park is No. 1.