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All 30 MLB stadiums, ranked: 2024 edition

It’s that time of the year again.

The NFL season has finished up, and Major League Baseball is back in our lives.

Just like last year, no new stadiums are opening in MLB for the 2024 season (though new stadiums are certainly in the works). However, several teams did make some upgrades to existing stadiums, and it was enough to shake up our stadium rankings once again.

Using the same — yes, subjective — criteria of general atmosphere, design, location, amenities, food and character that we used in past seasons, we’ve arrived at an updated rankings of MLB ballparks to get ready for the 2024 baseball season.

30
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum – Oakland A’s

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I don’t want to pile on the A’s too much because everyone knows their stadium is terrible, and their fanbase deserves better than John Fisher. The lease at Oakland Coliseum expires after this season, and then the team will have to figure out its playing situation as the Las Vegas ballpark gets built. If you believe the latest renderings, the Vegas stadium will look a lot like the Sydney Opera House.

29
Tropicana Field – Tampa Bay Rays

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It’s an aging stadium, difficult to get to and the food options are notoriously subpar. The Rays announced plans in September for a $1.3 billion ballpark with $600 million in public funds. As we’ve seen with the Marlins, a new stadium doesn’t automatically mean better attendance. The St. Petersburg location of the new ballpark could see those issues continuing to plague the club.

28
Chase Field – Arizona Diamondbacks

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The Diamondbacks and Maricopa County have been in a standoff over millions of dollars of repairs for the stadium, which has Chase Field quickly becoming one of the worst venues in the league. Not even a surprise World Series run helped the cause. The roof is no longer safe to open when fans are present (they think the cables *could* snap and injure people), forcing the team to make a decision on the roof hours before a game. The air-conditioning system hardly works now, so when the roof is closed, the stadium is a sauna. Random panels on the already-dated videoboard are damaged. The team hoped to make improvements during the offseason, but the stalemate with the county continued.

27
Guaranteed Rate Field – Chicago White Sox

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I’ve mentioned it before, but I can’t get over how the stadium could’ve had an epic skyline view if it was flipped around. Instead we’re left with a view of nothing. The team is eyeing a new stadium, though, that would have the view.

26
Angel Stadium - Los Angeles Angels

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Shohei Ohtani is gone, but the stadium’s issues certainly are still around. Angel Stadium remains an outdated facility with no clear plans for improvement. That all falls on owner Arte Moreno.

25
Yankee Stadium - New York Yankees

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It’s expensive, has premium food and seating options. But that doesn’t necessarily make it a nice stadium. It’s a corporate replica of the old Yankee Stadium — just without the character. That remains a bummer.

24
American Family Field - Milwaukee Brewers

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It took threatening a relocation (because of course it did), but the Brewers got a $366 million commitment in state funds to renovate the ballpark. It currently has a similar vibe to Chase Field – cavernous and cold. New for 2024, the team installed two videoboards but oddly settled on a 1080p display instead of 4K.

23
LoanDepot Park - Miami Marlins

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Last year’s World Baseball Classic really was a reminder of what this stadium can be when there’s a reason to actually go to the ballpark. But we likely won’t see that with the Marlins in the near future. The stadium itself lacks the unique-to-Miami amenities that made the stadium somewhat interesting in the first place. And do NOT get me started on The Outfield Dinger Machine. Bring that thing back already.

22
Rogers Centre - Toronto Blue Jays

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The Blue Jays completed Phase 1 of their Rogers Centre renovation last offseason, and it’s already looking like a much better place to watch a ballgame. The outfield concourses are totally upgraded and the amenities behind home plate improved with Phase 2’s completion ahead of Opening Day. Team facilities were also upgraded during Phase 2. 

21
Great American Ball Park - Cincinnati Reds

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Great American Ball Park is one of the more forgettable stadiums in baseball. Like, it’s fine. The food is below average compared to other ballparks I’ve been to, but the beer selection is definitely underrated. For a stadium with “GREAT” literally in its name, it’s really just an OK ballpark.

20
Globe Life Field - Texas Rangers

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It’s a $1.2 billion stadium that absolutely doesn’t look the part. You have the depressing exterior and then some abysmal lighting when the roof is closed. But hey, it’s home to the defending World Series champions and will host the All-Star Game this year. So, there’s that.

19
Comerica Park - Detroit Tigers

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In previous rankings, I think I was a bit harsh on Comerica Park. It’s in a prime location — right in the heart of downtown. You have views of the city, and when the weather is nice, it’s an enjoyable place to catch a game. There will be a new videoboard installed for this season, so the Tigers are making improvements.

Update: The videoboard is ready, and it’s HUGE. 

18
Minute Maid Park - Houston Astros

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The stadium is so much better when the roof is open — it feels like a totally different venue. The Astros, being perennial World Series contenders, make for a great atmosphere on a nightly basis, and you have to love that Tal’s Hill is gone.

17
Progressive Field - Cleveland Guardians

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The Guardians started work on Progressive Field last year, and a bulk of the renovations should be done in time for Opening Day. There are more amenities for fans, improved food and an overall modernized look to compete with newer ballparks. Plus, I’m always a fan of a stadium with skyline views. 

16
Kauffman Stadium - Kansas City Royals

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Despite being an older stadium, recent updates to The K make it feel like a fairly new stadium. Yet, the team appears set to build a new ballpark in downtown Kansas City. Still, there are more than enough amenities at The K to compete with the newer ballparks — along with a great beer selection — and they retained the classic look with the fountains. The location, though, makes it tough to rank Kauffman Stadium highly. It’s right next to Arrowhead Stadium and surrounded by nothing but parking lots. It’s one of the reasons why the team is moving. 

15
Nationals Park - Washington Nationals

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Nationals Park always gives off a strong Citizens Bank Park aesthetic. It’s a solid, newer stadium. It has amenities but lacks overall character. I’ll always laugh about how the backdrop used to be a bunch of cranes and scaffolding.

The team made some minor upgrades in the offseason, adding a new scoreboard that looks identical in size to the old scoreboard (presumably display quality improved). https://twitter.com/NationalsPark/status/1764765259514974680

14
Citizens Bank Park - Philadelphia Phillies

Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports

Citizens Bank Park would benefit from a better location, but it’s held up well over the years and feels unique to Philadelphia. Like, there are cheesesteaks in the ballpark — that’s a game changer for me. The Phillies have one of the great stadium atmospheres, particularly in the postseason. And last year, the ballpark got a massive new videoboard. 

13
Busch Stadium - St. Louis Cardinals

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Busch Stadium is right in the same tier as Citizens Bank Park and Nationals Park — there’s not much separation between them because the offerings are similar. I am a sucker for Busch Stadium’s view. It’s awesome.

12
Truist Park - Atlanta Braves

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Truist Park — despite the terrible name — has just an incredible selection of food and drinks throughout the entire stadium. The Battery district around the ballpark is a real highlight and a main reason why the Braves left Turner Field (though I think they should have stayed in Atlanta). The move is certainly working out fine for the Braves — can’t argue that.

11
Oriole Park at Camden Yards - Baltimore Orioles

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There’s a lot to like about Oriole Park at Camden Yards. It’s the stadium that inspired all the other modern, downtown ballparks across MLB. But nostalgia and crab cakes served at the stadium can only go so far. Oriole Park could use more amenities and definitely needs to update its archaic scoreboard. The decision to push back the left-field wall threw off the aesthetic of the stadium (and made it nearly impossible for lefties to hit opposite-field homers). More work could (and should) happen in the future. There is an entire wish list that would have the stadium jump into the top 5 if completed.

10
Dodger Stadium - Los Angeles Dodgers

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The Dodgers have made a few upgrades to Dodger Stadium recently, and the added amenities in the outfield concourses were a great touch. It’s a bit hectic trying to get into the Chavez Ravine area, and I can only imagine how much worse that traffic experience will be with Shohei Ohtani in Dodger Blue. But once you’re there, the entire trip becomes worth it. Get yourself a Dodger Dog and enjoy one of the iconic stadiums that baseball has to offer.

9
Citi Field - New York Mets

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Both the Yankees and Mets opened new stadiums in 2009. And while the Yankees opted for a stale, corporate-focused atmosphere, the Mets actually built a significant upgrade from Shea Stadium. Citi Field feels similar to the other newer ballparks in the NL East and has great food and drink options — and really puts Yankee Stadium to shame in that regard. Plus, owner Steve Cohen has been making improvements to the stadium since his arrival. Photos don’t do last season’s new videoboard justice. It’s outrageously huge in person. 

8
T-Mobile Park - Seattle Mariners

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You can’t go wrong spending a summer afternoon or evening at T-Mobile Park. The weather is generally perfect during baseball season, and the stadium is in an excellent location. It also has one of the better food and beer selections in baseball — along with many options for $5 and $6. They also spent $55 million on enhancements the past couple seasons.

7
Target Field - Minnesota Twins

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Target Field is just 13 years old, but you have to give the Twins credit for making sure the already-excellent stadium stays with the times. The stadium underwent a few upgrades during the 2023 offseason, which included a brand-new 178-foot videoboard. The before-and-after photo is pretty remarkable. 

6
Fenway Park - Boston Red Sox

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Fenway Park is a bucket-list experience for every baseball fan … or sports fan, really. It has arguably the best pregame atmosphere in baseball and walking around the stadium is a fun adventure by itself. Once inside, you’re going to deal with the quirks of an 112-year-old ballpark: obstructed-view seats, chairs not positioned towards the mound, aging concourses. But it’s still Fenway Park, and that counts for a lot. It’s part of the charm.

5
Coors Field - Colorado Rockies

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Sheesh. What a photo. Coors Field being ranked this high might be a controversial pick for some, but I just love this ballpark. It’s surrounded by bars and restaurants, boasts some phenomenal views and is just an outstanding place to watch baseball.

4
PNC Park - Pittsburgh Pirates

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The view at PNC Park is so spectacular that you almost forget you’re stuck watching the Pittsburgh Pirates (though they are improving). No other stadium has managed to showcase a city skyline quite like PNC Park has done. The stadium desperately needed a new videoboard, and thankfully, the team came through with that last season. 

3
Wrigley Field - Chicago Cubs

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Like Fenway Park, a trip to Wrigley Field is something that every sports fan should try to experience at least once. The Cubs officially completed their massive, multi-phase renovation in 2019, and I think it was done in a perfect way that brought in modern amenities while still respecting Wrigley Field’s old-school charm. The food selection could be a bit better, but, I mean, you’re at Wrigley. Just enjoy it.

2
Oracle Park - San Francisco Giants

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It’s wild that Oracle Park has already been open for 24 years because it’s aged as well as any stadium in baseball. You have the wonderful, picturesque setting right on McCovey Cove, and the concourses smell like garlic fries. The atmosphere is so unique to San Francisco that you don’t even need to be a Giants fan to appreciate the stadium. Just don’t forget a jacket for night games – it gets cold.

1
Petco Park - San Diego Padres

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We really shouldn’t be surprised at this point because Petco Park truly is the perfect ballpark. It’s embedded right in the heart of downtown San Diego with the skyline basically on top of you. There’s a community park that leads right into the outfield concourses, making it a cool place to check out even on non-gamedays (enhancements for that are also set to be done for Opening Day). Petco Park has the best food and beer selection in baseball to go along with the top-notch location. It’s impossible to have a bad experience there.

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