Baseball stadiums in Major League Baseball (MLB) are the designated venues where professional baseball games take place. Every team in the league has its home stadium serving as their hub for hosting games and connecting with their fans.
Home stadiums enable teams to establish a fan base within their local area. Moreover, having a dedicated home stadium grants teams a competitive edge. Each stadium is thoughtfully designed to meet the requirements of the team considering factors such as weather conditions, field dimensions and seating capacity.
Furthermore these home stadiums play a role in generating revenue for MLB teams. Apart from hosting baseball games these stadiums also organize events, like concerts, conferences and exhibitions.
List of MLB Stadiums
In Major League Baseball, there are a total of 30 teams, each with their own home stadium. Out of these 30 ballparks, 25 have natural grass surfaces, while the remaining five have opted for artificial turf. Nine ballparks currently do not have corporate naming rights deals, this includes the Angel Stadium, Nationals Park, Oakland Coliseum, Dodger Stadium, Fenway Park, Kauffman Stadium, Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Yankee Stadium and Wrigley Field.
Fenway Park is the oldest ballpark in use as of 2024, having opened in 1912. The newest MLB stadium as of 2024, is the Globe Life Field which is the home stadium of Texas Rangers. It was officially opened on March 23, 2020. Notably, one of the most iconic and historic ballparks is Fenway Park, located in Boston and serving as the home of the Boston Red Sox.
Here is the the list of MLB stadiums as of 2024:
Team | Stadium | Location | Surface | Opened | Capacity | Type | Roof type |
Milwaukee Brewers | American Family Field | Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Grass | 2001 | 41,900 | Retro-modern | Retractable |
Los Angeles Angels | Angel Stadium | Anaheim, California | Grass | 1966 | 45,517 | ModernRetro-modern | Open |
St. Louis Cardinals | Busch Stadium | St. Louis, Missouri | Grass | 2006 | 45,494 | Retro-classic | Open |
Arizona Diamondbacks | Chase Field | Phoenix, Arizona | Artificial turf | 1998 | 48,405 | Retro-modern | Retractable |
New York Mets | Citi Field | Queens, New York | Grass | 2009 | 41,922 | Retro-classic | Open |
Philadelphia Phillies | Citizens Bank Park | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Grass | 2004 | 42,792 | Retro-classic | Open |
Detroit Tigers | Comerica Park | Detroit, Michigan | Grass | 2000 | 41,083 | Retro-classic | Open |
Colorado Rockies | Coors Field | Denver, Colorado | Grass | 1995 | 50,144 | Retro-classic | Open |
Los Angeles Dodgers | Dodger Stadium | Los Angeles, California | Grass | 1962 | 56,000 | Modern | Open |
Boston Red Sox | Fenway Park | Boston, Massachusetts | Grass | 1912 | 37,755 | Jewel box | Open |
Texas Rangers | Globe Life Field | Arlington, Texas | Artificial turf | 2020 | 40,300 | Retro-modern | Retractable |
Cincinnati Reds | Great American Ball Park | Cincinnati, Ohio | Grass | 2003 | 43,500 | Retro-modern | Open |
Chicago White Sox | Guaranteed Rate Field | Chicago, Illinois | Grass | 1991 | 40,615 | ModernRetro-classic | Open |
Kansas City Royals | Kauffman Stadium | Kansas City, Missouri | Grass | 1973 | 37,903 | ModernRetro-modern | Open |
Miami Marlins | LoanDepot Park | Miami, Florida | Artificial turf | 2012 | 36,742 | Contemporary | Retractable |
Houston Astros | Minute Maid Park | Houston, Texas | Grass | 2000 | 41,168 | Retro-modern | Retractable |
Washington Nationals | Nationals Park | Washington, D.C. | Grass | 2008 | 41,339 | Retro-modern | Open |
Oakland Athletics | Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum | Oakland, California | Grass | 1966 | 46,847 | Multipurpose | Open |
San Francisco Giants | Oracle Park | San Francisco, California | Grass | 2000 | 41,265 | Retro-classic | Open |
Baltimore Orioles | Oriole Park at Camden Yards | Baltimore, Maryland | Grass | 1992 | 44,970 | Retro-classic | Open |
San Diego Padres | Petco Park | San Diego, California | Grass | 2004 | 40,209 | Retro-modern | Open |
Pittsburgh Pirates | PNC Park | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Grass | 2001 | 38,747 | Retro-classic | Open |
Cleveland Guardians | Progressive Field | Cleveland, Ohio | Grass | 1994 | 34,830 | Retro-modern | Open |
Toronto Blue Jays | Rogers Centre | Toronto, Ontario | Artificial turf | 1989 | 41,500 | Modern | Retractable |
Seattle Mariners | T-Mobile Park | Seattle, Washington | Grass | 1999 | 47,929 | Retro-modern | Retractable |
Minnesota Twins | Target Field | Minneapolis, Minnesota | Grass | 2010 | 38,544 | Retro-modern | Open |
Tampa Bay Rays | Tropicana Field | St. Petersburg, Florida | Artificial turf | 1990 | 25,000 | Modern | Fixed |
Atlanta Braves | Truist Park | Cumberland, Georgia | Grass | 2017 | 41,084 | Retro-modern | Open |
Chicago Cubs | Wrigley Field | Chicago, Illinois | Grass | 1914 | 41,649 | Jewel box | Open |
New York Yankees | Yankee Stadium | Bronx, New York | Grass | 2009 | 46,537 | Retro-classic | Open |
List of Future and Proposed Ballparks
The Oakland Athletics relocation to Las Vegas is an ongoing effort by the ownership of the team to relocate the team to Las Vegas, Nevada. The team is slated to shift to Las Vegas after the conclusion of the 2024 MLB seasos. On the other hand, there are three proposed stadiums. If they they are approved, they would serve as the new home of the teams listed below.
Team | Stadium | Location | Surface | Status | Opening | Roof Type |
Las Vegas Athletics | New Las Vegas Stadium | Paradise, Nevada | Grass | Approved | 2028 | Fixed |
Tampa Bay Rays | Gas Plant Stadium | St. Petersburg, Florida | Artificial Turf | Proposed | 2028 | Fixed |
Kansas City Royals | New Royals BallPark | Kansas City, Missouri | Grass | Proposed | 2027/2028 | Open |
Chicago White Sox | New White Sox Stadium | Chicago, Illinois | Grass | Proposed | 2029/2030 | Open |
FAQ's On List of MLB Stadiums
A. There are currently 30 MLB stadiums in total.
A. Fenway Park, located in Boston, Massachusetts, is the oldest MLB stadium. It opened in 1912 and is the home of the Boston Red Sox.
A. Globe Life Field, located in Arlington, Texas, is the newest MLB stadium, as of 2024. It opened in 2020 and is the home of the Texas Rangers.
A. Dodger Stadium, located in Los Angeles, California, has the highest seating capacity among MLB stadiums. It can hold approximately 56,000 people.
A. Most MLB stadiums are primarily used for baseball games, some stadiums also host other events such as concerts, and college baseball games.