Last updated on October 27th, 2023 at 07:04 am
Oldest MLB Stadiums and Parks
Below is the list of the oldest MLB stadiums in the United States as of 2023. As a note, there are discussions that the Tampa Bay Rays and the Oakland Athletics might be getting new ballparks in their current city or leave entirely to get a new stadium elsewhere. Both teams have been trying for years to get a new ballpark, so they will most likely be the next two teams to get a new stadium.
Fenway Park (1912)
The ballpark first opened up in 1912 making the venue over 100 years old. The venue is home to the Boston Red Sox baseball team.
Wrigley Field (1914)
Wrigley field (Home of the Chicago Cubs) is the second oldest ballpark in MLB. The Ivy wall was never part of the original design, but has become a fan favorite today. The Ivy wall has been in play since 1934, and continues to create havoc for players when they lose the ball in the weeds.
Dodger Stadium (1962)
Dodger Stadium (home of the Los Angeles Dodgers) is the third oldest baseball stadium in the game. Before moving out to Los Angeles, the Dodgers were known as the Brooklyn Dodgers out in New York City. The stadium is one of the largest seating capacity arenas in the game today with over 56,000 seats. 2020 will see numerous improvements to the venue, but the stadium will look virtually the same.
Angel Stadium (1966)
Just down the street from Dodger Stadium, you’ve got Angel Stadium in Anaheim. Angel Stadium of Anaheim was home of the NFL LA Rams for 14 seasons as well. Anaheim Stadium is now a baseball-only facility as of 1996 to the present day.
RingCentral Coliseum (1966)
Staying in the west coast, you got RingCentral (formerly Oakland Coliseum) which is home to the Oakland Athletics and Oakland Raiders. Just like Angels Stadium, the Oakland Coliseum is a multi-purpose stadium, so the field was not ideal for baseball. The Oakland Raider would play NFL games at the venue, but will play at their new arena in 2020 out in Vegas.
Kauffman Stadium (1973)
Many recent improvements make Kauffman Stadium feel new to Royals fans out in Kanas City. Seating has been added to the outfield where the water fountains are, there is a hall of fame out in left field, and there is a family section out in right field.
Rogers Centre (1989)
Rogers Centre is the only current MLB team and stadium in Canada. This park for the Toronto Blue Jays was the first MLB stadium to have a fully functional retractable roof in the game. The facility has a built-in hotel out in center field, and has been a fan-favorite destination ever since.
Also, for the 2023, Rogers Centre’s outfield will look completely different for the season. The Toronto Blue Jays are getting rid of many of their outfield seats to introduce standing room only sections. The outfield change will look similar to what you will find at Coors Field, where they also got rid of seats in the outfield to create social areas. The Jays are making this change to help modernize their stadium without having to build a brand new venue.
Tropicana Field (1990)
The Rays home technically opened up in 1990 but did not have it’s first MLB game until 1998. Tropicana Field, unfortunately, has a bad reputation for baseball with a white dome for a ceiling, catwalks that balls hit during the game, and sits in a terrible location of Florida. With the issues present, Tropicana Field has added many fan favorite spots to improve the fan experience.
Guaranteed Rate Field (1991)
Unfortunately for the White Sox, they opened their ballpark before Camden Yards. While not an old park, Guaranteed Rate Field has had numerous updates over the years to improve everything about the park. While new additions are welcome from the fans, Camden Yards changed the way all future parks have been built, and makes the White Sox Stadium look old.
Camden Yards (1992)
Camden Yards (Oriole Park) created the modern era look for baseball stadiums. Modern amenities like extensive food choices, , large concourses, and unique wall angels transformed this ballpark and baseball. Most ballparks used a cookie cutter approach that made baseball bland, so Camden Yards broke new ground with their design in 1992. The venue is home to the Baltimore Orioles baseball team.
Progressive Field (1994)
Progressive Field is known as one of the greatest fields in the game today. The Indians have made noticeable changes in the upper deck in right field, but the rest of the stadium still looks and feels like the 1994’s design. With modern amenities, great downtown location in Cleveland, awesome food choice, and more, you won’t find many parks better than this place.
Coors Field (1995)
Coors field (like Progressive Field) removed thousands of seats in the upper deck in right field to create a more intimate feel and design. The venue continues to add new experiences and amenities to improve the fan experience. The Colorado Rockies benefit from their venue by playing so high above sea level that the ball travels further than most stadium.
Chase Field (1998)
Chase Field (out in Arizona) was the first stadium to have natural grass in a retractable roof arena. The hot summer days are brutal for players and fans, so the roof was a celebrated feature. The facility is large, the concourses are massive, and the food selection is immense for Diamondbacks baseball games.
T-Mobile Park (1999)
T-Mobile is a gorgeous ballpark in downtown Seattle. The ballpark has incredible fan amenities, family-friendly sections, and a retractable roof that allows baseball to be played whenever. T-Mobile Park continues to be one of the best baseball stadiums in the game.
Oracle Park (2000)
Oracle Park is known as the best MLB stadium in the game, and it’s not hard to see why. The park for the San Francisco Giants is next to the water, so fans can drive their boat to the game. The stadium is modern, has family-friendly sections, and has a loyal fan base that shows up for the team consistently.
Minute Maid Park (2000)
Minute Maid Park is the home of the Houston Astros baseball team. The arena has a retractable roof along with real grass, so similar to Chase Field. The venue sits out in downtown Houston, so there are plenty of bars to check out before or after a baseball game.
Comerica Park (2000)
Comerica Park is home to the Detroit Tigers baseball team. The Tigers have added more family-friendly sections throughout the venue as the years have gone by. The location of the park is in downtown Detroit, so you get the beautiful skyline of the city behind center field.
PNC Park (2001)
PNC Park is known as one of the top parks in the game today. The seat capacity is small, the seats are comfortable, the amenities are endless. In addition to great fan-favorite features, you also have the best backdrop in baseball with city skyline and water in the outfield.
American Family Field (2001)
American Family Field (previously Miller Park) has a retractable roof that can be open or closed whenever the Brewers want. The Milwaukee Brewers have added many unique amenities to their venue over the years. One fan favorite is the slide that the mascot slides down after a Brewer’s home run.
Great American Ball Park (2003)
The Great American Ball Park for the Cincinnati Reds is one of the best new venues in the game. Two features that separate this venue from other is the gap in the upper deck, and the smokestacks that represent the steamboat age on the Ohio River. Like most modern ballparks, the design played homage to the city and the team who played in Ohio.
Citizens Bank Park (2004)
Citizens Bank Park is in the same sports complex as their NFL, NBA and NHL teams. The park is known as a hitter’s ballpark due to the number of home runs hit during games. Citizens Bank Park has a beautiful view of downtown Philadelphia out in center field, and serves some of the best food in the game.
Petco Park (2004)
Petco Park is known as one of the better facilities in the game. Gorgeous views, fan-friendly sections out in center field, and minutes from the water make the baseball location ideal. The city of San Diego has developed new buildings all around the stadium, so the skyline has changed over the years for baseball games. If you are looking for San Diego Padres parking, you can visit that link.
Busch Stadium (2006)
Busch Stadium 3 is home to the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team. The stadium has all the modern amenities that fans have come to expect while taking in a game. Ballpark Village has added new life to the venue with new fan amenities, and is now the top spot to visit for a game.
Nationals Park (2008)
National Park was a welcomed addition to the Nationals franchise after the team played in RFK Stadium. RFK Stadium was an old and outdated arena, so Nationals Park has all the amenities in the game today. A unique addition feature of the venue is the gap where you can see the state capitol off in left field. The ballpark is also home to the World Series champions of 2019.
Citi Field (2009)
Citi Field is the new home of the New York Mets baseball team. The ballpark played homage to Ebbets Field and the Polo Grounds with many design features and color choices. In addition to those old venue designs, Citi Field incorporated many signature NYC looks into their venue as well.
New Yankee Stadium (2009)
The New Yankee Stadium carried over the original design of the Old Yankee Stadium but gave it a modern take. The New York Yankees won the World Series in 2009 in their new venue in front of their fans. There are more fan-friendly sections in the facility today as the years have gone by since 2009.
Target Field (2010)
After 28 years in the a domed stadium, the Twins moved into an open-air concept stadium for the first time. The field has all modern amenities of new ballparks, but the outdoor elements are unique for their fans now. Heated concourses, plenty of fan amenities, and a downtown vibe has changed baseball in Minnesota forever.
LoanDepot Park (2012)
Marlins Park comes with a retractable roof which was ideal for fans and players. With the rain and the hot summer months, a retractable roof was a welcome addition. The previous home of the Marlins was Dolphins Stadium which was a football field.
Truist Park (2017)
Truist Park is the new home to the Atlanta Braves Major League Baseball team. The ballpark is a real baseball stadium as their previous home, Turner Field, was built for the Olympics. The area has massive economic growth around the park, so you will see this area expand as the years go by.
Globe Life Field (2020)
Globe Life Field is the newest Major League ballpark in baseball as of 2020. The Texas Rangers will have their first game at the venue in March 2020. If you are looking for Texas Rangers parking, you can visit that link.
Future Stadiums?
As of October 2023, the last new MLB stadium to enter the space was Globe Life Field for the Texas Rangers. However, be on the lookout for any new announcement from the Tampa Bay Rays or the Oakland Athletics. Both of their stadiums are considered the worst in the league for various reasons, so they will be looking to get a new stadium at some point
Greg Kristan, owner of The Stadium Reviews, LLC and TM Blast, LLC, brings his extensive experience visiting over half of the MLB ballparks, along with numerous MLS, NHL, NBA, and NFL venues, to provide in-depth coverage on the bag policy, food options, and parking. He has also been interviewed about his experiences on several sports podcasts.