The 20 MLB Stadiums That Cost the Most to Attend

The 20 MLB stadiums that cost the most to attend will test the limits of your bank account, but they’re worth the experience. Just one visit is enough to create a good memory.

Boston Red Sox ($396.16)

Plenty of cities revere their professional teams in many ways. But a day at the ballpark is still a heavy cost for the average person.

New York Yankees ($376.54)

It doesn’t matter if people have to sit in the nosebleeds, diehard fans will spend that money to see their team. Plus, there’s always the need for refreshment, which drives up the cost.

Houston Astros ($368.87)

Texans have a few great teams to cheer on, and they do so with gusto. But it’s smart to have a stack so you can fully enjoy the game.

Chicago Cubs ($350.15)

Some teams require their fans to be hardcore to stick around. Cubs fans saw their efforts pay off years ago when the Cubs went all the way, and at that time the cost was entirely justified.

Los Angeles Dodgers ($345.37)

Hardcore Dodgers fans can probably trace the history of the team back to Brooklyn. They can also likely remember when the price of attending a game was a little lower.

Washington Nationals ($327)

Anything over $100 feels a bit expensive, doesn’t it? But there are ways to justify the costs, even if fans don’t always agree.

San Francisco Giants ($314.74)

People in San Fran have a lot of teams to choose from across a few sports when it comes to where they spend their money. Baseball is still one that plenty of fans enjoy.

Texas Rangers ($284.40)

It’s apparent that the Astros get a little more love than the Rangers, but it’s still worth it for many people to cheer on their team. When a bag of popcorn or a hot dog costs the same as a full meal though, whoa.

St. Louis Cardinals ($284.01)

The downside of watching a ballgame in person is that the people putting on this elaborate show need to make money. Sadly, that means bilking the fans for as much as possible.

Philadelphia Phillies ($279.87)

The love of the fans is enough to keep a lot of these teams going. But emptying your wallet for a game that you can watch from the comfort of your home is kind of ridiculous. Isn’t it?

Atlanta Braves ($275.42)

The firsthand experience of going to a game is hard to replace, that much is true. And being there when history is made is even better.

Chicago White Sox ($273.23)

Sadly though, there’s no control exerted by the fan, other than to pay the prices or stay home and pay for the game on TV. Apart from that, many fans debate whether a plate of nachos or a hot dog is worth the price they’re charged.

San Diego Padres ($268.62)

When certain aspects of the ballgame experience head into double or even triple digits, one has to wonder if it’s worth it any longer. Amazingly, a lot of people feel that it is.

New York Mets ($266.10)

The history of a team might have something to do with how fans react to higher prices. Or, it might have more to do with the fact that people with money will spend it any way they like.

Seattle Mariners ($266.01)

There are a lot of factors to take in when it comes to the cost of a ballgame. MLB stadiums need to make their money to operate, that much is true.

Oakland Athletics ($260.62)

Another truth when it comes to the cost of attending MLB stadiums is that throughout the years they have been made far more comfortable for everyone. Even the cheap seats are a little better than they used to be.

Kansas City Royals ($243.66)

Ultimately a fan has to decide whether it’s worth their time to attend a ballgame or stay home. The costs at home are far less, but the experience isn’t quite the same.

Milwaukee Brewers ($239.68)

The history of baseball is riddled with rising costs as the players, the teams, the managers, etc, have become far more expensive to keep around. The fact that these costs are foisted on the fans isn’t surprising.

Baltimore Orioles ($236.26)

Unfortunately, the costs incurred by a fan attending a ballgame are only seen in terms of ticket sales, merchandise, and refreshments. There are a lot of other costs to consider.

Cleveland Guardians ($232.52)

In the end, attending a ballgame is not cheap. Unfortunately, if certain things happen, it could get a lot more expensive for the fans.