It's that time of the year again. The NFL season has finished up, and Major League Baseball is back in our lives. This year is going to look somewhat different across the MLB stadium landscape. In fact, we'll have two teams — the Rays and A's — that won't even be
playing in MLB stadiums this season for very different reasons. Plus, a few stadiums went through updates in the offseason, leading to some movement in these rankings. 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 2025 baseball season.
30. George M. Steinbrenner Field - Tampa Bay Rays
The Rays are in a nightmare ordeal when it comes to Tropicana Field, which has them playing the 2025 season at the Yankees' spring training home of George M. Steinbrenner Field. Hurricane Milton destroyed The Trop's roof in October, and repair work won't be done until 2026. On top of that, the Rays are in an uncertain stadium situation as ownership walked away from the existing deal. Steinbrenner Field is last here because an open-air stadium is going to be brutal during the Tampa summers.
29. Sutter Health Park – Athletics
The A's abandoned Oakland after 57 years and will temporarily play a few seasons at Sutter Health Park — the home of the Giants' Triple-A affiliate Sacramento River Cats. The two teams will share the stadium as the A's prepare to relocate to Las Vegas (
if that actually happens ). The 14,014-capacity ballpark will be a huge change from the Coliseum, obviously, but season tickets have already sold out. And fans will have a chance to watch MLB games in a more intimate setting, which should be cool — just a shame it comes at the expense of loyal Oakland fans.
28. Chase Field - Arizona Diamondbacks
It took a few years, but the
team finally did repair the roof's cables this offseason, so it's no longer a danger to fans. Don't get me wrong, though, Chase Field is still a bad stadium. 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 roof repair was a necessary step, but this stadium still lags behind the rest of the league in terms of amenities and atmosphere.
27. Rate Field - Chicago White Sox
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. I am glad they dropped the "Guaranteed" from the name, so there's that.
26. Angel Stadium - Los Angeles Angels
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 who just extended the lease through 2032 (with renewals potentially as late as 2038).
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
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. Last season, the team installed two videoboards but
oddly settled on a 1080p display instead of 4K. It was also slated for around $9 million of minor updates this past offseason.
23. LoanDepot Park – Miami Marlins
The 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. Great American Ball Park – Cincinnati Reds
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.
21. Rogers Centre – Toronto Blue Jays
It took two years and nearly $400 million of renovations, but the Blue Jays finally have a stadium that feels like a ballpark as opposed to a mixed-use facility. The added amenities throughout the stadium have drawn exceptional reviews from fans.
20. Globe Life Field – Texas Rangers
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 in the meantime, it's a nicer new ballpark. We'll see how long that lasts.
19. Comerica Park – Detroit Tigers
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 was a new videoboard installed last season. The team also added some new premium seating behind home plate during the offseason, so the Tigers are making improvements.
18. Daikin Park – Houston Astros
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. The new name will take some getting used to, and renovation plans are set to be done after the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
17. Progressive Field – Cleveland Guardians
The Guardians started work on Progressive Field a couple seasons ago, and a bulk of the renovations should be done in time for Opening Day. New premium seating was installed behind home plate this past offseason. 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
Despite being an older stadium, recent updates to The K make it feel like a fairly new stadium. Yet, the team wants a new stadium, but had a proposal (in partnership with the Chiefs)
voted down last year . 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.
15. Nationals Park – Washington Nationals
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 past couple years, adding a new scoreboard that looks identical in size to the old scoreboard (presumably display quality improved). There are also
plans in place to build an entertainment district around the ballpark.
14. Citizens Bank Park – Philadelphia Phillies
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. The ballpark got a massive new videoboard in 2023. There's a lot to like about it.
13. Busch Stadium – St. Louis Cardinals
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
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. The stadium will also host this year's MLB All-Star Game.
11. Oriole Park at Camden Yards – Baltimore Orioles
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. 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. Thankfully, they made the decision to bring the left-field wall back in after pushing it back in 2022. We won't miss you, Walltimore.
10. Dodger Stadium – Los Angeles Dodgers
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, especially with Shohei Ohtani with the Dodgers. The stadium also underwent a massive renovation this offseason that mainly focused on the clubhouses and player facilities.
9. Citi Field – New York Mets
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 the new videoboard justice. It’s outrageously huge in person.
8. T-Mobile Park – Seattle Mariners
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 few seasons.
7. Target Field – Minnesota Twins
Target Field is just 14 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
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 113-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. New for 2025: The team added new videoboards in the offseason.
5. Coors Field – Colorado Rockies
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. Wrigley Field – Chicago Cubs
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.
3. PNC Park – Pittsburgh Pirates
The view at PNC Park is so spectacular that you almost forget you’re stuck watching the Pittsburgh Pirates (though they do have Paul Skenes). No other stadium has managed to showcase a city skyline quite like PNC Park has done.
2. Oracle Park – San Francisco Giants
It’s wild that Oracle Park has already been open for 25 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
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. 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.
