The Best MLB Ballparks to Visit in 2027, Ranked

How we ranked the best MLB ballparks

We weighed four things: the setting and the view, the character of the building, how pleasant it is to get there and sit there, and whether the experience is worth building a trip around. We also kept an eye on practical matters such as roofs, because a visit in April rain feels very different from one in July heat. Facts such as opening years come from the league's current ballparks; everything else is judgment, labeled as such.

Two caveats apply. First, a ballpark ranking is not a team ranking: a perfect stadium can host a poor club, and a great club can play somewhere ordinary. Second, the schedule is set but first pitch times are not published yet, so check the 2027 schedule for the dates you can travel.

What separates a good ballpark from a great MLB ballpark

A great ballpark makes you want to arrive early. It has a view that tells you where you are, whether that is a skyline, a bay or a neighborhood of rowhouses. It has seating close enough that you can hear the ball hit the glove, and it has food and rituals that belong to the place, not just a generic menu. A ballpark can also be great because it is humble, a small stadium where the whole crowd seems to know the starter's name. We gave extra credit to parks where the surrounding district adds to the day, because baseball is about the hours around the game as much as the nine innings.

Best MLB ballparks, places 1 to 3: Wrigley, Fenway and Oracle

1. Wrigley Field, Chicago: the best MLB ballpark for atmosphere

Opened in 1914, Wrigley Field is wrapped in ivy, sits in a neighborhood of bars and stoops and feels like baseball from another era. It also hosts the All-Star Game on Tuesday, July 13, 2027, the 97th edition. Its charm comes with old-building trade-offs, such as tight concourses. See the Cubs page.

2. Fenway Park, Boston: the oldest of the best MLB ballparks

Fenway opened in 1912 and is the oldest park in the majors. Its odd dimensions, tall left-field wall and intimate seating are the reasons. Seats can be narrow and some views are partly blocked, so research the section. See the Red Sox page.

3. Oracle Park, San Francisco: the best setting among MLB ballparks

Opened in 2000, it sits on the bay, with water beyond the right-field wall where home runs can splash into the cove. Evenings can be cold even in summer, so bring layers. See the Giants page.

Best MLB ballparks, places 4 to 6: PNC, Camden Yards and Dodger Stadium

4. PNC Park, Pittsburgh: skyline views among MLB ballparks

Opened in 2001 on the river, PNC Park frames the city skyline behind the outfield and has a compact feel with few bad seats. A walk across the bridge on the way in is part of the ritual. See the Pirates page.

5. Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore: the park that changed the best MLB ballparks

Opened in 1992, Camden Yards made the old-style, city-integrated ballpark fashionable again, with a brick warehouse beyond right field. Many later stadiums copy its idea. See the Orioles page.

6. Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles: scale and sunsets among MLB ballparks

Opened in 1962, the park is set in a hillside setting in Chavez Ravine with the largest capacity in the league, about 56,000. In 2027 it carries the UNIQLO Field name. Traffic is the usual caution, so plan your arrival. See the Dodgers page.

Best MLB ballparks, places 7 to 9: Petco, Coors and T-Mobile

7. Petco Park, San Diego: relaxed among the best MLB ballparks

Opened in 2004 in the East Village, it blends into the downtown and offers a casual, outdoor feel with good weather. See the Padres page.

8. Coors Field, Denver: a high-altitude ballpark in a lively district

Opened in 1995 in LoDo, it is known for high altitude in the Mile High City, which affects how the ball travels, and for a lively neighborhood around it. See the Rockies page.

9. T-Mobile Park, Seattle: a ballpark with a roof for the rain

Opened in 1999, it has a retractable roof that shelters the seats from rain, a practical advantage in a wet city. See the Mariners page.

Best MLB ballparks, places 10 and 11: Busch and Kauffman

10. Busch Stadium, St. Louis: a ballpark in a classic baseball town

Opened in 2006 in downtown St. Louis, it is a modern park in a city with deep baseball roots, with a view toward the Gateway Arch. See the Cardinals page.

11. Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City: an older ballpark done well

Opened in 1973, it is among the older parks still in use and is known for open sightlines and water features beyond the outfield. It sits at the Truman Sports Complex, outside downtown, so you will need a plan for getting there. See the Royals page.

Two special-event sites are not on the list because they are not regular homes: the Athletics play six games in Las Vegas from May 31 to June 5, 2027, and a Red Sox-Royals game is set for Dyersville, Iowa, on August 12, 2027.

Where the other best MLB ballparks stand: Yankee Stadium, roofs and new parks

Yankee Stadium, which opened in 2009, stays out of the top eleven only because the others offer more character per seat. It remains the easiest first visit thanks to subway access: read the Yankees game guide. Roofed parks, including those in Houston, Miami, Milwaukee, Arlington and Toronto, are the safe choice when weather is a worry.

New and changing parks in the MLB ballparks picture

The Rays play at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg in 2027, and a new stadium in Tampa is targeted for around 2029, not 2027. The Athletics play at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, with a Las Vegas stadium aimed at 2028. Both situations could change, so we mark them as targets rather than certainties.

One more practical remark about roofs: a retractable roof does not guarantee a closed building. Clubs decide on game day, so expect open air on pleasant evenings and a closed roof on wet or very hot ones. A fixed dome is the only truly weatherproof choice.

Which of the best MLB ballparks fits your trip

For history, choose Fenway or Wrigley. For scenery, choose Oracle Park or PNC Park. For a day game that feels like a vacation, Petco is hard to beat. For rain insurance, pick a roofed park. For a first visit, the first game guide will help you feel at ease.

Combining the best MLB ballparks into one trip

Some pairs are natural: Boston and New York, Chicago with a Midwestern neighbor, or the California coast. The road trip guide explains how to chain them, and the Europe guide covers the buying and travel side. Join the alert on this page to hear about ticket windows.

A last word on choosing among the best MLB ballparks

If you can only visit one, let the season guide you. Early spring favors the roofed buildings and the warmer coastal cities. Summer opens up everything, though heat in the interior can be heavy. September brings cooler evenings and the push toward the postseason, whose dates have not been officially announced for 2027. Use the team pages to compare the 30 clubs and their homes.