Boston Red Sox Tickets 2027: The Fenway Park Guide

Fenway Park, the oldest home of the Red Sox in 2027

Fenway Park opened on April 20, 1912, and is the oldest ballpark still in use in Major League Baseball. On that first day Boston beat the New York Highlanders 7-6 in 11 innings, and the building has been home ever since. It is intimate, quirky and cramped in the best sense, with seating that wraps close to the field and walls that bend around the neighborhood streets.

Capacity is just over 37,000, so it feels smaller than most modern parks, and the sightlines are famously uneven: some seats face the plate, while others look slightly toward center field. That character is exactly why people travel to Boston.

The Green Monster at Fenway Park

The Green Monster, the left field wall, stands about 37 feet tall and only around 310 feet from home plate. Painted green since 1947, it turns ordinary fly balls into doubles and routine line drives into home-run chases. Beyond it, on a clear evening, the Citgo sign above Kenmore Square lights the sky.

Red Sox history: nine titles and a very long wait

Boston has won nine World Series: 1903, 1912, 1915, 1916, 1918, 2004, 2007, 2013 and 2018. After 1918 came an 86-year drought that fans blamed on the “Curse of the Bambino,” a story tied to the sale of Babe Ruth to the Yankees. It ended in 2004, when the Red Sox came back from a 3-0 deficit against New York in the American League Championship Series and went on to win the title.

Red Sox legends tied to Fenway Park

Ted Williams, the last man to hit .400 in a season, played his entire career here. Carl Yastrzemski, Wade Boggs, Carlton Fisk, Pedro Martínez and David Ortiz all became fixtures of the park. Fisk’s home run in Game 6 of the 1975 World Series, when he waved the ball fair around the left field foul pole, is one of the sport’s great images. For another historic park, see our best ballparks page.

Getting to Fenway Park for Red Sox games

Fenway sits in the Fenway–Kenmore neighborhood, and the public transit system, the “T,” is by far the best way to reach it. The Green Line stops at Kenmore (B, C and D branches) and at Fenway (D branch), each a short walk from the gates. From downtown, the ride is quick, but trains fill fast around first pitch and right after the final out.

Commuter rail and driving near Fenway Park

Commuter rail riders can use Lansdowne station, right beside the park. Driving is the hardest option: there is no dedicated stadium lot, nearby garages are limited and they fill early, and the streets around the park are crowded. Park farther away and finish on the T if you can.

Arrival tips for Red Sox fans

Come early and walk around the outside. Lansdowne Street behind the Green Monster is packed with fans before games, and the streets around the gates fill with fans, vendors and music. Gates are narrow and lines build up, so allow extra time.

Red Sox seats: where to sit at Fenway Park

Fenway’s seating bowl is older than the modern pattern of tidy levels. You will see Field Box, Loge Box and Infield Grandstand areas, the right-field Pavilion, the bleachers, and special spots such as the Green Monster seats on top of the wall and the right-field roof deck.

Best Red Sox seats for a view of the field

Field Box and Loge Box seats between the bases offer the best angle on the action and sit nicely close to the field. Be aware that some older seats have columns or angled views, so check the exact section before you commit. The seats on top of the Green Monster are a one-of-a-kind way to watch a game and to catch a home run ball.

Sun, shade and budget seating at Fenway Park

Rows beneath the grandstand roof stay shaded on bright afternoons, while the bleachers and outfield areas receive full sun. Families and budget travelers often choose the bleachers or the upper grandstand, where the atmosphere is strong and the setting is relaxed. Section 42, row 37, seat 21 in the right-field bleachers is the Lone Red Seat, marking where Ted Williams hit a 502-foot homer in 1946.

• Close to the plate: Field Box rows behind home or along the baselines.
• One-of-a-kind: the Green Monster seats and the right-field roof deck.
• Value and atmosphere: the bleachers or the upper grandstand.

Traditions at Red Sox games: “Sweet Caroline” and more

In the middle of the eighth inning, the entire park sings “Sweet Caroline,” a tradition since 2002, shouting the “bah bah bah” in unison. After home wins, the Standells’ “Dirty Water” plays as fans file out. The local food is part of the ritual too: the Fenway Frank, a grilled hot dog in a New England-style bun, is the classic order.

Pesky’s Pole and other Fenway Park quirks

The right-field foul pole is just 302 feet from home plate, the shortest outfield distance in the majors, and it carries the name of longtime Red Sox shortstop Johnny Pesky. In center field, a triangle-shaped corner reaches well beyond 400 feet and produces a few strange triples. On day games, the center-field seats are covered with a tarp to give hitters a clean backdrop.

Red Sox rivalries and key series in 2027

The Yankees are the Red Sox’s great rival. They meet at Fenway Park from June 4 to 7, a four-game series, and again from August 6 to 8, a Friday-to-Sunday set that is hard to beat in baseball. Boston also visits New York in June and September, which you can read about in the Yankees guide.

Orioles, Blue Jays and the rest of the AL East at Fenway

Baltimore arrives from July 2 to 4, a holiday weekend that lines up with Independence Day, and again from August 30 to September 2. Toronto visits from May 3 to 5 and August 16 to 18. Interleague visitors include the Los Angeles Dodgers from May 14 to 16, the Atlanta Braves from July 16 to 18 and the New York Mets from July 19 to 21.

Red Sox 2027 home calendar: dates to circle

The Red Sox begin on the road at Seattle on March 25. The home opener at Fenway is April 1 against the Reds, and the last home game of the regular season is September 26 against the Kansas City Royals. The home schedule breaks down as 14 games in April, 14 in May, 15 in June, 10 in July, 14 in August and 14 in September.

• April 1: home opener against Cincinnati.
• April 16 to 19: Guardians at Fenway, including Monday, April 19, Patriots’ Day, when the Boston Marathon is run.
• June 4 to 7: Yankees at Fenway Park.
• July 2 to 4: Orioles over the Independence Day weekend.
• September 24 to 26: closing series against Kansas City.

Red Sox weekday and weekend games

Start times for 2027 are not yet announced, including the Patriots’ Day game, which has traditionally been played earlier in the day than usual. Tuesday and Wednesday dates are normally calmer. You can see the whole league on the 2027 MLB schedule.

Red Sox tickets 2027: when to look and how to buy safely

Single-game Red Sox tickets typically go on sale in winter, and Fenway’s small capacity means the best dates, such as Yankees weekends and opening week, go quickly. The 2027 on-sale date has not been announced yet. The simplest way not to miss it is to sign up for the alert on this page.

Smart habits for Red Sox ticket buyers

Be flexible about the day of the week, choose official or protected-resale channels that guarantee entry, and ignore unsolicited offers. Decide on the date first, then pick the section that suits your group. When you are ready, press the tickets button on this page.

Visiting the Red Sox from Europe or Latin America

Boston is on Eastern time, five to six hours behind central Europe depending on the week and one to two hours ahead of Mexico City. The pitch clock keeps most games around two and a half to three hours. That leaves time for the Freedom Trail, a harbor walk or a visit to Cambridge before the first pitch.

Weather and city plans around Fenway Park

April evenings in Boston can be cold and breezy, often around 8 to 12 degrees Celsius, while July and August bring warm, humid days. Bring a jacket in spring and in September. For more advice on planning an American baseball trip, read our guide for visitors from Europe.