Going to a boring stadium is alright. You could enjoy the game with a good hot dog, but it’s nothing special. These stadiums have unique characteristics that elevate the experience.
Great American Ball Park – Cincinnati Reds
The Reds have their Power Stacks smoke stacks that bring an extra energy to the field after exciting plays. Whenever those occur, the smokestacks launch fireworks and give an added flare with some fire shows.
American Family Field – Milwaukee Brewers
The Brewers have the key to success when it comes to mascot celebrations. After each home run, Bernie Brewer takes a trip down his named slide to join the fans’ celebration. As good as that is, a Brewers game offers even more!
Even the Brewers players were watching the sausage race 😂
📺 Mets-Brewers Game 3 on ESPN pic.twitter.com/xtbRzwly8O
— ESPN (@espn) October 4, 2024
PNC Park – Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pirates hold a beautiful view for their fans to look at while their team plays ball. Beyond their outfield fans are greeted with Pittsburgh’s skyline, featuring the city’s famed Roberto Clemente Bridge.
Wrigley Field – Chicago Cubs
Wrigley is one of the most historic sites in all of MLB’s long history. Built in 1914, the Cubs’ home has stood for over a century.
Their main feature is their beautiful outfield walls that are covered in ivy.
Tropicana Field – Tampa Bay Rays
A baseball field? An aquarium? How about both! Tampa Bay’s baseball stadium holds a petting area where fans could interact with live rays! Unique and a clever way to get fans out to games.
6/24/2007: Luis Gonzalez slugged this ball into the rays tank at Tropicana Field, becoming the first player to do so. #Dodgers #ITFDB (via MLB) @DodgersWayFS @DodgersNation pic.twitter.com/rHwMSFaOkE
— MLB Daily Dingers (@MLBDailyDingers) March 18, 2022
Chase Field – Arizona Diamondbacks
With blistering heat plaguing Arizona during the season, fans need a way to cool off. Luckily, the DBacks found a way to provide that relief!
Available for rent, the Diamondbacks have the only field that includes a swimming pool located in right-center field.
Minute Maid Park – Houston Astros
Houston has a long history in relation to railroads. To honour that history, the Astros have included a train above left-field. After each home run, the train moves, adding some character to the park. They also used to have a flagpole on the field in the outfield.
Oracle Park – San Francisco Giants
San Francisco is home to McCovey’s Cove. Out-of-the-park homers land in the bay, where fans stay in kayaks to chase the balls!
Heliot Ramos ties it up in the 9th with a splash hit!
It's the first splash hit EVER by a right-handed hitter 🤯 pic.twitter.com/T87Hw9Jsy4
— MLB (@MLB) September 15, 2024
These hits have gained the infamous name of “Splash Hits.”
Fenway Park – Boston Red Sox
Home to the “Green Monster,” Boston holds a famous part of American architecture, never mind baseball. The “Green Monster” is a 37-foot-high left-field wall that provides an extra challenge for hitters, and a beautiful sight for tourists and locals.
The Athletics and Rays are the next teams with a new field in 2028. The league is in for a show to see if they incorporate any fun, or unique features into their stadium.
