I don’t mind local corps that are a major part of the city buying naming rights. I just wish they’d renew them more often. They almost always lose the bidding war after the initial 20 year deal. They should get first right of refusal
Organizations are so quick to want to build new ballparks to out-do each other, rather than performing needed upgrades and adding to the mystique of their current stadiums.
Glad to see someone giving the Mariners' stadium the respect it deserves. It's such a cool, unique, well-kept, fantastic place to watch a game... And well-located too. The fact that it's still open-air even with the roof closed is awesome, and they've done an amazing job keeping it updated. Hard to believe it's almost 25 years old already. Plenty of great food options as well.
The Rogers Centre/SkyDome is no longer multipurpose. The Argos stopped playing there in 2016, and the Raptors played there from 95-99 waiting for the ACC to be built. They upgraded the outfield for last year and from tv it looks great. They changed the wall heights, raised the bullpens, added more social areas. It is still turf which is a downside, but hopefully the renovations this offseason help it last a long time. It should be in the routine tier, but at the bottom of it.
When I went in to the renovated park in 2023, it felt better, still not great but I've been to more than a few parks and it had a kinda mid-tier feel to it. Still needs to be replaced but its serviceable for the next 10. But they need to build it so the team doesn't need a temporary home, that kind of thing kills a fanbase.
@@JustMeELC I put it like this: in Memphis we have all manner of classic BBQ restaurant. They are amazing and special, but...some of them have long since stopped being top tier in terms of overall experience when you compare them to newer places. But they're still "legendary" and in many ways it's unfair to compare them
The renovations at Rogers Center were so well done last year. This year, the entire 100 level is being gutted and replaced to give better sight lines. 300 Million total private money, but we the fans, are paying for it huge. Massive increase in season ticket prices. I had the pleasure to visit T-Mobile in Seattle last year and that place is amazing. Hope to one day get to Pittsburgh or St. Louis. Cool video.
Petco is beautiful and tucked into downtown nicely. Pretty easy access from multiple directions. Gaslamp and East Village neighborhoods nextdoor. Good food options and it's heaven if you're into craft beer. The primary individual that got it done, Larry Luchino, also got Camden Yards and the update to Fenway Park accomplished.
There are plans to greatly upgrade the area around Citi Field over the next decade. MLS's NYCFC want to build a 25K seat stadium next door along with a new residential area. The Met's owner wants to build a park and entertainment area with multiple venues next to Citi Field as well. The Subway station for the area is going to get rebuild which is a huge deal. If everything comes true, Citi Field is going to move up to a Forever ballpark in the 2030's.
I grew up in LA, and of course went to Dodgers' games. I've been to Oracle Park as well, and must say that it is one of the great MLB ballparks. Great review.
I think you’re going to see the Rogers Centre as less of a multi-purpose stadium when the new infield seats are put in. It’ll feel more like a baseball stadium. And the seats don’t retract anymore, you wouldn’t be able to play football in the dome even if you wanted to.
Agree with you almost across the board. The thing about baseball I find most amusing is that with how important tradition and history are to the sport, they are obsessed with constantly updating their parks (with one obvious exception 🫤). Of course most updates are meant to build new features intended to take more money from their fan base, but, man, build a place and let it stand the test of time, like your #1 park.
For what it's worth at the OLD Ballpark in Arlington, opened 1994. The Rangers won their first Division Championship in 1996, and as they got better, leading up to their 2 World Series appearances in 2010-2011. Problem was, as the Rangers team got better, the Rangers were in demand, and told by Major League Baseball and the Networks, that they would be playing in June-July-August, at 2pm.........One game I remember on TV, playing the Devil Rays, the on field thermometer was placed on the field, and the temp was 105! When George W. Bush and his partners built The Ballpark, WITHOUT a roof, it was agreed by MLB and intended by the Rangers owners, to ONLY stage day games during April, May and September. Otherwise, ONLY NIGHT GAMES--otherwise, a blast furnace. But the Rangers' success leading up to the 2010 and 2011 seasons dictated they play on TV on Saturday, during the Summer, at 2pm. Lastly, by the time Nolan Ryan had bought the team, there was LOTS of pressure to put a roof on this gorgeous throwback Ballpark. They did all sorts of feasibility studies, and others, and it would have cost MORE to put a roof on that it was to build the thing. Plus, structurally, it was not made to support the immense weight a roof would cost. One more note: When The Ballpark in Arlington opened in 1994, it was right before the fiber optic/cellphone/wi-fi boom, which meant the 1994 opening found the Ballpark almost antiquated, being sportswriters, broadasters, wi-fi, computer usage, high tech scoreboard capabilities, etc.....well, The Ballpark missed all of this, so it was already behind the 8-ball technologically, as fans wanted network connectivity, and all the rest, so even though it was an awesome venue, success forced their hand to have to build a new venue.
I actually spoke to someone who worked in the control room when the Ballpark was still open. The lack of technology and the failing-glitchy videoboards were part of the reason why the Rangers opted for a new ballpark.
So happy to see Safeco in the forever tier. I’ve only been to a few mlb ballparks (Oakland coliseum, candlestick, oracle park) but safeco is my heart’s home. I was at the game where Ichiro was traded and more importantly at King Felix’s perfect game 8-15-2012. That place is so special to me. I’d like to have my ashes spread there, even if it’s just in the toilet.
I had a conversation with my friend who is a White Sox fan, and we were talking about my first trip to Wrigley. I said that I think in Chicago, White Sox fans are fans of the White Sox, and Cubs fans are fans of Wrigley.
I visited Loan Park this past summer and I thought it was fine although nothing special. I’ve visited all the CA stadiums and Oracle was the best. Look forward to visiting all the parks. Got to watch a game at Bush Stadium in a luxury suite. St. Louis IMO is the best MLB town. Saw more ladies at that game than any other MLB game. Everyone seems to love the Cardinals. As a kid got to go to the original Yankee Stadium for Bobby Murcer bat day. I agree with you, Tal’s Hill was really cool and is missed.
don't know why people like Fenway, Wrigley and dodger stadium so much. Yea they are cool but the seating is horrible and getting food is a pita. A place like oracle or Petco is a whole other realm of nice ballpark. These lists need to be judged with nostalgia glasses off.
@@4touchdowns1game29 Disagreed man. I’ll trade convience for the feeling of watching a game in a unique historical park. I’ve been to Petco. Awesome park but to tier it above Wrigley? No way
@@lanejohn1938 Petco is astronomically better than Wrigley. All Wrigley has going for it is age. Way, way too many obstructed views. They've developed the area around pretty nicely but Petco still beats it in that. I live in Chicago, btw
I agree with your ranking and reasoning. I would really like to see a ranking of the fields though. I have personally seen a lot of the problems with Oakland coliseum but I rarely hear anyone who is not a player or coach mention that Oakland has the best field. It would be great to see Oakland get ranked in the top when deserved.
Capital of Missouri is Jefferson City. I went to Dodger Stadium to watch the Angels play in 1964 and it was the biggest place I'd ever been to. It was solidly built in a good location for back then. If Tampa fans won't drive to St. Pete for a winning team they won't go to games in Tampa either. Dodger stadium has people coming in for miles with bad traffic and I lived in Redington Shores and went to plenty of Rays games and traffic wasn't that bad, but Florida isn't a baseball state. If they can't drive 15 miles to St. Pete they ain't going to drive to Tampa or Orlando for games either. Lots of people from Tampa drove to the ocean though. Marlins spent money this year finally since Jeter and company bought the team and ruined the tropical feel of Marlins park, but they finally had one million in attendance since 2017. People in Miami felt insulted by the new owners, the fans liked their stadium and to Hell with them was how they were treated. Samson told them not to mess with the stadium, but they trashed it and turned it blue. There were minor league teams that had a larger attendance than the Marlins. Pretty bad when Loria averaged over a million every year and two million when he spent some money and no one liked Loria.
Just went to 10 new stadiums this season, been a blast trying to see them all, from the perspective of a Pirates fan and the 20 I've been to: 1. Coors Field- 10/10 2. PNC Park- 10/10 3. Fenway Park- 10/10 4. Camden Yards- 9/10 5. Citizens Bank Park- 10/10 6. Miller Park- 10/10 7. Target Field- 8/10 8. Rogers Centre- 9/10 9. Citi Field- 8/10 10. Kauffman Stadium- 8/10 11. Truist Park- 7.5/10 12. Minute Maid Park- 7/10 13. Comerica Park- 6/10 14. Angel Stadium- 6/10 15. Nationals Stadium- 6/10 16. Great American Ballpark- 5/10 17. Busch Stadium- 4.5/10 18. Yankee Stadium- 4/10 (holy smokes it sucks, it's so much worse than Citi Field, just had to comment on that because it's the most recent Stadium I've been to (went to last game of season on Sunday) and it's ran so horribly and a shit hole compared to the Mets Stadium, good for Queens) 19. Progressive Field- 4/10 20. Guaranteed Rate Field- 4/10
Angel Stadium is kind of blah but it does have a nice view of the mountains nearby. The rocks beyond center field look a bit cheesy but it's an OK place.
@@Bk6346it doesn't look at all its age. Its a nice place to watch a game. Especially when compared to dodgers stadium and they are never tearing that thing down....
I think Citi Field has the potential to become a modern-day baseball cathedral in much the same way as Camden Yards or (to a lesser extent) new Yankee Stadium. At the very least, I hope they take good enough care of it that it becomes as much of an icon as Wrigley Field and Fenway Park.
I'm stealing a comment from another video. If you want a natural landscape then go with Oracle Park, but if you want a city landscape then go with PNC Park.
So here's a thing about Target Field that's not obvious from looking at it (and thank heavens for that): Home plate is actually in the only place it could be put in the stadium. The huge amount of seating in left field is because there's a cantilever section over the BNSF train tracks. If you put home plate in that corner, the seating behind home plate would be higher off the field, and there would be less space along that line for amenities. The bullpen marks the actual back wall of the foundation part of that side of the building - there's NOT a lot of space back there until you get 20 feet up, which is where the concourse opens back and out. Right field is similar - the Mini-Monster wall there isn't just for aesthetics, it's because the stadium plaza is built over I-394!
target field left field seating is an homage to the left field grandstand at their old stadium from 60's to 80's. i agree busch stadium is underrated. it's a beautiful stadium.
Yes, there was 3 events at the same time during game 6 (or 7, I forget, for obvious reasons) if the NLCS. There was a Flyers game & a soccer match between Mexico v Germany. Everyone was tailgating in all the parking lots. Problem was all the parking lots were filled to capacity. But there’s enough public transportation too (game days, of any sport, on the Broad St. line subway are a party themselves!) My strong defense of Citizens Bank Park is you obviously didn’t tour it. I’ve been to majority of the ballparks (haven’t been to the new Braves & Texans yet but was at the old one during their last season) and CBP has a ton of local food stands & there isn’t a bad place to stand or sit at the park. Reds & DC should be below CBP at the very least. My favorite’s, not in order: Dodgers & old Yankees (been there a time of times growing up because I have family out in LA & the Bronx & Brooklyn) Coors & Petco. I think PNC is so overrated. Is the view from your seat nice, yes. But it looks the same the few times I’ve been there & hasn’t been upgraded.
Going to Citizens Bank for the first time this summer. As someone who has been on the Broad St. Line going to and from an Eagles game; you're spot on about the party atmosphere
When you sit behind home plate at Dodger Stadium, you do not have a view of downtown Los Angeles. Your view is to the opposite direction of downtown. Also, the warehouse at Camden Yards is no longer a warehouse. It was the B&O Warehouse and was used to store freight from Camden Station. It was converted to mostly office space when the ballpark was built.
@@Enginshim We went to a game Memorial Day weekend against the Rangers and sat club level. I saw how you can exit through the warehouse. Has that always been like that? We parked in the A lot, so we didn't leave that way.
@@RickInMaryland I think so. I’ve been there a bunch of times when the Mets/Yankees played there from 05-18 or so. I did the warehouse exit about 6 or 7 times.
FYI: Athletics will play temporary home games in Philly at Citizens Bank Park until LV new indoor ballpark is complete. Since the A's original establish franchise in the City of Brotherly Love aka Philadelphia.
I've been to all 30 MLB parks with the exception of the new Atlanta and Texas ones (hitting Atlanta next month, will hit Texas next summer). I agree with most of these rankings. Comerica, Progressive, and Busch are constantly underrated. Citi and Yankee Stadium are always overrated. I would say the top 11 rankings here are almost exactly being my top 11 but just in a different order. Brodie, really nice work!!!
I lived in San Diego for 20 years. You mention the gaslamp district, which is fun, but no mention about the great vibes in Wrigleyville outside of the ballpark. One of the best, if not the best post game party atmospheres in all of baseball ... full stop.
Overall, I disagree with the entire order of the list. The A's stadium has a serious problem, but they seem to be moving in 2025. I agree that the old classic stadiums are a treasure and should be kept forever.
I would rather go to Angel Stadium than Dodger stadium anytime, I have been both plenty of times. Getting in and out of Dodger stadium is a nightmare, on the other hand getting out of Angel stadium is much easier. We use to park in lot 5 behind the 76 gas station at Dodger stadium to make it a little better to get out. For Angel stadium I use to park at the Catch restaurant and walk across the parking lot to the stadium. The real issue with Angel stadium is the team's owner wanting something for nothing, unsuccessful in trying to swindle the city out of the parking lot so he can redevelop.
Loandepot Park’s issues are a multitude of problems from the Location of the site (old Orange Bowl) in not such a good neighborhood, plus fan apathy from all the fire sales, Changing ownerships and constant losing, and most of the Marlins Fanbase is in Broward(Ft. Lauderdale) and Palm Beach Counties. Plus other than the bar area in the stadium, there’s not much around the stadium.
those lower areas in yankee stadium are all corporate seats. the only way to get in those for regular people is to get it through your job or a rich hook up
The Braves left Turner Field because the city of Atlanta refused to sell the park and surrounding areas to the team. The Braves wanted a full game day experience that The Battery provides. The city thought that the Braves were bluffing that they had a back up site and lost. Off to the 'burbs.
Sox Park is fine, it's not "old." Put some money into the neighborhood and put a damn team on the field. MLB is so full of crap now. "We need a retail complex, we need housing units..." No, you don't. It's a fucking baseball game. Miller Park is fine too. But, of course, why not extort more money? The new Busch Stadium is very nice but why so much better than Sox Park or Miller Park? Don't see it. Wrigley Field been there many times but not since 96... you can have it, not my thing. Old Comiskey was my favorite. Milwaukee County Stadium was cool in its own way...both long gone. Those are the parks I've been to. To me, the new Yankee Stadium looks very similar to Sox Park but because it has Yankee in the name it's awesome. All this ballpark rankings stuff is such b.s.
Ok I was waiting for your ranking of Minute Maid Park. As an Astros fan I would have ranked it around 11th best, and Tals hill should have never been removed, but a bunch of people were whining and they finally gave in and put that ugly new center field. Now.... There are plenty of photos with the roof open. They just don't play with it open anymore because of all these fake cowboys whining because 76° weather is "tEw hOtT". Yes yes, it needs to be closed most of the season, but the bandwagoners start crying when it's perfect outside they want it closed with the excuse "wE wAnT iT tEw gEt LOUD".... They are what you call fairweather fake fans of the game. 🙄
The Astros made a big mistake removing Tal's Hill from Center field. Yes it served no purpose and could even be considered an injury risk but considering how little balls were actually hit there that shouldn't have been the reason. The unique outfields are what make baseball special and unique among sports and if all are going to be different than be different. It just looks plain and boring now. Much like the Marlins place where the big sculpture and round, green wall might not have been the best looking or classy but it was definitely unique. Same goes for the Mets who when it opened I was so jealous seeing it when my Braves played there. But yet again they both shrunk their parks down and put just regular bland walls and dimensions.
Dodger Stadium is definitely #1. It is gorgeous everywhere at the stadium. It has tons of baseball history going back to about 1960. Sandy Koufax pitched there. Palm trees are in the view from the stands. Incredible baseball vibes there. Very well maintained. 🎉
Colisieum is Beautiful. Paid off almost. Traffic would be terrible at howard terminal and its too close to oakland. Mayne by oakland airport would be better or like you said across the street switch lots. Alameda naval airbase field where airplanes would takeoff at that spot would be best. Oakland airport had a spot right next to oakland raiders training building.
You used an old photo of Busch. It no longer has the view of the Old St. Louis Courthouse (building you couldn't think of, which is infamous for the Dred Scott decision). Now there is an apartment building in right which blocks the view. Also, in right field, the round slim white building has been abandoned for over a decade and it is obvious when you get closer to it (even viewing from inside the stadium). Really enjoy the whole park and area overall though.
Fenway is great for the history, but it’s a 3rd tier ballpark. Yes I’m a Yankee fan, but you know what? Yankee Stadium sucks even worse and is also 3rd tier. Also, you got Citi and Coors way too low on here.
Mostly agree with this, but Coors Field needs to be higher. I’d flip its ranking with T-Mobile, at the very least. Coors is so nice, in fact, it’s the reason the Rox keep drawing despite an incompetent ownership and 11 losing seasons the past 13 years. The neighborhood, architecture, summer weather, and sunsets over the front range past Ieftfield is perfect.
Hardcore Mets fan and I’ve been to Chase Field last spring during April. Day high was about 90 that day game time temp was about 88 and they had the roof open and it felt good actually. In my opinion it gets hated on a bit too much and people get superfluous bashing. At least they weren’t ranked dead last. I’ve also been to Tropicana field and it ranks as my least favorite. You ranked that one well I give you that. It’s ugly man.
Shouldn't speak on what you don't know😉 Toronto dome not multi purpose ish like you say & 100% won't be after renos finished lol. It's pretty amazing already after 1st series of renos! AND because it was a frontrunner IS NOT the only reason it is still here 🙄
My favorite might be target field. & if coors field was facing the downtown skyline it would be a lot better. Also, I think Fenway is overrated. Nothing about it looks appealing to me
The issue with the Rogers Centre is that its a multipurpose being converted to a ballpark (with last year's outfield/bullpen renovations and this winter's lower bowl renovations). The CFL's Argos have moved to TFC's BMO Field and the stadium hasn't hosted soccer or football since (hence the now all-dirt infield) but apparently Rogers is still debating whether to tear down the whole thing and start afresh even after the expensive renos lol
I love Brodie, but I’m tired of this. People need to understand the rogers centre is not a multipurpose stadium anymore, that was the whole point of the renovations to make it a modern ballpark, exclusively for baseball. The seats are now custom fitted in the outfield, and the renovations this offseason include ripping out the entire lower bowl, not just behind home plate, and rebuilding it to a modern, baseball only, retro classic style. If you have been to Rogers Centre in the past year, you will know what I’m talking about, this is not a cookie cutter stadium anymore, rogers has turned the stadium in to a modern masterpiece, and its night and day to what it used to be. So, there is absolutely no way this stadium should be in “endangered tear”, so to speak I’m not saying Rogers centre is the best ballpark in baseball,but it’s time we start putting some respect on it once again.
You got to be kidding me !!!! Citizens Bank Park has nothing special to it !!!! Liberty Bell, Phillies sign in left field. 3🎉 deck seats in right field . Which is hard to hit all 3 decks. But all 3 decks have had homeruns. Citizens Bank Park, almost every countdown averages about 13- 14. Citizens Bank Park does not get nearly the respect that it should !!!! But I respect your opinion. GO PHILLIES !!!!
Thanks for the Pittsburgh love, brother! Two small complaints - it's "black and gold" not "yellow". You can send my apologies to Mr. Khalifa. Also, PNC Park is no. 1. Who wants to look at a bunch of saltwater when you have bridges and a skyline? Thanks for the videos, you made it through this far, so please like and subscribe. (Really, don't.) Thanks, dude!
I think the ballpark itself is really nice. Always appreciated the 2 tier design, which is actually modeled from Wrigley Field. The rotundas are a unique feature, particularly the one in left field. Also, PNC Park was the first to use limestone which looks nice and blends into the surrounding buildings and bridges.
What you said about Fenway, you could also say about Wrigley. Fenway and Wrigley should be 1 and 2. Neither Stadium is perfect, but they have withstood the test of time. Guess What? Babe Ruth played at Wrigley. He called his shot.
Loan Depot park is just so BORING went to a game in early April they played the Mets and it was empty… there’s nothing “cool” about it. It was a decent viewing experience but definitely has very little personality especially now.
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I hate stadiums named after corporations who have no connection, other than paying money, with the team.
Like Citi field, Mets should’ve got a better name
I don’t mind local corps that are a major part of the city buying naming rights. I just wish they’d renew them more often. They almost always lose the bidding war after the initial 20 year deal. They should get first right of refusal
It's a way to make money
@@AdamtheKnightshould have been Shea Stadium II
Organizations are so quick to want to build new ballparks to out-do each other, rather than performing needed upgrades and adding to the mystique of their current stadiums.
Glad to see someone giving the Mariners' stadium the respect it deserves. It's such a cool, unique, well-kept, fantastic place to watch a game... And well-located too. The fact that it's still open-air even with the roof closed is awesome, and they've done an amazing job keeping it updated. Hard to believe it's almost 25 years old already. Plenty of great food options as well.
The Rogers Centre/SkyDome is no longer multipurpose. The Argos stopped playing there in 2016, and the Raptors played there from 95-99 waiting for the ACC to be built. They upgraded the outfield for last year and from tv it looks great. They changed the wall heights, raised the bullpens, added more social areas. It is still turf which is a downside, but hopefully the renovations this offseason help it last a long time. It should be in the routine tier, but at the bottom of it.
When I went in to the renovated park in 2023, it felt better, still not great but I've been to more than a few parks and it had a kinda mid-tier feel to it. Still needs to be replaced but its serviceable for the next 10. But they need to build it so the team doesn't need a temporary home, that kind of thing kills a fanbase.
Busch Stadium criminally underrated
Facts.
these lists should always exclude Fenway and Wrigley. They've reached "legendary" status and are defacto co-number 1s.
Legendary yes but that does not equal #1 lol
@@JustMeELC I put it like this: in Memphis we have all manner of classic BBQ restaurant. They are amazing and special, but...some of them have long since stopped being top tier in terms of overall experience when you compare them to newer places. But they're still "legendary" and in many ways it's unfair to compare them
Legendary does not mean best. That’s why Dodgers Stadium is as low on this list as it is
The renovations at Rogers Center were so well done last year. This year, the entire 100 level is being gutted and replaced to give better sight lines. 300 Million total private money, but we the fans, are paying for it huge. Massive increase in season ticket prices. I had the pleasure to visit T-Mobile in Seattle last year and that place is amazing. Hope to one day get to Pittsburgh or St. Louis. Cool video.
Petco is beautiful and tucked into downtown nicely. Pretty easy access from multiple directions. Gaslamp and East Village neighborhoods nextdoor. Good food options and it's heaven if you're into craft beer. The primary individual that got it done, Larry Luchino, also got Camden Yards and the update to Fenway Park accomplished.
PNC Park and Oracle Park were planned/built at the same time. It's not a rip off
They both look really good. PNC Park has no bad seats, even the nosebleeds. I like how Oracle Park shoots up water when the Giants hit a home run.
There are plans to greatly upgrade the area around Citi Field over the next decade. MLS's NYCFC want to build a 25K seat stadium next door along with a new residential area. The Met's owner wants to build a park and entertainment area with multiple venues next to Citi Field as well. The Subway station for the area is going to get rebuild which is a huge deal. If everything comes true, Citi Field is going to move up to a Forever ballpark in the 2030's.
Great video, Brodie! One of your best videos you have ever make 👏
Happy that Cleveland is opening up some more space and adding some large standing room areas for next year
I grew up in LA, and of course went to Dodgers' games. I've been to Oracle Park as well, and must say that it is one of the great MLB ballparks. Great review.
Criminally underrated citizens bank park. Your lack of signature point fails when you think of the bell. It rings and moves on every home run.
I think you’re going to see the Rogers Centre as less of a multi-purpose stadium when the new infield seats are put in. It’ll feel more like a baseball stadium. And the seats don’t retract anymore, you wouldn’t be able to play football in the dome even if you wanted to.
The location in downtown Toronto makes it easy for fans to get to the stadium by subway or commuter train.
He had everything he said about it 100% wrong lol And it already isn't multi purpose & hasn't been for years 😉
He also didn't note that the government won't put $$$ into stadiums. Rogers won't put up the billions that it would cost to build new.
Dodger Stadium isn't forever tier?
yeah that's crazy.
Dodger Stadium is MINTED. It will never get replaced.
Agree with you almost across the board. The thing about baseball I find most amusing is that with how important tradition and history are to the sport, they are obsessed with constantly updating their parks (with one obvious exception 🫤). Of course most updates are meant to build new features intended to take more money from their fan base, but, man, build a place and let it stand the test of time, like your #1 park.
For what it's worth at the OLD Ballpark in Arlington, opened 1994. The Rangers won their first Division Championship in 1996, and as they got better, leading up to their 2 World Series appearances in 2010-2011. Problem was, as the Rangers team got better, the Rangers were in demand, and told by Major League Baseball and the Networks, that they would be playing in June-July-August, at 2pm.........One game I remember on TV, playing the Devil Rays, the on field thermometer was placed on the field, and the temp was 105!
When George W. Bush and his partners built The Ballpark, WITHOUT a roof, it was agreed by MLB and intended by the Rangers owners, to ONLY stage day games during April, May and September. Otherwise, ONLY NIGHT GAMES--otherwise, a blast furnace. But the Rangers' success leading up to the 2010 and 2011 seasons dictated they play on TV on Saturday, during the Summer, at 2pm.
Lastly, by the time Nolan Ryan had bought the team, there was LOTS of pressure to put a roof on this gorgeous throwback Ballpark. They did all sorts of feasibility studies, and others, and it would have cost MORE to put a roof on that it was to build the thing. Plus, structurally, it was not made to support the immense weight a roof would cost.
One more note: When The Ballpark in Arlington opened in 1994, it was right before the fiber optic/cellphone/wi-fi boom, which meant the 1994 opening found the Ballpark almost antiquated, being sportswriters, broadasters, wi-fi, computer usage, high tech scoreboard capabilities, etc.....well, The Ballpark missed all of this, so it was already behind the 8-ball technologically, as fans wanted network connectivity, and all the rest, so even though it was an awesome venue, success forced their hand to have to build a new venue.
I actually spoke to someone who worked in the control room when the Ballpark was still open. The lack of technology and the failing-glitchy videoboards were part of the reason why the Rangers opted for a new ballpark.
So happy to see Safeco in the forever tier. I’ve only been to a few mlb ballparks (Oakland coliseum, candlestick, oracle park) but safeco is my heart’s home. I was at the game where Ichiro was traded and more importantly at King Felix’s perfect game 8-15-2012. That place is so special to me. I’d like to have my ashes spread there, even if it’s just in the toilet.
I had a conversation with my friend who is a White Sox fan, and we were talking about my first trip to Wrigley. I said that I think in Chicago, White Sox fans are fans of the White Sox, and Cubs fans are fans of Wrigley.
I visited Loan Park this past summer and I thought it was fine although nothing special. I’ve visited all the CA stadiums and Oracle was the best. Look forward to visiting all the parks. Got to watch a game at Bush Stadium in a luxury suite. St. Louis IMO is the best MLB town. Saw more ladies at that game than any other MLB game. Everyone seems to love the Cardinals. As a kid got to go to the original Yankee Stadium for Bobby Murcer bat day. I agree with you, Tal’s Hill was really cool and is missed.
Excellent video, Brodie. Really enjoyed your take on all the parks.
Surprised Dodger stadium isn't in the forever tier. I've never been there but people talk about it in the same breath as Fenway and Wriggly.
I’ve been there. Tier below Fenway and Wrigley. Still awesome though
don't know why people like Fenway, Wrigley and dodger stadium so much. Yea they are cool but the seating is horrible and getting food is a pita. A place like oracle or Petco is a whole other realm of nice ballpark. These lists need to be judged with nostalgia glasses off.
@@4touchdowns1game29 Disagreed man. I’ll trade convience for the feeling of watching a game in a unique historical park. I’ve been to Petco. Awesome park but to tier it above Wrigley? No way
@@lanejohn1938 Petco is astronomically better than Wrigley. All Wrigley has going for it is age. Way, way too many obstructed views. They've developed the area around pretty nicely but Petco still beats it in that.
I live in Chicago, btw
PNC is the best IMHO. None of the others have that skyline view. Your top three are good but all fall short of PNC.
Nah bro sorry. For me it’s Fenway, Wrigley, then the rest
Oracle bro. ...entire bay view, Pacific Ocean, great design. doesn't get any better. but PNC should be no. 2. it's elite.
The Bank at 21??? Cmon. I could easily see it as a forever ballpark.
Citizens Bank Park is a great venue. Better than you rated it,
The signature at Citizens are the Crabfries and the Phanatic
Seattle top 5-6, this guy got street cred and got it correct
I agree with your ranking and reasoning. I would really like to see a ranking of the fields though. I have personally seen a lot of the problems with Oakland coliseum but I rarely hear anyone who is not a player or coach mention that Oakland has the best field. It would be great to see Oakland get ranked in the top when deserved.
Capital of Missouri is Jefferson City. I went to Dodger Stadium to watch the Angels play in 1964 and it was the biggest place I'd ever been to. It was solidly built in a good location for back then.
If Tampa fans won't drive to St. Pete for a winning team they won't go to games in Tampa either. Dodger stadium has people coming in for miles with bad traffic and I lived in Redington Shores and went to plenty of Rays games and traffic wasn't that bad, but Florida isn't a baseball state. If they can't drive 15 miles to St. Pete they ain't going to drive to Tampa or Orlando for games either. Lots of people from Tampa drove to the ocean though.
Marlins spent money this year finally since Jeter and company bought the team and ruined the tropical feel of Marlins park, but they finally had one million in attendance since 2017. People in Miami felt insulted by the new owners, the fans liked their stadium and to Hell with them was how they were treated. Samson told them not to mess with the stadium, but they trashed it and turned it blue. There were minor league teams that had a larger attendance than the Marlins. Pretty bad when Loria averaged over a million every year and two million when he spent some money and no one liked Loria.
Just went to 10 new stadiums this season, been a blast trying to see them all, from the perspective of a Pirates fan and the 20 I've been to:
1. Coors Field- 10/10
2. PNC Park- 10/10
3. Fenway Park- 10/10
4. Camden Yards- 9/10
5. Citizens Bank Park- 10/10
6. Miller Park- 10/10
7. Target Field- 8/10
8. Rogers Centre- 9/10
9. Citi Field- 8/10
10. Kauffman Stadium- 8/10
11. Truist Park- 7.5/10
12. Minute Maid Park- 7/10
13. Comerica Park- 6/10
14. Angel Stadium- 6/10
15. Nationals Stadium- 6/10
16. Great American Ballpark- 5/10
17. Busch Stadium- 4.5/10
18. Yankee Stadium- 4/10 (holy smokes it sucks, it's so much worse than Citi Field, just had to comment on that because it's the most recent Stadium I've been to (went to last game of season on Sunday) and it's ran so horribly and a shit hole compared to the Mets Stadium, good for Queens)
19. Progressive Field- 4/10
20. Guaranteed Rate Field- 4/10
The Angels stadium looks quite good in my opinion
Angel Stadium is kind of blah but it does have a nice view of the mountains nearby. The rocks beyond center field look a bit cheesy but it's an OK place.
With all the new stadiums built in recent years Angels stadium is now the 4th oldest stadium in MLB. And it is no Wrigley Field or Fenway Park.
@@Bk6346it doesn't look at all its age. Its a nice place to watch a game. Especially when compared to dodgers stadium and they are never tearing that thing down....
Angels Stadium is very nice. It is well maintained. It should be in forever tier.
I think Citi Field has the potential to become a modern-day baseball cathedral in much the same way as Camden Yards or (to a lesser extent) new Yankee Stadium. At the very least, I hope they take good enough care of it that it becomes as much of an icon as Wrigley Field and Fenway Park.
I'm stealing a comment from another video. If you want a natural landscape then go with Oracle Park, but if you want a city landscape then go with PNC Park.
Great picks. Safeco field deserved that.
So here's a thing about Target Field that's not obvious from looking at it (and thank heavens for that): Home plate is actually in the only place it could be put in the stadium. The huge amount of seating in left field is because there's a cantilever section over the BNSF train tracks. If you put home plate in that corner, the seating behind home plate would be higher off the field, and there would be less space along that line for amenities. The bullpen marks the actual back wall of the foundation part of that side of the building - there's NOT a lot of space back there until you get 20 feet up, which is where the concourse opens back and out. Right field is similar - the Mini-Monster wall there isn't just for aesthetics, it's because the stadium plaza is built over I-394!
Oriole Park at Camden Yards is still my favorite. All the newer parks are trying to copy off of it.
The 500 million renovation was approved by Wisconsin legislature for American Family Field
Love these kind of videos, Brodie. Always enjoy a good stadium ranking or logo ranking video :) Big fan of your work from here in Scotland
Camden Yards is my favorite of the 10 I’ve been to. Great food too. I’m visiting Fenway again in a week I can’t wait
Its called the incline for Pittsburgh
target field left field seating is an homage to the left field grandstand at their old stadium from 60's to 80's. i agree busch stadium is underrated. it's a beautiful stadium.
Jefferson City is Missouri's capital.
Yes, there was 3 events at the same time during game 6 (or 7, I forget, for obvious reasons) if the NLCS. There was a Flyers game & a soccer match between Mexico v Germany. Everyone was tailgating in all the parking lots. Problem was all the parking lots were filled to capacity. But there’s enough public transportation too (game days, of any sport, on the Broad St. line subway are a party themselves!)
My strong defense of Citizens Bank Park is you obviously didn’t tour it. I’ve been to majority of the ballparks (haven’t been to the new Braves & Texans yet but was at the old one during their last season) and CBP has a ton of local food stands & there isn’t a bad place to stand or sit at the park. Reds & DC should be below CBP at the very least.
My favorite’s, not in order: Dodgers & old Yankees (been there a time of times growing up because I have family out in LA & the Bronx & Brooklyn) Coors & Petco.
I think PNC is so overrated. Is the view from your seat nice, yes. But it looks the same the few times I’ve been there & hasn’t been upgraded.
Going to Citizens Bank for the first time this summer. As someone who has been on the Broad St. Line going to and from an Eagles game; you're spot on about the party atmosphere
@@TimfromMKE Are you from Pittsburgh?
@lovesgucci1 No just a fan
@@TimfromMKE I’m happy your guys beat us last night because I hate those new city connects! What a bizarre game that was!
When you sit behind home plate at Dodger Stadium, you do not have a view of downtown Los Angeles. Your view is to the opposite direction of downtown. Also, the warehouse at Camden Yards is no longer a warehouse. It was the B&O Warehouse and was used to store freight from Camden Station. It was converted to mostly office space when the ballpark was built.
If you sit on the club section at Camden you can actually exit the stadium through the warehouse. It is a very unique super cool experience.
@@Enginshim We went to a game Memorial Day weekend against the Rangers and sat club level. I saw how you can exit through the warehouse. Has that always been like that? We parked in the A lot, so we didn't leave that way.
@@RickInMaryland I think so. I’ve been there a bunch of times when the Mets/Yankees played there from 05-18 or so. I did the warehouse exit about 6 or 7 times.
GABP severely underrated, as usual
FYI: Athletics will play temporary home games in Philly at Citizens Bank Park until LV new indoor ballpark is complete. Since the A's original establish franchise in the City of Brotherly Love aka Philadelphia.
I've been to all 30 MLB parks with the exception of the new Atlanta and Texas ones (hitting Atlanta next month, will hit Texas next summer). I agree with most of these rankings. Comerica, Progressive, and Busch are constantly underrated. Citi and Yankee Stadium are always overrated. I would say the top 11 rankings here are almost exactly being my top 11 but just in a different order. Brodie, really nice work!!!
Well done my friend. My rankings aren't related to catagorys just critiquing looks and experience but we did match on 4.
I lived in San Diego for 20 years. You mention the gaslamp district, which is fun, but no mention about the great vibes in Wrigleyville outside of the ballpark. One of the best, if not the best post game party atmospheres in all of baseball ... full stop.
Three days till mlb vote no
They will vote yes but it won't mean anything about if it actually moves
Oracle Park is beautiful but the revolving door of names is sad.
Overall, I disagree with the entire order of the list. The A's stadium has a serious problem, but they seem to be moving in 2025. I agree that the old classic stadiums are a treasure and should be kept forever.
Jefferson City is what you’re looking for Brodie
I think the Dodger Stadium seat colors represent dry sand and wet sand, not a sunset.
Solid list, I've been to most of them and I think Busch is pretty close to a forever tier/should be. But I am a little biased
The rogers centre is now a baseball only stadium with it new outfield and behind home plate and 1st and 3rd line
I would rather go to Angel Stadium than Dodger stadium anytime, I have been both plenty of times. Getting in and out of Dodger stadium is a nightmare, on the other hand getting out of Angel stadium is much easier. We use to park in lot 5 behind the 76 gas station at Dodger stadium to make it a little better to get out. For Angel stadium I use to park at the Catch restaurant and walk across the parking lot to the stadium. The real issue with Angel stadium is the team's owner wanting something for nothing, unsuccessful in trying to swindle the city out of the parking lot so he can redevelop.
Loandepot Park’s issues are a multitude of problems from the Location of the site (old Orange Bowl) in not such a good neighborhood, plus fan apathy from all the fire sales, Changing ownerships and constant losing, and most of the Marlins Fanbase is in Broward(Ft. Lauderdale) and Palm Beach Counties. Plus other than the bar area in the stadium, there’s not much around the stadium.
Going this weekend ! My first time, any recommendations for food in the park ?
those lower areas in yankee stadium are all corporate seats. the only way to get in those for regular people is to get it through your job or a rich hook up
I've heard that the ballpark that is planned to be built in Vegas for the Athletics is going to look, as much as possible, like Shibe Park.
The Braves left Turner Field because the city of Atlanta refused to sell the park and surrounding areas to the team. The Braves wanted a full game day experience that The Battery provides. The city thought that the Braves were bluffing that they had a back up site and lost. Off to the 'burbs.
Target Field was the first MLB stadium to receive LEED Platinum certification.
So if Target field is on a small space is it small enough to fit the A's that they could do it?
Awesome video
I wanna go to Fenway and sit on the green monstah seats. Maybe catch a game vs the Las Vegas A’s down the road.
PNC is the best. Been there, it's amazing.
How about ranking MLB owners?
San Francisco #1, but Pittsbugh is a millimeter behind it. Baltimore and San Diego a millimeter behind Pittsburgh.
Pac Bell is so tiny. Not the field but the corridors. I felt very claustrophobic there. Very beautiful though.
I agree SF #1. But I think Fenway and Wrigley are right behind it. They have such cool things around it and the history.
Atlanta I’d have right behind San Diego
Sox Park is fine, it's not "old." Put some money into the neighborhood and put a damn team on the field. MLB is so full of crap now. "We need a retail complex, we need housing units..." No, you don't. It's a fucking baseball game.
Miller Park is fine too. But, of course, why not extort more money?
The new Busch Stadium is very nice but why so much better than Sox Park or Miller Park? Don't see it.
Wrigley Field been there many times but not since 96... you can have it, not my thing.
Old Comiskey was my favorite. Milwaukee County Stadium was cool in its own way...both long gone.
Those are the parks I've been to. To me, the new Yankee Stadium looks very similar to Sox Park but because it has Yankee in the name it's awesome. All this ballpark rankings stuff is such b.s.
^^^^take notes guys...this dude knows wussup ^^^^^
Ok I was waiting for your ranking of Minute Maid Park. As an Astros fan I would have ranked it around 11th best, and Tals hill should have never been removed, but a bunch of people were whining and they finally gave in and put that ugly new center field.
Now.... There are plenty of photos with the roof open. They just don't play with it open anymore because of all these fake cowboys whining because 76° weather is "tEw hOtT". Yes yes, it needs to be closed most of the season, but the bandwagoners start crying when it's perfect outside they want it closed with the excuse "wE wAnT iT tEw gEt LOUD".... They are what you call fairweather fake fans of the game. 🙄
The Astros made a big mistake removing Tal's Hill from Center field. Yes it served no purpose and could even be considered an injury risk but considering how little balls were actually hit there that shouldn't have been the reason. The unique outfields are what make baseball special and unique among sports and if all are going to be different than be different. It just looks plain and boring now. Much like the Marlins place where the big sculpture and round, green wall might not have been the best looking or classy but it was definitely unique. Same goes for the Mets who when it opened I was so jealous seeing it when my Braves played there. But yet again they both shrunk their parks down and put just regular bland walls and dimensions.
Dodger Stadium is definitely #1. It is gorgeous everywhere at the stadium. It has tons of baseball history going back to about 1960. Sandy Koufax pitched there. Palm trees are in the view from the stands. Incredible baseball vibes there. Very well maintained. 🎉
concessions in the upper deck are a joke. you'll be missing at least an entire inning in that line.
Colisieum is Beautiful. Paid off almost. Traffic would be terrible at howard terminal and its too close to oakland. Mayne by oakland airport would be better or like you said across the street switch lots. Alameda naval airbase field where airplanes would takeoff at that spot would be best. Oakland airport had a spot right next to oakland raiders training building.
Camden yards & petco park over Wrigley Field is insane……..
Can you rank the 3rd wave of the Nike city connect jerseys?
You used an old photo of Busch. It no longer has the view of the Old St. Louis Courthouse (building you couldn't think of, which is infamous for the Dred Scott decision). Now there is an apartment building in right which blocks the view. Also, in right field, the round slim white building has been abandoned for over a decade and it is obvious when you get closer to it (even viewing from inside the stadium). Really enjoy the whole park and area overall though.
Fenway is great for the history, but it’s a 3rd tier ballpark. Yes I’m a Yankee fan, but you know what? Yankee Stadium sucks even worse and is also 3rd tier.
Also, you got Citi and Coors way too low on here.
Mostly agree with this, but Coors Field needs to be higher. I’d flip its ranking with T-Mobile, at the very least. Coors is so nice, in fact, it’s the reason the Rox keep drawing despite an incompetent ownership and 11 losing seasons the past 13 years. The neighborhood, architecture, summer weather, and sunsets over the front range past Ieftfield is perfect.
Nah man, T-Mobile Park is excellent
@@mooch2oh6 I’ve been to both. Coors is easily better. Have you been to Coors?
Busch at #14 is laughable. Top 5-6 stadium in my opinion, beautiful backdrop
Citi field is so much nicer than new Yankee stadium
Move Rogers Stadium from bottom tier to Forever Tier - the Jays are not leaving that stadium in either of our lifetimes.
Hardcore Mets fan and I’ve been to Chase Field last spring during April. Day high was about 90 that day game time temp was about 88 and they had the roof open and it felt good actually. In my opinion it gets hated on a bit too much and people get superfluous bashing. At least they weren’t ranked dead last. I’ve also been to Tropicana field and it ranks as my least favorite. You ranked that one well I give you that. It’s ugly man.
Coors field is in the forever tier
It is St. Louis City Hall in the Busch Stadium segment
No, it is the old courthouse where the Dred-Scott case was first argued before it went to the Supreme Court. It is a museum.
Shouldn't speak on what you don't know😉 Toronto dome not multi purpose ish like you say & 100% won't be after renos finished lol. It's pretty amazing already after 1st series of renos!
AND because it was a frontrunner IS NOT the only reason it is still here 🙄
You're right; Jefferson City is the capital of Missouri.
I definitely prefer the downtown Ball parks more to do. Suburban ball parks suck nothing to do after the game
My favorite might be target field. & if coors field was facing the downtown skyline it would be a lot better. Also, I think Fenway is overrated. Nothing about it looks appealing to me
TMobile Park should be ranked higher, #7 still not bad
The issue with the Rogers Centre is that its a multipurpose being converted to a ballpark (with last year's outfield/bullpen renovations and this winter's lower bowl renovations). The CFL's Argos have moved to TFC's BMO Field and the stadium hasn't hosted soccer or football since (hence the now all-dirt infield) but apparently Rogers is still debating whether to tear down the whole thing and start afresh even after the expensive renos lol
No there is literally no discussion on tearing it down anymore lololol. Decision was made & extensive renos was the decision 😉
The government told Rogers no $$$ for a new park, so renovations it is.
I love Brodie, but I’m tired of this. People need to understand the rogers centre is not a multipurpose stadium anymore, that was the whole point of the renovations to make it a modern ballpark, exclusively for baseball. The seats are now custom fitted in the outfield, and the renovations this offseason include ripping out the entire lower bowl, not just behind home plate, and rebuilding it to a modern, baseball only, retro classic style. If you have been to Rogers Centre in the past year, you will know what I’m talking about, this is not a cookie cutter stadium anymore, rogers has turned the stadium in to a modern masterpiece, and its night and day to what it used to be.
So, there is absolutely no way this stadium should be in “endangered tear”, so to speak
I’m not saying Rogers centre is the best ballpark in baseball,but it’s time we start putting some respect on it once again.
You got to be kidding me !!!! Citizens Bank Park has nothing special to it !!!! Liberty Bell, Phillies sign in left field. 3🎉 deck seats in right field . Which is hard to hit all 3 decks. But all 3 decks have had homeruns. Citizens Bank Park, almost every countdown averages about 13- 14. Citizens Bank Park does not get nearly the respect that it should !!!! But I respect your opinion. GO PHILLIES !!!!
StL Old Courthouse, rather than the capital building. Missouri's capital is oddly Jeffereson City
Oakland coliseum wreaking ball Tropicana field wreaking ball
Thanks for the Pittsburgh love, brother! Two small complaints - it's "black and gold" not "yellow". You can send my apologies to Mr. Khalifa. Also, PNC Park is no. 1. Who wants to look at a bunch of saltwater when you have bridges and a skyline? Thanks for the videos, you made it through this far, so please like and subscribe. (Really, don't.) Thanks, dude!
I swear Pittsburghers think no one's ever seen a bridge or a skyscraper before lol. They never talk about the stadium itself, just what's near it
I think the ballpark itself is really nice. Always appreciated the 2 tier design, which is actually modeled from Wrigley Field. The rotundas are a unique feature, particularly the one in left field. Also, PNC Park was the first to use limestone which looks nice and blends into the surrounding buildings and bridges.
What you said about Fenway, you could also say about Wrigley. Fenway and Wrigley should be 1 and 2. Neither Stadium is perfect, but they have withstood the test of time. Guess What? Babe Ruth played at Wrigley. He called his shot.
Loan Depot park is just so BORING went to a game in early April they played the Mets and it was empty… there’s nothing “cool” about it. It was a decent viewing experience but definitely has very little personality especially now.
St Louis is not the Capital of Missouri. Jefferson City is the Capital. St Louis isn’t even the largest city in Missouri, Kansas City is.
Fenway may have 2k decent seats, tops. Great for tourists. But really, awful
At least Tropicana Field doesn't fill with sewage....... Just because it is an open stadium doesn't mean it's better.
I've lived in both places, going to games at each. He's right, Tropicana is worse than the Coliseum.
Sorry, Wrigley is #1 Fenway #2 and PNC #3
I enjoy most of your sports takes….this video however was full of misses in my opinion
100% shouldn't pass judgement or speak on parks you've never even seen or haven't seen currently.