The Worst Seat In Baseball: All 30 MLB Ballparks Ranked 2026

By Bill Speros

Mar 24th, 2026 11:37 AM EDT

The first seat in baseball ranks as the worst seat in baseball on our Worst Seat In Baseball: All 30 MLB Ballparks Ranked 2026 list.

Fenway Park
Right-Field Grandstand 
Section 1, Row 1, Seat 1

“America’s Most Beloved Ballpark” played host to its first major-league game on April 20, 1912,  just five days after the Titanic sank to the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean. 

Fenway Park serves as home to the Boston Red Sox, and dozens of other non-baseball events annually. It's early-20th-century design and voluminous history offer a siren’s lure for fans, tourists, authors, and filmmakers. It is the oldest major-league sports venue in the United States still in regular use. 

It tops our Worst Seat In Baseball: All 30 MLB Ballparks Ranked 2026 list. Or the three worst seats in baseball for those keeping score. More on that below. 

And that’s just what we did in searching for the “Worst Seats In Baseball.” For the fifth year in a row, Bookies.com analyzed the seating arrangements of all 30 MLB venues and determined the worst seat in each ballpark using an algorithm that weighed various metrics relevant to fan comfort and convenience. Here is our breakdown heading into the 2026 season.

If you end up with a ticket for Section 1, Row 1, Seat 1 in the right-field grandstand (image at the top of the page via Boston Red Sox), you may wish you metaphorically joined Leonardo DiCaprio on the Titanic. 

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The 30 Worst Seats In Baseball - By Ballpark

The MLB season begins Wednesday night in San Francisco as the Giants play host to the Yankees. Opening Day for the rest North America occurs Thursday. Here are our Worst Seat In Baseball: All 30 MLB Ballparks Ranked 2026 list. Each seat is scored on a 0-10 scale in each of the following six categories for the 2026 season:

• View obstruction from seat
• Distance from home plate
• Plate/seat angle
• Exposure to sun, rain and weather elements
• Proximity to concessions and restrooms
• Overall comfort

The best possible score is 60 out of 60, indicating a great seat. The lowest possible score is 0 out of 60, indicating a terrible seat. 

Ties were broken by price, with the lower-priced seat given more weight on our scale. As you can see in our table, the Red Sox seat is the worst in baseball, followed by the Cubs seat in Section 428, and so on. 

Our prices here are the lowest available price in U.S. dollars for each seat based on listed prices on each official team web site. Ticket prices can vary on secondary markets. Also, since MLB teams use dynamic pricing, ticket costs vary for the same seat depending on the game. And some of these seats are not available for all games.

The best 'worst seat' in baseball belongs to PNC Park of the Pittsburgh Pirates. As well as scoring best here, the Pirates' PNC Park was also recently named the 'Best MLB Pregame Experience Ballpark' after we ranked all 30 venues by location, tailgating, family amenities and various other metrics. PNC Park is clearly doing something right.

The Worst Seats In MLB Ranked

Our data was culled from multiple sources, including all 30 MLB team websites, official 2D and 3D seating charts, stadium maps, SeatGeek, aviewfrommyseat.com, and twincities.com. 

The Best Of The Worst - MLB Seats By Ranking

After Fenway Park (1912), Wrigley Field (1914) is the next oldest ballpark in baseball. It is followed by Dodger Stadium, opened in 1962. Here are our 30 "Worst Seats In Baseball" listed by lowest score and team. Some seat images are the closest-available to the actual seat listed. 

Fenway Park - Boston Red Sox

1. Section 1, Row 1, Seat 1

Score: 17

The Worst Shall Be First. Fenway Park has 29 green-clad support poles holding up its roof and they run interference for ticket holders from the left-field corner to the right-field bullpen. Pole No. 1 occupies the “safe space” in front of the ballpark’s lowest-numbered seat. That seat lies about 400 feet from home plate. A pole occupies the middle third of your field of vision and wipes out the entire infield – save for a sliver behind the shortstop – and right field. You need to turn your head about 110 degrees portside to see the centerfield scoreboard. It scored 17 out of a possible 60 points on our ranking system. That's the worst in baseball. Seats around it sell for $33.75 for non-Opening Day.

Wrigley Field - Chicago Cubs

2. Section 428, Row 1, Seat 2

Score: 19.5

(Image via Chicago Cubs)

Wrigley Field has 49 poles that obstruct views for the Cubs Faithful. It is the second-oldest ballpark in the majors, opening in 1914. Wrigley Field did not turn on its lights for night baseball until 1988. But it does have an on-site sportsbook up and running, thanks to DraftKings. 

Wrigley’s seats are cramped and tight, much like the seats at Fenway. The Cubs have also done significant work in upgrading the amenities and concessions available for their fans. 

The worst seat in Wrigley Field according to our scoring system can found in Section 428, Row 1, Seat 2. It scores a 19.5 out of 60. This seat lies down the right-field line in the upper deck. Its pole offers an unparalleled obstruction of home plate, the pitcher’s mound and third base. The seat also faces forward toward the bleachers. 

Arizona Diamondbacks - Chase Field

3. Section 300, Row 32, Seat 1

Score: 20.5

(Image via Arizona Diamondbacks)

Tucked high above the right-field corner in the final row of the last section before the bleachers, this seat offers a stunning view – of the outfield and whatever is happening in the bullpen. A distant seat in a mausoleum of a stadium for a team that has reached the World Series just once in the past 25 seasons (in 2023). Sports betting in Arizona may now be legal, but wagering on the Diamondbacks is still not profitable.

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Colorado Rockies - Coors Field

4. Section 402, Row 32, Seat 20

Score: 21

(Image via Colorado Rockies)

This seat is in the last row of the famed “Rockpile” at Denver’s Coors Field. The aluminum bench seat rests nearly a mile above sea level and what seems like a mile from home plate, or 600 feet. And it’s 20 seats and 32 rows away from making a trip to the restroom before and after downing multiple Coors Lights. 

A sizable portion of centerfield is also cut off due to the high angle. The only chance you have of getting a ball here is if it is dropped from a helicopter. 

Toronto Blue Jays - Rogers Centre

5. Section 540, Row 11, Seat 23

Score: 21.5

(Image via Toronto Blue Jays)

This seat - when available - costs $73.31 Canadian. That translates into about $53.42 in U.S. dollars.

New York Yankees - Yankee Stadium

6. Section 238, Row 24, Seat 18

Score: 22.5

(Image via View From My Seat)

The Yankees were notorious for having more than 1,000 seats in the bleachers that had their views of left or right field, respectively, blocked by a large bar and pavilion in dead-center field. Those seats have been removed. But the fringe of the adjacent remaining sections poses a similar problem for Yankees followers and New York sports betting fans. 

Our “winner” lies in Section 238, which is the furthest section away from home plate in left-center. Not only are you on a steel bench bleacher seat, but your view of the outfield is also cut off both to the right (obstruction) and straight ahead (angle toward the field). Aaron Judge’s famed 496-foot home run in 2017 landed behind the 20th row of Section 237. So even he hasn’t been able to reach this seat – yet.

Tampa Bay Rays - Tropicana Field

7. Section 129, Row G, Seat 1

Score: 23

(Image via Tampa Bay Rays)

Four of the five AL East teams make our Top 10. The Rays currently plan to relocate to a new stadium in Tampa, starting for the 2029 season. The team played at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa last season. But Tropicana Field has been refurbished following the damage it suffered during Hurricane Milton in 2024. This seat combines a poor sightline with obstruction from both the aisle, the screen, and the bullpen seating area.

Miami Marlins - loanDepot Park 

8. Section 134, Row 1, Seat 1

Score: 24

(Image via SeatGeek)

Both MLB stadiums in Florida do their best to keep you from the sunshine. This stadium has a sliding roof and is located on the site of the former Orange Bowl. It housed the semifinals and final of the World Baseball Classic to massive and lively crowds. But it likely won't see a full house during the regular season.

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Oakland A's - Sutter Health Field 

9. Section 125, Row 20, Seat 12

Score: 25

(Image via Athletics)

The A's are moving to Las Vegas - but not until 2028. In the meantime, they continue to play in at Sutter Health Field in Sacramento. They share the venue with their Class AAA affiliate Sacramento River Cats. The stadium holds 14,014, including 10,624 permanent fixed seats, additional grass berm seating, and standing room. The A's 33,000-seat south Las Vegas Strip stadium will be located on a nine-acre parcel at the corner of Tropicana Avenue and Las Vegas Boulevard, where the Tropicana Hotel was located.

Minnesota Twins - Target Field

10. Section S, Row 1, Seat 1

Score: 25.5

Target Field opened in 2010. Like all modern-day ballparks it is designed with fans in mind, from the overall design and ample concessions, to seating angled toward the plate all around the stadium. But this one slipped through the architectural cracks. 

This section is located on the third-base side directly adjacent to an abutment of the press box. The necessary railing down from the higher rows slices off a significant portion of the plate.In row 14 of this section, the view of the pitcher's mound and home plate in Seat 1 and 2 is blocked by the press box. You have to look through two windows to see the batter. But those seats are not sold in the regular season. 

San Diego Padres - Petco Park

11. Section 328, Row 27, Seat 16

Score: 27

(Image via San Diego Padres)

Petco Park is celebrating its 22nd anniversary in 2026. Its first game was played on April 8, 2004. The Western Metal Supply Co. brick structure in the left field is a historic landmark, originally built in 1909. The park was designed to accommodate it. But even new ballparks cannot avoid clunkers like this one. It's available for Opening Day at $41.90, including fees.

Philadelphia Phillies - Citizens Bank Park

12. Section 306, Row 21, Seat 13

Score: 27.5

(Image via Philadelphia Phillies) 

Citizens Bank Park opened on April 4, 2004. It replaced Veterans Stadium, which had been the home of the team for 33 years. It's part of the Philly Sports Complex, which includes Lincoln Financial Field and the Wells Fargo Center. Our worst seat is not available for most games but can be bought for Opening Day and the All-Star Game festivities headed to Philadelphia this summer. On non-special days, adjacent seats sell for $42.50.

Detroit Tigers - Comerica Park

13. Section 345, Row 20, Seat 9

Score: 28

(Image Detroit Tigers) 

The team played at Tiger Stadium from 1912 until Comerica Park opened in 2000. It was built during the same era and with the same retro feel as outdoor ballparks in Baltimore, Philadelphia, Cincinnati, and Denver. This seat offers a spectacular view ... of the city and those late June sunsets. But the field is far, far away. As are the all-important concession and restrooms. Non-special day tickets sett for $30.05.

St Louis Cardinals - Busch Stadium

14. Section 371, Row 7, Seat 22

Score: 29

(Image via St. Louis Cardinals)

The new Busch Stadium opened in 2006, just in time for the Cardinals to become the first team since the 1912 Boston Red Sox to break in a new ballpark with a World Series title. The modern-retro-style stadium is a gem. It offers multiple top-grade amenities. And the beer is factory fresh. 

But there are some hidden Black Holes inside Busch Stadium, and this one is the worst. After 10 or 12 beers, the railings probably won't matter. Especially for only $15.

Cleveland Guardians - Progressive Field

15. Section 420, Row E, Seat 6

Score: 30

(Image via Cleveland Guardians)

Once known as Jacobs Field, the then Cleveland Indians sold out 445 consecutive home games from 1995-2001. Now, this seat is off-limits for most home games, except for Opening Day and certain other teams that pack the park. This ballpark boasts the largest video board in MLB, checking in at 59 feet by 221 feet. These seats are only available for special event like Opening Day, or a potential playoff game. Adjacent seats sell for $20 during the regular season.

New York Mets - Citi Field

16. Section 530, Row 17, Seat 13

Score: 32.5

(Image via New York Mets)

Citi Field turns 17 this year. It is the second-youngest ballpark in the Big Apple - by 72 hours. Citi Field opened played host to its first game on April 13, 2009. The new Yankee Stadium saw its opener three days later. These seats sell for $34.75.

Chicago White Sox - Rate Field

17. Section 558, Row 21, Seat 11

Score: 33

(Image via Chicago White Sox/ViewFromSection)

What is now Rate Field replaced Comiskey Park in 1991. At the time, it was the first new MLB stadium to be built in the United States since the Royals opened the since-renovated Royals Stadium/Kauffman Stadium in 1973. The White Sox are currently in talks with the City of Chicago for a new venue. What else is new? This seat is only available for Opening Day and lists for $31.25.

Texas Rangers - Globe Life Field

18. Section 236, Row 22, Seat 15

Score: 34

(Image via Texas Rangers)

Globe Life Field is the newest ballpark in the majors. It opened on July 24, 2020, with no fans in attendance during the COVID-19 pandemic. The ballpark played host to the NLCS and the World Series that year. Its occupants also won the World Series in 2023. When available, this seat sells for as low as $35.11.

Los Angeles Angels - Angel Stadium 

19. Section 540, Row R, Seat 12

Score: 36

(Image via Los Angeles Angels)

The Big A - surprisingly - ranks as the 4th oldest venue in all of Major League Baseball. First opened in 1966, this stadium in Anaheim saw multiple changes, renovations and tenants. Among them, the Los Angeles Rams from 1980-93. The venue underwent a major overhaul in 1997-98. Our seat is only available for limited games, but can be had for $12.

Baltimore Orioles - Camden Yards 

20. Section 372, Row 25, Seat 12

Score: 37.5

(Image via Baltimore Orioles)

Opened in 1993, Camden Yards ushered in the era of retro ballparks. It was built for baseball and nestled in Downtown Baltimore. Nearly every stadium built in the past 30 years has followed its template. In general, really bad seats are hard to find in most of the newer ballparks. This seat is only available for special games like Opening Day (where it listed for $85.) Other seats in the section sell for as low as $28.90.

Milwaukee Brewers - American Family Field

21. Section 439, Row 24, Seat 11

Score: 38

(Image via Milwaukee Brewers)

The Brewers followed the Milwaukee Braves in playing at the old County Stadium. Their new home opened in 2001. For your $24 here, you get a nice view of left field. But won't be able to see right field, most of center field, and the centerfield scoreboard. If the wind is right, you'll smell the latest batch coming off the line up the road at the Miller Brewery on State Street. Last year's worst seat at American Family Field (Section 405, Row 24, Seat 11) no longer exists.

Cincinnati Reds - Great American Ball Park 

22. Section 537, Row V, Seat 1

Score: 39.5

(Image via Cincinnati Reds)

This stadium replaced the former Riverfront Stadium in 2003. While that stadium was home to the Bengals and Reds, this is another baseball-only ballpark to open in the past 31 years. It features twin “Power Stacks” to launch pyrotechnics that mimic the old smoke stacks seen on the riverboats in the Ohio River. Our seat is available for $13. The view is great, but you feel like you're in Kentucky. The park also boasts a BetMGM sportsbook. And a statue of Pete Rose.

Kansas City Royals - Kauffman Stadium

23. Section 439, Row H, Seat 1

Score: 41

(Image via Kansas City Royals)

This stadium bears little resemblance to the ballpark in which George Brett played back in the day. Much has changed since the park opened 51 years ago. A complete overhaul was done between 2007-09. This seat sells for $21 on non-special event days.

San Francisco Giants - Oracle Park

24. Section 334, Row 11, Seat 11

Score: 42

(Image via San Francisco Giants)

Giants fans enjoy the most unique view in baseball - that of San Francisco Bay. It gets windy and cold early and late in the season, so the weather issue rates highly here. When offered, these nosebleeds sell for $35.

LA Dodgers - Dodger Stadium

25. Section 48FD, Row A, Seat 14

Score: 43

(Image via Los Angeles Dodgers)

The most expensive seat on our list (it’s lowest list price is $99 depending on the Dodgers opponent) is in the lower right-field corner of Dodger Stadium. You are in a great spot to catch a home run – or foul ball. But the problem is you might not be able to see it. 

The seats face toward the outfield and the sun. When you turn toward the plate, the foul pole rests directly between your sight-line and home. Since you’re in the second row, you can’t lean in to avoid the foul pole like the person in front of you in Row AA. On the other hand, Dodger Dogs.

Seattle Mariners - T Mobile Park

26. Section 190, Row 16, Seat 5

Score: 44

(Image via A View From My Seat)

The Mariners moved outdoors in 2000 after 35 seasons inside the old multi-purpose Kingdome. This baseball-only stadium sits adjacent to Lumen Field, the home of the NFL's Seattle Seahawks. If you're in the right place inside Lumen Field, you can see home plate inside T Mobile Park. Our seat can be had at $37.95 when available.

Washington Nationals - Nationals Park

27. Section 143, Row V, Seat 1

Score: 45

(Image via Washington Nationals)

The Nationals have played here since 2008. The team moved to the nation's capital from Montreal after the 2004 season and played three years at RFK Stadium. If you're stuck here - it will run you at least $46.50 (and up) depending on the opponent.

Houston Astros - Daikin Park

28. Section 104, Row 3, Seat 1

Score: 46.5

(Image via A View From My Seat)

The Astros began as a National League expansion team in 1965 and played 35 seasons in the futuristic Astrodome. At the time, it was the first fully-domed sports stadium in the world. Their new digs opened in 2000. Despite the terribly obstructed view here - the ballpark's other amenities helped this score. The lowest price is $78.40 - when available.

Atlanta Braves - Truist Park

29. Section 410, Row 21, Seat 1

Score: 47

(Image via RateYourSeats.Com)

The second-youngest ballpark in the majors opened in 2017. There's nary a bad seat in the house. Since moving here, the Braves have won the World Series (2021) and reached the postseason six times. This ticket's lowest available listed price is $22.93. The ballpark is a gem - no matter your seat. Hence, its top rating here.

Pittsburgh Pirates - PNC Park

30. Section 201, Row K, Seat 13

Score: 48

(Image via Pittsburgh Pirates)

While the Pirates continue to struggle in the standings, their ballpark sets the MLB standard for fan comfort, seating views, and other amenities. Its worst seat remains the envy of multiple other ballparks. Seats in this section are only being offered on Opening Day. Their list price was $72.50.

‘America’s Most Beloved Ballpark’ Takes The Pole Position

There are about 450 seats inside Fenway Park deemed “obstructed.” There are 11 seats at Fenway Park that offer complete blockage of both home plate and the pitcher’s mound, according to analysis by HeadSpin software. 

“A seat is considered obstructed if you are unable to view the batter or most of the batter’s box, the pitcher, or the entire field,” Red Sox Executive Vice President/Ticketing for Fenway Park & Concerts Ron Bumgarner told Bookies.com. 

The Red Sox do not sell “obstructed view” seats unless the game is otherwise completely sold out. Boston nabbed a playoff spot last season, but lost to the Yankees in the Wild Card Round.

The Red Sox copyrighted “America’s Most Beloved Ballpark” when describing their home stadium. There is much to love about Fenway Park, both in terms of the past and present. Each seat has been either replaced or refurbished since 2012. Concessions and bathrooms are ample both inside the park and outdoors on Jersey Street, which is accessible on game days. 

Bumgarner has been with the Red Sox since 2003. 

"I love this quirky, unique, asymmetrical, beautiful, old ballpark and even more so love and appreciate the millions of wonderful memories this place has provided fans for over a century," Bumgarner told Bookies.com via email.

"Now, if only some brilliant architect could devise a way to remove the 26 structural poles holding up the second level."

Bumgarner has his picks for the “worst seats” at Fenway Park: 

Section 18, Row 2, Seat 5

(Image via Boston Red Sox)

The seat above is located between the home plate and the first base in the grandstand above the box seats. It rests behind a pole that completely obliterates the entire left side of the field, including second base, third base, home plate, and the pitcher’s mound. But the scoreboard in centerfield is visible.

Section 23, Row 2, Seat 17 

(Image via Boston Red Sox)

It lies just to the left of home plate. It offers a reverse symmetrical field view of its Section 18 counterpart, with only the third base and the left-field wall visible. The centerfield scoreboard is also covered. Both of these seats scored an 18 in our survey. You'd be better off at home, watching the game on TV and wagering on Massachusetts betting sites.

They edged out our "winner" because of their proximity to home plate, concessions, and restrooms.

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Bill Speros

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Bill Speros is an award-winning journalist and editor whose career includes stops at USA Today Sports Network / Golfweek, Cox Media, ESPN, Orlando Sentinel and Denver Post.

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