Take Me Out: Highest Rated Ballparks 2022

Harry Sadoun Sports Betting Expert

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Spring training is over, and the show has commenced!

With the 2022 MLB season underway, of course you’re planning to take a trip down to the ballpark to see your favorite team slug it out for nine innings.

And what’s a trip to the ballpark without some good ol’ beer and hot dogs?

In that spirit, we decided to take a look at the prices of beer and hot dogs at every MLB ballpark and ranked them from cheapest to the most expensive.

We sourced the prices for both from Statista along with the league average for both. We only looked at the cheapest beer and hot dog options at the ballparks for this research, and here are the results:

Of course, Coors Field is where you get the cheapest beer in the MLB

The aptly named Coors Field in Denver is home to the cheapest beer across all MLB Ballparks. It also ranks on top for being the most home-run friendly ballpark in the league.

A homer ball landing in your glass of beer is a major possibility at Coors Field. The cost to get another glass then? $3. The experience of catching a home run ball with your beer glass? Priceless.

Three bucks a glass is nearly $3 less than the league average price of $5.97.

Trailing Coors Field is the Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore. A glass of beer retails for $4 - a whole dollar more than that in Denver. You find the same price point at Chase Field in Phoenix and Kauffman stadium in Kansas City.

The next cheapest spot for a beer happens to be American Family Field, home of the Milwaukee Brewers, with a glass costing $5. Looks like these brewers need to optimize their brewing costs to bring down the price.

Beer is most expensive in New York and the MLB only if you’re watching the Mets

Big city life means big prices and that stands true at Citi Field where you’ll have to shell out $11 for a glass of beer.

If you want a cheaper glass of beer in New York City, take the subway to Yankee Stadium in the Bronx where you’ll have to pay $5 less. The New York Yankees are not only more successful than the Mets, but also offer cheaper concessions. Yankee fans have it all.

The story repeats in Chicago as well, with the Cubs’ Wrigley Field being the ball-park with the second most expensive glass of beer in the MLB ($9.50). If you want cheaper beer in Chicago, a White Sox game at the Guaranteed Rate Field is a better option with prices being at $7 for a glass.

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What about the cheapest hot dogs?

Oriole Field at Camden Yards, home to the second-cheapest beer in the MLB, is also home to the cheapest hot dog in the league. A hot dog only costs a dollar and a half in Baltimore, making the overall concession experience very cost effective.

Chase Field has the second-cheapest hot dog with $2 for one. Interestingly, Yankee Stadium has the third-cheapest hot dogs in the league with the retail price being $3 for one. Yankee fans do really have it all, except a World Series for the last 23 years.

On the other end of the spectrum, Nationals Park in Washington DC is home to Presidential pitches and the most expensive hot dog in the league ($7 for one). That is followed by Citi Field ($6.75 per hot dog) making a Mets game a relatively costly affair.

What about the highest rated ballpark?

It was very different when it came to the highest rated ballparks. We collected ratings from both Google Reviews and Yelp and then calculated the average rating for each ballpark.

PNC Park in Pittsburgh is the highest rated with an average rating of 4.73. That rating is matched by Oriole Field at Camden Yards while the third highest rated park is the iconic Wrigley Field.

The lowest rated ballpark, to no one’s surprise, is the RingCentral Coliseum in Oakland. For anyone who’s been to that ballpark, the experience is consistently terrible. The 3.6 rating is a good reflection of that.

Tropicana Field, another long in the tooth ballpark has a low rating of 3.97 along with the Toronto Blue Jays’ Rogers Centre.

Methodology:

• We collated prices for a glass of beer and one hot dog for each MLB ballpark for the 2022 season, from Statista
• We ranked the ballparks from cheapest to most expensive
• For average rating, we collated reviews from Google Reviews and Yelp and then calculated the overall average

Harry Sadoun

Harry Sadoun is a seasoned sports betting expert with a wealth of experience in the iGaming and sports betting industry. Over the past 5 years, he has established himself as a go-to source for insightful analysis and predictions at Vegasinsider. With a passion for sports, Harry specializes in football, basketball, tennis, rugby, and soccer, showcasing a diverse understanding of athletic competitions. Harry's unique approach to sports betting is rooted in a combination of statistical analysis, in-depth research, and a keen understanding of the dynamics that influence game outcomes. His expert opinions and strategic insights have made him a trusted voice in the industry, guiding both novice and seasoned bettors alike. With an unwavering commitment to delivering accurate and up-to-date information, Harry Sadoun continues to be a prominent figure in the world of sports betting, providing enthusiasts with the tools they need to make informed decisions. More from Harry Sadoun