Fenway Park
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Fenway Park is a ballpark in Boston, Massachusetts, home of the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball’s American League. It opened in 1912, making it 114 years old in 2026 and seats about 37,755 fans. 37-ft Green Monster in left field; oldest active MLB ballpark (1912).
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Ballpark facts
- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Home of
- Boston Red Sox
- League
- American League
- Opened
- 1912
- Capacity
- 37,755
- Dimensions
- Left field 310 ft · Center 390 ft · Right field 302 ft
- Outfield wall
- 37 ft
- Surface
- Natural grass
- Roof
- Open air
- 2026 attendance
- 34,905 per game
- Architect
- James E. McLaughlin
- Last major renovation
- 2011
- Historic status
- National Register of Historic Places
- Big events
- World Series (1912), World Series (2004), World Series (2018), MLB All-Star Game (1999), NHL Winter Classic (2010)
Famous games at Fenway Park
- Ted Williams homers in the final at-bat of his career
- Carlton Fisk waves his 12th-inning homer fair to win Game 6 of the World Series
- Roger Clemens strikes out a record 20 Seattle Mariners
- Dave Roberts' 9th-inning steal sparks the ALCS Game 4 comeback that David Ortiz ends with a 12th-inning homer
- Red Sox win the World Series at Fenway for the first time since 1918, beating St. Louis in Game 6
Seating guide
- Best views
- Up on the left-field wall, the Green Monster seats offer a broad view across the park. For the traditional view of the whole field, try the Home Plate Pavilion Club or Pavilion Box seats behind the plate.
- Shade & cover
- Shade arrives first on the third-base side. The roof covers the Pavilion Boxes and almost every Grandstand section, apart from the first few rows of Grandstand 1-4. The bleachers and Pavilion Club seats are uncovered.
- Cheapest seats
- The least expensive seats are the back rows of the Grandstand and the bleachers in right and center. Be aware that support poles block some Grandstand seats, and others face away from home plate.
- Families
- Grandstand 32-33 holds the alcohol-free CVS Family Sections. Between Gates B and C on the Big Concourse, a Kids Concourse offers VR and pitching games.
- Standing room
- With a standing-room ticket you'll stand at rails behind the seating bowl. For socializing, fans like the Bleacher Overlook and the pregame block party on Jersey Street.
Tailgating & parking
- Tailgating
- Not allowedFenway has no surface lots run by the team, so tailgating isn't really part of game day. Instead, Jersey Street shuts to traffic ahead of games and becomes the place to gather.
- Parking
- Since the Red Sox don't own any lots, they send fans to SpotHero to reserve ahead and list partner garages such as 100 Clarendon and the Prudential Center, which are available on evenings and weekends only.
- Typical price
- $12–$25 per car on game days
- Transit
- Two MBTA Green Line stops are a short walk away: Fenway, on the D branch, and Kenmore, where the B, C and D branches all stop.
Stadium tours
Fenway Park offers behind-the-scenes ballpark tours ($30 adults · 60 minutes). Tours usually skip game days and the schedule changes by season, so book ahead.
Historical photos
Browse old photos, postcards and construction shots of Fenway Park in free public archives.
Ballparks near Fenway Park10
- 1D-IEddie Pellagrini Diamond at Harrington Athletics Village — Boston College Eagles same city
- 2D-IJoseph J. O'Donnell Field — Harvard Crimson same city
- 3D-IIIMonan Park — UMass Boston Beacons same city
- 4D-IIISuffolk Rams Baseball Field — Suffolk Rams same city
- 5D-IIIWentworth Leopards Baseball Field — Wentworth Leopards same city
- 6JUCOBunker Hill CC Bulldogs Baseball Field — Bunker Hill CC Bulldogs same city
- 7JUCORoxbury CC Tigers Baseball Field — Roxbury CC Tigers same city
- 8D-IIIBriggs Field — MIT Engineers 4 mi
- 9D-IIILesley Lynx Baseball Field — Lesley Lynx 4 mi
- 10D-IFriedman Diamond at Parsons Field — Northeastern Huskies 5 mi
Other American League ballparks12
The Boston Red Sox share the American League with 13 other teams listed on Inside the Park. Here are the closest 12, nearest first.
- 1MLBYankee Stadium — New York Yankees 182 mi
- 2MLBOriole Park at Camden Yards — Baltimore Orioles 360 mi
- 3MLBProgressive Field — Cleveland Guardians 548 mi
- 4MLBComerica Park — Detroit Tigers 615 mi
- 5MLBRate Field — Chicago White Sox 852 mi
- 6MLBTarget Field — Minnesota Twins 1,123 mi
- 7MLBTropicana Field — Tampa Bay Rays 1,198 mi
- 8MLBKauffman Stadium — Kansas City Royals 1,248 mi
- 9MLBGlobe Life Field — Texas Rangers 1,570 mi
- 10MLBDaikin Park — Houston Astros 1,605 mi
- 11MLBT-Mobile Park — Seattle Mariners 2,487 mi
- 12MLBAngel Stadium — Los Angeles Angels 2,581 mi
Questions about Fenway Park
What other ballparks are in the American League?
13 other American League teams play at parks listed here. The nearest are Yankee Stadium, Oriole Park at Camden Yards, and Progressive Field.
Where do the Boston Red Sox play home games?
The Boston Red Sox play at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.
When did Fenway Park open?
Fenway Park opened in 1912.
How many people does Fenway Park hold?
Fenway Park has a capacity of about 37,755.
What other ballparks are near Fenway Park?
Eddie Pellagrini Diamond at Harrington Athletics Village is also in Boston. See the full list of nearby ballparks on this page.
Where is the shade at Fenway Park?
Shade arrives first on the third-base side. The roof covers the Pavilion Boxes and almost every Grandstand section, apart from the first few rows of Grandstand 1-4. The bleachers and Pavilion Club seats are uncovered.
Can you tailgate at Fenway Park?
Not allowed. Fenway has no surface lots run by the team, so tailgating isn't really part of game day. Instead, Jersey Street shuts to traffic ahead of games and becomes the place to gather.
How much does parking cost at Fenway Park?
Game-day parking near Fenway Park usually runs about $12–$25 per car, depending on the lot and the game. Since the Red Sox don't own any lots, they send fans to SpotHero to reserve ahead and list partner garages such as 100 Clarendon and the Prudential Center, which are available on evenings and weekends only.
Does Fenway Park offer tours?
Yes. Fenway Park runs ballpark tours ($30 adults · 60 minutes). Check the official tour page for dates.
Facts are for the 2026 season. Distances are straight-line miles between city centers. Capacity figures vary by source and some include lawn seating. See something wrong? Let us know. Is this your ballpark? Get the “Listed on Inside the Park” badge for your website.