Great American Ball Park
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- Riverfront Stadiumopened 1970
- Crosley Fieldopened 1912
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Great American Ball Park is a ballpark in Cincinnati, Ohio, home of the Cincinnati Reds of Major League Baseball’s National League. It opened in 2003, making it 23 years old in 2026 and seats about 42,319 fans. 'The Gap' - a 35-ft break in the stands frames a view of downtown.
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Ballpark facts
- Location
- Cincinnati, Ohio
- Home of
- Cincinnati Reds
- League
- National League
- Opened
- 2003
- Capacity
- 42,319
- Dimensions
- Left field 328 ft · Center 404 ft · Right field 325 ft
- Surface
- Natural grass
- Roof
- Open air
- 2026 attendance
- 24,589 per game
- Architect
- HOK Sport (now Populous) with GBBN Architects
- Big events
- MLB All-Star Game (2015), Civil Rights Game (2009, 2010), NLDS (2010, 2012)
Famous games at Great American Ball Park
- Adam Dunn's 535-foot homer off the Dodgers' Jose Lima leaves the park and comes to rest on the Ohio River bank
- Jay Bruce's walk-off homer vs. Houston clinches the Reds' first division title in 15 years
- Homer Bailey no-hits the Giants 3-0, the first no-hitter at the ballpark
- Hometown Red Todd Frazier wins the Home Run Derby in front of a Cincinnati crowd
- Great American Ball Park hosts the 86th All-Star Game, won 6-3 by the American League
Seating guide
- Best views
- From the outfield and the Upper View (500-level) seats, you can see the bridges, the Ohio River and Kentucky. On the third-base side, the 'Gap' between sections of stands frames downtown.
- Shade & cover
- Shade during a day game comes from the decks above, so the safest bets are the club level and the top of the upper deck. As the game goes on, shade slowly moves along the first-base side toward the corner in right field. The outfield and third-base side get the most sun.
- Cheapest seats
- Left field's Outer View seats (Section 509) are frequently the least expensive; the game view is poor, but you get river scenery. Top-row seats in the 500 level and the Kroger bleachers beneath the scoreboard are also inexpensive.
- Families
- In the right-field corner of the View Level, the TriHealth Family Zone offers batting cages, a playground and a sensory room. Down on the Terrace level, the Fan Zone has a small field, cages and games.
- Standing room
- Out in right field, Bowtie Bar has standing room open to the public, set behind the Budweiser Balcony. Other places to socialize include Budweiser Garden Bar and Walt's Fan Zone Bar at Crosley Terrace.
Tailgating & parking
- Tailgating
- Not allowedThe team's guide doesn't mention tailgating, but third-party guides say there is none at Reds games. The official parking consists of surface lots and garages run by ACE where you pay on entry.
- Parking
- ACE Parking operates the East Garage, Lot E, the Broadway Ave Lot and the Central Riverfront Garage (east/west). They open five hours ahead of first pitch and accept only cards. Passes for Central Riverfront can be bought in advance at reds.com/parking.
- Typical price
- $17–$33 per car on game days
- Transit
- Downtown has bus service from TANK (Northern Kentucky) and Metro (Cincinnati), and the free Connector streetcar runs a loop from Over-the-Rhine to The Banks beside the ballpark.
Stadium tours
Great American Ball Park offers behind-the-scenes ballpark tours ($30–$35 adults · 75–90 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 Great American Ball Park in free public archives.
Ballparks near Great American Ball Park10
- 1D-IUC Baseball Stadium — Cincinnati Bearcats same city
- 2D-IJ. Page Hayden Field — Xavier Musketeers same city
- 3D-IIIMidland Field — Mount St. Joseph Lions same city
- 4D-IBill Aker Baseball Complex — Northern Kentucky Norse 13 mi
- 5SummerFoundation Field — Hamilton Joes 16 mi
- 6D-IIThomas More Stadium — Thomas More Saints 17 mi
- 7D-IStanley G. McKie Field at Joseph P. Hayden Jr. Park — Miami RedHawks 27 mi
- 8D-IIITewksbury-Delaney Field — Wilmington Quakers 40 mi
- 9High-ADay Air Ballpark — Dayton Dragons 43 mi
- 10D-IWoerner Field — Dayton Flyers 43 mi
Other National League ballparks12
The Cincinnati Reds share the National League with 14 other teams listed on Inside the Park. Here are the closest 12, nearest first.
- 1MLBWrigley Field — Chicago Cubs 249 mi
- 2MLBPNC Park — Pittsburgh Pirates 255 mi
- 3MLBBusch Stadium — St. Louis Cardinals 313 mi
- 4MLBAmerican Family Field — Milwaukee Brewers 322 mi
- 5MLBTruist Park — Atlanta Braves 370 mi
- 6MLBNationals Park — Washington Nationals 402 mi
- 7MLBCitizens Bank Park — Philadelphia Phillies 502 mi
- 8MLBCiti Field — New York Mets 575 mi
- 9MLBloanDepot park — Miami Marlins 958 mi
- 10MLBCoors Field — Colorado Rockies 1,091 mi
- 11MLBChase Field — Arizona Diamondbacks 1,577 mi
- 12MLBPetco Park — San Diego Padres 1,868 mi
Questions about Great American Ball Park
What other ballparks are in the National League?
14 other National League teams play at parks listed here. The nearest are Wrigley Field, PNC Park, and Busch Stadium.
Where do the Cincinnati Reds play home games?
The Cincinnati Reds play at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio.
When did Great American Ball Park open?
Great American Ball Park opened in 2003.
How many people does Great American Ball Park hold?
Great American Ball Park has a capacity of about 42,319.
What other ballparks are near Great American Ball Park?
UC Baseball Stadium is also in Cincinnati. See the full list of nearby ballparks on this page.
Where is the shade at Great American Ball Park?
Shade during a day game comes from the decks above, so the safest bets are the club level and the top of the upper deck. As the game goes on, shade slowly moves along the first-base side toward the corner in right field. The outfield and third-base side get the most sun.
Can you tailgate at Great American Ball Park?
Not allowed. The team's guide doesn't mention tailgating, but third-party guides say there is none at Reds games. The official parking consists of surface lots and garages run by ACE where you pay on entry.
How much does parking cost at Great American Ball Park?
Game-day parking near Great American Ball Park usually runs about $17–$33 per car, depending on the lot and the game. ACE Parking operates the East Garage, Lot E, the Broadway Ave Lot and the Central Riverfront Garage (east/west). They open five hours ahead of first pitch and accept only cards. Passes for Central Riverfront can be bought in advance at reds.com/parking.
Does Great American Ball Park offer tours?
Yes. Great American Ball Park runs ballpark tours ($30–$35 adults · 75–90 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.