MLB
Stadium Guide
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Boston, Massachusetts
Opened
April 20, 1912
Capacity of
37,731
Best way there
Green Line to Kenmore
5-minute walk to the gates.
Tickets
Mobile, in the MLB Ballpark app
Forward tickets to friends right in the app.
Arrive by
Gates open 90 min early
Bag policy
No bags
Medical items and diaper bags only.
Food & water
Sealed water only, up to 16 oz
No outside food, except medical or infant needs.
Parking
$40–$60
Private lots and garages near Fenway.
Nearest airport
Boston Logan (BOS) · 3 mi
About 15 min by car.
Best value seats
Fenway Park is the oldest active stadium in Major League Baseball, having opened in 1912, and it remains one of the most distinctive venues in American sports. The Green Monster — the 37-foot left field wall — is the most famous feature, but Fenway's character runs deeper than any single landmark. Cramped concourses, odd angles, obstructed-view seats, and decades of history make it feel like nowhere else in baseball. It holds just under 38,000, making it one of the smaller MLB venues.
The Fenway neighborhood in Boston is one of the best walking areas for any ballpark. Lansdowne Street runs behind the left field wall and is lined with bars that fill up hours before first pitch. Yawkey Way — now Jersey Street — along the front of the park has additional food and atmosphere. The Kenmore and Fenway MBTA Green Line stops are both close by, and public transit is genuinely the best way to get here — parking is scarce and expensive.
Logan is 3 miles from Fenway, but driving through the Sumner Tunnel into Kenmore Square on game day is miserable. Take the free Silver Line SL1 to South Station, then the Red Line to Park Street and the Green Line B, C or D to Kenmore. Or take the Blue Line from Airport station to Government Center and switch to the Green Line. It's about 35–45 minutes.
Accessible spaces are at the Yawkey Way Garage and select nearby lots. Contact the Red Sox ahead to reserve. Drop-off is on Van Ness St near Gate B. Accessibility services: (877) 733-7699 or redsox.com/accessibility.
Fenway has essentially no on-site parking. Nearby private lots and garages cost $40–$60 on game days, fill fast and are slow to exit. Take the Green Line instead.
No tailgating, as there's no space. Pregame is the bars and restaurants on Lansdowne St, Boylston St and Brookline Ave. Game On!, Bleacher Bar (with its view into center field) and Cask 'n Flagon are the classics. Arrive early for a spot.
The Kenmore Green Line stop is a 5-minute walk from the gates. B, C and D branches all stop there, so trains are frequent before games. Post-game platforms pack fast despite extra MBTA service. To skip the queue, walk one stop to Hynes Convention Center.
Fenway Park is easily walkable from Fenway, Kenmore and Back Bay. The stretch along Yawkey Way (now Jersey St) and Lansdowne St is lined with bars and restaurants.
Blue Bikes has docking stations near Fenway on Brookline Ave and Jersey St. Riding from Back Bay, Fenway or the Emerald Necklace paths is easy. Bike parking is also near the gates.
One sealed 16oz plastic water bottle.
No outside food, except for medical or infant needs.
No bags, except medical items and diaper bags.
The best seats in the park: low, centered on home plate and far enough from the Green Monster to see the whole outfield. Premium prices, but worth it for a special game.
Fenway's most underrated seats. Lower rows along the baselines are close to the field at a fraction of the Field Box price. Avoid the upper Grandstand rows, where the overhang cuts off high fly balls.
Steel support columns make obstructed view seats common. The Red Sox label them, but verify on your ticketing platform. Columns in the upper grandstand can block much of the infield. Also avoid the far right field bleacher corners, where the angle to home plate is very steep.
The Green Monster faces roughly south, so Monster seats and left field standing room are in full sun for most afternoon games. First base lower boxes and right field bleachers get upper deck shade earlier. Sun isn't an issue for evening games.
Fenway is open-air with no roof, and spring weather is unpredictable. April and May night games regularly dip into the 40s, so bring extra layers. Summer is comfortable, and July and August evenings are among the best in the sport. Spring rain delays are common, so check the forecast.
Gate D Concourse, Pavilion Level, Jersey Street - Lobster rolls.
Big concourse - Rotating menu, with options like lager-infused or brown sugar glazed bacon-on-a-stick, smoked chicken quesadillas and lobster Poutine Stak.
Big concourse - Vegetarian option with a build-your-own salad bar.
The iconic 37-foot left field wall is one of baseball's most recognized features. Green Monster seats on top are among the most coveted tickets at any ballpark.
A bronze sculpture outside Gate B depicts Ted Williams, Bobby Doerr, Johnny Pesky, and Dom DiMaggio — four Red Sox legends who stayed close friends for decades.
The pedestrian street along the first base side becomes a lively pregame scene on game days, lined with bars, restaurants, and fans soaking up the Fenway atmosphere.
The Kids Concourse near Gate K has a handful of games and activities. Kid Nation is the Red Sox's free fan club for kids 14 and under.
CVS Family Sections in Grandstand Sections 32 and 33 are alcohol-free.
Wally the Green Monster can be booked for an in-seat visit. Family Sundays add pregame autograph sessions and face painting.
Kid-friendly concessions are available in the Kids Concourse near Gate K.
Nursing: Mamava pod in the Kids' Concourse.
Changing tables: Family restrooms at several concourse locations.
Strollers: Must fold and fit under your seat. They can't be checked once inside.
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