Fenway Park

Capacity: 37,755

Home Teams: Boston Red Sox (MLB)

Fenway Park Events

Built two years before the start of the First World War, just three years after the first (and last) voyage of the Titanic, it is quite incredible to think that Fenway Park is still afloat as a professional baseball stadium after over a century of continuous use. Dating back to 1912, Fenway Park is the oldest stadium in Major League Baseball still in operation, a rare monument in a country that prizes the shiny and new, its only contemporaries to be found among the soccer stadiums of Europe and the UK. Upon approach to the front of the ballpark, it is immediately evident that Fenway’s age-old brick facade is something altogether different from the retro red-brick modern style of so many modern American sports stadiums. A trip to Fenway Park is more than just a trip to an event or baseball game; it is akin to visiting a vast museum, albeit one that has never surrendered its initial purpose to be merely gawked at by nostalgia seekers. Amazingly, the Boston Red Sox have been its principal tenants since the very beginning, though the team did share the venue briefly with several short-lived football teams (and one soccer team). That the Red Sox have had such a long tenure anywhere might surprise some people, given the 86 years that their fans were kept waiting, as the team failed to win another World Series until 2004 after winning their fifth in 1918. This World Series drought has been popularly attributed to the Curse of the Bambino, a spell cast on the Red Sox by the baseball gods after they traded superstar Babe Ruth to the New York Yankees right after that 1918 series win. Ruth would go on to shatter records and win four World Series with his new team, outdoing the three he had won in Boston. Luckily for Boston fans, once the curse was broken in 2004, it was well and truly dispelled, with the Red Sox going on to win three more times (2007, 2013, 2018) to rapturous local delight. The interior of Fenway Park itself also contains some interesting idiosyncrasies, including the Green Monster (a large raised green section of outfield wall in left field that must be surmounted for a home run to be counted), the Triangle (an irregular alcove in center field where the walls meet), and Pesky’s Pole (the right field foul pole, named after Johnny Pesky, who hit most of his rare home runs around the pole). There is also a single red seat known as the Lone Red Seat in right field that marks the longest-ever home run hit at Fenway, back in 1946. Apparently the man sitting in the seat was quite annoyed when the ball punched right through the straw hat he had been wearing. As well as all regular season and playoff Red Sox home games, Fenway Park has hosted an extensive range of other events, including boxing matches, soccer games, American football games, professional wrestling bouts, outdoor hockey games, and numerous marquee concerts. An international ski and snowboard competition was even held in the park in 2016 with the biggest jump built higher than the stadium’s floodlights! Hungry visitors to Fenway Park will find plenty of tempting offerings in the concessions, from the New England Maple Bacon Burger and Cheetos Hot Dog to beef-topped nacho chips and lobster rolls. It is also a very easy place to get one’s hands on a tasty locally-brewed craft beer. Souvenir hunters will find all manner of team and event merchandise at the many kiosks and shops around Fenway Park, much of it featuring the iconic Red Sox logo. Game day programs are also a popular souvenir. 

Fenway Park Seating Chart

Despite its great-great-grandfatherly age, Fenway Park is nonetheless a large venue with space for nearly 40,000 fans. Many different seating options are available to visitors, including premium seating such as box suites or field-level dugout seats, as well as options for prime dining and drinking with VIP service during the game. Special seats at the top of the Green Monster are also a hit with fans of all ages. General seating throughout the rest of the stadium is extensive enough to provide something to suit all preferences and budgets, running from mid-range-priced seats closer to the action to cheaper seats in the more elevated parts of the ground. For such an old park, sightlines are remarkably good all around the ground. Because Fenway Park is so popular among both tourists and locals, your best option for finding scarce tickets to events and games at the stadium is to check TicketX to find available tickets that match your price range and preferences. Our handy seating chart can help you compare different seating options. 

Getting to Fenway Park (Transportation and Parking)

Visitors can access Fenway Park via public transportation or driving their own vehicle. 

Getting to Fenway Park via public transportation

The Red Sox encourage fans to travel to games using mass public transportation to cut down on traffic in central Boston while making a positive contribution to the environment (and saving on parking costs!). Getting to Fenway Park using public transportation is a breeze, with the MBTA providing the T train and commuter rail as well as local buses for easy access to Fenway Park. Because the stadium is also located in the heart of Boston, those staying downtown can easily get there on foot or bicycle (if the weather cooperates). Visit MLB’s official Red Sox website for full public transportation details and directions. Taxi or ride-shares are another way to get to Fenway Park.

Getting to Fenway Park by car

Driving your own vehicle to Fenway Park is possible, but be aware that the venue’s downtown location can lead to traffic jams, especially when major events or games are taking place. If you do drive, make sure to leave plenty of time to get there in order to avoid disappointment. You can find clear driving directions on MLB’s official Red Sox website.

Does Fenway Park have on-site parking?

Parking is available around Fenway Park, but the route that you take to the stadium will determine the best area for you to park in. Be aware as well that if you park in certain neighborhoods near the stadium without special permission, you may receive a hefty fine. Visit MLB’s official Red Sox website for more details. Off-site parking is available in local parking garages, but you are advised to book a prepaid parking spot using SpotHero in advance.

How much does Fenway Park parking cost?

Parking at the major parking garages around Fenway Park during events or games will usually run you between $40-60. Rates for these garages are listed on MLB’s official Red Sox website. To search for the cheapest prepaid parking rates for events and games at Fenway Park, check out SpotHero well in advance of the date.