Taking the family to a Major League Baseball (MLB) game is a beloved American tradition. Yet, the price tag associated with this pastime may come as a surprise — on average, $140 for a family of four. MoneyGeek analyzed budget ticket prices for the remainder of the 2023 season, along with parking and concessions, to determine the average cost of attending a baseball game for a family of four for each team. Additionally, the study calculated the average ticket price for each team and found that certain teams tended to either increase or decrease the cost of their game's tickets.
KEY FINDINGS:
- The Los Angeles Dodgers are the most costly team to see, costing $219 for a family of four. The Miami Marlins are the least expensive team at $83.
- The most affordable Boston Red Sox tickets cost $35.90, on average. That's double the overall MLB average cheap ticket price of $17.67.
- When the New York Yankees are on the road, ticket prices for the competing home team have the largest increase of any other visiting team.
- Attending a game between "natural rivals," such as a Chicago Cubs vs. Chicago White Sox, costs families an average of $48 more.
- Seeing a game on a weekday rather than a weekend (Fri-Sun) can save families $25, on average.
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