Average Cost of MLB Game for Family of Four Hits $225.90 in 2026

New report ranks all 30 ballparks by ticket, concession, and parking prices.

Mar. 25, 2026 at 7:05pm by Ben Kaplan

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As the 2026 Major League Baseball season kicks off, a new report has found that the average cost of attending an MLB game for a family of four has reached $225.90. The report ranks all 30 ballparks by the combined cost of four tickets, one parking pass, two beers, two sodas, and four hot dogs, with the Los Angeles Dodgers topping the list at $413 and the Miami Marlins being the most affordable at $159.

Why it matters

The rising costs of attending professional sports games, especially for families, has been a growing concern in recent years. This report highlights the financial barriers that fans face when trying to enjoy America's pastime, potentially pricing out many casual and lower-income fans.

The details

The report, compiled by Bookies.com, looked at the cheapest available ticket prices across all home games for each team, as well as the costs of common concessions and parking. The Los Angeles Dodgers were the most expensive at $413, followed by the Boston Red Sox ($373), the now-Sacramento-based Oakland Athletics ($324), the Chicago Cubs ($314), and the San Francisco Giants ($284). On the more affordable end, the Miami Marlins came in at $159, with the Cincinnati Reds ($164), St. Louis Cardinals ($165), Los Angeles Angels ($166), and Kansas City Royals ($168) rounding out the bottom five.

  • The 2026 Major League Baseball season kicks off tonight, March 25, 2026.
  • The full 2026 MLB schedule can be found online.

The players

Los Angeles Dodgers

A professional baseball team based in Los Angeles, California and a member of the National League in Major League Baseball.

Boston Red Sox

A professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts and a member of the American League in Major League Baseball.

Oakland Athletics

A professional baseball team that has recently relocated from Oakland, California to Sacramento, California and is a member of the American League in Major League Baseball.

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The takeaway

This report underscores the growing financial barriers that many families face when trying to attend Major League Baseball games, potentially pricing out casual and lower-income fans. As the costs of tickets, concessions, and parking continue to rise, baseball teams and leagues will need to find ways to make the game more accessible and affordable for all fans.