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MLB Ballpark Rankings: Affordability
RANK
1		 Kansas City Royals
Kansas City Royals
Kauffman Stadium|Capacity: 39,000|Opened: 1973
How would you rate the affordability of a trip to your hometown ballpark?
Poor Below Average Average Above Average Excellent
1.1% 2.7% 13.4% 27.8% 55.1%
 
Ticket Costs
Average Ticket % Increase From 2007 MLB Rank MLB Average Ticket
$17.54 21.1% 5th $25.43
Courtesy Team Marketing Report, 2008
RANK
2		 Milwaukee Brewers
Milwaukee Brewers
Miller Park|Capacity: 43,000|Opened: 2001
How would you rate the affordability of a trip to your hometown ballpark?
Poor Below Average Average Above Average Excellent
0.7% 1.7% 22.2% 38.4% 36.9%
 
Ticket Costs
Average Ticket % Increase From 2007 MLB Rank MLB Average Ticket
$19.88 9% 10th $25.43
Courtesy Team Marketing Report, 2008
RANK
3		 Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh Pirates
PNC Park|Capacity: 38,365|Opened: 2001
How would you rate the affordability of a trip to your hometown ballpark?
Poor Below Average Average Above Average Excellent
1.3% 3.4% 24.9% 30.9% 39.5%
 
Ticket Costs
Average Ticket % Increase From 2007 MLB Rank MLB Average Ticket
$17.07 0% 3rd $25.43
Courtesy Team Marketing Report, 2008
RANK
4		 Tampa Bay Rays
Tampa Bay Rays
Tropicana Field|Capacity: 45,000|Opened: 1990
How would you rate the affordability of a trip to your hometown ballpark?
Poor Below Average Average Above Average Excellent
5% 4.2% 27.7% 25.2% 37.8%
 
Ticket Costs
Average Ticket % Increase From 2007 MLB Rank MLB Average Ticket
$17.23 0% 4th $25.43
Courtesy Team Marketing Report, 2008
RANK
5		 Oakland Athletics
Oakland Athletics
McAfee Coliseum|Capacity: 48,219|Opened: 1966
How would you rate the affordability of a trip to your hometown ballpark?
Poor Below Average Average Above Average Excellent
1% 4% 30.7% 40.6% 23.8%
 
Ticket Costs
Average Ticket % Increase From 2007 MLB Rank MLB Average Ticket
$29.20 22.3% 23rd $25.43
Courtesy Team Marketing Report, 2008
RANK
6		 Colorado Rockies
Colorado Rockies
Coors Field|Capacity: 50,381|Opened: 1995
How would you rate the affordability of a trip to your hometown ballpark?
Poor Below Average Average Above Average Excellent
2.6% 3.1% 36.6% 34% 23.7%
 
Ticket Costs
Average Ticket % Increase From 2007 MLB Rank MLB Average Ticket
$19.50 18.2% 9th $25.43
Courtesy Team Marketing Report, 2008
RANK
7		 Minnesota Twins
Minnesota Twins
Metrodome|Capacity: 55,883|Opened: 1982
How would you rate the affordability of a trip to your hometown ballpark?
Poor Below Average Average Above Average Excellent
2.3% 6.1% 30.7% 38.3% 22.6%
 
Ticket Costs
Average Ticket % Increase From 2007 MLB Rank MLB Average Ticket
$20.68 7.3% 11th $25.43
Courtesy Team Marketing Report, 2008
RANK
8		 Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati Reds
Great American Ballpark|Capacity: 42,059|Opened: 2003
How would you rate the affordability of a trip to your hometown ballpark?
Poor Below Average Average Above Average Excellent
0.5% 8.5% 32.7% 37.4% 20.9%
 
Ticket Costs
Average Ticket % Increase From 2007 MLB Rank MLB Average Ticket
$19.41 9.6% 8th $25.43
Courtesy Team Marketing Report, 2008
RANK
9		 Los Angeles Angels
Los Angeles Angels
Angel Stadium of Anaheim|Capacity: 45,050|Opened: 1966
How would you rate the affordability of a trip to your hometown ballpark?
Poor Below Average Average Above Average Excellent
2.3% 7.7% 35.7% 27.1% 27.1%
 
Ticket Costs
Average Ticket % Increase From 2007 MLB Rank MLB Average Ticket
$20.78 8.9% 12th $25.43
Courtesy Team Marketing Report, 2008
RANK
10		 Cleveland Indians
Cleveland Indians
Progressive Field|Capacity: 43,345|Opened: 1994
How would you rate the affordability of a trip to your hometown ballpark?
Poor Below Average Average Above Average Excellent
1.2% 5.3% 43.7% 29.8% 20.1%
 
Ticket Costs
Average Ticket % Increase From 2007 MLB Rank MLB Average Ticket
$25.72 20.6% 18th $25.43
Courtesy Team Marketing Report, 2008
RANK
11		 Detroit Tigers
Detroit Tigers
Comerica Park|Capacity: 40,950|Opened: 2000
How would you rate the affordability of a trip to your hometown ballpark?
Poor Below Average Average Above Average Excellent
0.7% 6.3% 47.6% 29.8% 15.6%
 
Ticket Costs
Average Ticket % Increase From 2007 MLB Rank MLB Average Ticket
$25.28 5.5% 16th $25.43
Courtesy Team Marketing Report, 2008
RANK
12		 Toronto Blue Jays
Toronto Blue Jays
Rogers Centre|Capacity: 50,516|Opened: 1989
How would you rate the affordability of a trip to your hometown ballpark?
Poor Below Average Average Above Average Excellent
2.4% 9.1% 40.1% 30.7% 17.7%
 
Ticket Costs
Average Ticket % Increase From 2007 MLB Rank MLB Average Ticket
$28.37 6.7% 21st $25.43
Courtesy Team Marketing Report, 2008
RANK
13		 Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia Phillies
Citizens Bank Park|Capacity: 43,000|Opened: 2004
How would you rate the affordability of a trip to your hometown ballpark?
Poor Below Average Average Above Average Excellent
2.3% 6.6% 52.5% 20.3% 18.4%
 
Ticket Costs
Average Ticket % Increase From 2007 MLB Rank MLB Average Ticket
$28.14 3.3% 20th $25.43
Courtesy Team Marketing Report, 2008
RANK
14		 Houston Astros
Houston Astros
Minute Maid Park|Capacity: 40,950|Opened: 2000
How would you rate the affordability of a trip to your hometown ballpark?
Poor Below Average Average Above Average Excellent
1.5% 4.4% 54.2% 26.1% 13.8%
 
Ticket Costs
Average Ticket % Increase From 2007 MLB Rank MLB Average Ticket
$28.73 6.8% 22nd $25.43
Courtesy Team Marketing Report, 2008
RANK
15		 Atlanta Braves
Atlanta Braves
Turner Field|Capacity: 49,831|Opened: 1997
How would you rate the affordability of a trip to your hometown ballpark?
Poor Below Average Average Above Average Excellent
5.1% 8.5% 43.4% 26.9% 16.1%
 
Ticket Costs
Average Ticket % Increase From 2007 MLB Rank MLB Average Ticket
$17.05 8% 2nd $25.43
Courtesy Team Marketing Report, 2008
RANK
16		 Seattle Mariners
Seattle Mariners
Safeco Field|Capacity: 46,621|Opened: 1999
How would you rate the affordability of a trip to your hometown ballpark?
Poor Below Average Average Above Average Excellent
2.1% 9.5% 50.9% 23% 14.6%
 
Ticket Costs
Average Ticket % Increase From 2007 MLB Rank MLB Average Ticket
$25.29 5.3% 17th $25.43
Courtesy Team Marketing Report, 2008
RANK
17		 Baltimore Orioles
Baltimore Orioles
Oriole Park at Camden Yards|Capacity: 48,262|Opened: 1992
How would you rate the affordability of a trip to your hometown ballpark?
Poor Below Average Average Above Average Excellent
2.5% 13.5% 46.4% 24.5% 13.2%
 
Ticket Costs
Average Ticket % Increase From 2007 MLB Rank MLB Average Ticket
$23.85 6.2% 14th $25.43
Courtesy Team Marketing Report, 2008
RANK
18		 Chicago White Sox
Chicago White Sox
US Cellular Field|Capacity: 40,615|Opened: 1991
How would you rate the affordability of a trip to your hometown ballpark?
Poor Below Average Average Above Average Excellent
3.7% 9.1% 51.4% 24.3% 11.5%
 
Ticket Costs
Average Ticket % Increase From 2007 MLB Rank MLB Average Ticket
$30.28 5.2% 26th $25.43
Courtesy Team Marketing Report, 2008
RANK
19		 Texas Rangers
Texas Rangers
Rangers Park in Arlington|Capacity: 49,178|Opened: 1994
How would you rate the affordability of a trip to your hometown ballpark?
Poor Below Average Average Above Average Excellent
5.6% 11.7% 49.4% 20.4% 13%
 
Ticket Costs
Average Ticket % Increase From 2007 MLB Rank MLB Average Ticket
$18.01 9.4% 6th $25.43
Courtesy Team Marketing Report, 2008
RANK
20		 San Diego Padres
San Diego Padres
Petco Park|Capacity: 46,000|Opened: 2004
How would you rate the affordability of a trip to your hometown ballpark?
Poor Below Average Average Above Average Excellent
6% 15.5% 44.6% 18.9% 15%
 
Ticket Costs
Average Ticket % Increase From 2007 MLB Rank MLB Average Ticket
$27.43 5.5% 19th $25.43
Courtesy Team Marketing Report, 2008
RANK
21		 Los Angeles Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers
Dodger Stadium|Capacity: 56,000|Opened: 1962
How would you rate the affordability of a trip to your hometown ballpark?
Poor Below Average Average Above Average Excellent
7% 15.9% 44.1% 20.4% 12.6%
 
Ticket Costs
Average Ticket % Increase From 2007 MLB Rank MLB Average Ticket
$29.66 12.9% 25th $25.43
Courtesy Team Marketing Report, 2008
RANK
22		 Arizona Diamondbacks
Arizona Diamondbacks
Chase Field|Capacity: 48, 569|Opened: 1998
How would you rate the affordability of a trip to your hometown ballpark?
Poor Below Average Average Above Average Excellent
8.5% 16.2% 40.1% 22.5% 12.7%
 
Ticket Costs
Average Ticket % Increase From 2007 MLB Rank MLB Average Ticket
$15.96 15.7% 1st $25.43
Courtesy Team Marketing Report, 2008
RANK
23		 Florida Marlins
Florida Marlins
Dolphin Stadium|Capacity: 42,531|Opened: 1987
How would you rate the affordability of a trip to your hometown ballpark?
Poor Below Average Average Above Average Excellent
14.6% 13.4% 35.4% 19.5% 17.1%
 
Ticket Costs
Average Ticket % Increase From 2007 MLB Rank MLB Average Ticket
$18.69 12.8% 7th $25.43
Courtesy Team Marketing Report, 2008
RANK
24		 Washington Nationals
Washington Nationals
RFK Stadium|Capacity: 45,016|Opened: 1961
How would you rate the affordability of a trip to your hometown ballpark?
Poor Below Average Average Above Average Excellent
8% 20% 45.3% 13.3% 13.3%
 
Ticket Costs
Average Ticket % Increase From 2007 MLB Rank MLB Average Ticket
$25 18.4% 15th $25.43
Courtesy Team Marketing Report, 2008
RANK
25		 St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis Cardinals
Busch Stadium III|Capacity: 46,861|Opened: 2006
How would you rate the affordability of a trip to your hometown ballpark?
Poor Below Average Average Above Average Excellent
7.1% 18.1% 50.8% 15.4% 8.6%
 
Ticket Costs
Average Ticket % Increase From 2007 MLB Rank MLB Average Ticket
$29.32 3.1% 24th $25.43
Courtesy Team Marketing Report, 2008
RANK
26		 San Francisco Giants
San Francisco Giants
AT&T Park|Capacity: 41, 503|Opened: 2000
How would you rate the affordability of a trip to your hometown ballpark?
Poor Below Average Average Above Average Excellent
13.2% 27.8% 29.5% 15.2% 14.2%
 
Ticket Costs
Average Ticket % Increase From 2007 MLB Rank MLB Average Ticket
$22.06 0.3% 13th $25.43
Courtesy Team Marketing Report, 2008
RANK
27		 Chicago Cubs
Chicago Cubs
Wrigley Field|Capacity: 41,118|Opened: 1914
How would you rate the affordability of a trip to your hometown ballpark?
Poor Below Average Average Above Average Excellent
18.3% 26.3% 34.3% 11.7% 9.5%
 
Ticket Costs
Average Ticket % Increase From 2007 MLB Rank MLB Average Ticket
$42.49 23.9% 29th $25.43
Courtesy Team Marketing Report, 2008
RANK
28		 New York Mets
New York Mets
Shea Stadium|Capacity: 55,601|Opened: 1964
How would you rate the affordability of a trip to your hometown ballpark?
Poor Below Average Average Above Average Excellent
19.1% 32.8% 32.2% 9.1% 6.7%
 
Ticket Costs
Average Ticket % Increase From 2007 MLB Rank MLB Average Ticket
$34.05 20.5% 27th $25.43
Courtesy Team Marketing Report, 2008
RANK
29		 New York Yankees
New York Yankees
Yankee Stadium|Capacity: 57,545|Opened: 1923
How would you rate the affordability of a trip to your hometown ballpark?
Poor Below Average Average Above Average Excellent
30.8% 29.8% 23.1% 8.1% 8.1%
 
Ticket Costs
Average Ticket % Increase From 2007 MLB Rank MLB Average Ticket
$41.40 18.1% 28th $25.43
Courtesy Team Marketing Report, 2008
RANK
30		 Boston Red Sox
Boston Red Sox
Fenway Park|Capacity: 39,605|Opened: 1912
How would you rate the affordability of a trip to your hometown ballpark?
Poor Below Average Average Above Average Excellent
58.9% 24% 8.6% 4.7% 3.9%
 
Ticket Costs
Average Ticket % Increase From 2007 MLB Rank MLB Average Ticket
$48.80 10.1% 30th $25.43
Courtesy Team Marketing Report, 2008

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