The Oldest MLB Stadiums Still in Use

Fenway Park in Boston is the oldest ballpark still in use in Major League Baseball, having opened on April 20, 1912. It is famous for the Green Monster, the 37-foot-high left-field wall, along with its manual scoreboard and cramped, historic feel. Fenway has been the home of the Boston Red Sox for over a century, making it one of the most storied venues in American sports.

Fenway Park (1912) and Wrigley Field (1914) are the two oldest ballparks still in use in MLB, and both are more than a century old. They sit far ahead of every other active park in age — the next-oldest, Dodger Stadium, didn't open until 1962. Both are treasured for their history and distinctive features and are considered national landmarks of the sport.

Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs, opened in 1914, making it the second-oldest ballpark in MLB after Fenway Park. It is known for its ivy-covered brick outfield walls, the iconic hand-operated scoreboard, and the surrounding Wrigleyville neighborhood. Like Fenway, it has become a beloved symbol of baseball's history and one of the game's must-visit venues.

Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, opened in 1962, is the third-oldest ballpark still in use, and by far the newest of the 'old three' — nearly half a century younger than Fenway and Wrigley. It is also the largest MLB stadium by seating capacity. After Dodger Stadium, the next-oldest active parks are Angel Stadium (1966) and Kauffman Stadium (1973).

Most MLB teams replaced their early-20th-century stadiums during two major waves of construction — the multipurpose 'cookie-cutter' era of the 1960s-70s and the retro-ballpark boom that began with Camden Yards in 1992. The Red Sox and Cubs chose to preserve and renovate their historic homes rather than replace them, leaving Fenway and Wrigley as the last survivors of baseball's earliest ballpark age.

Many fans think so — Fenway and Wrigley routinely top rankings of the [best MLB ballparks](/best-mlb-ballparks/) precisely because of their age, quirks and atmosphere. But 'best' is subjective, and modern parks like PNC Park and Oracle Park compete on views and amenities. Age and history are a big part of what makes a ballpark special, but not the only factor.

Both Fenway and Wrigley are steeped in history. Fenway hosted decades of Red Sox lore, including the 'Curse of the Bambino' era and the 2004 championship that ended it. Wrigley witnessed the Cubs' long championship drought and their historic 2016 World Series title. Each park has been the backdrop for some of baseball's most famous moments, adding to their legendary status.