Some stats on attending a Minor League Baseball game: it will cost $63.55 for a family of four to enjoy a trip to the ballpark this season.
The price includes parking, two adult tickets, two child tickets, four hot dogs, two sodas, two beers and a program or scorecard.
The average cost for a fan attending a game with their spouse, significant other, neighbor or friend at one of the 160 ballparks in the 14 domestic-based leagues that charge admission ranges from $33-$37, depending on their choice of beverages.
The ticket prices are based on the most economical fixed seat in a stadium on a typical night at the ballpark. A majority of the clubs have discounted, free or special ticket prices for children under a certain age, senior citizens and/or military personnel. Berm seating, concessions specials and other deals available through clubs’ social media outlets also save fans money and contribute to making the cost of attending a MiLB game a great budget-friendly options.
“There are many reasons why Minor League Baseball clubs have attracted more than 41 million fans for nine years in a row and the affordability of experiencing a game has certainly played an integral role in bringing fans into our ballparks,” said Minor League Baseball President and CEO Pat O’Conner. “Combining the economic-friendly cost of attending one of our clubs’ games with the promotions and the all-around stadium experience provides our fans with a great night out.”
AVERAGE PRICES
| MiLB | AAA | AA | A | SS/rookie | |
| Adult ticket | $7.56 | $8.60 | $7.60 | $7.58 | $6.78 |
| Child ticket | $6.63 | $7.57 | $6.77 | $6.60 | $5.99 |
| Hot dog | $3.30 | $3.83 | $3.15 | $3.30 | $2.99 |
| Soda | $3.14 | $3.48 | $3.17 | $3.18 | $2.79 |
| Beer | $5.28 | $5.81 | $5.38 | $5.33 | $4.72 |
| Program* | $2.35 | $2.31 | $2.59 | $2.39 | $2.11 |
| Parking** | $2.78 | $4.47 | $3.20 | $2.50 | $1.63 |
*price where fee is charged
**price of the most economical lot nearest to the ballpark used for clubs with no onsite parking
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