Anyone with a family knows a night out isn’t cheap these days, but Minor League Baseball remains a great bargain for a family of four, costing on average $64.18 across the board.
The numbers are tallied annually by MiLB, and the $64.18 cost reflects parking, two adult tickets, two child tickets, four hot dogs, two sodas, two beers and a program or scorecard at one of the 159 ballparks in the 14 U.S. domestic leagues. The ticket prices are based on the most economical fixed seat in a stadium, although 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 platforms also save fans money and contribute to making the cost of attending a Minor League Baseball game one of the best budget-friendly options among all professional sports leagues.
“One of the biggest reasons Minor League Baseball attracted over 42 million fans last year, and over 41 million for 10 years in a row, is the affordability of an outing at our ballparks,” said Minor League Baseball President and CEO Pat O’Conner. “When you combine the entertaining promotions with the talent on the field in a safe, family-friendly environment for a reasonable price, you provide fans with a memorable experience.”
| MiLB | Triple-A | Double-A | Class A | SSA/Rookie | |
| Adult Ticket |
$8.05 | $7.66 | $7.65 | $8.58 | $7.03 |
| Child Ticket |
$6.78 | $7.90 | $6.83 | $6.65 | $6.18 |
| Hot Dog | $3.37 | $3.91 | $3.23 | $3.36 | $3.09 |
| Pop | $3.21 | $3.43 | $3.24 | $3.25 | $2.96 |
| Beer | $5.38 | $6.12 | $5.58 | $5.45 | $4.58 |
| Program | $1.03 | $0.83 | $1.38 | $0.63 | $1.51 |
| Parking | $2.89 | $4.67 | $3.07 | $2.53 | $1.95 |