Baseball is all about history and nostalgia, but some MLB ballparks have overstayed their welcome. While newer stadiums offer state-of-the-art amenities, some teams are stuck playing in venues that feel ancient, outdated, or just plain uninspiring.
Whether it’s bad sightlines, crumbling infrastructure, or a complete lack of personality, these 10 MLB ballparks desperately need to be replaced ASAP.
10. Kauffman Stadium (Kansas City Royals)
Sure, the fountains in the outfield are cool, but that’s about it. This stadium has been around since 1973, and with the Royals looking to relocate downtown, it’s clear that Kauffman’s days are numbered.
9. Guaranteed Rate Field (Chicago White Sox)
When your ballpark’s name sounds like a bad mortgage ad, you know it’s time for an upgrade. The White Sox play in a stadium that lacks any real character, and when compared to the charm of Wrigley Field, it feels like a soulless concrete bowl.
8. Rogers Centre (Toronto Blue Jays)
What was once a futuristic marvel is now a lifeless dome that feels like a glorified shopping mall. With artificial turf, sterile vibes, and a retractable roof that takes forever to open, this place desperately needs a modern makeover.
7. Chase Field (Arizona Diamondbacks)
A ballpark with a swimming pool in the outfield sounds cool, but Chase Field is otherwise an uninspired dome that feels more like an oversized warehouse. It’s outdated, the roof mechanism is clunky, and attendance issues make it even more depressing.
6. Angel Stadium (Los Angeles Angels)
Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani deserved better than playing in a parking lot disguised as a baseball stadium. Angel Stadium has been around since 1966, and while it’s functional, it lacks the energy and modern touches that a team in Los Angeles should have.
5. Tropicana Field (Tampa Bay Rays)
If you ask any baseball fan what the worst stadium is, “The Trop” is probably the first name that comes up. A dimly lit, half-empty dome with catwalks that interfere with home runs? Yeah, this place is long overdue for demolition.
4. RingCentral Coliseum (Oakland A’s)
This stadium is basically a relic from another era—and not in a cool way. Between sewage leaks, possums in the press box, and entire sections closed off due to decay, it’s no wonder the A’s are bolting for Las Vegas.
3. American Family Field (Milwaukee Brewers)
It’s not the worst stadium on this list, but Milwaukee deserves better. The retractable roof looks like a spaceship landed on top of the field, and while it’s functional, it’s also boring and in desperate need of modernization.
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2. Comerica Park (Detroit Tigers)
Detroit fans have suffered enough, and this ballpark doesn’t do them any favors. It’s cavernous, weirdly designed, and lacks the charm of classic parks—when your outfield feels like a national park, you’ve got a problem.
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1. Great American Ball Park (Cincinnati Reds)
For a stadium with such a great name, it’s shockingly unmemorable. The location is solid, but the lack of upgrades, poor attendance, and outdated design make it feel older than it actually is—it’s time for the Reds to hit the reset button.
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