Baseball is a sport best experienced live, and some teams make that trip to the ballpark extra special.
Whether it’s an electric atmosphere, a historic venue, or just a team that puts on a show, these franchises are must-see in person. Let’s count down the 10 MLB teams that every baseball fan needs to watch at least once!
10. San Francisco Giants
Oracle Park might have the best views in baseball, and if you’re lucky, you’ll see a splash hit into McCovey Cove. The fan base is rowdy, the garlic fries are elite, and the vibes are perfect for a West Coast baseball night.
9. Chicago White Sox
The South Side knows how to throw a party, and a White Sox game at Guaranteed Rate Field is a mix of die-hard energy and tailgating madness. If you’re there when the team is good, the atmosphere is electric—and the fireworks after home runs make it even better.
8. Seattle Mariners
T-Mobile Park is one of the most underrated gems in baseball, and Mariners fans are all in no matter what. When the roof is open on a summer night and the crowd is chanting for Julio Rodríguez, it’s impossible not to get caught up in the moment.
7. New York Mets
Mets fans are built different—they live and die with every pitch, and the energy at Citi Field can go from euphoria to pure agony in the span of an inning. The ballpark food is top-tier, the stadium experience is modern, and if you’re there for a big game, expect some chaos (in the best way possible).
6. Los Angeles Dodgers
Dodger Stadium is an absolute must for baseball fans, and the game-day experience is unlike any other. The sunset over Chavez Ravine, the passionate (and sometimes wild) crowd, and a few bites of Dodger Dogs make this one of the best spots to watch a game.
5. Boston Red Sox
Fenway Park is baseball history, and the energy of Red Sox Nation is something you need to feel in person. The Green Monster, the “Sweet Caroline” singalong, and a fan base that lives for every pitch make this an unforgettable experience.
4. Atlanta Braves
Truist Park is a party, and the Braves fan base is one of the most engaged in the league. The Tomahawk Chop might be controversial, but there’s no denying that the in-game atmosphere is one of the most electric in all of baseball.
3. St. Louis Cardinals
Cardinals fans aren’t just passionate—they’re some of the most knowledgeable in baseball. Busch Stadium is a gorgeous ballpark with great food, great beer, and a sea of red-clad fans who live and breathe baseball.
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2. Chicago Cubs
Wrigley Field is a baseball bucket-list item, no questions asked. The ivy-covered walls, the old-school scoreboard, and the legendary Wrigleyville bars make this one of the best experiences in all of sports.
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1. New York Yankees
Like it or not, the Yankees are the team in baseball, and seeing a game in the Bronx is a must for any fan. From the roll call in the bleachers to the energy in a playoff atmosphere, Yankee Stadium is baseball’s biggest stage.
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