” width=”333″ height=”316″>Ranking MLB Ballpark Beer Costs: A Fan’s Guide
- Ian Harper
- 09 Jul 2025
Ahead of the 2025 All-Star Game we’ve got you covered.
The crack of the bat, the roar of the crowd, and a cold beer in hand; it’s the trifecta of a perfect day at the ballpark. But as fans gear up for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game in Atlanta, they face another high-stakes competition that happens far from the field: the one against their wallets.
The cost of attending a live baseball game is a hot topic, and few expenses are as closely watched as the price of a pint. We dug into the data on one of gameday’s most iconic purchases to see which fans are paying the biggest premium. So, whose round is the most expensive? We crunched the numbers so you can spend smart.
Key Findings: The Official Ballpark Beer Rankings
To create a true apples-to-apples comparison, we didn’t just look at the sticker price; we calculated the price per ounce for the smallest available domestic draft beer at all 30 MLB stadiums. The results show a staggering difference between the priciest and most affordable parks.
The Top 5 Most Expensive Ballpark Beers (Price per Ounce):
- Citi Field (New York Mets): $1.00/oz ($12.00 for 12 oz)
- Nationals Park (Washington Nationals): $0.94/oz ($14.99 for 16 oz)
- Fenway Park (Boston Red Sox): $0.88/oz ($10.50 for 12 oz)
- Wrigley Field (Chicago Cubs): $0.75/oz ($11.99 for 16 oz)
- Truist Park (Atlanta Braves): $0.72/oz ($11.50 for 16 oz)
The 3 Most Affordable Ballpark Beers (Price per Ounce):
- Coors Field (Colorado Rockies): $0.25/oz ($3.00 for 12 oz)
- Chase Field (Arizona Diamondbacks): $0.36/oz ($4.99 for 14 oz)
- Angel Stadium (Los Angeles Angels): $0.38/oz ($5.00 for 13 oz)
The takeaway is clear: fans at Citi Field pay four times more per ounce for their beer than fans at Coors Field.
Analysis: Why Your Ballpark Beer Costs So Much
Stadium prices famously exist in their own economic bubble. A beer inside Citi Field will cost you $1.00 per ounce, while a typical pint in a Manhattan bar costs roughly $8.00 (or $0.50 per ounce)—a 100% markup once you’re through the gates.
This isn’t just arbitrary inflation; it’s a deliberate strategy. According to our in-house betting and value analyst:
“Ballpark pricing is a careful balancing act. A $12 beer isn’t just a drink; it’s a message about the cost of the entire day. Teams know fans will pay a premium for the experience, but that price also becomes the ‘signpost’ fans remember. If it feels excessive, it sours the perception of value, regardless of ticket prices. The smartest teams find the sweet spot; the others risk being known more for their expensive beer than for the game on the field.”
Just as savvy bettors look for value on the diamond, smart fans should know where they’re getting the most—and least—for their money in the concession stands.
All-Star Spotlight: What to Expect at Atlanta’s Truist Park
As Atlanta prepares to host the 2025 All-Star Game, fans heading to Truist Park should be ready for prices at the higher end of the MLB spectrum. The home of the Braves ranks as the 5th most expensive for beer, at $0.72 per ounce. For comparison, an average pint in a downtown Atlanta bar costs around $7.00, or about $0.44 per ounce.
Our Methodology
These rankings were determined by analyzing the price and size of the smallest available domestic draft beer at all 30 MLB stadiums during the 2024 season. Data was compiled and verified through a comprehensive review of local news reports from trusted outlets, official team and concessionaire (e.g., Aramark) menus, and verified fan-submitted photos of concession prices.
See the Full Rankings
Knowing the cost is the first step to a smarter gameday experience. From New York to Los Angeles, the price of a simple beer tells a larger story about the cost of being a fan today.
To see the full ranking of all 30 MLB stadiums and find out how your home team’s park compares, contact us for our complete data spreadsheet. We kindly request that any online coverage of this study includes a clickable link back to the full research.
