Baseball has some of the best and most storied stadiums in all of sports. A few ballparks have been standing for over 100 years, while others are modern marvels that feature all sorts of unique amenities. In MLB The Show 25, you have access to all of these stadiums in one form or another. Whether you’re in the Minor Leagues in Road to the Show or playing at your favorite park in Quick Play, you’ll usually have a say in where you’re playing your games.
Of course, with over 50 ballparks to choose from in MLB The Show 25, it can be difficult to know which ones are considered the “best.” From ballparks with a great atmosphere to historic venues to underrated gems across the league, some stadiums simply sit a class above the rest (subjectively speaking). In the list below, we’re going to rank our picks for the 10 best stadiums in MLB The Show 25.
This list will encompass parks from the Minors, Spring Training, and the Majors (past and present). However, we’re mostly going to stick with actual MLB stadiums since they have the highest seating capacity, the most history, and the best recognition.
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10. Forbes Field (NLB)
Forbes Field is one of the most iconic in baseball history, and while it’s not currently in the MLB, that doesn’t stop you from loading up a game on it in MLB The Show 25. Serving as the previous home to the Pittsburgh Pirates, Forbes Field is not one you want to play on if your sole goal is to run up the score by hitting constant home runs. There’s a massive outfield wall that’s far from home plate and gives outfielders plenty of space to work with.
However, if you’re looking for a stunning view with tons of history behind it, Forbes is a great choice. The tall grandstands that circle the foul lines, behind home plate, and the right field wall are unlike anything else you’ll see in MLB The Show 25. If you do manage to smack a homer, you can watch it sail into the sky towards center or left field, as there’s nothing beyond those walls but daylight.
9. Capitol Field
Up next is a Minor League park that’s located in the northeast of the US, so if you play your Minor League ball in that region, you’ll see plenty of it. Capitol Field has one of the more unique backdrops in the entirety of baseball, as you can see a gold-domed capital building off in the distance right behind the park. The rest of the field has a one-level grandstand that wraps around the foul lines and part of the right field wall, leaving center and left field with nothing but a grassy hill. Above center field, though, you can see a decently sized scoreboard.
The fences are extremely short at Capitol Field, and the walls aren’t too far away, so homeruns can come in droves here. While Capitol Field doesn’t have as much clout as other parks on this list, it’s one that you should at least play at once to see what it has to offer.
8. Coors Field
There’s only one reason you play at Coors Field in MLB The Show 25, and it’s not for the atmosphere. Coors Field sits at an elevation of 5,280 feet above sea level (one mile), meaning the air is extremely thin at the park. This means that balls cut straight through the air and sail much farther than they normally would at a regularly elevated stadium. You do not want to play at Coors unless your sole goal is to smash homers and rack up extra base hits. This is the definition of a hitter-friendly stadium, so be prepared for your pitcher’s ERA to take a hit.
Aside from the elevation, Coors Field is simply nice to play at as well. It features a large scoreboard in left field, unique seating above right field, and a large grandstand in center field that’s situated on top of a tree garden. You’ll be seeing plenty of the outfield if you play at Coors, so get accustomed to what it looks like.
7. Oracle Park
The home of the San Francisco Giants is one of the best places to watch a ball game in the MLB. While Dodgers fans might despise the organization, even they have to admit how nice a stadium Oracle Park is. The park’s main claim to fame is McCovey Cove, which sits just behind the tall right field wall. The cove sees fans sit in their canoes on the ocean all game long, waiting for a homerun to go straight over the right field wall and into the water. If this happens, the canoers all make a mad dash to retrieve the now-wet ball.
Aside from McCovey Cove, Oracle Park features the iconic Coke bottle and baseball glove in left field and a gorgeous scoreboard in straightaway center field. Everything at Oracle Park is tailor-made for a baseball game.
6. Old Texas Stadium
The previous home of the Texas Rangers is immediately recognizable to any longtime baseball fan. The stadium has been replaced with Globe Life Field, but Old Texas remains a true marvel in MLB The Show 25. When you look at the park, you’re immediately drawn to the dozens of balconies that tower over center field. Fans litter these balconies during games, and they’re clearly visible if you can manage to hit a ball to dead center. Center field also has a grassy hill just over the wall that became iconic as fans ran onto it trying to nab home run balls.
Surrounding center field are two huge grandstands in left and right field. You know you’ve destroyed a ball if you can manage to reach the second level of either grandstand. Overall, Old Texas has a tremendous atmosphere, it has quite a large outfield, and a great batter’s eye.
5. Bayfront Stadium
Bayfront Stadium has long been a fan favorite, especially for Ranked, due to its atmosphere and outfield walls that are fairly close to home plate. The right field wall is only 330 feet away from home, for reference. While the seats are nothing to write home about at the Minor League park, Bayfront has a huge, multi-colored Ferris wheel that’s spinning in the background behind right field. If you play a night game at Bayfront, the Ferris wheel lights up and looks spectacular against the night sky. If you play during the day, you can see an entire boardwalk and a huge, yellow rollercoaster that goes all across the skyline of the outfield.
Bayfront is more of a competitive player’s choice when it comes to stadiums, but it’s still one of the more recognizable Minor League stadiums in MLB The Show 25.
4. Petco Park
Whenever surveys and polls are released that ask players and fans what their favorite stadium to visit is, Petco Park is always near the top of the list. The home of the San Diego Padres is one of the more picturesque stadiums in the MLB. Its most recognizable feature is the Western Metal Supply Co. building located behind the left field wall. This classic brick building has some balconies where fans can enjoy the game, and it’s always thrilling to see a home run ball land near it.
Right next to the brick building is a massive scoreboard above a small grandstand, and then right field has a two-level grandstand with another scoreboard above it. In center field, you can take a look at some tall buildings against the San Diego sky, but there’s also a grass wall to make for a decent batter’s eye.
3. Fenway Park
Fenway Park is the most storied ballpark in America. It opened its doors in 1912 and has seen some of the most historic moments in baseball happen within its hallowed grounds. While Fenway is certainly outdated in real life, it makes for a tremendous playing experience in MLB The Show 25. Naturally, the Green Monster in left field is the major feature you think about with Fenway. This towering wall is the perfect tool for strong right-handed hitters to use to secure a copious number of doubles and home runs.
While center field does have a strange triangle that can make home runs and even tracking balls in the outfield a little difficult, the right field wall makes up for that. Around Pesky Pole in right is the shortest fence in the Majors with a tiny distance of 302 feet to home plate. You can easily smack homers and ground-rule doubles around that fence with your lefties while your righties can go to town on the monster.
2. Date Palm Field
If you’ve never heard of Date Palm Field in MLB The Show, then you likely haven’t engaged in much Ranked. Date Palm Field has been the top choice for Ranked players for several years, thanks to its well-balanced design. Homeruns aren’t overly difficult, but they’re also not easy, giving it a solid mix of offensive and defensive capabilities. You can play a full game without feeling like your pitchers or hitters are totally useless.
In terms of the atmosphere at Date Palm Field, the Spring Training park is nothing special. It has some palm trees littered around the outfield walls, and it makes for a great day game. The real reason you come here is to have a balanced experience in MLB The Show 25.
1. PNC Park
Just going by aesthetics and balance, PNC Park is the best overall stadium in MLB The Show 25 in our books. While it’s not the best stadium for Ranked or other game modes, the park is just outstanding in every facet. Just outside the stadium, behind the outfield, you can look out at the iconic Roberto Clemente Bridge, which sits above the Allegheny River, that leads straight into downtown Pittsburgh. The skyline of Pittsburgh is gorgeous at all times of the day, but it looks absolutely killer at night.
The rest of the outfield is pretty standard, but there is a small fence in left field that’s perfect for robbing homeruns. The outfield walls aren’t too close or too far from home plate, so you should get a solid balance of offense and defense the entire time you’re there.
Honorable Mentions
Before wrapping up the list, we wanted to list some honorable mentions that just didn’t make the cut for the top 10 slots:
- Franco Field
- Miller Park
- All-American Park
- Oak Street Park
- Laughing Mountain Park
- Oriole Park
- Shea Stadium
- Busch Stadium
And that does it for our top 10 baseball stadiums in MLB The Show 25. Obviously, this list is subjective, and everyone is going to have their own opinions. However, we tried to objective as possible when it came to judging a park based on a variety of factors. If you have your own top 10 list or you think we missed a stadium, let us know in the comments below.
Published: Mar 27, 2025 09:26 am