Baseball fans have been entertained with exhilarating action on the diamond at MLB ballparks for more than a century. However, these ballparks have served as more than just baseball venues.
Over the years, several renowned MLB ballparks have appeared in prominent movies and TV shows. Here, we look at 10 MLB ballparks that have attracted filmmakers over the years.
#1 Dodger Stadium (Los Angeles Dodgers)
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The Los Angeles Dodgers’ stadium has drawn filmmakers over the years.
The renowned ballpark, which offers views of downtown Los Angeles, has appeared in The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! (1988), Transformers (2007), Moneyball (2011) and Matchstick Men (2003).
It is also seen in Mr. Ed (1963), Better Off Dead (1985), 52 Pick-Up (1986), Superman Returns (2006) and The Fast and the Furious (2001), among others.
#2 Fenway Park (Boston Red Sox)
Fenway Park has been the site of some iconic MLB moments over the years. Home to the Boston Red Sox for more than a century, the ballpark has also been a popular venue for films and TV shows.
Fenway Park is heavily featured in Ben Affleck’s gritty crime drama The Town (2010). It was also an integral plot point in the romantic comedy Fever Pitch (2005).
The iconic ballpark is also featured in Kevin Costner’s Field of Dreams (1989), Brad Pitt’s Moneyball (2011) and Mark Wahlberg’s Patriots Day (2016).
#3 Wrigley Field (Chicago Cubs)
The Chicago Cubs’ Wrigley Field is another major league ballpark that has frequently appeared in movies and TV shows since it opened in 1914.
The ballpark has featured in The Blues Brothers (1980), Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986), About Last Night (1986), The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! (1988), A League of Their Own (1992), Rookie of the Year (1993) and I Want Someone to Eat Cheese With (2006).
#4 Yankee Stadium (New York Yankees)
The old Yankee Stadium was the home of the New York Yankees from 1923 to 2008. The iconic ballpark appeared in several sports dramas and films.
It was featured in The Pride of the Yankees (1942), Woman of the Year (1942), Angels in the Outfield (1951), The FBI Story (1959), West Side Story (1961) and Bang the Drum Slowly (1973), among others. The ballpark has also featured in various episodes of the renowned sitcom Seinfeld.
Meanwhile, the new Yankee Stadium, the current home of the AL East franchise, is seen in The Adjustment Bureau (2011).
#5 Tiger Stadium (Detroit Tigers)
Michigan’s Tiger Stadium was the Detroit Tigers’ home from 1912 to 1999 and was demolished in 2009. The ballpark featured in several movies and TV shows before its demolition, including The Pride of the Yankees (1942), One in a Million: The Ron LeFlore Story (1978), Tiger Town (1983), 61* (2001), Hardball (2001), Hung (2009) and Kill the Irishman (2011).
#6 Shea Stadium (New York Mets)
The New York Mets’ former ballpark, Shea Stadium, was a popular venue among filmmakers until its demolition in 2009. It appeared prominently in the 1973 sports drama Bang the Drum Slowly.
Other notable appearances include The Wiz (1978), Seven Minutes in Heaven (1985), Seinfeld, Men in Black (1997) and Two Weeks Notice (2002).
#7 Citi Field (New York Mets)
Citi Field opened in 2009 and has been home to the New York Mets, replacing Shea Stadium. Although it is one of the league’s newest ballparks, it has appeared in some high-profile movies.
One of its most notable appearances was in Marvel Comics’ superhero film Avengers: Endgame (2019). The ballpark was also featured in Sharknado 2: The Second One (2014) and Yesterday (2019).
#8 Rate Field (Chicago White Sox)
The Chicago White Sox’s ballpark, Rate Field, has been home to the American League Central franchise since opening in 1991, replacing Comiskey Park.
The ballpark has appeared in four movies since its opening: the sports comedy Rookie of the Year (1993), the sports comedy Little Big League (1994), Major League II (1994), and the romantic comedy My Best Friend’s Wedding (1997).
#9 Progressive Field (Cleveland Guardians)
Progressive Field has been the Cleveland Guardians’ ballpark since 1994. It made a major appearance in James Gunn’s Superman (2025).
The ballpark was transformed into ‘LordTech Field’ as the setting for a high-stakes battle between Superman and his antagonists, Ultraman and The Engineer.
#10 Turner Field (Atlanta Braves)
The Atlanta Braves’ former ballpark, Turner Field, has caught the eye of several filmmakers over the years.
Renamed to Center Parc Stadium, Turner Field has appeared in three movies: Ryan Reynolds and Jason Bateman’s 2011 film The Change-Up, Clint Eastwood’s sports drama film Trouble with the Curve (2012) and Denzel Washington’s drama film Flight (2012).
Edited by Arvind Sriram
