What is the capacity of Fenway Park?

Fenway Park has been the Red Sox home since 1912 and is the oldest active MLB ballpark. Its quirky geometry, tight neighborhood setting, and iconic 37-foot Green Monster in left field make it a hallowed pilgrimage site for baseball fans.

🏛️History

Origins

Built to replace the Huntington Avenue Grounds and anchor the Red Sox in Boston's Fenway neighborhood. It opened just five days after the sinking of the Titanic.

Major Renovations

2003Added the "Monster Seats" atop the Green Monster, now one of the most famous seats in sports.

1934Major reconstruction established the park's modern configuration and the Green Monster.

2011Multi-year preservation effort replaced all original lower-level seats and reinforced the structure.

Notable Moments

Jun 9, 1946Ted Williams hits a 502-foot home run, the longest at Fenway, commemorated by the "Red Seat" (Section 42, Row 37, Seat 21).

Oct 30, 2013Red Sox clinch the World Series at Fenway for the first time in 95 years.

Jul 13, 1999Hosted the MLB All-Star Game featuring a historic Ted Williams homecoming.

🎟️Visitor Guide

Best Seats

The "Monster Seats" offer a unique view, but Infield Grandstand seats provide the most classic feel—just watch for obstructed-view poles. Look for the "Red Seat" in the right-field bleachers.

Parking Tips

Parking is notoriously difficult and expensive. Take the MBTA Green Line to Kenmore or Fenway Station. For a scenic walk, park near the Prudential Center and walk through the Back Bay.

Game Day

Join the "Sweet Caroline" sing-along in the middle of the 8th inning. Arrive early for a walk down Lansdowne Street and consider a ballpark tour to see the Green Monster close-up.