Fenway Park has stood for 112 years since opening on April 20, 1912, making it the oldest active stadium in Major League Baseball. Wrigley Field follows close behind, inaugurated on March 20, 1914 in Chicago with 110 years of history. These baseball temples are far more than dates and concrete—they’re living museums where generations have witnessed their heroes play.
Fenway Park: Boston’s Monument
Home to the Boston Red Sox since 1912, Fenway’s most iconic feature is the Green Monster, a 37-foot wall that defines left field play. The stadium has hosted 9 World Series championships, most recently in 2018 when the Red Sox claimed the title with a 108-win regular season. Every corner of Fenway tells a story—from Ted Williams’ career to the 2004 championship that ended an 86-year drought.
Wrigley Field: Chicago’s Vintage Gem
Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs since 1914, is the second-oldest ballpark. Without a retractable roof or night games until 1988, Wrigley has preserved its vintage character. The Cubs ended their own historic 108-year championship drought in 2016 with a 103-win season, cementing their place in baseball lore.
Other Baseball Veterans
Yankee Stadium, though rebuilt in 2009, traces its lineage to 1923. Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles opened in 1962 and ranks third among continuously operating parks. Oakland Coliseum (1968) and Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City (1973) round out the list of venues steeped in tradition and decades of baseball history.
Why These Stadiums Matter
These parks transcend bricks and steel. They’re repositories of collective memory: Fenway witnessed Ted Williams and Carl Yastrzemski; Wrigley saw Ernie Banks and Billy Williams. Every crack in the pavement, every quirk of the field, holds stories of broken records, championship moments, and fan devotion that spans generations. Preserving them means keeping baseball’s soul alive.
FAQ
Which is the oldest stadium still in use in Major League Baseball?
Fenway Park in Boston, opened April 20, 1912. It’s the oldest continuously operating ballpark in professional baseball.
When did the Cubs last win at Wrigley Field?
The Chicago Cubs won the World Series in 2016, their first championship in 108 years, defeating the Cleveland Indians with a 103-win regular season record.
What makes Fenway’s Green Monster special?
At 37 feet tall, it’s baseball’s most distinctive architectural feature. It shapes unique offensive and defensive strategies and has witnessed thousands of memorable home runs since 1912.
