Fenway Park is the Boston Red Sox ballpark and the oldest still in use in Major League Baseball: it opened on April 20, 1912, the same week the Titanic sank. It's small, irregular and full of quirks, like an 11-meter green wall in left field, and for fans it's close to a pilgrimage. Even if you don't care for baseball, it's worth going inside: the Fenway Park tour runs year-round and tells a century of the city's history. Here are prices, how to buy game tickets, how to get there and what to know beforehand, with information checked on November 11, 2026.
The essentials
- Guided tour. $30 for adults; children 3 to 12 and military, $21.
- Pregame tour. $55, on game days.
- Season. The Red Sox play at home from April to September, and in October if they make the playoffs.
- Where. 4 Jersey Street, in the Fenway-Kenmore neighborhood, about 3 km from downtown.
- Subway. Kenmore station, on the Green Line.
Where the name comes from, and why it's so famous
The name comes from the neighborhood, the Fens, a marshy area that landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted turned into parkland in the 19th century. The ballpark was squeezed into an irregular block, which is why its dimensions are odd: left field is short, and to keep it from being too easy to hit one out, a huge wall was built.
That wall is the Green Monster: 37 feet high, about 11.3 meters, with a manual scoreboard where someone changes the numbers by hand from inside. Since 2003 there have been seats on top, among the most coveted in the park.
Other quirks you'll hear about on the tour: Pesky's Pole, the right-field foul pole, named after a player from the 1940s; and the red seat in the right-field bleachers, marking where the longest recorded home run at Fenway landed, hit by Ted Williams in 1946. Every other seat is green.
How many people does it hold? Around 37,000 for night games, small by modern standards. That makes it intimate: from almost any seat you're close to the action.
The Curse of the Bambino, in two paragraphs
You can't understand Boston's relationship with Fenway without this story. The Red Sox won five World Series between 1903 and 1918, and at the end of 1919 their owner sold his best player, Babe Ruth, to the New York Yankees. Ruth became baseball's biggest star and the Yankees the sport's winningest dynasty. The Red Sox, meanwhile, went 86 years without a title, with losses so painful the city came to believe in a curse: the Curse of the Bambino, Ruth's nickname.
In 2004 the Red Sox came back from 0-3 against, of all teams, the Yankees, something no one had ever done in a playoff series, and went on to win the World Series. They've added three more titles since. That rivalry explains why a game against New York at Fenway is the most expensive and intense on the schedule.
The Fenway Park tour
The classic tour lasts about an hour and covers the stands, the press area and, schedule permitting, the top of the Green Monster, with a view of the whole field. Guides mix history, anecdotes and stories from the World Series championships, including 2004, which broke an 86-year drought.
| Option | Price |
|---|---|
| General tour, adults | $30 |
| General tour, children 3 to 12 and military | $21 |
| Pregame tour | $55 |
| Virtual tour | $20 |
The pregame tour runs about three hours before first pitch and lets you watch batting practice. There are also pricier premium experiences. On game days, general tours end earlier and some areas are off-limits. Prices from the Red Sox website.
How to buy game tickets
Tickets are sold on the official Red Sox website, on MLB.com and at the Fenway box office. Prices vary by opponent and date: against the Yankees, and on summer weekends, they're expensive and scarce. Against less attractive opponents, on weeknights and in April or September, you'll find good seats at reasonable prices.
Tips:
- Avoid "obstructed view" seats. In a 1912 ballpark, there are columns that block part of the field.
- The right-field bleachers are the cheapest and have plenty of atmosphere.
- Arrive early. The gates open before the game, and watching the empty park fill up is part of the experience.
- Summer concerts are also held at Fenway; if you're visiting in season, check the schedule.
How to get to Fenway Park
The ballpark is about 15 minutes by subway from downtown Boston. Kenmore station, on the B, C and D branches of the Green Line, is a five-minute walk; Fenway station, on the D branch, also works. On game days the trains are packed: be patient leaving.
Don't drive. Parking in the area is scarce and on game days very expensive. If you're staying downtown or in Back Bay, you can walk in 20 to 30 minutes along Commonwealth Avenue, one of the city's loveliest promenades. Boston's subway is paid with a CharlieCard or contactless payment.
What's nearby
The streets next to the park, Lansdowne Street and Jersey Street, fill with sports bars and food stands on game days; part of Jersey Street closes and becomes an extension of the ballpark. Ten minutes on foot are the Museum of Fine Arts and the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, two of the city's best, and the Back Bay Fens park.
Fenway fits into any Boston trip: the tour in the morning and the Freedom Trail in the afternoon, or a night game after a day of museums.
If you're traveling off-season
From November to March there's no baseball, but the ballpark stays open for tours, which in winter tend to be less crowded with more time for questions. Some years Fenway hosts winter events, such as outdoor hockey games or skating rinks; check the calendar. If seeing a game is your priority, the window is April to September, keeping in mind that April is still cold for a night game.
Eating at Fenway
The classic is the Fenway Frank, the ballpark hot dog, and on the surrounding streets, grilled sausages from the street vendors. Inside you'll also find lobster rolls, fried clams and local beer. All at ballpark prices: figure double what you'd pay outside. Fenway has strict rules on bag sizes and outside food; check the policy online before you go.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Fenway Park tour?
$30 for adults and $21 for children 3 to 12 and military, according to the Red Sox website in November 2026. The pregame tour costs $55.
What team plays at Fenway Park?
The Boston Red Sox, of Major League Baseball, since it opened in 1912.
How many people fit in Fenway Park?
Around 37,000 for night games, one of the smallest capacities in the major leagues.
What is the Green Monster at Fenway?
The left-field wall, 37 feet (11.3 meters) high, with a manual scoreboard. Since 2003 it has had seats on top.
How do I get to Fenway Park by subway?
Take the Green Line to Kenmore station (B, C and D branches), a five-minute walk from the ballpark.