Oldest MLB stadiums date back over a century

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Oldest MLB stadiums date back over a century
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Fenway Park, opened in 1912, and Wrigley Field from 1914, are the oldest MLB stadiums, reflecting a deep history in baseball. The third-oldest venue, Dodger Stadium, opened in 1962, highlighting a significant drop-off in age among active ballparks. Recent years have slowed new stadium construction, with the last major openings being Globe Life Field in 2020 and Truist Park in 2017. The Athletics are planning to move to Las Vegas, which will provide MLB’s newest venue, while the Tampa Bay Rays are also looking to secure a new location.

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  • Fenway Park opened in 1912; Wrigley Field followed in 1914.
  • Dodger Stadium is the third-oldest, opening in 1962.
  • Globe Life Field is the newest MLB venue, opened in 2020.
  • Truist Park debuted in 2017, marking the last significant opening prior to 2020.
  • The Athletics are expected to move to Las Vegas soon.
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MLB's oldest stadiums opened more than a century ago. See when every ballpark entered service.

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