Seating at Progressive Field

Welcome to Progressive Field — home to a fanbase that once sold this stadium out for 455 straight games. Think that’s impossible? Well, it happened! Take a look.

Fortunately for you, it’s not quite as hard to find a ticket these days, and Progressive Field is a very accessible ballpark. There’s a seat that fits every budget and there are areas of the park appropriate for all ages — but where to sit and how much to spend is going to entirely depend on what you’re looking to get out of it, which is why one could make a strong argument for hitting up a few games to experience it all.

But, no matter if you’re in town for an afternoon getaway day or a night game on the weekend, we’ve got you covered from the drink rails in the lower bowl to the newly renovated areas in the upper decks of the outfield. So let’s tell you everything you need to know about your seating options at Progressive Field. We’ll start downstairs and work our way up.

Table of Contents

100 Level

• 100 Level Infield: Sections 140-164
• 100 Level Baselines: Sections 128-138, 165-174
• Lower Bowl – Sections 117-125, 175-179
• Lower Reserved – Sections 103-113
• Lower Reserved Bullpen – Section 101
• Bleachers: Sections 180-185
• 100 Level SRO Areas (and one upstairs, too)
• Dugout Suites: D1-D10
• 100 Level Lexus Homeplate Boxes

300 Level

• Discount Drug Mart Club (Sections 326-348)
• Kaulig Companies Club (PC1-PC6)
• Mezzanine/Family Deck: Sections 303-316

400 Level

• 400 Level Infield: Sections 436-468
• 400 Level Baselines: 427-434 and 469-478
• 400 Level Outfield: 403-426 

500 Level

• Upper Box/Upper Reserved/500 Level – Sections
• Upper Deck Terrace Garden (next to Section 567)

Our favorite seats

Drink Corner Rails

They’re GA and SRO, but this is where the party is at Progressive Field. Great energy, and close to the best foods.

Our least favorite seats

Sections 519-525

The 500 Level has great city views… in the infield sections. Here, you’re far away and stuck in a corner.

100 Level Infield: Sections 140-164

The sections that run from the end of each dugout are obviously the best seats in the house. But not all of these seats are created equally. Sitting in the front 12 rows (F-S) not only gets you closer to the action, but also includes padded seats to go along with it.

TSI NOTE: the Lexus Homeplate Club on the lower level is a perk that is given to season ticket holders who sit in Rows F-S. But that benefit does not transfer if the ticket is purchased on a resale site, and they also don’t include it if you purchase a single game ticket directly from the Guardians. So unless you’re the guest of an in-person season ticket holder, you won’t have access to the club. Which is fine, because the club really isn’t much of a thing.

TSI TIP: if you want to be under cover, look for tickets in Sections 140-148 starting with Row X, which is where the seats start to be covered by the 300 level overhang. But if you really want full protection from the sun or rain, we say look for the double-lettered rows, ideally between AA and FF, because after FF, your view of the jumbotron will be obstructed.

100 Level Baselines: Sections 128-138, 165-174

Further down the lines on each side of the lower bowl are the next tiered options for sitting down low. These sections are still close to the infield but, as you’d expect, will usually be less expensive than the infield seats.

TSI TIP: as with the infield seats, if you sit in row X or higher in sections 128-138, you will have the 300-club level overhang above you. But if you really want full protection from the sun or rain, we say look for the double-lettered rows, ideally between AA and FF, because after FF, your view of the jumbotron will be obstructed.

Lower Bowl – Sections 117-125, 175-179

These last sections of the lower bowl baselines are in the deepest corners down the line and are subject to some odd viewing angles. You should also note that these sections are actually made up of two types of tickets: traditional seats, and standing rails (which are general admission – just find a spot and occupy it).

The seats aren’t something we’d recommend. They’re just too far down the line and don’t have a great view. But the standing room railings are fine if you’re ok with standing. And in right field, they’re part of the party, so if that’s what you’re looking for, they’re a good choice.

Lower Reserved – Sections 103-113

The outfield at Progressive is actually a pretty good place to sit. It’s popular because of the nearby Corner District bars, and there are a lot of great local food concessions right behind these sections as well. And, of course, these seats will often be less expensive than seats along the baselines.

A few notes when you’re looking at seats in these sections:

• Sections 109-113 have a straight-ahead view of home plate, but may have an obstructed view of balls hit deep to left or center field. We don’t think this is a huge detriment, but it’s worth pointing out.
• Some of the seats in Sections 107-108 will be angled towards each other, so if you’re sitting in the wrong seat, your knees and the knees of the person next to you may be getting to know each other more than you’d like. Your seat will probably be fine, but we’d suggest buying in sections 103 and 109-113 instead of 107-108.
• Section 103 is right next to the bullpens, which is pretty cool. But unless you’re sitting on the aisle closest to them, they’re still a bit hard to see. And rows J and higher will have an obstruction to deep center. But if you’re lower than Row J, you’ll be fine.

Lower Reserved Bullpen – Section 101

Section 101 is one of the more interesting spots in the ballpark, but getting tickets here can be tough. All of these seats are sold as full-plan season ticket plans, so the only way to sit there is to know someone or snag them off a resale site.

There are a few great advantages to these seats. First, there’s only three rows, and there are ushers at the entrance to this section who keep anyone out who doesn’t have a ticket, so it’s oddly private. And, the seats have above-average legroom and are slightly padded. 

But the coolest part? Right behind you is the bullpen – and we mean right behind you ! If you turn around in your seat you will probably have the best view of a bullpen that you’ll ever see. So if you’re looking at the outfield, and you can find these tickets, we think they’re definitely worth it.

Bleachers: Sections 180-185

The John Adams Bleachers, which are named after the man who was once the heartbeat of the ballpark, have been a staple at the stadium since its inaugural season as Jacob’s Field.

The bleachers have always been a value option, but you get what you pay for: a metal bench (with a back support), no shade, and you’re in front of the jumbotron, so you can’t see it. And you’re also far enough away from home plate to feel really disconnected from the game.

We say that unless these are the only tickets that match your budget, we’d prefer the outfield sections (101-113) or even a low row in the 400 level infield.

100 Level SRO Areas (and one upstairs, too)

In 2015, the ballpark underwent a round of renovations that included the creation of the Corner Bar in right field, along with the removal of the right field corner seats in favor of standing drink rails, and both have been extremely popular ever since.

Which brings us to Cleveland’s SRO tickets. These $15 pre-fee tickets (when purchased from the team) are often the cheapest way to get into the door on any given night, especially when you factor in that they include your “first drink on them”, which means you get a domestic beer, bottle of water, or Pepsi product on the house when redeemed at the bar. So really, the actual ticket cost is about $8 plus fees.

Cleveland’s SRO tickets are just that — standing room only — which means you are free to move around and take in the game from different areas of the ballpark as you wish. But, to truly see the game, we recommend hitting up one of these five sections to watch from. All drink rails in the ballpark are first come, first serve, and non-ticketed.

SRO Right Field Line (AKA The Corner Bar Rails)

Down the right field line you’ll find not just drink rails (located behind sections 117 and 125) but also the beloved Corner Bar. As mentioned, the drink rails are first come, first serve, and non-ticketed. This means if you leave your rail at any point and don’t have a buddy playing defense for you, there’s a good chance you’ll have to find a new spot when you return if it’s a crowded night at the ballpark. 

TSI Tip: The Corner Bar has two levels, and the upper features drink rails as well as tables and chairs to watch the game from, should you get there early enough to grab a spot. This is a very competitive area, so unless you are there early and with a friend, you may not get prime real estate.

SRO Right Field

On the other side of the foul pole and situated behind the lower reserve seats in right field (located behind sections 107-109), you’ll find another swath of SRO drink rails. These drink rail sections do not have as many rows as ones down the line, but your vantage point is from fair territory. You might feel a little far out from the action here, but the views are good nonetheless for a $15 ticket.

SRO Left Field Line

Similar to the SRO drink rails in right field, but these left field drink rails don’t have the same social buzz going on behind them. So if you’re up for SRO but want less noise/action, this is a better spot for you.

TSI Tip: This SRO section is right next to the home run porch, which also has a limited standing area as well as some tables if you are looking to eat without bumping elbows with someone.

SRO Center/Bullpen

Located behind Section 101 are the stacked home and away bullpens, and behind those is one long drink rail that serves as not just a spot to watch the pitchers warm up, but also to view the game.

But while we think this is a great spot to stop by to check out the bullpen, the view of the game isn’t very good, so we wouldn’t suggest this as a game-watching option.

SRO Terrace Garden – Upper Deck

New to phase 1 of the 2024-2025 renovations is the Terrace Garden. This spot in the upper deck is open to all fans and features one long drink rail that runs behind sections 468-478. It’s a clear view of the field from the railing, but of course it’s upstairs. So it’s up to you if that’s the vantage you want.

Additionally, this area has tables and chairs behind the drink rail with TVs in case you want to sit down for a bit and enjoy your food or beverage — or just to simply get off your feet. But you can’t see the game from here, so it’s just a good place to take a break.

Specialty Seating on the 100 Level

Dugout Suites: D1-D10

If you’re wondering how you get what look to be the closest seats to the field, they aren’t seats – they’re suites. These are the dugout suites located right at field level, and they are only available for larger groups. The closest you can sit to home plate as an individual ticket buyer are the seats in the 100 level general bowl.

100 Level Lexus Homeplate Boxes

You’ll see these on the seating chart right behind Sections 150-152. These are eight person outdoor boxes, split into two rows of four seats, with a private buffet station behind each box. These are great little spaces for small groups – covered by the 300 level overhang, but with a great view of the field. These tickets also include access to the Lexus Homeplate Club. But you must purchase the entire box, so if you have a big enough group and are interested, contact the Guardians Premium Sales department here.

300 Level Seating

300 Level Discount Drug Mart Club (Sections 326-348)

The Discount Drug Mart Club is Progressive Field’s more budget-friendly all-you-can-eat space on the 300 level, running along most of the first base line. Included in the price of the ticket is unlimited soft drinks as well as a wide array of foods. On the nights that we were there, those choices included (and it’s pretty much the same each night):

Snacks: popcorn, peanuts, fries, nachos, pretzel bites
Entrees: pizza, hot dogs, brats, burgers, shredded BBQ chicken, custom salad bar, pasta
Side dishes: mixed vegetables, mac and cheese, potato salad, corn bread 
Desserts: packaged ice cream

The club itself is a really nice space. There are plenty of indoor tables to dine at, and even when it’s busy you can usually find a spot. There is no alcohol included with the ticket, but there is a huge bar that has everything available for purchase. 

In terms of the seats themselves, we honestly believe that these are some of the best views in the ballpark, especially if you’re sitting closer to home plate (but even if you’re sitting in the last club section in right field, they’re still fine). They are elevated above the field, but still close enough so that you don’t feel detached from the action.

All in all, we really love these seats. But there are some cons to go along with the pros:

Pros

• Wide variety of foods
• Great views of the game
• Prices are often very affordable, both through the Guardians and on resale sites

Cons

• The locals know all about this product, so there is competition for these tickets
• On weekends it can be really crowded, with long lines and general bedlam
• The staff struggles a bit to keep the food service areas clean

On that last point, it was definitely concerning that on multiple occasions we found the staff really not keeping on top of the cleanliness of the food service areas. Granted, this club can be really high traffic, but that’s not really an excuse: the busier it is, the more staff they should be able to justify to keep the place clean. There is often trash on the floor throughout the club, and the food stations simply need to be maintained when you have a thousand people grubbing at them.

But despite that, we still think this is a great seating option, especially if you can get it at a fair price. And you often can. For many games, the Guardians will price these tickets starting at under $100, and we think that is a completely fair price given the quality of the seat location, and both the variety and quality of the food. 

As far as shopping for these tickets on resale sites, ANY ticket you purchase in Sections 326-348 are DDM club tickets whether the resale site says it or not. So if you see a ticket in these sections, you can go ahead and assume that all of the food and beverage listed above is included.

Kaulig Companies Club (PC1-PC6)

The Kaulig Club is the Guardians’ premier premium club located on the Press Box level, and on most resale sites it is labeled PC1-PC6 (for some reason on the Guardians ticketing site it’s labeled “Victory Club” and we have no idea why; it’s still identified on their website as the “Kaulig Companies Club”). It is wedged between the press box and Suite 321.

There are only 120 seats in this club, so it’s pretty exclusive and fairly compact. All of the seats are wider and padded, and are split into two rows outside of the club on the patio. They also all have rails in front of them for you to place your food and drinks, as well as shared side tables between every two seats.

There are tables inside of the club to eat at, including some high-top tables right along the glass windows, but the view of the field from anywhere but the outdoor seats isn’t very good, so it’s best to either eat inside prior to the game, or grab some food and take it out to your seats.

The food was a buffet of upscale options, and here was the menu for the day we visited:

Snacks: nacho bar, wedge salads, charcuterie tray, brats, hot dogs
Entrees: chicken legs, grilled cheese, Swedish meatballs, seafood paella, sushi, falafel
Desserts: ice cream dip cones, cookies, brownies, and a make your own s’mores station
Beverages: soft drinks, beer, and wine are all included, but not liquor, which is available for purchase.

The nacho bar was particularly good, with several different choices of toppings including street corn, chili, queso blanco, buffalo dip, and standard nacho cheese.

In terms of buying seats, they are rarely ever available on resale sites, but are sometimes available directly from the Guardians, starting at $250, but you need to click here to find them. But before you do …

TSI TIP: DON’T PURCHASE THE SRO SEATS FOR THE KAULIG CLUB! Often times they will be the only seats listed for sale on the Guardians site, and as we mentioned, there is no decent view of the field unless you are sitting in the actual seats outdoors. These SRO seats DO NOT include an outdoor seat location, and there is no room outdoors to watch while standing. Which means if you purchase an SRO Kaulig Club ticket, you essentially can’t see the game, and we think the decision by the Guardians to sell this ticket is inappropriate. There is no way we would recommend the SRO version of this club. You’ll regret this decision if you purchase the SRO seats and will wish you hadn’t!

So assuming you can purchase an actual seat, we think this is a decent club and a good splurge option. But having said that, we are big fans of the concessions at Progressive Field, so if we only had one game at the ballpark, we would be sitting in the general bowl for a much lower price, and then just eating/drinking whatever we wanted from the choices on the main concourse.

Mezzanine/Family Deck: Sections 303-316

If you have kids in tow with you at the ballpark and want to have things nearby to keep them engaged, look no further than the Mezzanine section.

Located in right field, the mezzanine deck is not only a smaller section that’s somewhat on an island of the stadium, but also has all of the activities for the kids. You’ve got the Kids Clubhouse as well as other various baseball-related activities, and simple ballpark fare that should satisfy most, including “Slider’s Hot Diggity Dog House” which offers Uncrustables and cheese quesadillas. 

During the renovations (2024), some of the kids activities are undergoing upgrades or moves, so the wiffle ball field is currently unavailable. But, the slide inside of the Kids Clubhouse that spans two-floors is still open, as well as a Guardians baseball-themed play area, and photo opportunities with new Cleveland signage, to name a few. 

Sitting up here does mean you’re going to be farther away from the action, but the aerial views as well as an elevated look at the city are quite nice. It’s convenient if your family wants to bounce back and forth between the seats and the activities since you won’t need to go far. Plus, the limited number of seats also means short (if any) lines for food and bathrooms.

400 Level Infield: Sections 436-468

The 400-level seats provide you with an aerial view of the field as well as views of the city. These sections are only five rows deep which makes it really easy to get back and forth to the concourse.

TSI TIP: the front row has a railing in front of it, so there’s a chance, depending on your height, that it might block your direct line of sight. Opt for row 2 and higher if you have concerns about this. Take a look at the Guardians 3D seating chart to see what we mean.

Before going beyond 436/468, we’d suggest looking at tickets in the 500 level infield, in a low row, or any lower level seats, including the bleachers. 

TSI TIP: Sitting behind home plate and down the first base line will provide you with the best views of post game fireworks if you happen to catch one of the shows.

400 Level Baselines: 427-434 and 469-478

These are the upper deck sections down the baselines, and while they’re fine if you really need a cheap ticket, we would much rather be anywhere downstairs, or at least sitting in the upper level infield. If you are going to opt for these seats, we would suggest sections 469-478 in left field, since those are close to the new Garden Terrace.

400 Level Outfield: 403-426

In our opinion, sections 403-426 are way too far down the lines and we would recommend that you pick pretty much any other seats in the ballpark other than these.

Upper Box/Upper Reserved/500 Level – Sections 519-567

The 500 level seats are obviously the nosebleeds of the stadium, running from either Row A or E (depending on the section) through Row X (a maximum of 22 rows deep). The only reason for sitting up here is if it is all that your budget will allow for. But with the typical prices in the 400 level infield, we’d suggest trying to upgrade if you can. 

Some quick notes about the 500 level:

• If you’re purchasing tickets directly through the Guardians, there’s a price break after row P.
• If you want some shade up here, the last few rows, as high as they are, will have some protection from the overhang.
• Seats along the first base line will have the best view for fireworks nights

Upper Deck Terrace Garden (next to Section 567)

As part of phase 1 of the renovations, the new Terrace Garden was opened for the 2024 season. This replaced the 500-level outfield seats that used to sit down above the left field line. 

The Terrace Garden is an open, communal space that has a drink rail that runs the length behind the entire section. If you need to get off your feet, there are tables and chairs for seating where you watch the game from one of the multiple TVs, coolers for quick grab-and-go drinks, and photo opportunities with new Cleveland signage.

There will be additional work done to this section throughout the 2024 season in preparation for the 2025 season, including a new food stand, and the buildout of the Terrace Hall, which will be ready for Opening Day!

Bottom Line

We are fans of many different seating areas in the ballpark, and if you have the opportunity to experience a few different ones, we highly recommend that you do. If you want a day where all food and non-alcoholic drinks are included with some of the best seats in the house, opt for the Discount Drug Mart Club seats. Looking for some extra padding on your seats after a long day? Sit in one of the first 12 rows between the home and visiting dugouts. Want to hang in the outfield? Snag a seat in right field or corner drink rails. Here for fireworks? Consider sitting behind home plate in the upper bowl.