Seating at loanDepot Park
loanDepot Park is one of the most unique buildings in the majors, but you’re going to want to get your seating choice right to get the most out of it. Whether you have a lot of money to spend and you’re looking at the PNC Club, or you just want an affordable spot with a decent view, there is something for you.
Not every seat is a winner, though, as the Marlins often employ creative ways to describe seating areas that may leave you wondering what exactly you’re buying. In reality, your seating options are a lot simpler and easier to understand than their map suggests, so keep reading in this chapter as we break down all of the seating products, so you’ll know what you’re getting from each.
Premium Seating
Enhanced Seating
10/100 Promenade Level
200 Legends Level
300 Vista Level
SRO / GA Areas
Group / Corporate Areas
Our favorite seats
Sections 9-20
Some of the best views in the house and you won’t even be paying that much compared to other ballparks. Bienvenido a Miami!
PNC Club
These seats come with the best of all worlds – the best views of the game, the cushiest seats, and the free-est all-inclusive buffet and bar.
Sec. 210-211, 219-220
Cushioned seats, the same view as the suites, views of downtown Miami, and right next to a bar. All for as little as $20!
Our least favorite seats
Sections 134-141
The Marlins call this the Home Run Porch to make the seats seem nicer than they are. Don’t be fooled; these are some of the worst seats here.
Sections 201-203
They’re just too remote, and oddly the only 200 level sections without cushioned seats, so there’s not much to love.
Sections 34-36
These seats are simply way too removed from the action. If you want to go cheap, you can do a lot better than these elsewhere.
loanDepot Park Seating Overview
We’ll start with the premium clubs, and then work our way back to the 300 level.
PNC Club (Sections FL4-FL8)
If you’re the type of fan that likes to experience the on-field action up close and personal (or one with a little extra money to spend), then the PNC Club is for you. A PNC Club ticket will have you seated in the first eight rows of super plush leather seats right behind home plate and will give you access to a luxury all-inclusive food and drink experience in the club behind the seats. You will also get access to a special entrance on the northwest corner of the stadium near the Home Plate Garage.
Sections FL8 and FL4 butt right up against the home and visitor dugouts respectively, so if interacting with players or bringing home souvenirs is your thing, opt for these sections. Otherwise, sections FL5 through FL7 offer the classic behind-home-plate views that many fans dream of. As mentioned above, the seats themselves are cushy leather stadium seats that offer plenty of room and a very comfortable baseball viewing experience. There are leather sleeves over the back of each of the chairs that are used to denote reserved season ticket seat locations, but beyond being slightly unusual, these do not affect the comfort of the seat.
Behind the seating area is the meat-and-potatoes (sometimes literally) of the PNC Club. The club boasts a stylishly composed lounge area with comfortable seating for food and conversation, a full bar, and a food buffet. Your ticket will give you all-you-can-eat access to the buffet which includes specially-prepared food dishes, a hot dog bar, and snacks and candy. The food is fresh, hot, and pretty tasty. You can tell that even for buffet-style offerings, the kitchen is using high quality ingredients in everything. You can also drink from the bar for free! All liquor drinks require payment, but five beer selections (Budweiser, Bud Light, Corona, Michelob Ultra, and Stella Artois) and two wines (a cabernet and a sauvignon blanc) are available for no charge. There are also self-serve coolers of soft drinks and water that are included with your ticket as well. The staff keep this area very clean and are incredibly friendly.
With the best views in the building and a high-end food experience to boot, the PNC Club is advertised as the premier ticket available at loanDepot Park and we think it does not disappoint. We definitely recommend getting a ticket if you can swing it. Occasionally, season ticket holders will sell PNC Club tickets on the secondary market. If you look close to or even after first pitch, these tickets can sometimes be bought for steep discounts. If you come across this opportunity, we suggest taking it.
Baseline enhanced seating
loanDepot Park offers enhanced seating products in the form of field level seats down both the baselines. On the third base side (sections FL9 thru FL11), these seats are known as the Humana Cabana seats, while they are known as the First Base Dugout Club (sections FL1 thru FL3) on the opposite side.
Humana Cabana (Sections FL9-FL11)
The third base side Humana Cabana offers slightly cushioned leather seats with an intimately close view of the action. It’s a far cry from the behind-home-plate views of the PNC Club, but these are still incredible seats to watch a game from. No other sections get you as close to the field.
The seats themselves are much more comfortable than a standard stadium seat, but the leather is fairly faded, often dirty, and sometimes even stained. You will be comfy, but beyond the extra cushion, it is not what we would typically consider to be a “premium” experience.
Included in your ticket is access to the Humana Cabana lounge, which is located behind the seating area. The club features a bar, food counter, and a handful of nondescript table arrangements. It all feels a bit like the breakfast area of a Hampton Inn and, given that the food and drink offerings are the exact same as they are in the rest of the park, and that none of it is included with your ticket, the club does not feel all that premium. If anything, the space is pretty cramped and not one you’d want to spend time in compared to your seats right next to the field.
Our opinion: it’s nice to have access to the lounge, but it’s not worth any sort of price premium. What you’re really buying with this ticket is the seat close to the field, but if the price is too high, we’d rather be five rows back in the general seating zone at a lower price point.
First Base Dugout Club (Sections FL1-FL3)
The First Base Dugout Club is the similar version of the Humana Cabana on the first base side, and the seat comfort, views, and cleanliness are the exact same as its third base counterpart.
The club itself features the same food and drink offerings as the Humana Cabana, but with slightly more stylish decor. The room shows pops of color on the glass and tile and a full island bar with high top seating situated between the outdoor entrance and the bar. Though, like the Humana Cabana, there isn’t any cost benefit to the First Base Dugout Club since nothing is included with your ticket, but it’s at least a fun place to hang out and have a few beers before the game or during a break to stretch your legs.
Overall though, know that for both clubs the mark-up in your ticket price is paying for the great views and sounds of the game you’ll experience from the field level seats. The club access means you won’t have to wait in lines at the concessions on the promenade level, but let’s be honest: at Marlins games there aren’t often long lines anyway. But you’re not getting any kind of discount buying your $15 beer from the field level club instead of the concourse.
If you’re going to opt for one of these two seating areas, we suggest the First Base Club, simply because the club itself is nicer. But neither club is worth overpaying for.
Budweiser Lounge (Next to FL1)
If you’re visiting the First Base Dugout Club, you’ll notice some beach-style Budweiser lounge chairs behind and to the right of your section. This “Bud Lounge” is actually a $1,500+ suite for groups of up to 10. These seats are comfortable and fun and come with a complimentary catering menu that can be customized to your group’s needs. Single tickets for these seats are not available, so you’ll need 9 friends for these tickets to make sense, and you can only buy them directly from the Marlins.
Promenade Level Seating – Field Level, lettered rows
(Lower portions of Sections 4-10 and 19-25)
Though not identified as separate section numbers, these close seating areas are distinguished by price and fan experience. The views of the game from these sections are incredible and it feels like you’re right on top of the field. The tickets will be slightly more expensive than the standard seats, but it’s a Marlins game, so they’re still a great deal for the views you’re getting. These seats are very popular, so if you’re looking to be amongst a crowd, you’ll find one here even on days when the building is otherwise pretty empty.
It is worth noting that the majority of these seats are not directly proximal to the field, as the team dugouts and Dugout Club seats stand in between. Also, these are still standard stadium seats and they don’t come with special club access, so you’re paying for just the great view and nothing else.
Promenade Level Seating – numbered rows
(Sections 1-28, upper portions of sections 4-10 and 19-25)
The Promenade Level is exactly what you’d expect from the 100 level of a ballpark. The views are clear and the proximity to the game is great. These are all standard stadium seats and there are no pillars or obstructions anywhere in the bowl. Obviously you’ll pay higher prices for views closer to home plate. To that point, the seats behind home plate in sections 11-16 are some of the nicest spots in the entire park, and when compared to prices at a lot of other ballparks, they aren’t even that expensive. So if you’re coming from a place with pricey lower level infield seats, snagging these to watch your favorite team may be a really decent comparative value.
The main thing to be aware of here is that the second deck overhang will be slightly obstructive in the back rows of each of these sections; as a general rule, stay away from the last five rows of each section. The overhang can be especially annoying in the sections further down the first base line (1-6), as the overhang will completely block the scoreboard. This annoyance isn’t helped by the fact that the information on the smaller display boards throughout the park is frustratingly incomplete.
Legends Level – Platinum (Sections 207-211 and 219-222)
The 200 Level at loanDepot Park is differentiated between Legends and Legends Platinum, and these categories actually reflect seat quality pretty well. The more central Platinum seats are a great place to watch a game. As mentioned above, you get suite quality views and cushioned seats for the prices of a standard ticket. Yes, you’re a level up from the action, but for these central sections directly above the infield, the seats offer a really great way to see the complete field without losing the ability to see close infield plays in good detail, and you can also see the Miami skyline in the distance through the outfield. Unfortunately, the Legends Level’s true behind home plate views are set aside for suites and media boxes, but sections 211 and 219 get you pretty close.
What’s more, these seats offer great proximity to the bars and food options on the 200 level, and all of the main concourse’s food options are just a short elevator/escalator ride away on the Promenade level.
Legends Level – Outfield Cushioned (Sections 204-206 and 223-228)
Named as just “Legends” seats on the seating map, these seats are noticeably less appealing than the Legends Platinum options. These seats are still cushioned, but for a park that can feel cavernous and empty, you just don’t need to be this remote. They aren’t bad seats by any means and they still offer a pretty good perspective of the park and the action on the field, but there are just a lot better views available. Especially avoid the far corners as the increased angle to view the plate and the fact that you’re up a level combine for a pretty mediocre vantage point.
Legends Level – Outfield Uncushioned (Sections 201-203)
For some reason, the farthest 200 level seats down the first base side aren’t cushioned like the rest of the Legends Level. This may seem like a pretty trivial detail, but the added comfort of the cushioning has a big impact over the course of nine innings. Given the less-than-ideal view from the corner and the lack of comfort, these aren’t your best value. If you’re opting for seats in this location, go for the seats on the other side in sections 226-228 instead.
Marlins Crew Section (28-32)
Given the variety of high quality seating options around the diamond, there are only two outfield seating zones we would recommend. One of these is the “Marlins Crew” seating in left field. These seats are elevated over the field, so they have a better vantage point than a lot of field level outfield seats. And they are closer to the diamond, too, being right down the third base line. You don’t feel too far away from the action here and, even though other seats are labeled by the Marlins as the “Home Run Porch,” this is where dingers will actually land. These factors, along with the proximity to the Marlins Museum (directly behind the section), the Bobblehead Museum (across the concourse in centerfield), and the well-populated bars in the outfield, make these seats great options.
Comunidad 305 (Sections 38-40) and the Bullpen Zone (Lower 40)
Sections 38-40 are labeled on the seating map as Comunidad 305, and are designated as sections where fans are allowed to bring and play musical instruments. So, if you’d like to take this unique chance to dust off your jazz flute, these are your sections. But nobody ever really does this, so it’s not really a thing, and you’ll likely end up being a symphony of one. Either way, like the Marlins Crew seats, these are good outfield options as you feel like you’re in decent proximity to the game.
The Marlins label the bottom of Section 40 as the “Bullpen Zone.” These are really great seats that are primarily used for groups (hence the special naming), but individual seats are often available both on the Marlins site and on resale sites as well. Look for Section 40 seats in lettered rows (A through G) instead of numbered rows. Because of this, also be aware that your Section 40 Row 1 seat will effectively be an eighth row seat. These Bullpen Zone seats are some of the beter seats in the outfield.
Overall we do like these sections as outfield seating goes. They’re really cheap, and you’ll feel like you’re right on top of the right fielder.
Bullpen Reserved Seating (34-36)
On the seating map, these sections look pretty close to sections 38-40, but the experience is quite different. These sections start getting into the deepest part of the park and the beginning of the batter’s eye pushes a lot of these seats back further from the fence. So the big problem is that you’ll feel far away from the action. Also there is a substantial overhang from the upper deck that makes these sections feel more remote than they are.
If you are going to sit here, prioritize Section 36 and look for seats in the lower rows of the section to avoid the worst of the overhang. But, in general, we’d say to opt for seats in Sections 28-32 or 38-40 at a similar price point before these.
Home Run Porch (Sections 134-141)
These seats, which the Marlins call the “Home Run Porch,” ironically probably receive the fewest home run balls of any outfield seats because they’re really far away. You will feel pretty far removed from the actions in these sections and the building will feel somewhat barn-like, especially if the roof is closed. What’s more, you won’t have any view of the scoreboard because it’s above you; in some sections it even partially obstructs the view from further back seats. On the positive side (if you need one) you can usually get these seats for the price of your typical Starbucks order, but there are good value seats all over the stadium. You don’t need to be this far away.
300 Level Seats
If you ever find yourself in a 300 Level seat, be aware that you probably aren’t supposed to be there and security is being made aware of your presence. In other words, these seats are almost never open to the public or available for purchase. If the game you’re attending is abnormally well-attended to the point that the 300 level is open (Yankees or World Baseball Classic games are the only recent examples) then it’s almost worth getting a 300 level ticket just to take advantage of such a rare opportunity. In all seriousness though, you will feel almost uncomfortably close to the roof and very far away from the field in these seats as they are very remote. If ballpark experience is your main concern, look elsewhere.
If you are in the rare spot where you have to be in the 300 level, try one more time to find seats in the 200 level, but then prioritize lower rows in sections 308-310 and 319-321 as these are the most proximal seats to the action. Weirdly, you should stay away from the 300 sections right behind home plate 311-318 as these areas are pushed so high up in the building by the boxes that you are truly very far away from the baseball.
Specialty Seating
The Social is a section of high-top chairs and an elevated eating surface that makes up the upper five rows of sections 1-3. Tickets for these seats are available as part of the Party Pass which also gives groups standing room access to the Autonation Alley Upper Level. Tickets are available through contacting the Marlins’ Group Tickets department.
The seats themselves offer a unique feel and are great for eating and drinking. Also, if used for their intended purpose as group seating, it can be easier for everyone to interact than it is in a line of standard stadium seats; standing up and walking around your group will not disturb fans behind you due to the difference in elevation between the rows. However, the overhang and blocked scoreboard issues mentioned above are worse in The Social sections than any other place in the park.
Recess Sports Lounge
Marlins Park began its life in 2012 with an in-stadium nightclub that featured a pool. Now, that initial idea has been tamed down a bit and the pool has been removed, but there’s still a slice of Miami nightlife present in loanDepot Park. The Recess Sports Lounge is a bar/restaurant with its own unique food and drink menu accompanied by speakers booming with music from a live DJ. There are a number of bar-style seating options within the lounge, but the best seats are curved booths facing the field and dining tables directly beyond the fence. These seats are comfortable and offer a really great view of the game as they are essentially at field level; fans sitting in at the closest tables will even be looking through the left field fence.
If you’re interested in the Recess Lounge, know that getting into the lounge is actually really simple… unless you read about it on the Marlins website. The hard to find link to buy tickets for Recess is… hard to find. And when you do find it, it seems like tickets are never, ever available, no matter how many dates you check. And then you wonder how anyone is even getting in here at all.
But in reality, any ticket holder can get into the lounge with an over 21 ID through the entrance near the Third Base Entrance to the park. And, if you’d like to stand near the bar area for the duration of the game, you can do so for free. If you’d like to sit at any of the tables, you will be hit with a minimum amount you have to spend at the bar to be in that specific spot. This minimum varies throughout the seating options, but think around $50-60.
Honestly, this shouldn’t be so confusing.
Autonation Alley Upper Level
The Autonation Alley Upper Level is the other half of the Party Pass, though any fan can watch the game from here. It is essentially a standing room only section offering views from left-centerfield and close proximity to alcohol. The space is expansive and the bar is vast (with multiple bartenders) meaning the area is great for groups or any fan looking to be social. There is also a cafe in the area offering Cuban-inspired coffee drinks and snacks. While there is a lot of room to spread out here, the view isn’t stellar, so we recommend other options if baseball is your focus.
Autonation Alley Deck
The Autonation Alley Deck, or the lower level of the Autonation Alley area, is a group premium seating product that gives you the option to buy out the whole space for over $5,000. The Marlins say that this product is best for groups of 50 to 175, so, despite its prominent presence on the seating map, this is not an option for any fans that aren’t tasked with planning a company retreat.
Bar 201
Bar 201, though it looks like it takes up a few rows on the seating map, is just a bar on the 200 Level concourse behind the seating area. There is more space set aside for this particular watering hole and there are a few high-top chairs overlooking the field, but other than that, it’s just like every other bar across the 200 Level and the rest of the park. Also, the mediocre views from this area of the park caused us to rate the nearby sections as some of the worst in the park, so don’t feel like you need to go out of your way to visit this spot.
Standing Room Only
The best area for just hanging out and watching the game without a seat is going to be the outfield, at the Autonation Alley and the Budweiser Bar. If the giant windows are open there will be a nice breeze, there are almost always people buzzing around, and it’s one of the only areas in the park that consistently has some energy to it.
Bottom Line
loanDepot is not a terribly complicated park, and the fact that it’s so poorly attended means you pretty much always have your choice of seating products. If you want to go premium, it’ll be available. And if you want to go cheap, that option always exists as well. Avoid the Home Run Seats, the deep outfield seats, and the far right field uncushioned 200 seats. In general, we find that lower level infield/shallow outfield seats are always a decent bargain compared with other ballparks, so if you’ve traveled into town to watch your team, you should be able to get good seats at an affordable price.
The Social