Progressive Field

Progressive Field in downtown Cleveland is the home of the Guardians, a park credited as one of the pioneers of the retro-ballpark boom of the 1990s. Its asymmetrical outfield, the iconic left-field scoreboard, and views of the downtown skyline give it a distinct sense of place among MLB parks. The bleacher-heavy Batter's Eye section and steep upper deck create surprisingly intimate sightlines for a park its size. It remains a modest, blue-collar ballpark experience that pairs well with the loyal, long-suffering character of Cleveland's fan base.

The ballpark opened in April 1994 as Jacobs Field, immediately electrifying the city as the Indians rattled off a record 455 consecutive sellouts from 1995 to 2001, a streak the team has since retired the number 455 to honor. It hosted three separate World Series appearances, in 1995, 1997, and the unforgettable 2016 run against the Cubs, though the club came up short each time. Renamed Progressive Field in 2008 after a new naming-rights deal, the park has also hosted an MLB All-Star Game and multiple postseason runs since the franchise rebranded as the Guardians in 2021. Its 1990s sellout run remains one of the great fan-support streaks in American sports history.