You can only see one of these baseball games, which one are you choosing?
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I’m travelling from Australia and I need to choose between these three which baseball game I should go to. I’m not HUGE into sports but definitely enjoy watching. I’m mainly going for the vibe and the culture! So whichever of these three gives you the most American baseball vibe is what I’m looking for!!!!
LA dodgers at dodger stadium
New York Yankees at Yankee stadium
Chicago cubs at Wrigley field
thankyoufriendx3@reddit
Cubs. Sit in the right field bleachers of a night game. To be fail, I’m a Cubs fan. I’ve taken family and friends from all over the world there. It’s a good time.
YOUTUBEFREEKYOYO@reddit
Dodgers in their home stadium, though I'm biased as I'm a dodgers fan.
Reduak@reddit
Cubs at Wrigley is the way to go, and Chicago is such a great city.
Weightmonster@reddit
Honestly, I would go to a minor league game instead.
Mean-Concentrate-257@reddit
A good answer. I'd probably still vote for Wrigley first, but if minor league games are anything like spring training games, they're cheaper, more chill, you're closer to the field regardless of your seat, and it's more fun. You don't get the excitement of winning or losing, and you probably won't see big names, but it's great.
goodamm@reddit (OP)
Is that like the Brooklyn cyclones? I was thinking about going there because it’s a cheap game
G00dSh0tJans0n@reddit
If I had to pick, Chicago cubs at Wrigley field is THE classic baseball experience. Second would be New York Yankees at Yankee stadium and a distant 3rd would be Dodgers - a ballpark in an ocean of parking is so uninviting.
Unlikely_Tea_2038@reddit
Wrigley. 100%.
bearfootin_9@reddit
Since you didn't include the SF Giants and the jewel that is their ballpark, Cubs at Wrigley is the only answer. Fuck the Dodgers and the Yankees and their crummy parks and fans and money.
beaniebee22@reddit
I think as a NYer I'm obligated to say Yankees? I literally know nothing about the other stadiums. The steakhouse at Yankee stadium is also pretty good.
biggcb@reddit
Wrigley
ZonaWildcats23@reddit
Wrigley. You’ll love Chicago, too. We all do.
Chemical-Actuary683@reddit
Of the three, Wrigley is the oldest field with the most history and the most charm.
Responder343@reddit
Its also the last surviving stadium in which Jackie Robinson played in.
Oknocando@reddit
Jackie Robinson never played at Fenway?
tenehemia@reddit
There was no interleague play during the season back then and although Robinson had several World Series appearances, they were all against the Yankees. The same year Robinson started playing for the Dodgers the Yankees began an absolutely ridiculous streak of appearing in the World Series representing the American League ten times in twelve years.
Responder343@reddit
Not in a game. He “played” there during a sham tryout.
okeverythingsok@reddit
It really depends on what you want. The three cities are so different, and so are the stadium experiences, the surrounding neighborhoods, other fans, food, getting there, etc. And all great in their own ways tbh.
But, the answer is Wrigley, lol. It’s in a class of its own.
us287@reddit
Wrigley and Fenway are the only “old” parks in the league, they have a charm nothing newer can match (even LA even though the Dodgers stadium is pretty old)
UrbanEconomist@reddit
Fellow Rangers fan chiming in to agree completely. Wrigley is the answer, here. It feels like participating in baseball history—and the actual neighborhood around it (not a vast sea of surface parking) can be fun before/after the game.
superhex12345@reddit
Agreed. Wrigley is the obvious choice if you only care about the game. I love Chicago but if the choice is which city, it's NY.
Mean-Concentrate-257@reddit
Yeah. They would all be fun, but if you can't go to Fenway, Wrigley is the place to see a game. Especially if you're not super super into baseball but want a nostalgic, historic, awesome baseball experience.
justmyusername2820@reddit
Yeah you took the long way to get to the only correct answer
Before I even read the choices I was thinking I sure hope he has Wrigley on there!
Available-Database21@reddit
100% Wrigley
Derk_@reddit
Wrigley
malvado@reddit
awmaleg@reddit
How many Old Styles can OP drink?
life_experienced@reddit
He's Australian! He'll drink them all under the bleachers.
Black_Velvet_Band@reddit
I’m going to be mad if OP chooses otherwise and I hate all the teams in question.
wouldhavebeencool@reddit
1060W Addison
SockSock81219@reddit
Also the address for one "Elwood Blues." Curious...
Jazzlike_Scientist_7@reddit
The only answer if it is for the vibes.
Mr_Doctor_Sawbones@reddit
Wrigley. Woulda been Yankee Stadium when the old stadium was there, but the new modern one just doesn't have the same charm.
Stop_Already@reddit
Skip Yankee Stadium. It’s a rather soulless monstrous compared to the older parks.
I’d go to Wrigley since it’s the oldest & I dislike the dodgers immensely. :)
catgirlnz@reddit
Wrigley!
PhilTheThrill1808@reddit
Those are in three very different locations, so the answer depends on which one you’ll be closest to.
KittyBungholeFire@reddit
Sydney to LA is a 13h50m flight (on average) LA to Chicago is a 4h10m flight (on average) LA to NYC is a 5h50m flight (on average)
Sometimes people outside the US really don't understand how big our country is and how long it takes to get from one place to another. I've seen so many posts about people thinking they'll do something like have breakfast in LA, drive to the Grand Canyon later in the morning, then drive to Vegas after lunch, then drive back to LA for dinner. It's a 7.5h drive from LA to the Grand Canyon (500 miles, 805km), then another 4h to Vegas (275 miles, 443km), then another 4h back to LA (270 miles, 435km).
goodamm@reddit (OP)
Uhhhh flights are already booked and I’m already visiting these cities for things other then baseball, but thanks!
KittyBungholeFire@reddit
Nice! In that case, did you double check the schedules to make sure each team is playing there on the days you'll be there?
Dodgers schedule
Cubs schedule
Yankees schedule
goodamm@reddit (OP)
Yep I did. Is there anything else you’d like to add to try dismiss my trip?
LocationNo2127@reddit
They are from Australia, their country is really big too.
goodamm@reddit (OP)
Im going to all those cities that’s why I listed those specific ones
PhilTheThrill1808@reddit
Gotcha. That makes sense. In that case, I would say Wrigley or Yankee Stadium. The Dodgers used to be Brooklyn based, so there isn’t a lot of history or tradition there. Makes it less interesting
malvado@reddit
lol the Dodgers have been in LA as long as half the teams in baseball have even existed! They have a ton of history - and far more success than they ever did out in New York.
PhilTheThrill1808@reddit
Ok. Do you understand how comparisons work?
donuttrackme@reddit
Do you understand that you said and that there was no history or tradition there when it's been around since 1962?
PhilTheThrill1808@reddit
I said there isn’t a lot. It’s ok, reading is tough.
DeathandHemingway@reddit
Relative to NEW Yankees Stadium, since they don't play in the original, Chavez Ravine has a ton of history.
PhilTheThrill1808@reddit
Fair enough, I’m not exactly a baseball guy, so I appreciate you being the one who is not getting all combative about this shit. You’re a real one, u/DeathandHemingway
AKAD11@reddit
Yankee Stadium 2.0 opened in 2009. Dodger Stadium has significantly more history.
PhilTheThrill1808@reddit
Than the team that plays there? Cry more, Angeleno
HankyPanky80@reddit
Go to all three. Mid week games in the middle of summer typically aren't priced to bad. A game is typically 3 hours. No rule says you have to stay for all of it. At Wrigley you should stay until at least the middle of the 7th inning. Any Dodgers or Yankees fans can tell you the must see things at their stadiums.
Cinisajoy2@reddit
Are you driving or flying?
IP_What@reddit
Wrigley is the right answer if you must only go to one game. It’s the best experience. Buuut, you should go to Wrigley and Dodger stadium. The Especially if Shohei is pitching.
donuttrackme@reddit
That dude dismissed Dodger Stadium way too easily. While it doesn't have the history of Wrigley, it's actually much older than the current Yankee Stadium. It actually has a ton of history and and tradition there. You honestly can't go wrong with visiting any of these places, so in the end it's what you value more, and what fits your schedule better.
goodamm@reddit (OP)
I had no idea Wrigley would be the first voted one! I honestly would’ve assumed it last, but I’ll definitely be going to see the Chicago Cubs THANKS EVERYONE!!!
Provably@reddit
Also check out r/chicagofood for some ideas from locals and visitors on what to eat while you're in town.
Chemical-Actuary683@reddit
Enjoy! New York and Los Angeles are both great cities, and New York is the greatest in many respects. But those two cities are exceptional in ways that make them very different from other American cities. I think Chicago is the most American of the great cities. Visiting it provides you with a reasonably representative feel for other large cities across the country. And its Museums certainly punch above their weight.
VeteranYoungGuy@reddit
Be sure to try the Chicago hot dog and Italian Beef Sandwich when you’re in Chicago.
SnooWalruses7243@reddit
Wrigley. The end
TubaJesus@reddit
I'm a northsider in Chicago, so I'm biased, but the answer is Wrigley.
Common_Cut_1491@reddit
Wrigley or Dodgers
beckstermcw@reddit
Cubs!
216life@reddit
Wrigley
JetDevil27@reddit
Wrigley Field, hopefully a day game
Lower_Neck_1432@reddit
Chicago.
Inevitable-Lock5973@reddit
Chicago
Kevincelt@reddit
Chicago Cubs because I’m biased. For real though, it’s a great old stadium that’s also fixed up enough and has a really great fan atmosphere. The entire neighborhood around the stadium is centered on the stadium and team, so lots to do, drink, and eat. Plus you can get there with public transportation if you want since the L stop is right next to the stadium. At the end of the day I would say go to the team you like the most since that’ll be fulfilling, but Chicago is the best choice of the three in my opinion for the more classic stadium vibe and experience.
Fah-que@reddit
Wrigley for sure.
the-quibbler@reddit
If you're not going to Fenway to see the Sox, then it should be the Cubbies.
One-Pangolin-3167@reddit
Wrigley Field. But I'd also nominate Oracle Park in SF as the most picturesque and nearly a must.
LetterheadClassic306@reddit
i feel you on wanting that authentic vibe. wrigley field gives you the old school baseball feel that movies capture - ivy on the walls, hand turned scoreboard, neighborhood setting. grabbed a portable stadium seat cushion last time and it saved my back on those old wooden benches. also packed a clear stadium bag to get through security faster. yankee stadium feels more corporate and dodger stadium has great views but wrigley wins for pure nostalgia.
DadPuncher69@reddit
Wrigley no question
Visible-Disaster@reddit
I’m not a baseball fan and don’t live in Chicago. I’ve been to Wrigley multiple times.
kmoonster@reddit
Oh that is easy. Go to the Cubs game.
tbnbrks@reddit
As a Yankees fan, you want to go to Wrigley—it’s a cool part of Chicago. There ain’t much going on around Yankees stadium
WhatABeautifulMess@reddit
This, schlepping out there with limited time in NYC isn’t worth it unless you’re really wanting to see the Yankees.
peachywthasideofkeen@reddit
As a fellow Yankee fan, I agree lol
Yankee Stadium really has nothing going for it lol Wrigley Field is one of the oldest ball parks and has a ton of history.
Mr_Salty87@reddit
Wrigley. Go Cubs!
LinuxLinus@reddit
Cubs at Wrigley first, Dodgers at Dodger Stadium second. Yankee Stadium is just a facsimile of what it used to be.
I've been to all of them. Wrigley still has the feel of an old, in-town ballpark. You can take the train there, and walk right up, passing masses of people and bars full of fans. Dodger Stadium doesn't have that feel, though it might be the most beautiful ballpark in baseball, with the palm trees and the sunshine and being parked on top of a hill.
Yankee Stadium is fine, but like I said, it's basically a copy of an old stadium that has since been torn down. It didn't do much for me when I was there. Even the "old" Yankee Stadium -- which I have also been to -- didn't have the original character of the place where Ruth, Dimaggio, and Mantle played, because it had been reconfigured so drastically.
DharmaCub@reddit
I'm a dodger fan, from LA and I love Dodger Stadium, but it is no where close to the most beautiful park. PNC, Camden Yards, Oracle, Petco all beat it out easily for beauty. Design wise Fenway and Wrigley are cooler.
Drew707@reddit
I'm upvoting you, but FTD.
^(I'm sorry.)
DharmaCub@reddit
I'd say fuck your team back, but boy oh boy it could be any team! It could even be the Dodgers!
Lol jk FTG
Drew707@reddit
lmao, 2026 is an even year, right? RIGHT?????
Fuck me.
DharmaCub@reddit
Sorry bud gotta wait til the 3010s
Drew707@reddit
Posey was supposed to be our savior. 😭
gutclutterminor@reddit
This is the best comment ever made by a Dodger fan. You listed the true Gems. I like Fenway the best, but have been to all of them. Been to a few hundred games at Dodger Stadium. Does not belong on this list.
LinuxLinus@reddit
Been to all of those. I disagree.
cjf4@reddit
> Even the "old" Yankee Stadium -- which I have also been to -- didn't have the original character of the place where Ruth, Dimaggio, and Mantle played, because it had been reconfigured so drastically.
No, but it had its own great character.
Cowboywizard12@reddit
Well, I'm a Red Sox Fan, so I'm definitely not choosing the Yankees.
I'd choose the cubs as my grandfather is a cubs fan
Humble-Tree1011@reddit
I can’t stand the cubs but Wrigley is the only right answer.
SabresBills69@reddit
wrigly is the clear winner
Weekly_Barnacle_485@reddit
Fenway is the most iconic park.
SabresBills69@reddit
thats debatable…it also wasn’t on the list.
Stefferdiddle@reddit
I’m rather offended Red Sox at Fenway isn’t on your list :) But Chicago is a great town to visit especially during baseball season as the weather is pretty moderate then. LA and NY on the other hand can be miserable in the summer.
HecticTurtIe@reddit
Wrigley! It's the ultimate baseball stop
Weekly_Barnacle_485@reddit
Fenway. There’s a reason it way chosen as the ultimate experience in Field of Dreams. It is the temple of baseball. The green monster is the ultimate challenge. Also the Sox are a better team… most years.
notsosecretshipper@reddit
I'm not a Cubs fan, but I'd jump at the chance to watch a game at Wrigley!
elpollodiablox@reddit
I'm a White Sox fan, and I hate the shit out of the Cubs, but that stadium is a great experience.
God, I hate the Cubs.
Sp00nD00d@reddit
Cubs @ Wrigley, no doubt.
Wicket2024@reddit
Wrigley Field in Chicago. Second oldest ballpark in the US behind Red Sox. It has its own vibe. Ivy on the outfield wall, bleacher seats, people watching from the roof tops across the street. 7th inning stretch where everyone stands up and sings take me out to the ballgame is mandatory, no exceptions. As a women I have never seen, but heard of the troughs in the men's bathrooms. It is also in the middle of a lively neighborhood where there are many bars and restaurants you can hang out in before and after the game. Only downside is parking (there is no official parking) but you can take public transportation or drive around and find a spot. Anyone who has a lot or driveway has paid parking, the closer to the stadium and higher the prices, or you could try for street parking for free (my Dad never paid for parking). Even the walk is nice from the car because you go through tree lined neighborhoods.
Ok_Orchid1004@reddit
Wrigley
winteriscoming9099@reddit
I’m a Yankees fan, for reference, but I’d probably go with Wrigley. It’s a class of its own. It and Fenway are the old parks of the league, and it’s got a very old charm. The neighborhood is great around it, the vibes are great, and the stadium is charming. It’s great part of Chicago. Hit it up during the daytime. I lived in Chicago for a couple years and it was a great spot to visit.
Dodger stadium is cool as well. The dodgers are also likely to be the best team out of the three… very star studded. The stadium is also very cool and historic. Going to a Yankees game is also great, the vibes are great, but the stadium feels kinda corporate.
Restoretheroof@reddit
If you’re going to be in NYC then take a train up to Boston and take in a game at Fenway. About a 4hr trip and it a great stadium to watch a game. Spend the day in Boston and make the trip back.
I happened to be in Boston a couple of years ago and got to make a post-season game. Nothing like singing Sweet Caroline with a stadium full of Red Sox fans.
tippitytopps@reddit
Are any of these slated to be either good games or big rivalry games? E.g. sox playing the Yankees?
If you’ve got no allegiances that’s what I’d choose based on. (I think the dodgers are the least interesting of these teams historically and vibe wise, if that’s at all helpful)
IP_What@reddit
If OP wants to see good baseball, it’s the Dodgers by a mile. If OP is a baseball fan, you don’t pass up an opportunity to see the greatest to ever play the game. And the rest of the team are no slouches either. Seeing Ohtani pitch >>>>> seeing probably non-contending rivals in spring/early summer at a soulless park.
If OP wants ballpark experience, it’s Wrigley by a mile.
I think OP should see both the Dodgers and the cubs, and then get on a train that’s 3 hours each way to see Camden Yards, before going to a Yankees game.
ocvagabond@reddit
Not helpful at all.
No_Prior_4114@reddit
I would choose Wrigley for the ballpark alone.
Radar1980@reddit
ONLY if Ohtani is pitching - it’ll be something to tell your grandkids - would LA be an option.
Wrigley is a beautiful historic park and a great experience.
Yankees suck.
Lowlife_4evr@reddit
I’m not even a baseball fan but seeing a cubs game at wrigley is on my bucket list.
TheDude-Esquire@reddit
Fuck the dodgers.
Cinisajoy2@reddit
Are you doing all three towns? Two of those towns are on opposite coasts and Chicago is in the middle.
goodamm@reddit (OP)
Thanks I’ve seen a map once or twice in my life
Cinisajoy2@reddit
Even with a map, most people don't realize how far they really are. I have done Elizabethtown Town New Jersey to Chicago to San Francisco a few times years ago. That was at least a 5 day drive.
Virtual_Trouble1516@reddit
If you can go see a Cubs/Cards game at Wrigley. DO IT. Even better if it's an afternoon game and the wind is blowing in.
BoS_Vlad@reddit
This New Yorker says see the Dodgers in LA.
botulizard@reddit
LA and New York are two great world cities. Chicago is the greatest American city. Also Wrigley Field is one of the two oldest and most historic parks. See a Cubs game.
No-Faithlessness4294@reddit
I’m a dodgers fan. Wrigley. No question.
Chickadee831@reddit
Cubs at Wrigley 100%
fighter_pil0t@reddit
New Yankee Stadium sucks. Go to Wrigley.
YupThatWasAShart@reddit
Wrigley!!
Jcamp9000@reddit
Absolutely go to the Cubs game. The vibe is so cool there.
sgtapone87@reddit
Wrigley but you have to be careful about where you sit. The sight lines aren’t great from a lot of the seats. It can also be like 94 degrees and 60% humidity, and you can be in the direct sunlight the entire game.
The stadium isn’t that nice, it’s just a really great atmosphere.
But yeah of those choices Wrigley, followed by yankee, and a distant third Chavez ravine.
Bosox783@reddit
The Wrigley experience is very dependent on the weather. Go to Dodger Stadium. It’s California cool and a classic park in its own right.
machagogo@reddit
I'd go with the one that's where you are staying. None of those are near each other.
Intelligent-Invite79@reddit
Wrigley field for sure.
weredragon357@reddit
Wrigley
nighthawkndemontron@reddit
Go to all 3
einsteinGO@reddit
Come see the Dodgers
bh0@reddit
Of those 3, I've only been to Wrigley ... which is the oldest stadium on your list and surrounded by residential neighborhoods which is really cool. If you're visiting all 3 cities anyways, try to hit all 3!
Haluszki@reddit
Cubs. The wrigley field vibe is unmatched. You can pee in a trough as well.
1sinfutureking@reddit
Cubs at wrigley. I hate the cubs but the other stadiums are just stadiums. Wrigley is a shrine to baseball
ATLien_3000@reddit
Is this on a weekend trip to see the three cities?
Wrigley. Yankee stadium would be the backup.
goodamm@reddit (OP)
It’s a 3 months trip with other places aswell
goodamm@reddit (OP)
How’s the bleacher section at Wrigley?
TheRealDudeMitch@reddit
I’m not a baseball fan in general, but Wrigley field is smack down in the middle of a neighborhood which is very unique for American sports venues in general and it’s a hell of a fucking fun time.
northerncal@reddit
Dodger stadium if you want to experience American car dependant culture at its strongest
Yankee stadium if you want to experience how soulless corporate design ruins everything.
Wrigley Field if you want the best option
goodamm@reddit (OP)
How’s the bleacher section at Wrigley?
Silly-Resist8306@reddit
Unless the Cubs are playing the Cardinals, any other game is better.
GTI-Mk6@reddit
Wrigs
Pauzhaan@reddit
WRIGLEY! I’m so jealous!
ZogemWho@reddit
Wriggly just for the experience.
NatureChannel@reddit
As a dodgers fan, skip dodger stadium lol. Ticket prices have skyrocketed over the past 5 years, and its like $60 to park, unless you use public transportation. I'd reccomend wrigley
davdev@reddit
Wrigley. No doubt. Get tickets in the Bleachers
ZeldaHylia@reddit
Cubs at Wrigley field. Best park ever. Chicago is gorgeous.
Sea_Analysis_8033@reddit
Cubs or gouge my eyes out in fact go to Camden yards
ToastedOctopus@reddit
As a Mets fan, Wrigley is 100% the right answer
Adorable-Award-2975@reddit
Pains me to say this as a Pirates fan married to a Cubs fan but it’s Wrigley
vbsteez@reddit
Ohtani might be the greatest baseball player of all time. it might be cool to say you watched him play.
I'm a non-baseball fan New Yorker. Yankee stadium is pretty cool, baseball games are ok. There isn't much in the area around Yankee Stadium, but the transit is pretty easy.
goodamm@reddit (OP)
Which team does he play for?😅
vbsteez@reddit
Dodgers.
My understanding is that he's borderline MVP level as both a pitcher and outfielder, but the fact he does both makes him far and away the most valuable player in the league.
GoldFingerSilverSerf@reddit
Go see the Cardinals play the Cubs at Wrigley if you can
Bulocoo@reddit
For me all are great but...
Pick a game where one team is clearly the favorite. There will be scoring.
Baseball can be 9 innings and a 1 run game... fielding and pitching can be exciting if you are a fan of the game but people like to see scoring...
old_gold_mountain@reddit
Wrigley is one of two "original" baseball stadiums (the other being Fenway)
It's gotta be Wrigley
Quirky-Attitude1456@reddit
Cubs at Wrigley. Did a rare night game there last year and a couple of days followed it up with a Friday afternoon game out in the bleachers. Incredible experience at both of them.
gutclutterminor@reddit
Dodger Stadium is isolated from the city. It is not a great American experience. Wrigley may as well be in an apartment complex with bars, in comparison. Very American.
Masterank1@reddit
Yankees
jomo789@reddit
Wrigley for sure.
uhbkodazbg@reddit
I hate the Cubs but definitely Wrigley Field
Substantial_Art_3278@reddit
Cubs. Then Yankees. Dodger fans are second to only Philadelphia as the worst fanbase. Dodger fans are notoriously violent.
shoff58@reddit
Cubs at Wrigley. 2nd best old-time stadium, only bettered by Fenway in Boston
calimiss@reddit
As another dodger fan....Wrigley if you have to choose one.
Nawoitsol@reddit
See the Dodgers at Wrigley. You might get to see the best baseball player in a generation.
professorfunkenpunk@reddit
Wrigley will probably have the worst baseball in the best stadium. And I say this as a life long Cubs fan
malvado@reddit
Wrigley vs the Cardinals during the day!
wstussyb@reddit
Dodgers you are just seeing some great players.
Yankees is nice, but nothing much around.
Wrigley, classic stadium, lots to do around it! Atmosphere is top notch all season long.
GrandeT42@reddit
I’m a White Sox fan, so I’m biased, but I think Wrigley Field is overrated. Go to Dodger Stadium. Yankee Stadium is no longer “The House that Ruth Built” so it doesn’t have the history to it anymore.
IHaveBoxerDogs@reddit
I’ve never been to Yankee Stadium so I really can’t add it to my comparison.
Dodger Stadium is really nice and such a beautiful setting, but it is hard to get to. You have to deal with L.A. traffic. But, the Dodgers will most likely win the game, and it’s always fun to watch a hometown win.
Wrigley Field, isn’t hard to get to, and is a lot of fun, sadly the Cubbies are currently in last place. But, because you’re traveling, I’d choose Wrigley because it’s easier to get to.
Tim-oBedlam@reddit
Cubs at Wrigley, no contest.
kaycita@reddit
Wrigley
Beetso@reddit
All three of those are fantastic choices, but the Cubs at Wrigley Field is as iconic as baseball gets. Hell, they didn't even have stadium lights to play night games there until the late '80s!
I_Owe_Suzanner@reddit
You can't go wrong. I just have to provide a tip - if you go to Wrigley Field in Chicago, check the weather. The wind comes off of Lake Michigan and can make a day at the ballpark chilly. Have fun
riarws@reddit
Wrigley 100%
DocTeeBee@reddit
I don't think you can go wrong with any of these--great choices. But my gut says Wrigley.
AhSoulsOnFire@reddit
Wrigley field for sure.
Ill_Pressure3893@reddit
Wrigley bleachers.
Better yet, Fenway.
GlutenFreeNarcotics_@reddit
Wrigley.
scw1224@reddit
I’m a Mets fan (😖) and Wrigley 100%
kell_bell5@reddit
Mets instead of Yankees. Especially if you're someone that isn't big in to sports, and just want the vibes. Even the die hard Yankees fans I know will admit that Mets games have a better vibe, and Citi Field regularly wins awards for things like best food, best stadium, etc.
Haruspex12@reddit
As a Pirates fan, go to Wrigley.
NacreousFink@reddit
Rays at the Trop.
After that, Wrigley.
treymata@reddit
Im not a Cubs fan but everyone should see a game at Wrigley. Dodgers should be off this post as they should move back to Brooklyn.
Significant-Track797@reddit
The correct answer is Red Sox at Fenway.
It’s an amazing historic stadium, Boston is a cool city, the fans are wild in the funnest way.
The second correct answer is a Mets game because it’s easy to get to from NY and it’s not the Yankees.
But of your three options I’d say the Cubs for similar reasons. Great nostalgic baseball vibes.
Logistically, Yankee Stadium is super easy to get to on the subway, but as a Red Sox fan I cannot support them.
If the Yankees are playing the Red Sox or the Mets while you are there ABSOLUTELY go! Both are wild series and always worth watching.
Blue387@reddit
Citi Field is a more fun place than Yankee Stadium
omg_pwnies@reddit
I came here to say the Red Sox at Fenway, as well. Really cool, historic stadium, all of Boston's neighborhoods are interesting, and their public transportation is great. The T takes you right to the stadium, so there aren't parking woes.
Prestigious-Comb4280@reddit
The L goes to Wrigley. Fenway is a close second but I prefer Boston for a city.
Prestigious-Comb4280@reddit
Fenway is my other favorite
RTGlen@reddit
Spitting straight facts here, except I'd put the Cubs over the Mets
mrOwl_1312@reddit
I’m going to chime in for Wrigley as well. Have fun!
schoolydee@reddit
maybe watch at a bar instead? otherwise you are going to waste a whole day of your vacation on this.
goodamm@reddit (OP)
Nahhhh I wouldn’t spend the time watching it through a tv. I have 3 months there so one day watching a baseball is a must do for me! I feel like it’s a great way to experience the American culture
nyyforever2018@reddit
They are all very different. If you want the best quality of players and best team in the world, go to Dodger Stadium. For the old-timey, 1920s classic ballpark feel, Wrigley. For the grandest stadium and the team with the richest history and most notable figures in the game’s history, Yankee Stadium (it’s also by far the newest and has the most modern luxuries of the three easily if that matters to you)
peabody_soul109@reddit
None of em.
Cleveland St Louis Cincinnati or Pittsburgh.
braves-geek@reddit
Wrigley
Responsible-Care-388@reddit
Going to get downvoted to oblivion for this but I disagree with the majority here and recommend you go for dodger stadium first. There is a lot of Asian representation on that team and the dodgers are the most “global” team right now, so if you’re gonna watch a sport you haven’t seen and know nothing about, I would probably want to watch the best team.
Yankees would be fine too if you’re going to spend a lot of time in NYC. Seeing a Yankees or Mets game would be part of a quintessential trip there.
Cubs and Wrigley field are great too but this board is full of people from Chicago who constantly glaze the city a bit too much, and the team has historical animosity towards the other two you are considering, leading to more lopsided responses.
CD84@reddit
I hate the Cubs with unyielding malice.
Wrigley is the right choice.
Blue387@reddit
Mets at Citi Field
LFGM
BusinessWarthog6@reddit
Wrigley. Yankee Stadium is cool but I enjoyed the tour more than watching a game there
BadgerOptimal3628@reddit
I'm a Yankees fan, I've never been to Wrigley but I'd choose Wrigley.
JinNJ@reddit
I’m a Yankees fan, and even I say Wrigley.
wouldhavebeencool@reddit
Wrigley, but if you put ketchup on your hotdog you will get shot
goodamm@reddit (OP)
😱guess I’ll be wearing a vest then..
Sad_Win_4105@reddit
GO Cubs GO
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9XtDyDUjIU
dwhite21787@reddit
My favorite Cubs song - https://youtu.be/7xBxZGQ1dJk
Mr_Kinton@reddit
Dodgers will have the best on-field product and Dodger Stadium is a mid-century Southern California classic venue with some stunning views of the city and mountains, but overall stadium and baseball experience, it’s Wrigley hands-down. Much easier to get to via transit, right in the middle of a charming northern Chicago neighborhood surrounded by bars and restaurants, and a short walk from Lake Michigan.
For your purposes, it’s:
SidewaysGoose57@reddit
Cubs all the way.
MEXICOCHIVAS14@reddit
Wrigley, not even a baseball fan nor Chicago fan.
anclwar@reddit
Wrigley. There is no debate on this. If you only have one chance to see a game, it should be there.
nowhereman136@reddit
Dodgers and Yankees are good teams with good stadiums. But Wrigley field is a historic venue with classic baseball architecture and fun traditions. I wouldn't go all the way to Chicago just to see a baseball game, but if you are in all three anyway, the Chicago is best
life_experienced@reddit
This is what I loved! Wrigley was so easy to get to and is in such a pleasant neighborhood.
The first time I went there, I was AGOG because the people really did sit out on their roofs or balconies around the park and watch the game. I think most of those buildings are gone now.
We're SF fans and recently went to a Giants-Cubs game, but it really could have been any game. It's just a super fun time at Wrigley Field.
Also, it will be great for an Australian because those Cubs fans really drink.
alternateldog@reddit
Where in the US are you traveling to otherwise? These places are all very far away from each other
evanexcursions@reddit
Dodger Stadium: Middle of a parking lot. It takes literal hours to leave...there is nothing in the surrounding area.
Yankee Stadium: easy to get to, a few more things to do around the park. It was rebuilt about 20 years ago, not the same as "The House that Ruth Built"
Wrigley: in the middle of a neighborhood, super easy to get to. Tons of bars and restaurants around the park. Be aware of obstructed views when you buy tickets, but far and away the best experience if you can only do one
CosyBeluga@reddit
Wrigley definitely...the vibes in the area is so incredibly old school
PPKA2757@reddit
Wrigley, and it’s not even close.
Impossible_Emu5095@reddit
All three. They are iconic teams. And Wrigley Field is a landmark.
ocvagabond@reddit
The Wrigley vibe is mainly a game day vibe outside the stadium. Make sure to take advantage. Great experience.
Interesting to pick a place to visit solely for the sports experience. That’s cool.
life_experienced@reddit
Wrigley! 100%
GoogleZombie@reddit
I've seen a few games at Wrigley, old Yankees stadium sure new....meh. so probably Dodgers
Trialbyfuego@reddit
Cubs because fuck the Dodgers and fuck the Yankees. Those two teams have got to be the two most hated teams in baseball. Everyone likes the Cubs. Everyone likes Wrigley.
MrLongWalk@reddit
Wrigley for sure
Prestigious-Comb4280@reddit
Cubs at Wrigley. It's the BEST!!
violethorizon74@reddit
It really is.
jonashvillenc@reddit
Wrigley- no contest. You’re gonna love it!
RealAlePint@reddit
I am sitting here at bar right next to Wrigley on a Friday night after the game. It’s 9 degrees C, imagine how much better it is in warm weather. You want Wrigley
violethorizon74@reddit
Absolutely positively Wrigley Field, and I've been to almost all of them.
Grungemaster@reddit
I’m a Cubs fan and I’ve already seen a game at Wrigley so purely for the new experience, Yankee Stadium
DanvilleDad@reddit
Wrigley and highly recommended bleacher seats - one big party out there
2Asparagus1Chicken@reddit
A Cardinals win at Wrigley
mjr2p3@reddit
As a Cardinals fan, it pains me to say Wrigley but damn it that stadium is historic
1Negative_Person@reddit
Wrigley is the best park, Chicago is the best city. Clear winner.
4Q69freak@reddit
Cubs at Wrigley, but I’m a Cubs fan. Wrigley is in a neighborhood (Wrigleyville) that has bars and restaurants all around. Wrigley is also the second oldest active ballpark in the US, behind Fenway in Boston. The Ivy, the manual scoreboard, singing Take Me Out To The Ballgame during the 7th inning stretch with the celebrity or with an old video of Harry Carey (Cubs tv announcer in the ‘80s and ‘90s that started the tradition), and throwing back an opposing team’s home run ball. A Cubs/Cards game is always sold out and half of the ballpark will be in Cubbie blue and the other in that nasty Cardinal’s red Igrew up almost exactly halfway between Chicago and St Louis and everyone is either a Cubs fan or a Cardinals fan.
shammy_dammy@reddit
Cubs at wrigley
cdecker0606@reddit
Wrigley! Hands down.
Annhl8rX@reddit
If you decide to go to Wrigley, don’t make the mistake I did and buy “good” seats. We sat about three rows behind the visitors’ dugout. It was a great view, but there was absolutely none of the “Wrigley experience” people talk about. It was just watching a game between two teams I don’t care about in what can only be described as a horribly outdated ballpark.
I love Fenway, but left the game at Wrigley in the 5th inning because the whole thing was so disappointing. Sitting in the outfield with the wild crowd may be a totally different thing (hopefully I get the chance to find out at some point).
gofindyour@reddit
Cubs💙❤️💙❤️
gmwdim@reddit
If any of them is a rivalry game, go to that one. Meaning: Dodgers vs Giants, Yankees vs Red Sox, Cubs vs Cardinals.
thickjamaicanuncle@reddit
Yankee Stadium EZ
DharmaCub@reddit
New Yankee Stadium sucks. It's not even historic and that's all it had going for it.
Penguin_Life_Now@reddit
Wrigley field is the most historic
doovl@reddit
Yankee fan here…. Wrigley
ProbablyAPotato1939@reddit
Wrigley
stephanne423@reddit
Wrigley
calicoskiies@reddit
Another one for Wrigley
benificialart@reddit
Yankee stadium.
royalhawk345@reddit
To save you trouble, here's what /r/chicago always tells people asking about their first time at Wrigley:
Get a bleachers ticket
Don't drive
Get there a few hours early and hang out in Wrigleyville
evilgenius12358@reddit
Who are they playing?
Green-Machine200@reddit
I’ve been to all three. Wrigley by far.
GoodCallMeatball@reddit
As a dodger fan I would say Wrigley. Beautiful historic stadium, lots going on around the stadium and tickets are about a quarter the price of a dodger game
Additional-Software4@reddit
If you dont really care about baseball and just want the baseball experience, Wrigley Field is the best choice.
If you at least want to be able to say you saw the greatest baseball player of all time in person, then Dodgers.
Be warned that while Dodger stadium is nice, but the location is a total disaster.
guy_incog_neato@reddit
wrigley, hands down.
also, if you are a drinker wrigleyville post (day) game was one of the most fun times i ever had when visiting another city.
UnderaZiaSun@reddit
Since you are mainly going for the vibe, definitely Wrigley.
Responsible-Yam4748@reddit
I dont know much about baseball but Wrigley is the answer
danjoski@reddit
Wrigley hands down. Much better vibe. The other two are not as great in terms of getting the feel for baseball. Now if it was the old Yankees Stadium we could have more of a conversation.
FinanceGuyHere@reddit
Wrigley is the oldest stadium of the bunch although Yankees is probably a more iconic team. Depends on the rest of your trip!
DharmaCub@reddit
This is determining which city you go to entirely?
QuarterNote44@reddit
Cubs, easy. And I'm a Cardinals fan
Positive-Avocado-881@reddit
As a baseball fan, 100% Wrigley.
VeteranYoungGuy@reddit
If all you care about is the experience of enjoying a ballgame and soaking in the atmosphere Wrigley wins hands down. Get a Chicago hot dog while you’re there.
Dazzling-Astronaut88@reddit
Wrigley will have the historic baseball feel and cultural experience that you are no doubt looking for.
Rudyjax@reddit
cubs
salajander@reddit
Speaking as a Yankees fan that's been to games at all three, absolutely go see the Cubs at Wrigley.
OldRaj@reddit
Definitely Chicago.
jsmeeker@reddit
For me personally? New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Because I've already done the other two options.
For you? I suggest the Cubs at Wrigley. It's a classic proper old sports stadium. You'll love it.
hungaryboii@reddit
Out of these three I'd say Wrigley, but i was spoiled living in pittsburgh with pnc Park, one of the more beautiful ball parks
duke_awapuhi@reddit
Wrigley. Dodger stadium is nothing to write home about, it’s basically the Oakland Coliseum if it still had a nice view (but filled with dodgers fans bleh) and Yankee stadium is just new and bland. Wrigley is the real deal, classic experience that you want.
Of course, as a biased Bay Arean, I’ll use this opportunity to add that if you’re someone visiting the US, there’s really no other choice but to come experience San Francisco, the best city in the US. And you can go to a giants game which is a great ballpark with a great fan experience. You wouldn’t be disappointed
Carinyosa99@reddit
Wrigley.
ashsolomon1@reddit
Wrigley as a Yankees fan… don’t do it, unless you like the airport mall look with a baseball field in the middle
78723@reddit
You really need punctuation; this is indecipherable without.
Curmudgy@reddit
Are you describing the new Yankee Stadium? One of my regrets in life is never having been to the original, though I did catch a couple of games at Shea Stadium.
ashsolomon1@reddit
Yeah.. obligatory hate the Red Sox but if you’re comparing experiences Wrigley and Fenway are the top by far. Yankee Stadium is now a soulless corporate version of itself
ihaveaflattire@reddit
Dodgers seems like the least interesting as far as vibes but you’d also get to see Ohtani.
Alive_Show3369@reddit
Cubs at Wrigley!
wawa2022@reddit
Wrigley
I love that place. Everybody loves that place. Spend time in the neighborhood before the game too.
Weird_Squirrel_8382@reddit
I'd choose depending on my flight and length of stay. If you're choosing a stadium first and then choosing accommodations from there, I'd say Chicago. It feels like a "take me out to the ballgame" type experience.
FatahRuark@reddit
Wrigley. Yankee and Dodger Stadiums are both much larger. Also Chicago fans are some of the friendliest around.
_Smedette_@reddit
I’m a Yankees fan, but Wrigley is incredible. My decision would come down to who the visiting teams are.
SensibleBrownPants@reddit
Wrigley
bloopidupe@reddit
Dodgers.
Or Mets. The Mets have a better stadium and it's great vibe
Adorable-East-2276@reddit
Neither dodger stadium or yankee stadium are anywhere near my top 10 baseball experiences. Wrigley is #1
ThreeCPO@reddit
Vibe... yeah def Wrigley over the others. Been many times, there's nothing quite like it.
Dmbender@reddit
Go to a Yankees or Cubs game. Dodgers fans are scum and I've been told traffic around Dodger stadium is rough
TheBimpo@reddit
Wrigley………….Dodger……………………………….Yankee.
lawyerjsd@reddit
Of those three, Wrigley is going to be the best time. But. . .if you are going for a good time and a vibe, I'd suggest going to a Padres game at Petco, or a Giants game at Oracle Park. Both ballparks are newer, nicer, and at Petco, there are tremendous vibes.
zoobisoubisou@reddit
Wrigley, no contest.
bewleystea@reddit
I'm a lifetime Dodgers fan, and I choose Wrigley.
Individual_Check_442@reddit
Wrigley
sgfklm@reddit
I would do Wrigley
Aromatic-Ad-9688@reddit
Dodgers at Dodger Stadium!
pinniped90@reddit
Wrigley for sure. Day game of course.
Nercow@reddit
Wrigley Field just for the history. Nothing beats an old school ballpark. Fenway games are super fun. I imagine that translates to Wrigley as well (haven't been personally).
IHSV1855@reddit
Wrigley. This question is too easy
No-Handle-66@reddit
Cubs at Wrigley Field. Classic stadium over 100 years old with ivy covered walls. Located in a nice older part of Chicago with plenty of local bars, taverns, and restaurants.
SAmatador@reddit
Cubs at Wrigley
Only-Top-3655@reddit
LA dodgers at dodger stadium - Can't miss Ohtani
cmiller4642@reddit
Yankees or Cubs
corndog@reddit
I think it would be hard to top Wrigley to be honest
Conscious-Divide-633@reddit
Go Cubs Go!
RacingPride@reddit
Wrigley!
sighnwaves@reddit
Really depends on who they are playing.