Gameday Red Sox (2024)

FAQs

What time does Fenway open on game Day? ›

Check out the information below to find out what happens at Fenway Park for each game this season. Fenway Park gates open 90 minutes prior to game time for all games.

All Fenway Park gates open 90 minutes prior to scheduled start time of every game.

Patriots Day at Fenway Park has traditionally been a single game with an 11:00/11:05/11:10 a.m. start since 1968. The early start time has allowed fans to catch a ballgame, leave Fenway, and watch marathoners stream through Kenmore Square for the rest of the afternoon.

Fenway Park, baseball park in Boston that is home to the Red Sox, the city's American League (AL) team. Opened in 1912, it is the oldest stadium in Major League Baseball and one of its most famous.

You're allowed to bring a sealed water bottle into the game (16 oz. or smaller), which can save you $5. There's also a little-known water fountain behind the grandstands on the third base side of home plate. (Hint: If you want to fit in with the locals, you'll want to call it a bubbler, or more accurately, a bub-lah.)

Use of tobacco products and smoking of any kind (including cigarettes, cigars, marijuana, and e-cigarettes or "vaping") is prohibited in all areas of Fenway Park, including Jersey Street. Proper dress is required.

The bag policy at Fenway Park is pretty strict. You will be asked to store your bag in a third party locker for a fee if your bag is bigger than the requirements. Bags must be single-compartment and no larger than 12″x12″x6″.

As of April 1, 2016, fans and players won't have a choice—they won't be able to chew dip while at Fenway Park. Boston officially joins San Francisco in banning smokeless tobacco products in athletic facilities.

What is '617' on the Red Sox jersey? The 617 on the Red Sox's City Connect jerseys represents the area code for Boston and Fenway Park. The team placed the digits within a racing bib to simulate what Boston Marathon runners wear during the race.

Do the Red Sox have to wear red socks? ›

Since 2003, the team has worn all-red stockings with both their home and away uniform sets, along with red sweatshirts, with one exception: as part of the 2009 logo and uniform redesign, the Red Sox initially wore solid blue stockings and sweatshirts with their road uniforms.

Sept. 15 is “Roberto Clemente Day” throughout Major League Baseball, honoring the 15-time All-Star's legacy. As part of the tribute, certain players and coaches can wear No. 21 instead of their usual uniform numbers.

Red Sox players have had similar taste in real estate, though players have tended to buy a little closer into Boston, with Newton and Brookline popular as well as Wellesley and Weston.

Fenway has hosted the World Series 11 times, with the Red Sox winning six of them and the Boston Braves winning one.

Definitely recommend! Buy tickets at the box office! Fenway is a great place to tour, so much history and the tour was great!

Getting there at least one hour early is wise. You could see batting practice, get autographs, and feel the crowd's growing buzz. These experiences are key to the spirit of baseball, inviting newcomers and long-time fans alike.

Gates to the ballpark open 90 minutes prior to the first pitch. Fans are encouraged to arrive early to allow for entry and security measures.

Here's what to expect: Access to the field's warning track, a visit to the oldest seats in operation since 1934, and sitting atop the fabled Green Monster! This experience is offered 3 hours prior to game time, on game days only. Game times are subject to change.