If you look at MLB ticket prices over time, you’ll notice a pattern: the best teams, the ones that win the most, typically sell the most tickets. Plus, the most popular teams tend to do well in ticket sales, even if they’re not always the best on the field.
Some top teams can even set their ticket prices higher because of their success. As we head into the 2025 season, one team has surprisingly landed on this list.
Athletics Top Median Ticket Price List
To the surprise of many, the Athletics are leading the way in median ticket prices. According to Bob Nightengale, the Athletics’ median ticket price is $181.
Part of this jump is due to the Athletics playing in a new city and stadium for the 2025 season. They’ve relocated to West Sacramento, where they’ll play in a 14,000-seat ballpark.
The most expensive median ticket prices for the upcoming season are the Athletics ($181), who play this season in West Sacramento at 14,000-seat Suter Health Park, while the Tampa Bay Rays ($146) rank third playing in the Yankees’ minor-league ballpark at George M. Steinbrenner…
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) March 17, 2025
Another team near the top of the list, in a situation similar to the Athletics, is the Tampa Bay Rays. The Rays will also be playing in a minor league park for the 2025 season, and their median ticket price is $146.
The Dodgers are second in median ticket prices at $177. That’s no surprise, given they’re coming off a World Series win and have Shohei Ohtani on the roster. Ohtani alone is worth the price of admission, especially if he’s back on the mound.
Athletics Could Surprise Some People
The demand for Athletics tickets is much higher this season because of the new stadium and its smaller seating capacity. But beyond that, the Athletics are expected to improve, with some exciting young players making them worth watching.
Two names to keep an eye on are Lawrence Butler and Brent Rooker. Both had breakout seasons last year, with Rooker hitting 39 home runs and driving in 112 RBIs.
As for Butler, his breakout didn’t happen until the second half of the season. After the All-Star break, Butler hit .300 with 13 home runs, 32 RBIs, 12 stolen bases, and an OPS of .898 over 61 games.
The Athletics were so impressed with Butler’s second-half performance that they rewarded him with a seven-year, $65.5 million contract. While the Athletics are still a few pieces away from being serious playoff contenders, they’re building a solid core.
Playing in Sacramento could help the team offensively. The warmer weather and hitter-friendly environment should give them an edge against many opponents. This isn’t the same Athletics team we’ve gotten used to—they could be fun to watch this summer, even if they’re still a work in progress.