Cleveland Guardians
Venue and travel guide
Venue and location
Address
2401 Ontario Street
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City
Cleveland
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Phone
(216) 420-4200
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State
OH
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Venue name
Progressive Field
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Website
https://www.mlb.com/guardians
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Zip code
44115
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Parking
Guide url
https://stadiumparkingguides.com/progressive-field-parking/
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Overnight
Not allowed
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Premium
Yes, limited VIP parking
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Public transport
RTA Rail (Tower City Center), multiple bus routes
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Overview
Multiple garages within walking distance. The Q Lot adjacent to Rocket Arena. Gateway District has several surface lots. East 4th Street garage convenient.
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Towing
Strict enforcement, unauthorized vehicles towed
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Traffic
Ontario Street and Carnegie Avenue near game times
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Entrances
Overview
Gates open 90 minutes before first pitch. Main entrance at Carnegie Avenue. ADA access at Gate C.
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Public transportation
Airport connection
Hopkins Airport (CLE): RTA Red Line directly to Tower City (~25 min, $2.50)
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Best option
RTA Red Line to Tower City–Public Square, then walk through the Gateway District
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Bus routes
HealthLine BRT on Euclid Ave; multiple RTA bus routes downtown
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Fare
$2.50 per ride
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Nearest station
Tower City–Public Square (Red Line) — 10 min walk to Progressive Field
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Rail lines
RTA Red Line (Windermere/Airport to Public Square — 10 min walk to stadium)
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Overview
RTA Red Line to Tower City–Public Square. 10-minute walk to Progressive Field. Multiple HealthLine BRT stops nearby.
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Tips
The East 4th Street entertainment district is one block from the stadium — arrive early and enjoy the pre-game vibe. Post-game: RTA clears quickly from Tower City.
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Walking distance
10 minutes from Tower City–Public Square
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Shuttles
Accessibility
RTA Red Line fully ADA accessible; bus ramp-equipped fleet
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Cost
RTA fare: $2.50
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Park ride
Tower City–Public Square (Red Line) — large downtown parking connected to transit
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Routes
RTA Red Line handles most fan traffic; HealthLine BRT along Euclid Ave
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Schedule
RTA Red Line runs every 7–10 min on game days
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Bicycles
Rack locations
Carnegie Avenue (south entrance), Ontario Street (west), Bolivar Road (east side)
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Share cost
$1/30 min; day pass $8
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Share provider
Circle (Cleveland Bikeshare) — multiple stations in Gateway District
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Spaces
~60 rack spaces around stadium
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Tips
Cleveland's Towpath Trail passes nearby. The Flats cycling area connects to the stadium precinct. Flat terrain makes biking easy downtown.
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Accessibility
Accessible parking
ADA spaces in Gateway East Garage and Q Lot; pre-purchase recommended; level access to Gate C on Carnegie
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Assistive listening
Assistive listening devices at Guest Services Gate C; FM system available
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Contact
Guardians ADA Services: (216) 420-4200; Guest Services at Gate C on game days
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Dropoff
ADA drop-off at Gate C on Carnegie Avenue; second accessible drop-off on East 9th Street
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Elevators
Elevators at Gates A, B, and C serving all levels
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Fun fact
Progressive Field underwent a $188 million renovation from 2015–2017 that significantly expanded ADA seating, added new elevators, and made it one of the most accessible retro parks in MLB.
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Restrooms
Accessible restrooms on every concourse; family restrooms at Gate A and C
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Sensory friendly
Sensory-friendly game offered twice per season; quiet room near Gate A; sensory kits at Guest Services
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Service animals
Welcome throughout; relief area outside Gate A on East 9th Street
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Wheelchair seating
Accessible seating on all levels; companion seating adjacent; sightlines among MLB's best for accessible sections
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Food and vendors
Cashless
Cashless — credit/debit/mobile pay; kiosks available for cash conversion
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Craft beer
Great Lakes Brewing Co. (Cleveland), Breckenridge Brewery, Platform Beer Co. on tap throughout
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Fun fact
Bertman Original Ball Park Mustard is a Cleveland baseball tradition dating back to 1925. It's a brown mustard made exclusively for Cleveland's ballpark and you can take it home in a jar.
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Local
Mabel's BBQ (Michael Symon restaurant in stadium), Bertman Ballpark Mustard stands (Cleveland institution), pierogies
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Mobile ordering
MLB Ballpark app — mobile ordering available at Progressive Field
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Notable stands
Mabel's BBQ by Michael Symon (main concourse); Bertman Original Ball Park Mustard cart; pierogies stand
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Outside food policy
Sealed water bottle and small snack bag permitted
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Signature food
Polish Boy — a Cleveland original: kielbasa with coleslaw, hot sauce, and french fries in a bun; found at vendors inside and on surrounding streets
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Vegetarian
Veggie pierogies, salads, black bean burgers, hummus plates, cheese pizza
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Venue history
Architect
HOK Sport (now Populous) — part of the same retro-ballpark wave as Camden Yards
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Construction cost
$175 million (1994)
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Famous moments
1995 AL pennant (first in 41 years); 1997 World Series (lost to Marlins in Game 7); LeBron James attending playoff games; 2016 World Series appearance (lost to Cubs in epic Game 7)
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Fun fact
Progressive Field's 455-game sellout streak (1995–2001) was the longest in MLB history at the time. The Guardians (then Indians) were so dominant in the 1990s that the movie 'Major League' — filmed in 1988 — predicted their revival. The movie was filmed at old Cleveland Stadium.
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Opened
1994
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Original capacity
43,368 (original); current 34,830
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Records
Sold out 455 consecutive games from 1995–2001 — an MLB record at the time; longest MLB sellout streak
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Renovations
2015–2017: $188 million renovation — new left field plaza, reduced upper deck, new amenities throughout
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Retired numbers
#3 Earl Averill, #5 Lou Boudreau, #14 Larry Doby, #18 Mel Harder, #19 Bob Lemon, #20 Frank Robinson, #21 Bob Feller, #29 Satchel Paige (honor), #42 Jackie Robinson
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Venue details
Capacity
34,830
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Center field
405 ft
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Elevation
653 ft above sea level
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Left-center field
370 ft
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Left field
325 ft
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Right-center field
375 ft
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Right field
325 ft
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Roof
Open air (no roof)
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Surface
Natural Grass (Kentucky Bluegrass)
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