Looking for section numbers and the best seats by level? See the Progressive Field Seating Chart.
It is home to the Cleveland Guardians.
For general seat-picking advice, see The Best Seats at a Baseball Game.
Progressive Field, the former Jacobs Field
Progressive Field is the home of the Cleveland Guardians, an open-air ballpark in downtown Cleveland that shares the Gateway Sports and Entertainment Complex with Rocket Arena, home of the Cavaliers. After renovations finished following the 2025 season, its official capacity is listed at 33,530 as of 2026, the smallest in Major League Baseball, with standing-room areas adding more. The best all-around seats are in the lower bowl between the dugouts; to sit behind the home team, aim for sections 160–164 on the third-base side, which also take shade first on sunny afternoons.
The park opened in 1994 as Jacobs Field, named for team owners Richard E. and David H. Jacobs, and fans still call it the Jake. Progressive Insurance bought the naming rights in January 2008 and extended them in April 2024 through at least 2036. Many older maps and directions use the original name.
Lower bowl, 300s and the upper 500s
The Guardians' ballpark guide lists the lower bowl as sections 103 to 185 and names the seating areas Field Box, Lower Box, View Box, Lower Reserved, Family Deck, Bleachers, Upper Box, Upper Reserved and Upper Reserved general admission. Dugout locations come from Wikipedia and RateYourSeats.
Lower bowl (100s)
The Guardians dugout is on the third-base line in front of sections 160–164; the visitors' dugout is on the first-base line in front of 140–146. Seats between the dugouts, in front of home plate, carry Field Box and Lower Box names and the highest demand. The bowl's seats are angled at 8 to 12 degrees toward the infield, so even down the lines you face the action.
Middle tier (300s)
The middle deck, with suites and club spaces, gives an elevated view over the infield. The park counts about 115 luxury boxes.
Upper deck (500s)
The upper concourse serves the 500-level Upper Box and Upper Reserved seats. Because the park is compact and the upper deck was built small, the distance penalty is smaller than at bigger ballparks, and the view takes in the field and the downtown skyline.
Outfield
Left field has bleachers behind a 19-foot wall, the Little Green Monster, with 325 feet to the pole. Both bullpens sit raised beside section 103 in right-center, so fans can watch pitchers warm up, and Heritage Park in center field honors the franchise's greats.
Best seats at Progressive Field, and seats to skip
- Behind the Guardians: sections 160–164, mid-rows, for the home dugout and third-base shade.
- Best pitch-by-pitch view: lower sections behind home plate, between the dugouts.
- Best value: 500-level infield seats, which sit closer to the field than upper decks in larger parks.
- Families: the Family Deck, beside the two-story Kids Clubhouse; the team sells discounted kids' tickets there with an adult ticket.
- Home run balls: the left-field bleachers behind the 19-foot wall.
Seats to think twice about
- Low rows of a shallow lower bowl: the rise between rows is gentle, so a tall fan in front can block part of the field; an aisle seat helps.
- Front rows on the first-base side at a summer day game: full sun with no overhang.
- Deep outfield corners: long views to home plate and limited angles on the infield.
The lower bowl's back rows sit under the overhang: in section 142, for example, RateYourSeats notes row X and higher are covered. That cover helps in sun and rain alike.
Sun, shade and Lake Erie weather
RateYourSeats says the third-base side sees shade before the first-base side, which makes the Guardians' side of the field the better choice for a June, July or August day game. Under-overhang rows at the back of the lower bowl stay covered all game.
The other half of the weather story is cold. April and early May games next to Lake Erie can be raw, and a sunny first-base seat is welcome on those days. The 2007 snowstorm that forced Cleveland to move a home series to Milwaukee is the extreme case, but layers are smart for any spring game.
Parking, the RTA walkway and getting downtown
Rail is the easiest way in. On game days an enclosed walkway links Tower City's RTA rail station to the ballpark, about a five-minute walk. As of 2026, the team says it opens no later than 5:30 p.m. for weeknight 7:05 games, 5 p.m. for Saturday night games and 11 a.m. for Sunday 1:05 games, staying open 90 minutes after Sunday games.
For drivers, the Great Day Improvements Garage sits between the ballpark and Rocket Arena, with entrances from Huron Road, Eagle Avenue off Ontario Street, and Bolivar Road off East 9th Street. It opens to pre-purchased passes three hours before first pitch, and buying ahead is the safer bet for weekend and fireworks nights. Downtown surface lots and garages within walking distance add capacity, with rates that vary by game.
Bag policy, gates and entry rules
As of the 2026 season, the Guardians' ballpark guide sets these rules; check the Progressive Field ballpark guide before you go.
- Bags: diaper bags, medical bags, clutches, fanny packs and small bags up to 16 by 16 by 8 inches. Large bags and hard-sided coolers are not permitted.
- Gates: one hour before first pitch Sunday through Thursday; 90 minutes on April, May and September Fridays and Saturdays; two hours on summer Fridays and Saturdays.
- Re-entry: allowed through a dedicated gate at the Left Field Gate, with your ticket scanned on exit and again on return.
- Payment: cashless, with free reverse ATMs that load cash onto a prepaid card.
- Smoking: prohibited under Ohio law; smokers can step out through the left-field re-entry gate.
A sensory room is inside the Kids Clubhouse, and family restrooms are on the Family Deck.
From the Jake's sellout streak to a smaller park
The ballpark replaced cavernous Cleveland Stadium, which the team had shared with the Browns. Designed by HOK Sport (now Populous) as a retro-modern park with asymmetrical fences, a small upper deck and stepped tiers, it opened with an exhibition game on April 2, 1994, and the first official game on April 4, an 11-inning win over Seattle before 41,459.
- June 1995 to April 2001: 455 straight sellouts, then an MLB record; the club retired the number 455.
- 1995, 1997 and 2016: World Series games.
- 1997 and 2019: MLB All-Star Games.
- 2007: the "Bug Game," when Lake Erie midges swarmed a playoff game against the Yankees.
- 2015–16 and 2024–25: renovations that removed upper-deck seats, opened views of the city and added bars, terraces and a new club; the latest project cost about 200 million dollars.
Capacity peaked at 45,569 in 2010 and has fallen since. The Guardians' lease, renewed with the renovation deal, runs to 2036 with an option to extend. The Wikipedia entry has the full history.
Frequently asked questions
Is Progressive Field the same as Jacobs Field?
Yes. The ballpark opened as Jacobs Field in 1994 and became Progressive Field in 2008. Many fans still call it the Jake.
What is Progressive Field's capacity?
Wikipedia lists 33,530 seats as of 2026, the smallest in MLB, with standing-room areas adding more fans.
Which dugout do the Guardians use?
The Guardians use the third-base dugout, in front of sections 160–164. Visitors use the first-base dugout in front of 140–146.
What is the Progressive Field bag policy?
As of 2026, small bags up to 16 by 16 by 8 inches, clutches, diaper bags and medical bags are allowed. Large bags and hard-sided coolers are not.
Can you leave Progressive Field and come back?
Yes. As of 2026, re-entry is allowed through a dedicated gate at the Left Field Gate, where your ticket is scanned out and back in.
Where should I park for a Guardians game?
The Great Day Improvements Garage between the ballpark and Rocket Arena opens three hours before first pitch for pre-purchased passes. The RTA walkway from Tower City avoids driving entirely.