MLB Baseball

The MLB became the first major professional sports league in the world in 1903 when the National League and American League baseball teams made a National Agreement to play together. Teams have been hitting the diamond and thrilling crowds ever since. Well into the 1960s, baseball held the top spot as the most popular sport in the U.S. By 1972 NFL football had encroached on that lead, but baseball will always hold a special place in America’s heart. Affectionately known as “America’s Favorite Pastime”, baseball is a widely accessible game as it requires minimal equipment to play. From the first wild swings of a tee-ball game, through backyard games, hometown leagues, semi-pro, and beyond, people just love baseball. The popularity of Major League Baseball continues to grow. Stats show that the average number of fans attending live games across the Majors during 2024 is up 0.9% over the 2023 season, which had recorded the largest attendance increase in 30 years! Other countries around the world that love Major League Baseball include Canada (the only country outside the U.S. with an MLB team), the Dominican Republic, Cuba, Mexico, and South Korea. MLB television broadcasts capture amazingly detailed views of the action, but most baseball fans will agree that there is nothing like the energy and atmosphere of being at the ballpark to watch a live Major League game!

Major League Baseball FAQs:

When does the MLB season start?

Major League Baseball starts each season with 2 months of Spring Training, which begins in early February and continues through to the start of the regular season. Opening Day is scheduled during the last week of March, or first week of April, each year.

How do I find MLB tickets for sale?

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How many teams are in the MLB?

Major League Baseball (MLB) is made up of 30 teams which are divided into 2 conferences. There are 15 teams in the National League Conference (NL), and 15 teams in the American League Conference (AL). These 2 conferences are further broken down into 3 divisions each, based on geographical location. They are the American League Central, American League East, and American League West, along with the National League Central, National League East, and National League West.

How does an MLB season work?

The Major League Baseball regular season begins the last week of March or first week of April immediately following Spring Training. Each individual team will play 162 games during the regular season, through to the playoffs in October. It’s a heavy schedule for the players with 10 days of game play followed by 1 day off, but fantastic for dedicated baseball fans who can watch a game almost every day. Games played during the regular season are a mix of divisional opponents, league opponents, and interleague matchups. The top 6 teams from the American League and the top 6 from the National League then compete in their Division Series playoffs for the title of League Champions. The two victorious League Champion teams then face off in the World Series best-of-seven playoffs, for the chance to bring home the ultimate victory and Commissioner's Trophy.

How much do MLB tickets cost?

Prices vary quite widely across different teams, or ballparks, and during playoff matches. MLB single game tickets can run from $40 up to $260 for the big games. You can look at MLB ticket prices on StubHub for the baseball games you want to see. Use our price filters to find the best seats in your budget and go enjoy some live baseball!

What is a live MLB game like?

In one word... outstanding! Going to a baseball park to watch a live MLB game is a completely different experience than watching it on television. In baseball, the team movements that happen outside of the pitch and swing are also important and at the ballpark you get the full experience. It’s exciting to see the synchronicity of the team and the way the outfield works their strategy during every pitch, instead of viewing only one part of the game action at a time. At the baseball stadium you feel like you’re part of the game, cheering along with thousands of other fans, hearing how loud the crack of a bat really is, or strolling by the bullpen to watch pitchers warming up. It’s also fun to look for any small, repeated superstitious rituals among the players, meant to bring good luck. Watch for players tapping on their shoulders, hat, or shoes; kissing a necklace; drawing symbols in the air while in the batter's box, or how they handle the bat each time. The 7th inning stretch is a tradition as old as baseball itself. Each team puts their own unique stamp on this shared tradition, which brings spectators together and ramps up excitement for the innings ahead. Baseball games are generally cost-friendly for a family outing and many people have fond memories of attending ball games as a kid. On the right day you might even catch a game ball, or witness baseball history being made! Buy MLB tickets for the game of your choice on StubHub, and go early to enjoy all the food, fun, and camaraderie of a live baseball game.

What’s the best place to buy MLB tickets?

StubHub is the best place to buy MLB tickets for the regular season, MLB post season, and the World Series. Easy and secure, you can buy with confidence. Tickets are 100% backed by the StubHub FanProtect Guarantee. We make it easy for you to find the best seats in your budget and you can check out the view from each seat on our MLB stadium maps before you buy. Buy baseball tickets on StubHub and get out to see your favorite MLB team play live!

Where can I sell my MLB tickets?

Sell your MLB baseball tickets on StubHub. Upload your tickets to the site and choose a price with the help of StubHub’s Pricing Assistant. When you can’t make the game, let the buyers find you! Selling your tickets on StubHub is quick, easy, secure, and you’ll receive payment directly from StubHub within 5 to 7 business days after the event.

Is it worth attending a World Series Game?

Yes! Going to a World Series game is an electrifying, surreal experience for any baseball fan. Unlike some other sports this championship is a best-of-seven series of games, giving fans multiple chances to go watch the season’s top 2 ball teams duke it out for the chance to bring home the Commissioner's Trophy. Attending a World Series game has been described as “pure magic” and is a bucket list item for many baseball fans. Tickets can be hard to come by so if you’d like to treat yourself or someone special to Major League Baseball’s biggest game series of the year, check for World Series tickets available on StubHub.

What are last season’s MLB highlights?

The 2023 MLB Season saw the Texas Rangers defeat the Arizona Diamondbacks and bring home their first-ever World Series title win since their franchise began, in 1961. Rangers shortstop Corey Seager was named MVP, making him only the 4th MLB player to be named as World Series MVP twice (his first win was in 2020 with the Los Angeles Dodgers) and the only player to win the award while playing in both Leagues. The 2023 season also saw pitchers working to adjust their strategies against the implementation of the Pitch Clock countdown, which added an extra layer of intensity and reduced game times by an average of 24 minutes over last season. Stolen base success rates were up in 2023, recording the most bases successfully stolen during a season since 1987. And 2023 also marked a record-breaking overall attendance for the league at 70,747,365, a 9.6% uptick and the largest attendance increase in 30 years.

Which baseball team has won the most World Series Championships?

The New York Yankees eclipse all others when it comes to the most World Series wins in MLB history, earning 27 championship titles as of the start of the 2024 regular season. The St. Louis Cardinals take 2nd place with 11 World Series titles to their credit.

Who are the MLB’s greatest players?

This is a hotly debated topic in baseball as the League has a long history and the MLB has many athletes who consistently perform at the top of their game each season. Some of the baseball stars who are repeatedly listed among the greatest MLB players of all time include: Hank Aaron, Roger Clemens, Ty Cobb, Joe DiMaggio, Lou Gehrig, Ken Griffey Jr., Roger Hornsby, Walter Johnson, Mickey Mantle, Pedro Martinez, Christy Mathewson, Willie Mays, Stan Musial, Jackie Robinson, Babe Ruth, Tom Seaver, Honus Wagner, Ted Williams, and Cy Young. Visit our individual team pages to read about the best current MLB players on each ball team.