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MLB Brings the Game to Unique Venues Across the U.S.
21 Aug
Summary
- MLB holds games at Little League World Series, military base, and historic ballparks
- Pittsburgh player wore cleats signed by Little League players in 2017
- 15 MLB games played in Mexico over the years
In the world of Major League Baseball, the sports spotlight often turns to Williamsport, Pennsylvania every August for the Little League World Series. As part of the annual festivities, the league hosts the Little League Classic, which features a matchup of two MLB teams at Historic Bowman Field. This event demonstrates the league's dedication to nurturing the game at the youth level.
Beyond the Little League Classic, MLB has captivated fans by holding games at other specialty locations. In 2016, the Miami Marlins faced off against the Atlanta Braves in the first MLB game played at an active military base. Two years later, Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Josh Harrison wore cleats signed by Little League players during the Little League Classic. This year, the Philadelphia Phillies will take on the Washington Nationals at the same venue.
The league's global reach has also expanded, with 15 MLB games played in Mexico over the years, primarily at Estadio Alfredo Harp Helú in Mexico City and Estadio de Beisbol in Monterrey. Closer to home, the St. Louis Cardinals and San Diego Padres played a three-game series at the historic Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Alabama in 1997. Most recently, the San Francisco Giants faced off against the St. Louis Cardinals at the century-old ballpark in 2024.
