The Inside Scoop by our Local Expert
Progressive Field is home of the Cleveland Indians and seats a capacity of 43,345 cheering baseball fans. The field is bordered by East Huron Road, Broadway/Ontario Street, Carnegie Avenue, and East 9th Street in downtown Cleveland, Ohio. Landscaped with Kentucky Blue Grass, the field became the team's new home in 1994, replacing the Cleveland Municipal Stadium. Although the stadium was a larger facility, Progressive Field attracts an abundance of fans and boasts high spectator attendance and the availability of an increased amount of luxury boxes and spacious clubhouses.The field is asymmetrical, partially enclosed, and couples the classic ballpark features that fans expect, along with modern luxuries and a view of the downtown Cleveland skyline. Baseball fans appreciate the comfort of watching games at Progressive Field due to seats that are angled toward home plate. Additionally, fans can easily see players warming up in the bullpens, which are located 4 feet above the playing field, and there is an area with kid-friendly concession stands and features. Make the game experience an overnight adventure and stay at one of the many hotels with close proximity to Progressive Field, each with extraordinary customer service and the amenities that hotel guests expect and deserve while away from home. You'll find luxuries like plush bedding packages, high-tech conveniences such as high-speed Internet access, and/or views of the downtown skyline from the comfort of your room. Don't just go out to the ballgame, stay around for another day and see what the city has to offer.