MiLB game costs four less than $60

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- A survey of the 160 Minor League Baseball clubs in the domestic-based leagues charging admission this season has proven once again that going to a game will be one of the more affordable forms of entertainment, especially for families. The average cost for a family of four -- including two adult tickets, two child tickets, four hot dogs, two sodas, two beers, a program or scorecard and parking -- to attend a Minor League Baseball game this season is $59.77.

Minor League Baseball is an even bigger bargain from a practical standpoint, since many clubs do not charge for parking, have economical berm seating available, have special ticket prices in place for senior citizens and military personnel, and feature concessions specials on most nights of the week.

"Minor League Baseball continues to lead the way in providing affordable family entertainment across America," said Minor League Baseball president, Pat O'Conner. "In this day and age, to entertain an entire family at these prices, in the quality stadiums in which we play, is a true value. Our ability to maintain an affordable price point in large part drives our success. I am proud of our Minor League Baseball teams and their commitment to affordable pricing for our great fans."

The ticket prices are based on the most economical fixed seat in the ballpark. The price for an adult ticket is $8 or less at nearly 80 percent of Minor League Baseball's stadiums. The average cost of a night at a Minor League ballpark ranges from $68.00 for a Triple-A game to $53.03 for a Class A Short-Season A/Rookie-level contest. The Double-A ($60.09) and Class A ($59.66) classifications are within 35 cents of the industry average, as they were in 2010.

Average price by classification
Item: Triple-A / Double-A / Class A / Short A/Rookie
Adult ticket: $8.12 / $7.15 / $6.99 / $6.13
Child ticket: $7.07 / $5.95 / $5.89 / $5.23
Hot Dog: $3.30 / $2.91 / $3.03 / $2.63
Soda: $2.94 / $2.86 / $2.89 / $2.58
Beer: $5.47 / $4.76 / $4.86 / $4.37
Program: $2.77 / $2.58 / $1.96 / $2.17
* Parking / $4.83 / $4.43 / $4.32 / $3.72
* Price where fee is charged