Step Inside: Globe Life Field – Home of the Texas Rangers

Home of the Texas Rangers

Globe Life Field is the home of the 2023 World Series Champions Texas Rangers. It opened during the 2020 Major League Baseball season. It replaced the previous Globe Life Park, the Rangers’ home from 1994 to 2019. Globe Life Field sits just south of that stadium and is located in Arlington, Texas, just east of AT&T Stadium, home of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys.

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Globe Life Field History

Globe Life Field was approved in 2016 with one of the main selling points being the 5.5-acre retractable roof to help keep fans and players cooler in the hot Texas summers. The stadium was set to open in March of 2020, but the COVID-19 pandemic pushed that date back. The first event at the stadium was a high school graduation in May of that year. The Rangers played their first home game on the synthetic grass at Globe Life Field on July 24, 2020. Later in the season, MLB decided that the postseason would be played in “bubbles” to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Globe Life Field hosted one of the National League Division Series, the Championship Series, and the World Series. Fans were allowed to attend the NLCS and World Series.

Chris Stapleton was originally scheduled to open the stadium with a concert in March of 2020, but that was postponed until August 2021. Globe Life Field has since hosted concerts for Green Day, Metallica, Lady Gaga, Elton John, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Morgan Wallen, the Jonas Brothers, Brad Paisley and more.

In 2020, Globe Life Field hosted the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association National Finals Rodeo due to the pandemic. The stadium also hosted a 2021 Lockheed Martin Commanders’ Classic college football game between Army and Air Force.

In 2023, Globe Life Field was the site of dramatic wins en route to the Rangers’ World Series victory. The Game 1 come-from-behind victory in the World Series led by Corey Seager’s game-tying home run in the ninth inning and Adolis Garcia’s walkoff home run in the 11th inning set the stadium into a frenzy, as did the Game 5 clinching victory to earn the franchise’s World Series title.

Parking and Admission at Globe Life Field

All of the Globe Life Field’s 13 parking lots are cashless. The parking lots are all within a block or two of the stadium and all parking passes can be purchased in the MLB Ballpark app or upon entry to the lot. Handicap parking is available in most lots and is sold on a first-come, first-served basis. You can choose to use the Arlington-based rideshare service Via, which costs between $3 and $5 but only runs until 9:00 p.m. You can also take the Trinity Railway Express to Centreport Station, which is the closest stop to the stadium.

Bags smaller than 16” x 16” x 8” are allowed in Globe Life Field. No backpacks other than drawstring ones are permitted. Bags do not have to be clear. A ticket also allows you to bring in one sealed water bottle.

Globe Life Field Capacity & Seating Options

Globe Life Field has a capacity of 40,300. There are seats available on all three levels of the stadium and in the outfield as well. There are five different gates that you can enter and a sixth one that is solely for VIP guests. There are numerous VIP suites available for events, including ones up the left field line, the right field line, and behind home plate. Suites can be rented for between 20 and 500 people. You can choose between a party suite, a classic suite, or a Hall of Fame suite. All of them include a variety of food and beverage options, parking passes, multiple HD TVs, and concierge service.

Party suites are available on the lower level and the upper level and start at $160 per person and $150 per person, respectively. Classic suites are either for 20 or 40 guests and are located on the suite level of the ballpark. The 20-person suite starts at $250 per person and the 40-person suite starts at $225 per person. The Hall of Fame suites start at $200 per person and are booked for at least 20 people. There are also club level seats at Globe Life Field for large groups.

What are the best seats at Globe Life Field?

The best seats at Globe Life Field vary depending on the event and personal preferences. Check out Globe Life Field seating charts and find your favorite seat.

Food & Beverage Options at Globe Life Field

Texas barbeque is found throughout Globe Life Field. From brisket egg rolls, macaroni and cheese to barbeque platters, you’ll be able to get your fill. Don’t forget about the Boomstick Burger, which is a two-foot-long burger that is worth bragging about if you finish it. You can also get local favorites like Pluckers chicken wings, Hurtado barbeque, Golden Chick chicken sandwiches, or Bahama Buck’s Shaved Ice. Standard ballpark fare like hot dogs, nachos, popcorn, and sausage are available on all levels.

For beverages, there are plenty of non-alcoholic options located throughout all concourses. You can also get alcoholic beverages in many stands, including a Beer Bat, a plastic bat filled with beer. For dessert, dollar ice cream treats are available for Sunday games.