MLB home dugout sides
Which side is the home dugout? All 30 MLB stadiums in 2026
Nineteen MLB teams use the first-base dugout at home in 2026, while 11 use the third-base dugout. The choice belongs to each club, so check the park before buying seats near your team.
Sources and resources
- Current Athletics seating map — The current Sutter Health Park map labels the Athletics on the first-base side, a change from their former Oakland home.
- Tropicana Field information guide — The Rays state that their dugout is on the first-base side for the 2026 return to Tropicana Field.
- Wrigley Field information guide — The Cubs state that their dugout is on the third-base side.
- Globe Life Field facts — The Rangers state that their dugout is on the first-base side.
Home dugout side at all 30 MLB stadiums in 2026
Nineteen clubs use the first-base dugout at home. Eleven use the third-base dugout.
| Ballpark | Team | Home dugout | Visitor dugout | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Family Field | Milwaukee Brewers | First-base side | Third-base side | MLB |
| Angel Stadium | Los Angeles Angels | Third-base side | First-base side | MLB |
| Busch Stadium | St. Louis Cardinals | First-base side | Third-base side | MLB |
| Oriole Park at Camden Yards | Baltimore Orioles | First-base side | Third-base side | MLB |
| Chase Field | Arizona Diamondbacks | Third-base side | First-base side | MLB |
| Citi Field | New York Mets | First-base side | Third-base side | MLB |
| Citizens Bank Park | Philadelphia Phillies | First-base side | Third-base side | MLB |
| Comerica Park | Detroit Tigers | Third-base side | First-base side | MLB |
| Coors Field | Colorado Rockies | First-base side | Third-base side | MLB |
| Daikin Park | Houston Astros | First-base side | Third-base side | MLB |
| Dodger Stadium | Los Angeles Dodgers | Third-base side | First-base side | MLB |
| Fenway Park | Boston Red Sox | First-base side | Third-base side | MLB |
| Great American Ball Park | Cincinnati Reds | First-base side | Third-base side | MLB |
| Globe Life Field | Texas Rangers | First-base side | Third-base side | MLB |
| Kauffman Stadium | Kansas City Royals | First-base side | Third-base side | MLB |
| loanDepot park | Miami Marlins | Third-base side | First-base side | MLB |
| Nationals Park | Washington Nationals | First-base side | Third-base side | MLB |
| Oracle Park | San Francisco Giants | Third-base side | First-base side | MLB |
| Petco Park | San Diego Padres | First-base side | Third-base side | MLB |
| PNC Park | Pittsburgh Pirates | Third-base side | First-base side | MLB |
| Progressive Field | Cleveland Guardians | Third-base side | First-base side | MLB |
| Rate Field | Chicago White Sox | Third-base side | First-base side | MLB |
| Rogers Centre | Toronto Blue Jays | Third-base side | First-base side | MLB |
| Sutter Health Park | Athletics | First-base side | Third-base side | MLB |
| T-Mobile Park | Seattle Mariners | First-base side | Third-base side | MLB |
| Target Field | Minnesota Twins | First-base side | Third-base side | MLB |
| Tropicana Field | Tampa Bay Rays | First-base side | Third-base side | MLB |
| Truist Park | Atlanta Braves | First-base side | Third-base side | MLB |
| Wrigley Field | Chicago Cubs | Third-base side | First-base side | MLB |
| Yankee Stadium | New York Yankees | First-base side | Third-base side | MLB |
Is the home dugout always on the first-base side?
No. MLB does not assign one universal side to the home team. In 2026, 19 clubs use the first-base dugout and 11 use the third-base dugout at their regular home park.
The visiting team uses the opposite dugout. Special and neutral-site games can use a different setup, so this table applies to each club's listed home park.
Which MLB teams use the third-base dugout at home?
The 11 third-base clubs are the Diamondbacks, Cubs, White Sox, Guardians, Tigers, Angels, Dodgers, Marlins, Pirates, Giants, and Blue Jays.
Which MLB teams use the first-base dugout at home?
The other 19 clubs use the first-base dugout: the Braves, Orioles, Red Sox, Reds, Rockies, Astros, Royals, Brewers, Twins, Mets, Yankees, Athletics, Phillies, Padres, Mariners, Cardinals, Rays, Rangers, and Nationals.
What changed for the Athletics?
The Athletics now use the first-base side at Sutter Health Park. Their current official map labels Athletics on that side and Visitor on the third-base side.
That makes older lists based on the Oakland Coliseum wrong for the Athletics' current home.
How to choose seats near a dugout
First confirm the club's side, then open the official seating chart before buying. Section numbers and the distance from home plate vary by park, and the closest listed section may include several price levels.
Seats near the home dugout put you closer to the home roster between innings. Seats near the visitor dugout can be better when you travel to see your team on the road. Protective netting covers many of these sections, so check the club's current netting notes too.
Save the exact seat with the game
Dugout side is useful before the game; the exact section, row, and seat matter afterward. Gamebook keeps those details with the score, park, players, photos, companions, and notes from the day.
Common questions
Which side is the home dugout in MLB?
It depends on the park. Nineteen MLB teams use the first-base dugout at home in 2026, while 11 use the third-base dugout.
Is the home team always in the first-base dugout?
No. MLB does not require every home team to use the same side. Eleven current clubs use the third-base dugout.
Which MLB teams have the home dugout on the third-base side?
The Diamondbacks, Cubs, White Sox, Guardians, Tigers, Angels, Dodgers, Marlins, Pirates, Giants, and Blue Jays use the third-base dugout at home.
Which side is the Athletics dugout at Sutter Health Park?
The Athletics use the first-base dugout at Sutter Health Park. Their current official map labels the visitor on the third-base side.
Which side is the Rays dugout at Tropicana Field?
The Rays use the first-base dugout at Tropicana Field. The visitor's dugout is on the third-base side.
How can I sit behind the home-team dugout?
Find the home side in this table, then use the linked official club seating chart to choose the closest section within your price range.
Can I save my dugout-side seat in Gamebook?
Yes. Save the section, row, and seat with the game, score, park, players, photos, companions, and notes.