Panoramic view of Great American Ball Park, home of the Cincinnati Reds.

Where To Sit At Great American Ballpark

Great American Ball Park (GABP) is one of the most underrated ballparks in Major League Baseball and is home to the league’s very first professional baseball team. Since 2003, the Cincinnati Reds have spent millions of dollars gradually updating the ballpark with the latest fan amenities to effectively compete with other Major League Baseball stadiums. Great American Ball Park took the national stage when it hosted the 2015 Major League Baseball All-Star Game and offered one of the most exciting Home Run Derbys in MLB history

For fans that love trying to catch home runs either during batting practice or live games, Great American Ball Park is perhaps the best baseball stadium to catch home runs because it’s such a small stadium with low outfield walls. Great American Ball Park is consistently the most home-run friendly ballpark in Major League Baseball and was specifically built that way when home run bashers Ken Griffey Jr. and Adam Dunn were Cincinnati Reds teammates in the early 2000s. 

 

Great American Ballpark Seating Chart, Cincinnati Reds. 

Our staff wanted to provide a thorough analysis of the Great American Ball Park seating chart and help fans decide where to sit before purchasing their Cincinnati Reds tickets. We’ll begin with the Mercedes-Benz Diamond Club, also known as “The Diamond Seats”, located behind Homeplate.

 

 

Diamond Seats

Photo of the field at Great American Ball Park from the Mercedes-Benz Diamond Club.

The Mercedes-Benz Diamond Club at Great American Ball Park consists of sections 1 through 5. The seating area was known as simply “The Diamond Seats” by Cincinnati Reds fans during Great American Ball Park’s earliest years. For many years, face value for these seats were $250 per ticket and they could be purchased on StubHub for most Reds home games. The rows in the Mercedes-Benz Diamond Club are lettered A through H.

The Diamond Seats are the most expensive seats at Great American Ball Park and consist of the first 8 rows of seats behind home plate and their perks include

  • Cushioned seats with more room for your legs and arms.
  • Access to the Diamond Club Lounge that offers numerous flat screen televisions and a full bar.
  • A pregame buffet in the Diamond Club Lounge that stays open an hour after the game ends.
  • A waitstaff that will bring food and drinks to your seats.
  • Complimentary food and drinks.
  • A private entrance to Great American Ball Park.
  • Private restrooms. 

 

 

Club Seating

Photo of Great American Ball Park from the club seats. Home of the Cincinnati Reds.

The club seats at Great American Ball Park consists of two seating areas; club home and the regular club seats. The club home seating area consists of sections 220-228 and are located behind home plate. The rows in sections 220-228 are typically lettered A through C. The regular club seats consist of sections 301-307 and sit on the second level of the first base side. The rows in sections 301-307 are most often lettered A through M. Some sections have rows N and O. The amenities for all club sections include

  • Access to the Fox Sports Club which offers flat screen televisions and indoor seating.
  • A complimentary buffet food and non-alcoholic beverages.
  • Access to indoor and outdoor bar areas.
  • Private restrooms.
  • Wider and more comfortable seats.

An additional seating option available for fans is the JACKS Casino Club Boxes which are only available in sections 306 and 307 on the club level of Great American Ball Park. The JACKS Casino Club boxes consist of blocks of four, six and eight seats each. Ticket holders for this area will also receive complimentary food and non-alcoholic beverages as well as access to the Fox Sports Club area.

 

 

Scout Seats

Photo of the field at Great American Ball Park from the Scout Seats. Home of the Cincinnati Reds.

The scout seats at Great American Ball Park consists of two seating areas; the scout boxes and the regular scout seats. The scout boxes consist of sections 22 through 25 and are located behind homeplate. The rows in section 22 through 25 are lettered A through G. The regular scout seats consist of sections 122 through 126 and also sit behind homeplate. The rows in sections 122 through 126 are lettered A through I or A through O.

The scout seats were given this name because as you might have guessed, this is where most Major League Baseball scouts sit when they visit Great American Ball Park for games. Why do Major League Baseball players continue to get scouted once they’ve made the Major Leagues? Because players are often cut, traded, waived and other teams like to see certain players in person which will reveal things they wouldn’t notice on television.

Fans with tickets in the designated scout sections will have access to the Scouts Club which offers perks such as

  • Padded seats with more room for your legs and arms.
  • Access to the Scouts Club lounge area which offers flat screen televisions, a full bar and private concessions.
  • Private restrooms.
  • Fans are able to have food delivered to their seats via the Ballpark App.

 

 

Field Box

Photo of the field at Great American Ball Park from the field box seats. Home of the Cincinnati Reds.

The field box seats at Great American Ball Park consists of sections 107 through 112 and sections 134 through 139. Sections 107 through 112 sit down the far corner of the third base side near the left field foul pole. Sections 112 through 134 sit down the far corner of the first base side near the right field foul pole. The ordering of the rows for the field box sections will greatly vary. Just remember that the single-lettered rows sit in front of the double-lettered rows. Generally speaking, the field box seats are the sections that will be on the receiving end of the most foul balls throughout Cincinnati Reds games.

 

 

Dugout Box

Photo of the field at Great American Ball Park from the dugout boxes.

The dugout box seats consists of the first five rows in sections 114 through 119 and 127 through 132. The dugout box seats are technically the exact same sections as the infield box sections, they’re just called a different name so the Cincinnati Reds can charge fans more money. Dugout box sections 114 through 119 are the five closest rows behind the visiting team’s dugout on the third base side. Dugout box sections 127 through 132 are the five rows closest to the Cincinnati Reds dugout on the first base side. The rows for the dugout box sections are typically lettered F through J.

Amenities for the dugout box seats include

  • More comfortable seats with more room for your arms and legs.
  • Access to the Scouts Club lounge area with flat screen televisions, a full bar and private concessions.
  • Private restrooms.
  • Fans are able to have food delivered to their seats via the Ballpark App.

 

 

Infield Box

View of the field from an infield box at Great American Ball Park. Home of the Cincinnati Reds. 

The infield box seats at Great American Ball Park consists of sections 113 through 121 and sections 127 through 133. Sections 113 through 121 sit behind the visitors dugout on the third base side and sections 121 through 127 sit behind the Cincinnati Reds dugout down the first base side. The infield box seats are the most expensive non-premium seats at Great American Ball Park and offer an excellent view of the infield. The rows of the infield box sections begin with single letters in front and double-lettered rows in the back. Row FF is the last row in most infield box sections. Row G will be the first row in most infield box sections.

 

 

Sun Deck/Moon Deck

View of the field from the Moon Deck at Great American Ball Park. Home of the Cincinnati Reds.

The Sun Deck/ Moon Deck is one of the most popular seating areas at Great American Ball Park. The seating area consists of sections 140 through 146 and are the best sections to catch home runs at Great American Ball Park. There are two sections on the Sun Deck/Moon Deck that baseball fans should avoid and they include sections 145 and 146. These sections do not have a view of the scoreboard which sits in the upper left corner of Great American Ball Park. The common area behind the Sun Deck/Moon Deck offers beautiful views of the boats on the Ohio River as well as Newport, Kentucky. Rows A through E are the best seats in sections 140 through 146. There are only a few double-lettered rows in the sections on the Sun Deck/Moon Deck but those seats are located at the very top of the sections. Fans seated in section 140 will have an excellent view of the visiting team’s bullpen.

 

 

Terrace

Photo of the terrace seats at Great American Ball Park, home of the Cincinnati Reds.

The terrace seats at Great American Ball Park consists of sections 101 through 106 and are located on the lower level in left field. The only downside to the terrace seats is that they don’t offer a view of the scoreboard which sits above these sections, as you can see in the photo above. The main benefits are that the terrace sections are incredibly small and provide quick access to the restrooms and concessions. They’re also excellent sections to catch home runs hit by right-handed batters. Fans seated in section 101 will have an excellent view of the Cincinnati Reds’ bullpen. The last rows of the terrace sections will also be sheltered from the sun thanks to the awning of the Kroger Bleachers. The rows for most terrace sections are lettered A through O.

 

 

Kroger Bleachers

Photo of the field at Great American Ball Park from the Kroger Bleachers. Home of the Cincinnati Reds.

The Kroger Bleachers consists of sections 401 through 406 and are some of the most affordable seats at Great American Ball Park. There are three major downsides to the Kroger Bleachers; they’re metal bleachers, have no cup holders and don’t offer a view of the stadium’s scoreboard. They’re very similar to the seats you would find at your local high school football stadium.

Aside from that, the Kroger Bleachers are an excellent seating option for baseball fans on a budget and large group of fans like churches and schools. Fans with tickets in section 401 will be able to see into the Cincinnati Reds’ bullpen below. Home runs are occasionally hit into the Kroger Bleachers but it takes a lot of power for a baseball to reach the area. The rows for the Kroger Bleachers sections are lettered A through Y. Personally, we wouldn't recommend sitting above row H. 

 

 

Mezzanine

View of the field at Great American Ball Park from the mezzanine level. Home of the Cincinnati Reds.

The mezzanine at Great American Ball Park consists of sections 411 through 419 and is located just below the upper level seats along the third baseline. The mezzanine seats are separated into two price points; the regular mezzanine seats and the outer mezzanine seats. The mezzanine seats are an excellent seating option for fans that don’t want to sit on the view level (the uppermost seats at Great American Ball Park) but still don’t want to spend the money required to sit on the lower level. The rows for most mezzanine sections are lettered A through Q. The mezzanine seats provide a beautiful view of the Ohio River and Newport, Kentucky in the distance.

 

 

View Level 

Photo of the field at Great American Ball Park from the view level. Home of the Cincinnati Reds.

The view level seats at Great American Ball Park consists of sections 509 through 537 and is separated into four different price points and seating areas including the view level, lower view level, upper view level and value view. The rows for most view level sections are lettered A through R. The view level seats are the cheapest seats at Great American Ball Park.

There are enough affordable seating options at Great American Ball Park, however, that fans will be able to sit closer to the field without spending too much more money. The Kroger Bleachers (see above) are an excellent alternative to the view level seats if you’re willing to compromise a little bit in terms of comfort.

 

 

Fioptics District

Photo of the Fioptics District rooftop at Great American Ball Park. Home of the Cincinnati Reds. 

The Fioptics District at Great American Ball Park consists of sections 408 through 410 and is one of the most unique seating areas at the stadium. With a Fioptics District ticket, baseball fans will be granted general admission to the seating area which offers one free drink, standing drink rails and a select number of individual seats on a first come, first serve basis. The Fioptics District also offers interactive games, luxury furniture and beautiful views of the Cincinnati skyline from the view level on the third base side. The Fioptics District also offers a walk-in bar for fans called the “Fioptics Gigabar”. Tickets for the Fioptics District are priced at $15 per ticket (2018). The Fioptics District is perfect for casual baseball fans that may be going out with a group of people and are seeking a fun atmosphere more so than watching a three hour baseball game.

With the recent change in MLB safety regulations regarding netting around the infield, all 30 Major League Baseball teams have made the netting both wider and taller. The netting at Great American Ball Park sits in front of sections 1-5, 22-25 and 113-133. The Cincinnati Reds also offer plenty of fun things aside from baseball outside of Great American Ball Park. There are several statues of legendary Cincinnati Reds players outside of the main gate. The Cincinnati Reds Museum is attached to the ballpark and is a perfect place to visit if you want to kill time either before or after the game. The Banks, a mixed-use neighborhood full of bars and restaurants, also sits just outside of Great American Ball Park along Freedom Way.

 

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