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    Home games at Great American Ball Park · season late Mar–Sep

    Five World Series titles and the city's Opening Day parade. Here is how to choose a Great American Ball Park seat and plan a riverfront game.

    By the Good Seats editorial teamUpdated How we research

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    The Reds in brief: Big Red Machine roots on the Ohio River

    The Cincinnati Reds play their home games at Great American Ball Park on the Cincinnati riverfront, and the regular season runs from late March through late September. The club was established in 1881, was a charter member of the American Association in 1882 and joined the National League in 1890. It has played in the NL Central since 1994, after a long stretch in the NL West (1969 to 1993).

    The Reds have won five World Series: 1919, 1940, 1975, 1976 and 1990, along with nine National League pennants. The 1975 and 1976 champions, the Big Red Machine, remain the reference point for the franchise. Team colors are red, black and white.

    Rivalries that draw a crowd include the Pittsburgh Pirates and St. Louis Cardinals in the division, the Los Angeles Dodgers from the old NL West days, and the in-state Cleveland Guardians, who play the Reds each year for the Ohio Cup.

    Great American Ball Park: the setting

    Great American Ball Park opened on March 31, 2003, replacing Riverfront Stadium (later Cinergy Field), which the Reds had used since 1970. Before that the team played at Crosley Field from 1912 to 1970. The park cost about 290 million dollars and was designed by HOK Sport with GBBN. Its address is 100 Joe Nuxhall Way, renamed from 100 Main Street after the longtime broadcaster's death in 2007.

    Capacity is listed at about 43,500 (as of 2021). The dimensions are short: 328 feet to left, 404 to center and 325 to right, which makes it a hitter-friendly park. Three features stand out:

    • The Gap, a 35-foot break in the stands that frames a view of downtown.
    • The smokestacks in right-center, styled after riverboat stacks, which flash lights, shoot flames and launch fireworks.
    • The Reds Hall of Fame, next to the ballpark, worth an hour before first pitch.

    The park hosted the 2015 All-Star Game.

    Picking a seat: the Reds dugout, covered rows and the upper level

    The lower bowl uses 100-level section numbers, and the highest seating is in the 400s. Within a section, seat 1 is on the right as you face the field, per one seating guide, which helps if you want an aisle.

    Reds side vs. visitors side

    Seating guides place the Reds dugout on the first-base side, around section 131, and the visitors' dugout on the third-base side near sections 114 through 119. The first rows of these sections (rows F through J) are sold as Dugout Box seats: padded, wider chairs and the closest infield seating in the park, with protective netting in front. The Scout Seats behind home plate (sections 122 through 126, plus the field-level Scout Box sections 22 through 25) are the premium view of the pitcher and hitter.

    Sun and cover

    Shade is limited in the lower level during sunny day games. The overhang covers the back of the lower bowl: in section 125 behind the plate, rows H and up are covered, and along the first-base line, rows EE and higher sit under cover while the rows in front of them take full sun. For a summer day game, ask for the back rows on the first-base side; for a cool April night, the uncovered front rows are the better pick.

    Value and what to avoid

    The 400 level gives a full view of the field from a distance, and on most nights it is where supply is deepest. Netting runs in front of sections 113 through 133, which some fans in the first rows notice more than others. The outfield seats are closer to the field than the upper deck but give up the angle on pitches.

    Schedule shape and the dates that sell first

    Spring training runs in February and March at Goodyear Ballpark in Goodyear, Arizona, which the Reds have used since 2010 and share with the Guardians. The 2026 regular season opened on March 26, and the season runs into late September, with October baseball for qualifying teams.

    • Opening Day is a civic event in Cincinnati. The Findlay Market Parade, run with the Reds, starts at noon from Findlay Market; the 2026 edition was billed as the 107th and drew an estimated 120,000 people. Opening Day tickets are the hardest Reds ticket of the year.
    • The Ohio Cup series against the Guardians draws fans from across the state.
    • Cardinals and Cubs weekends bring large visiting contingents from the Midwest.
    • Fireworks and summer Saturday games sell ahead of midweek dates.

    Weekday day games and early-season weeknights are the usual value dates. After the club's return to the postseason in 2025, demand for marquee weekends has been firmer; routine weeknight prices often slide in the last day or two before first pitch.

    Gameday logistics: gates, bags, garages and the streetcar

    The ballpark sits downtown on the river, so walking from a downtown hotel is often simpler than parking. The team's guide points drivers to the Central Riverfront Garage and the East Garage, with higher rates on weekends. The Cincinnati Connector, a free 3.6-mile streetcar loop, runs on weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., per the team's guide.

    As of the 2026 season, the Reds list these policies (check the current guide before you go):

    • Gates open 60 minutes before weekday games and 90 minutes before Friday through Sunday games, and two hours before Opening Day.
    • Bags may not exceed 16 by 16 by 8 inches, and multi-pocket backpacks are prohibited unless for medical or infant needs.
    • Concessions are cashless, with cash-to-card machines at sections 118 and 431.
    • Tickets are digital in the MLB Ballpark app and can be forwarded to guests.
    • Smoking and vaping are prohibited.

    Every GoodSeats order is backed by guaranteed entry.

    Reds history and moments worth knowing

    • 1919: the Reds win their first World Series, over the White Sox, in the Series later tied to the Black Sox scandal.
    • 1975 and 1976: the Big Red Machine wins back-to-back titles.
    • 1990: the fifth World Series championship.
    • 2003: Great American Ball Park opens.
    • 2015: the park hosts the All-Star Game.
    • 2025: an 83 and 79 season ends the club's postseason drought dating to 2013, with a Wild Card loss to the Dodgers.

    For schedules, see the Reds' official site, and for entry rules, the Great American Ball Park guide.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which dugout do the Reds use at Great American Ball Park?

    Seating guides place the Reds on the first-base side, around section 131, with the visitors on the third-base side near sections 114 through 119.

    Which seats are covered at Great American Ball Park?

    The back rows of the lower bowl sit under the overhang, such as rows H and up behind home plate and rows EE and up along the first-base line. Front rows have little shade in day games.

    When do gates open for Reds games?

    As of the 2026 season, gates open 60 minutes before weekday games, 90 minutes before Friday through Sunday games and two hours before Opening Day. Check the team's guide for exceptions.

    What is the bag policy at Great American Ball Park?

    As of 2026, bags may be no larger than 16 by 16 by 8 inches, and multi-pocket backpacks are not allowed except for medical or infant needs. Check the current policy before you go.

    Why is Reds Opening Day such a big deal?

    Cincinnati treats it as a civic holiday. The Findlay Market Parade runs that day, with 2026 billed as the 107th parade and an estimated 120,000 attendees, so tickets are scarce.

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