If you have never been to a Texas Rangers game, you are in for a good time. Globe Life Field is a modern ballpark with a retractable roof, excellent food and an atmosphere that is welcoming whether you are a lifelong baseball fan or discovering the sport for the first time.
Here is what to know before you go.
All Rangers tickets are digital and delivered through the MLB Ballpark app. Download the app before game day and make sure your tickets appear correctly. Print-at-home tickets and screenshots are not accepted at the gates.
Children under 36 inches tall do not need a ticket as long as they sit on a ticket holder’s lap. Discounted tickets for kids 13 and under are available at the box office.
For night games, gates open two hours before first pitch. For afternoon games, gates open 90 minutes before game time. Getting there early gives you time to explore the concourse, grab food before the lines build and soak in the pregame atmosphere.
All parking is cashless. Lots open 2.5 hours before night games and two hours before afternoon games. Prices range from $25 to $50 depending on the lot. Pre-purchasing parking through the MLB Ballpark app saves time and guarantees your spot.
Rideshare pickup and drop-off is located on Chapmans Cutoff, south of Randol Mill Road and Stadium Drive.
Globe Life Field allows outside food in a sealed, clear, quart-sized plastic bag (one per ticket) and one sealed bottle of non-flavored water up to one liter.
Bags must be soft-sided and no larger than 16x16x8 inches. All backpacks are prohibited, including clear backpacks. Exceptions are made for diaper bags and medical bags. Single-compartment drawstring bags are allowed.
Globe Life Field is completely cashless. Bring a credit or debit card for food, drinks and merchandise. If you arrive with cash, Reverse ATMs are available on the Main Concourse and Upper Concourse to convert cash to a prepaid card.
The retractable roof keeps the stadium comfortable no matter the weather. When the roof is closed and the air conditioning is running, the temperature inside can feel surprisingly cool. Bringing a light layer is a smart move, especially for night games.
The Boomstick is Globe Life Field’s signature item: a two-foot-long hot dog loaded with chili, nacho cheese, jalapẽnos’ and onions. You will find it at the Texas 24″ stand near Section 132. Hurtado Barbecue at Section 141 serves real smoked brisket, birria tacos and beef ribs. Whataburger is near Section 105, and Blue Bell ice cream stands are spread throughout the ballpark.
On Wednesday home games, concession stands throughout the stadium offer Dollar Dog Night, one of the best value deals in baseball.
The Nolan Ryan statue near the TXU Energy North Entrance and the Ivan “Pudge” Rodriguez statue at the Southwest Entry are two of the most popular photo spots. The Adrian Beltré statue at the Comerica Bank Northeast Entrance is the newest addition. Walk the main concourse before the game to find Rangers Hall of Fame displays and memorabilia from the 2023 World Series run.
Wednesday home games feature discounted hot dogs at concession stands throughout the ballpark. It is one of the most popular traditions among Rangers fans and a great way to eat well on a budget.
Mid-game, animated dots race across the video board and the crowd picks favorites. It is silly and surprisingly competitive. You will hear fans cheering like it is the bottom of the ninth.
Arrive early. Walking the concourse before the game is the best way to see everything Globe Life Field has to offer. Popular food stands like Hurtado Barbecue have longer lines closer to first pitch.
Use the MLB Ballpark app for tickets, finding concession stands and restrooms, and mobile ordering from your seat.
Check the promotions schedule before you buy tickets. The Rangers run bobblehead giveaways, theme nights and community nights throughout the season.
If you are visiting from another country, a baseball game typically lasts about three hours. There is no game clock. Stretch your legs during the seventh-inning stretch, when the whole crowd stands up between halves of the seventh inning.
All tickets are digital and accessed through the MLB Ballpark app. Download the app, log in and make sure your tickets appear before you arrive. Screenshots are not accepted.
Yes. You can bring outside food in a sealed, clear, quart-sized plastic bag (one per ticket) and one sealed bottle of non-flavored water up to one liter.
Yes. Globe Life Field has a retractable roof and is fully climate-controlled. The stadium can feel cool inside, so bringing a light jacket is a good idea.
Wednesday home games feature discounted hot dogs at concession stands throughout the ballpark. It is one of the most popular traditions for Rangers fans.
Gates open two hours before first pitch for night games and 90 minutes before game time for afternoon games. Opening Day and postseason games may have different gate times.
It depends on what you are looking for. The lower bowl near the Rangers dugout has the best atmosphere. Upper deck sections provide a wide-angle view at a lower ticket price, and the climate control keeps those seats comfortable.
