What’s on your baseball bucket list? A game at Fenway Park, Camden Yards, or Dodger Stadium? I’ve aimed a bit bigger than that with this 2025 Major League Baseball road trip! If you’re interested in embarking on this trip of a life time, then you’ve come to the right place. Once you’ve read this post, you’ll just need to secure the time off, buy your tickets, and hit the road for an epic 30+ park tour!
Goals of this Major League Baseball Road Trip
The goals of this Major League Baseball Road Trip are pretty simple: to see every stadium in a single year and trip. However, that is a lot easier said than done. Not everyone has unlimited funds, or unlimited time to make a trip like this happen. I planned this trip from my personal perspective, assuming I could get the time off from my 9-5.
With that in mind, I set some other ground rules to help plan how we are getting across country for this amazing baseball road trip. The first rule was to limit this trip to the fewest days possible. Of course, you could see every park over an entire year but nobody’s got time for that! Second, I picked what I felt was the best place to finish and then worked back from there. That meant wrapping up the season with a truly unique experience: baseball at Bristol Motor Speedway! Finally, I needed to minimize backtracking to cut down on road miles. This means every location with two teams got consecutive games, even if they might be a couple days apart.
Having put all these goals in place, it took quite a while to figure out the best plan. As an added bonus, there are a few stretches of the trip where I could slot in some “bonus” games. Honestly, it wouldn’t be the ultimate baseball road trip if you didn’t see a few Minor League Baseball games along the way as well. It’s really a win-win for all of us obsessed baseball fans!
Summary of the Trip
This epic 2025 Major League Baseball road trip will take you across the entire country over the course of exactly 83 days. It starts on May 12th and runs to August 2nd. You’ll cover over 11,500 miles and visit every stadium hosting an MLB team this year. There’s also plenty of chances to see some great minor league parks as well, beyond the ones hosting the Rays and A’s. If you just want a list of the dates, teams, and parks, then head to the bottom of the post for that even quicker summary.
The trip begins at the home of the reigning National League East champions, the Philadelphia Phillies on 5/12. Then you’ll make a short drive to New York City where you can spend a couple days in the Big Apple, while catching the Mets (5/14) and Yankees (5/16). After that it’s off to the first day game of the trip where the Red Sox will take on the Braves at Fenway Park on 5/18. The Toronto Blue Jays are up next on 5/21, before the first quiet period of the trip. You’ve got four days on either side of a trip to Detroit on May 26th.
Phase One of this trip continues with a few days spent in Chicago. The Cubs are your final game in May on the 31st, followed by the White Sox on 6/3. Grab a CityPASS while you’re in Chicago to see all the sights before and after the games! Finally, you’ll wrap up the first visit to the Midwest on this epic road trip with stops in Milwaukee (6/6) and Minnesota (6/8).
After seeing the Twins, there is the longest distance between parks of the entire trip to tackle. You’ve got four days to cover the 1,655 miles between Target Field and T-Mobile Park! That’ll get you to the Seattle Mariner’s game vs the Guardians on 6/13. Then it’s time for the first double header of the trip with the A’s in Sacramento on 6/16, followed by the San Francisco Giants on 6/17.
Los Angeles gets in the spotlight when you visit the World Series champion Dodgers on 6/20, then the Angels on 6/22. The last game in California is a trip to one of my favorite parks, Petco Park in San Diego on 6/25. Finally, the West Coast swing of your trip wraps up with a visit to the Diamondbacks on 6/27.
As June comes to a close and you enter July, there are a lot of miles to cover across the middle of America. The last game of June is with the Houston Astros on 6/29. July begins with a trip to Arlington to watch the Texas Rangers on 7/2. This trip doesn’t have an MLB game on July 4th this year, but check out the Minor League suggestions below if you need your fix on the 4th!
The most awkwardly placed game of the trip comes with your visit to the Rockies on 7/6. After you back track to the west, you’ll turn around and head east across the Great Plains to see the Royals on 7/9. The Cardinals are your next destination on 7/11. There are a couple days off here if you wanted to spend some time in St. Louis, before making it to the All-Star Game Festivities in Atlanta!
After you get to enjoy the All-Star break in Atlanta, stick around to see the Braves play on 7/18. The trip enters it’s final stretch here, packing in 9 games over 16 days! That includes the second double header seeing the Rays then Marlins on back to back days (7/20-21). The toughest road day comes next, needing to put down over 1,000 miles between Miami and Washington, D.C to see the Nationals play on 7/23 at Noon.
That challenge is followed by a short trip to Baltimore on 7/25, then heading over to Pittsburg on 7/27. This epic MLB road trip starts to come to a close with trips to Cleveland (7/30) and Cincinnati (8/1). The final back to back of the trip is wrapped up with an epic clash between the Braves and Reds at Bristol Motor Speedway on 8/2!
This MLB road trip might just be one of the most epic ways to spend your summer!
Top Five Matchups on the Road Trip
With 32 games in under 90 days, you’ll be getting your fill of baseball. It also means that there are certain matchups which stand out among the rest. This is a pretty subjective top five, so my personal picks might not be the same as your top five. Let me know in the comments or Facebook what your top five picks would be from the trip!
5. Houston Astros @ Athletics (in Sacramento), June 16th
I debated for a bit on what game to put in this place. Many of the alternatives featured the Braves, which is my favorite team, but they didn’t really deserve THREE spots in the top 5. That’s when the idea struck me that I should include one of the two teams playing home games at minor league parks. Sutter Health Park, home to the Sacramento River Cats, will also host the Athletics. It’s an awesome park with a beautiful skyline, which ultimately made it my pick to include in the top 5 matchups on this MLB Road Trip.
4. New York Yankees @ Atlanta Braves, July 18th
The Atlanta Braves are my favorite team. I’ve rooted for them for as long as I can remember. I’ve hated the Yankees for almost as long. In 2024, this was my #3 matchup for a game at Yankee Stadium. This one could be a mid-season World Series matchup, so that alone puts it on the list. The game is also the first after the All-Star break meaning you can wrap five days in Atlanta with a killer game!
3. Washington Nationals @ LOs Angeles Dodgers, June 20th
While this 2025 Major League Baseball road trip will take you to every home ballpark this year, it doesn’t mean every team makes multiple appearances. That’s shockingly the case for the World Series champs. The only opportunity you get to see the best rotation in baseball, and perhaps the greatest player of this generation in Shohei Ohtani. If you’re lucky, he’ll be on the mound in this game. If not, you’ll still see a juggernaut lineup play at the iconic Dodger Stadium.
2. Atlanta Braves vs Cincinnati Reds @ Bristol Motor Speedway, August 2nd
I’d say this one is pretty self-explanatory. How many chances do you get to see a game played at a speedway? Let alone an iconic venue like Bristol Motor Speedway. You’ll have just watched these two teams faceoff the night before, making this the only game of the season where your back to back are the same teams! This game almost was my #1 matchup, but after last season and this off-season, there was a clear winner for that spot.
1. New York Mets @ New York Yankees, May 16th
The #1 game on this 2025 MLB road trip that I’d be excited for is Mets @ Yankees. The Subway Series is an iconic rivalry, and one which we just missed out on being a World Series in 2024. With Juan Soto signing with the Mets in the off-season, the bad blood between these squads might be at an all-time high. The number of runs scored might be through the roof too, so it’ll be an awesome matchup!
Great Minor League Baseball Stadiums Along the Way
Major League Baseball doesn’t have a monopoly on great ball park experiences. In fact, there are a ton of awesome minor league stadiums which are well worth making a stop at on any Major League Baseball road trip. My recommendations for this trip are largely based around being nearby one of these excellent ballparks while that minor league team is playing at home. This means there are a few stadiums which I really wanted to include that get missed because of scheduling. If you want to learn more about the best minor league baseball stadiums (which would make for another great baseball road trip) then head over to MLB.com’s ballpark guides by Benjamin Hill.
The first minor league stop is comes on your off-day in New York City. You’ve got a choice between staying in the Big Apple to see the Brooklyn Cyclones or taking the scenic drive along the Hudson River to check out the Hudson Valley Renegades.
Your next minor league opportunities come up during the downtime around a visit to Detroit. I’d suggest seeing the Toledo Mud Hens on May 24th (before the Detroit game), then heading up to see the Great Lakes Loons on May 28th (after Detroit). Visiting these two teams means you can grab some of the best minor league merchandise available!
If you’re up for a second trip to Canada and want to make your drive to Seattle even longer, then catch a game with the Vancouver Canadians on June 12th. They’re the only minor league team in Canada, and you’ve already got your passport thanks to heading to Toronto, so go ahead and cross the border once more.
The final two minor league games I think you can squeeze in are in July. You can get your Independence Day baseball fix at the iconic Albuquerque Isotopes, though it is a little out of the way as you head towards Denver. The last must see minor league team is the Akron RubberDucks on July 29th. Again, these two teams have fantastic names and branding, so make sure you get your merch while you’re there!
Combining these minor league stadiums with your major league stops, makes for 38 total games on this Major League Baseball road trip. That’s one game every 52 hours on average (five hours quicker than 2024)! You could easily squeeze in more games if that’s not enough baseball for you. The Midwest and northeast have a ton of great teams and stadiums worth a visit on any baseball road trip. However, I didn’t want to pack this schedule too much so I left wiggle room for you to customize the trip a bit.
Considerations Before Embarking on this Epic Trip
If you’re planning on undertaking this 2025 MLB road trip, you’ll have a lot to consider. Assuming you can take a sabbatical from work (or you work remotely) and have the money to spend on speeding across the country, the main issue is drive time. There are a number of days on this trip which will stretch your endurance. I think it’s critical to have a partner (or two) which can split up time behind the wheel. It’ll also help get miles on the road overnight if necessary to get from one place to the next.
Another aspect anyone embarking on this Major League Baseball road trip needs to consider is where are you staying each night. Choosing hotels each night can be comfy, but also expensive. If you’re part of a rewards program, however, you’ll rack up plenty of free nights over the course of this trip. Renting an RV could also be another solution. You’ll kill two birds with one stone as it can be both your rental car and sleeping quarters all in one. Particularly gregarious travelers might be able to rely on friends, family, or generous strangers to put them up in each destination which can really reduce your costs.
Finally, I’d definitely have you consider how to keep in shape on the road. There is going to be plenty of delicious food to eat at each destination. Combine that with a lot of time sitting and watching games or driving, and it can add to your waistline quickly. Maybe you’ll find a few nights to run the bases or on your off-days hit up a local gym. Whatever your gym routine is (or isn’t), just don’t skip it over the 83+ days on the road.
This is truly the trip of a lifetime, and I wish I had an opportunity to take it myself. I’ve been along the Pacific Coast Highway, down the Blue Ridge Parkway, and driven the entire Great River Road. Yet, none of these were a three month mega trip to see every MLB park in a single go. Even if I can’t go this year, hopefully I’ll get a chance to do it in the future.
2025 MLB Road Trip Schedule
| Date | Time | Team | Stadium |
| 5/12/25 | 6:45pm | Philadelphia Phillies | Citizens Bank Park |
| 5/14/25 | 7:10pm | New York Mets | Citi Field |
| 5/16/25 | 7:05pm | New York Yankees | Yankee Stadium |
| 5/18/25 | 1:35pm | Boston Red Sox | Fenway Park |
| 5/21/25 | 7:07pm | Toronto Blue Jays | Rogers Centre |
| 5/26/25 | 1:10pm | Detroit Tigers | Comerica Park |
| 5/31/25 | 1:20pm | Chicago Cubs | Wrigley Field |
| 6/3/25 | 6:40pm | Chicago White Sox | Guaranteed Rate Field |
| 6/6/25 | 7:10pm | Milwaukee Brewers | American Family Field |
| 6/8/25 | 1:10pm | Minnesota Twins | Target Field |
| 6/13/25 | 7:10pm | Seattle Mariners | T-Mobile Park |
| 6/16/25 | 7:05pm | Athletics in Sacramento | Sutter Health Park |
| 6/17/25 | 6:45pm | San Francisco Giants | Oracle Park |
| 6/20/25 | 7:10pm | Los Angeles Dodgers | Dodger Stadium |
| 6/22/25 | 1:07pm | Los Angeles Angels | Angels Stadium |
| 6/25/25 | 1:10pm | San Diego Padres | Petco Park |
| 6/27/25 | 7:40pm | Arizona Diamondbacks | Chase Field |
| 6/29/25 | 1:10pm | Houston Astros | Daikin Park |
| 7/2/25 | 7:05pm | Texas Rangers | Globe Life Field |
| 7/6/25 | 1:10pm | Colorado Rockies | Coors Field |
| 7/9/25 | 6:40pm | Kansas City Royals | Kauffman Stadium |
| 7/11/25 | 6:40pm | St. Louis Cardinals | Busch Stadium |
| 7/15/25 | 8:00pm | All-Star Game in Atlanta | Truist Park |
| 7/18/25 | 7:15pm | Atlanta Braves | Truist Park |
| 7/20/25 | 12:10pm | Tampa Bay Rays | George Steinbrenner Field |
| 7/21/25 | 6:40pm | Miami Marlins | LoanDepot Park |
| 7/23/25 | 12:05pm | Washington Nationals | Nationals Park |
| 7/25/25 | 7:05pm | Baltimore Orioles | Camden Yards |
| 7/27/25 | 1:35pm | Pittsburgh Pirates | PNC Park |
| 7/30/25 | 6:40pm | Cleveland Guardians | Progressive Field |
| 8/1/25 | 12:40pm | Cincinnati Reds | Great American Ballpark |
| 8/2/25 | 7:15pm | Speedway Classic in Bristol, Tennessee | Bristol Motor Speedway |
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