Mlb Games Attendance Statistics

In this post, we will examine a comprehensive collection of statistics related to Major League Baseball games attendance, spanning from total figures to team-specific details and historical records. From fluctuations in attendance numbers to notable milestones and impacts such as COVID-19, these statistics offer a rich insight into the dynamics of MLB attendance over recent years.

Statistic 1

"The total attendance of Major League Baseball games in 2019 was 68.49 million."

Statistic 2

"The total MLB attendance in 2018 was 69.63 million."

Statistic 3

"The MLB recorded the lowest total attendance in 15 years during 2018."

Statistic 4

"The Miami Marlins had the lowest average per-game attendance in 2019, with 10,016 fans."

Statistic 5

"In the 2019 season, 14 out of 30 MLB teams experienced a decrease in attendance from the previous year."

Statistic 6

"In 2019, the New York Mets' total attendance was 2,442,532, placing in the top 10 for attendance."

Statistic 7

"The Minnesota Twins saw the largest increase in average attendance from 2018 to 2019, a jump of roughly 4,000 fans per game."

Statistic 8

"In the 2020 season, due to COVID-19, there were zero fans in attendance."

Statistic 9

"The MLB set a record high attendance of 79.5 million in 2007."

Statistic 10

"Toronto Blue Jays reported an average attendance of 21,606 fans per game in 2019."

Statistic 11

"Only 10 teams out of 30 increased their attendance in 2019 compared to 2018."

Statistic 12

"The New York Yankees' total attendance in 2019 was 3,304,404."

Statistic 13

"In 2018, the average MLB game attendance was 28,830."

Statistic 14

"Over half of MLB teams (159 of 30) recorded an average attendance over 30,000 in 2019."

Statistic 15

"In the last non-COVID affected season (2019), MLB games had an average attendance of 28,317."

Statistic 16

"For the past four seasons prior to 2019, MLB has seen a decrease in its overall attendance."

Statistic 17

"The largest single game attendance in MLB history was 93,103 for a game at the LA Coliseum in 2008."

The statistics on Major League Baseball (MLB) attendance reveal a mixed picture of the league’s popularity in recent years. While the total attendance fluctuated slightly between 2018 and 2019, with some teams experiencing decreases, there were standout performances such as the Minnesota Twins’ significant increase in average attendance. The impact of COVID-19 on the 2020 season was stark, with games played without any fans in attendance. Despite the challenges, historical highs and lows, and individual team variations, MLB continues to draw substantial crowds, with many teams consistently attracting tens of thousands of fans per game.