Miami Marlins — Our Baseball Journey

Stadium history

First major-league game at this parkApril 4, 2012

Current seating capacityAbout 37,442

loanDepot park is the current home of the Miami Marlins in Miami, Florida.

Ballpark chronology from MLB · Current ballpark guide and capacity

The game we saw

April 16, 2024 — Giants at Marlins

3

San Francisco Giants

at

6

Miami Marlins

Final — Marlins win 6–3

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
SF	0	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	3	9	1
MIA	0	0	0	2	0	3	1	0	X	6	8	1

W: Ryan Weathers (6.0 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 10 K)

L: Ryan Walker (0.2 IP, 3 ER)

SV: Tanner Scott (2nd save)

Extra‑base hits

Giants: HR — Matt Chapman (solo); 2B — Wilmer Flores, Nick Ahmed, Chapman

Marlins: 2B — Luis Arraez, Bryan De La Cruz, Josh Bell

Miami broke the game open with a three‑run 6th inning, powered by timely doubles and strong pitching from Ryan Weathers.

Visit details retained from our original journal.

Our experience

Atmosphere

★★★★☆

loanDepot Park offered a lively and colorful Miami baseball experience. The retractable roof kept the temperature perfect, and the crowd energy picked up as the Marlins pulled ahead.

Food & Sightlines

★★★★☆

Miami’s food scene shines inside the ballpark — Cuban sandwiches, empanadas, and fresh flavors everywhere. Sightlines were clean and unobstructed from the areas we explored.

Our Photos

Ready for the game in a San Diego jersey

Accessibility

General Seating

We did not record our exact seats for this game, but loanDepot Park offers excellent ADA‑accessible seating throughout the lower and upper levels, with clear sightlines and easy access.

Parking & Entry

Accessible parking is available in multiple garages surrounding the ballpark. Entrances are wide, well‑staffed, and easy to navigate.

Restrooms

ADA‑accessible restrooms are located throughout the concourse and were clean, modern, and easy to reach from all seating areas.

In‑Game Experience

Staff were friendly and attentive, and concourse movement was manageable even during peak innings. The roof kept conditions comfortable throughout the game.

World Series history

World Series appearances listed in the club’s MLB archive
Year	Opponent	Result
2003	New York Yankees	W, 4-2
1997	Cleveland Indians	W, 4-3

MLB club postseason archive ↗