Citi Field Earns Top Spot for Best Ballpark Food for the Fourth Consecutive Year
Aramark Sports + Entertainment is celebrating a standout performance in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Baseball Stadium Food, with five of its MLB partner ballparks ranking among the top 10 in the nation. Citi Field once again led the list, earning recognition as America’s Best Ballpark Food for the fourth consecutive year through fan voting.
Citizens Bank Park followed at No. 2 for the second year in a row, with Coors Field ranking No. 5, Oracle Park No. 9, and Kauffman Stadium rounding out the list at No. 10. Together, the results highlight Aramark’s broad impact on the fan experience and its role in shaping some of the most highly regarded ballpark culinary programs across the MLB.
“This recognition underscores Aramark’s long‑standing focus on delivering meaningful fan experiences at the ballpark,” said Alison Birdwell, President and CEO of Aramark Sports + Entertainment. “From traditional hometown favorites that return year-after-year to innovative new concepts, our teams are dedicated to redefining what stadium dining can be. From first pitch to final out, every gameday is designed to create memorable moments for fans.”
Raising the Bar on Ballpark Dining
Ahead of the 2026 MLB season, Aramark announced a lineup of new food items, in-game activations, and collectible experiences across its portfolio, further reinforcing why its venues continue to rank among the best in the country. Among the season’s highlights is the return and expansion of its popular 9-9-9 Challenge, the viral dare for fans 21+ featuring nine mini hot dogs and nine flight-sized beers to be enjoyed over nine innings. The challenge is served in custom, team-colored packaging designed to add a collectible twist to the experience.
Aramark continues to push the boundaries of innovation, introducing original concepts designed to set its venues apart. This year, that momentum includes the launch of two new proprietary brands -- Wit Love and Spun, Aramark’s first proprietary cheesesteak brand and cotton candy brand -- bringing fresh flavors, distinct identities, and memorable experiences to ballparks nationwide.
For fans, these rankings reflect more than what tastes good. They represent creativity, quality, and experiences that feel uniquely tied to their hometown teams. Through a blend of culinary innovation and local authenticity, Aramark continues to shape ballpark dining programs that fans look forward to returning to season after season.
