How much are Home Run Derby tickets? Here are the cheapest & most expensive seats for 2022 contest

Who doesn't love to watch the most feared sluggers in the world send baseballs into orbit?

The Home Run Derby is one of the most exciting events on the MLB calendar, and it is especially so for fans looking for the best chance to take some souvenirs. In the 2021 Home Run Derby alone, there were 309 home runs sent into the stands.

This year, the field is loaded with several star talents, with the active home run leader Albert Pujols joining back-to-back champion Pete Alonso and a crowd of the league's most exciting batters.

Having the chance to attend the Home Run Derby won't come cheap, but The Sporting News is here to help out with the search for tickets.

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Here's what you need to know about the price of tickets for the 2022 Home Run Derby, including the cheapest and most expensive tickets for the event.

How much are Home Run Derby tickets in 2022?

There are a number of factors to consider when purchasing tickets for the Home Run Derby. For starters, seats in the outfield will now be a bit pricier since that's where all the action will happen. And with it being a once-in-a-season activity, demand will be higher.

Then, there's the fact that it is in historic Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, which is in the second largest baseball market by population.

According to TicketSmarter, average tickets prices are going for $533. The cheapest tickets are starting at $200 for upper-level seats, while there are other tickets going for as much as $3,712.

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Best places to sit to catch home runs

Obviously, the outfield is going to be where to start. For fans at Dodger Stadium, the outfield is not overly spacious, so it would help to know exactly where the best spots to sit for the game will be.

So far, the Home Run Derby participants are Ronald Acuña Jr., Pete Alonso, Albert Pujols, Kyle Schwarber and Juan Soto.

Here is a map of their home runs so far this season, color coded by player:

That certainly gives plenty of options for seating that could be in prime home run-catching territory. Dead center doesn't have much in the way of seating options, but according to TicketSmarter, there are tickets available in right-center starting at $427 that would be prime options for home runs, especially when Schwarber bats.

Here's a look at which sections are where in Dodger Stadium, going from the left foul pole to right foul pole, and the starting prices for seats in those sections, per TicketSmarter.