MLB Investigates Potential Game Site at Grand Teton National Park

National Park Service deputy director Frank Lands reportedly scouted three locations in Wyoming's Grand Teton National Park for a potential MLB game site.

Major League Baseball has inquired with the Trump administration regarding the possibility of hosting a game at a national park, leading National Park Service deputy director Frank Lands to scout three potential locations in Wyoming’s Grand Teton National Park last week. While a White House official told the Associated Press that the league initiated the request rather than it being a presidential directive, The Washington Post reported that the administration has actively scouted northwest Wyoming to construct a temporary ballpark. No permits have been granted by the National Park Service at this time.

Democratic state senator Mike Gierau, who represents the Jackson area, characterized the proposal as abhorrent, arguing that the park must be protected for its scenic and undeveloped values. Chris Kassar, the Wyoming chapter director of the Sierra Club, also voiced opposition, stating that bulldozing public lands for a stadium contradicts the need to strengthen national park protections.

The proposal follows a decade-long trend of MLB expanding its use of unique single-game venues. Recent neutral-site events include the 2024 game at Rickwood Field in Birmingham, a 2025 appearance at Bristol Motor Speedway, and the recurring Field of Dreams and Little League Classic matchups.