A ticket to see Cleveland’s home team play lets you see how the game is played by one of the oldest franchises in the American League. One of the league’s charter members and one of the few to stay in the same city since they entered the majors, the team has been a regular MLB Playoff contender since the 1990s and has delivered some memorable baseball. Whether you’re catching a game on the road or in town at Progressive Field, the Cleveland Guardians, formerly known as the Indians, are a reliable source for big plays and strong competition.
The team got its start as the Grand Rapids Rustlers in 1894, moving to Ohio for the new century and becoming a charter franchise of the American League. The team ran through a half-dozen names, including the Bluebirds, Broncos, and Napoleons before landing on one they decided to keep. The team featured players like Nap Lajole, Bob Feller, and Joe Sewell, but struggled against league giants like the Boston Red Sox and then the New York Yankees. Even after a string of strong showings in the 1990s, losing to the Chicago Cubs in the 2016 World Series left Cleveland with the longest championship drought in Major League Baseball.
From John Adams and his bass drum to the team’s signature songs, a Cleveland Guardians game is full of atmosphere and active fans. Progressive Field sold out for 255 straight games beginning in 1990s, a league record at the time, and the team set their own record in 2017 for the longest winning streak with no ties. So whether you’re watching the team vie for the Ohio Cup trophy against the Cincinnati Reds or trying to win their way back to the World Series, Cleveland Guardians tickets deliver one of the standout things to do in the Forest City.
The history of the franchise dates back to to 1901 when the team was founded as the Cleveland Bluebirds. There's been several name changes since, including the Cleveland Naps and Cleveland Indians.
The Guardians' home ballpark is Progressive Field which is located in the downtown area of Cleveland . It is located adjacent to the Cuyahoga River, as well as Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
The name "Guardians" was chosen to represent the idea of protections and strength, as well as the city's connection to the Hope Memorial Bridge and its "Guardians of Traffic" sculpture.
The Guardians' mascot is named Slider - a furry pink and yellow creature with a baseball for a nose and Guardian's cap. He's been the team's mascot since 1990, when he was introduced as part of the team's 90th anniversary celebration.
Yes, the Guardians have won the World Series twice.
