More than 245,000 fans attended Major League Baseball spring training games this year at Lee County Parks & Recreation’s JetBlue Park and Hammond Stadium at Lee Health Sports Complex.

The Florida Sports Foundation this week announced spring training attendance for the 2024 season.

The Boston Red Sox reported total attendance of 129,801 at JetBlue. The Minnesota Twins drew 115,882 fans to the Lee Health Sports Complex, despite having one rainout. Both teams ranked in the top four of the 15 Florida Grapefruit League teams in total attendance.

Statewide, about 1.4 million fans attended 226 spring training games, for an average of 6,319 per game, during the course of 32 days, according to the foundation.

The 2024 Florida Spring Training attendance figure accounts for all games between Major League teams played in the state. Attendance is compiled daily by the Florida Sports Foundation, the State of Florida’s sports promotion and development organization and is verified by each team.

Lee County Sports Development and Lee County Parks & Recreation play an integral role in supporting spring training efforts. The Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau assists as well. The county’s tourist tax covers the debt service (bond payment) and major maintenance on the stadiums.

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