It’s been a rough season for the Miami Marlins, and the fans have spoken, with their absence. In a shocking moment for Major League Baseball, the Marlins set a new low in attendance, with fewer than 6,000 fans in the stands.
Let’s be real, expectations were already low. The matchup featured two of the league’s lowest performing teams: the Marlins (23–36, .390 PCT) and the Colorado Rockies (11–50, .180 PCT). But even the most cynical fan wouldn’t have predicted this turnout. Photos of the near-empty stadium circulated on social media, with 3rd Strong Sports jokingly posting that just 137 people attended. While the official count was closer to 5,894, the scene was still jarring in a stadium built to hold 37,000.
Miami Marlins Dealt with Heavy Rain and Flooding
Yes, Miami was dealing with heavy rain and flooding, which likely kept some fans at home. But that’s just part of the story. The Marlins have struggled with attendance for over a decade. Since LoanDepot Park opened in 2012, average attendance has been among the lowest in MLB, currently sitting at around 11,944 per game.
In contrast, the Rockies, despite an even worse record, still draw over 27,000 fans on average at Coors Field.
Frustrated MLB Fanbase, Lackluster Ownership
The truth is, many Marlins fans have simply lost faith. Owner Bruce Sherman has shown little interest in building a competitive roster, with fans criticizing the team’s lack of spending and reliance on inexperienced talent. The result? A revolving door of players and a team that’s lost six of its last eight games, including a series against a Rockies team that was 0-for-19 in series wins prior.
Even with early hope from Jesus Sanchez and Kyle Stowers, who gave Miami a 2–0 lead, the Marlins still fell 6–4 after a Hunter Goodman home run capped Colorado’s comeback.
Where Do the Miami Marlins Go From Here?
The Marlins’ attendance crisis isn’t just about losing games. It’s about losing connection with their community. Rebuilding trust with the fanbase will take more than just weathering a storm, it’ll take real investment in talent, transparency from ownership, and creating a game-day experience fans actually want to attend.
Until then, empty seats may continue to define the season.
