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Oakland Coliseum

Oakland Athletics

AL WestOakland, CAAmerican League

The A's have moved to Sacramento while a new ballpark is built in Las Vegas. Oakland Coliseum was baseball's last multipurpose stadium, and despite its quirks — Mt. Davis blocking the view — it was beloved by generations of Oakland fans.

Satellite aerial view of Oakland Coliseum

Aerial view · Google Maps

Stadium Stats

Capacity

46,765

Year Opened

1966

Surface

Natural Grass

Roof Type

Open

Did You Know?

  • The Oakland A's were one of baseball's most famous 'Moneyball' teams, famously competing with a tiny payroll.

  • The foul territory at the Coliseum was the largest in baseball — a significant advantage for fielders.

  • The view of the Oakland hills beyond the outfield, before Mt. Davis was built, was one of baseball's most beautiful.

Plan Your Trip

Getting There

BART Coliseum/Oakland Airport station is directly connected to the stadium via skybridge.

Parking

Large surface lots, very affordable.

Rideshare

Drop-off and pickup at the BART station entrance.

Where to Stay

Waterfront Hotel Oakland

4 mi

Budget

Marriott Oakland City Center

3.5 mi

Mid-range

The Claremont Club & Spa

5 mi

Luxury

Nearby Food

Everett & Jones BBQ

3 mi

BBQ

Oakland BBQ institution. Brisket and ribs.

Tacos Mi Rancho

2 mi

Mexican

Authentic Oakland Mexican tacos.

Duende

3.5 mi

Spanish

Excellent tapas and paella in downtown Oakland.

Bakesale Betty

3 mi

Sandwiches

Famous fried chicken sandwiches — line around the block.