MLB Opening Night
vs New York Yankees · Mar 25
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS
Oracle Park
San Francisco, CAEst. 200041,915 seatsMLB
The ballpark where San Francisco Bay meets the outfield wall.
PHOTO: Chris6d · CC BY-SA 4.0
Architecture & History
Oracle Park opened in 2000 as Pacific Bell Park, becoming the first privately financed MLB park since Dodger Stadium. Located on the China Basin waterfront, it pioneered the splash-hit concept in right field.
McCovey Cove beyond right field allows kayakers to collect home run balls. The brick facade and exposed steel structure blend seamlessly with the surrounding South Beach neighborhood.
Build specs
- OPENED
- April 11, 2000
- ARCHITECT
- HOK Sport (now Populous)
- COST
- $357M
- RIGHT FIELD WALL
- 24 ft (McCovey Cove)
Statues & Exterior
STATUES & MONUMENTS
Willie Mays Statue
The Say Hey Kid
Willie Mays Plaza, Main Entrance
24-foot bronze depicting Mays' iconic basket catch. The plaza address is 24 Willie Mays Plaza, honoring his number.
EXTERIOR FEATURES
McCovey Cove
Beyond Right Field
The bay waters where kayakers gather to catch splash-hit home runs. Named for Willie McCovey.
Giant Glove & Coca-Cola Bottle
Left Field
An 80-foot Coca-Cola bottle with playground slides inside, and a giant four-finger baseball glove.
Names & History
2000–2003
Pacific Bell Park
Original naming rights deal.
2004–2006
SBC Park
After SBC acquired Pacific Bell.
2006–2019
AT&T Park
After AT&T acquired SBC.
2019–present
Oracle Park
Current naming rights holder.
Also known as
The Yard by the Bay
The Food
MUST TRY
Gilroy Garlic Fries
Thick-cut fries aggressively tossed with Gilroy garlic, olive oil, and parsley. The smell reaches the upper deck. A California baseball institution.
SIGNATURE
Gilroy Garlic Fries
Multiple stands
Thick-cut fries aggressively tossed with Gilroy garlic. The smell reaches the upper deck.
LOCAL
Crazy Crab Sandwich
Crazy Crab stand, Section 152
Dungeness crab on a sourdough roll with garlic butter.
The Beer
SF LegendLocal Only
Anchor Steam Beer
Anchor Brewing Co.
Brewed in San Francisco since 1896. The prototypical American craft beer revival.
Bay Area CraftMust Find
Local Tap Room
Rotating SF/Bay Area craft
Fieldwork, Cellarmaker, Almanac, and Fort Point rotate through the season. Check the board.
Sun & Weather Guide
Day Games (1:05 PM)SUN
Sections 101-119, Club Level
First base line gets direct Bay sun on clear days. Fog can change everything.
Day Games (1:05 PM)MIXED
Sections 301-330, View Level Third Base
Upper deck third base is the first to cool off. Bay breeze helps.
Evening Games (6:45 PM)MIXED
All Sections
Famous Karl the Fog often rolls in by the 3rd inning, cooling the entire park.
Insider Tips
01
The One Thing
Walk the right field waterfront arcade during the game. The view of the bay from the arcade level, with the game visible through the outfield fence and McCovey Cove below you, is available without a premium ticket.
02
The Weather Warning
No matter what the forecast says, bring a jacket to Oracle Park. The bay temperature in the evenings — even in July — drops to the mid-50s and the wind carries it.
03
Arrive Early
Walk from Caltrain's 4th and King station along King Street toward the park. The approach along the waterfront is one of the best stadium arrivals in baseball.
04
Stay Late
After the final out, walk out to the McCovey Cove waterfront and look back at the park from water level. The lit structure against the SF night sky is worth the extra 10 minutes.
05
Parking Reality
Take Caltrain to 4th and King. It's a 5-minute walk. Parking near Oracle Park is limited, expensive, and the exit takes forever.
06
Best Value Seat
Upper deck view level along the third base and left field line, Sections 301–318. The entire park, the bay, and the downtown skyline are visible from these seats.
2026 Promotions at Oracle Park
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