Oracle Park Events
24 Willie Mays Plaza, San Francisco, California, CA 94107 USOracle Park
Capacity: 41,915
Home Teams: San Francisco Giants (MLB)
Oracle Park Events
Oracle Park has been the home stadium of the San Francisco Giants ever since it opened in 2000, looking out over the waters of San Francisco Bay. The Oracle has presided over some very exciting years for the Giants franchise, with the storied team reaching their first World Series in well over a decade in 2002 when they faced off against their local California rivals, the Anaheim Angels (now the Los Angeles Angels) with a chance to bring a title back to San Francisco for the first time since 1954. Unfortunately, it was a heartbreaker, with the Angels winning in seven games, but the Giants would make no mistake upon their subsequent returns to the World Series, winning a hat trick of titles within just five seasons (2010, 2012, 2014) to well and truly put the ghosts of the past to rest. And what fine ghosts they are, by the way, with some of the best players of all time having suited up for the Giants over the years. Oracle Park itself pays tribute to these legends, with features such as McCovey Cove (named after revered first baseman Willie McCovey), a stretch of San Francisco Bay beyond the outfield walls of the stadium that occasionally welcomes a “splash hit” when a home run clears the stadium walls to land in the water. A small electronic scoreboard keeps a running tally of the total number of splash hits thus far (Barry Bonds once hit two in one game) and fans carrying fishing nets have been known to patrol McCovey Cove in boats with high hopes of snagging a soggy home run ball. Willie Mays is honored with a statue as well as the 24-foot high wall in right field (Mays wore 24) and one can see many other tributes to Mays, McCovey, and other Giants greats around Oracle Park. Any first-time visitor to the park will also notice the massive Coca-Cola bottle and baseball glove out in left field. The bottle, which contains playground slides, flashes its lights whenever a Giants player hits a home run. Along with all regular season and playoff Giants home games, Oracle Park is known for hosting football games, large concerts, international soccer matches, international Sevens rugby, motorsports, and even opera. Hungry visitors to Oracle Park will not be hungry for long, with plenty of tempting snacks like crab sandwiches, garlic fries, and clam chowder (served in a sourdough bread bowl) on the menu. Those with a sweet tooth won’t be able to resist a Ghirardelli Sundae and beer lovers will find lots of local craft beer on tap. Team and event merchandise can be purchased at the numerous shops and kiosks around the venue, including plenty of stuff featuring the iconic Giants logo.
Oracle Park Seating Chart
Oracle Park is a big venue that provides a diverse assortment of seating options to its visitors. Those in the market for a luxurious day at the ballpark can opt for premium seating areas such as club patio tables, dugout box seats, batter’s box seats, or the exclusive Press Club box. All premium seats come with first-class amenities and services as well as some of the best views. For those on a tighter budget, Oracle Park is full of general admission seating starting with the more expensive seats closer to the infield and rising up to the cheap seats in the upper tiers or bleachers past the outfield fences. Part of the charm of this park is the fantastic vista it offers of the city and San Francisco Bay to augment the game on the diamond. For lower prices on tickets to events and games at Oracle Park, head to TicketX and search for the tickets you want. Our helpful seating chart makes comparing seating options and finding the cheapest tickets a breeze.
Getting to Oracle Park (Transportation and Parking)
Visitors can access Oracle Park via public transportation or driving their own vehicle.
Getting to Oracle Park via public transportation
Getting to a Giants game at Oracle Park using public transportation is a great option and probably the simplest one, given the city’s notorious issues with traffic and parking. Options abound, from BART trains and the Caltrain to local streetcars and the Golden Gate ferry. Head to MLB’s official Giants website to learn more about which public transportation options would work best for you in getting to Oracle Park. Many visitors also cycle to events and games at the ballpark. If you are really stuck, a taxi or ride-share could be another option for traveling to and from the stadium.
Getting to Oracle Park by car
Driving to Oracle Park can be a bit of a pain, so it is usually best to use public transportation if you can. That said, it is far from impossible to arrive at the venue in your own vehicle. Just be sure to plan your route and arrive well in advance of your event or game’s start time to avoid disappointment.
Does Oracle Park have on-site parking?
There are many parking options in the lots and garages in the neighborhoods around Oracle Park. To learn more about parking, visit MLB’s official Giants website. The Giants highly recommend making a prepaid parking reservation in advance using SpotHero to avoid hassles or delays when you arrive at Oracle Park.
How much does Oracle Park parking cost?
Parking in the closest parking lots to Oracle Park on games will usually run you from $30-50. If you look carefully at off-site parking options, you can sometimes find parking as cheap as $10, though prices vary depending on the event/game, day of the week, time of day, and other factors. Head to MLB’s official Giants website to find cheaper parking and to book your parking spot in advance with SpotHero.