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Oracle Park Tours and Tickets in San Francisco

This post is about how to take a tour of Oracle Park (formerly known as AT&T Stadium) is home to the San Francisco Giants Major League Baseball team, including tips on discounted tour and game tickets. 

• Tours and Tickets  
• Plan Your Visit
• Game Tickets
• Watch 3 Free Innings
• Things to Do in San Francisco

TOURS OF ORACLE STADIUM

There are daily tours of the Oracle Stadium (formerly AT&T), with the exception of some blackout dates for events and games, that allow you to access the parts of the stadium that are usually reserved for San Francisco Giants staff and players.

Depending on the availability of specific areas, your tour may be slightly different than the previous or next days’ tours. 

All tours begin at the Lefty O’Doul entrance.

NOTE: Oracle Park is close to Fisherman’s Wharf, so you may want to consider taking our tour of the area either before or after your trip to the ballpark.

This is the perfect tour for anyone who wants to get a more in-depth experience than simply going to a game. Fans can see behind the scenes for 1.5 hours. 

This is the most popular option, as it is available almost every day of the year and it’s also the most affordable option.

Accessibility on the day permitting, this tour will take you to see:

• A major league dugout
• The visiting team’s indoor batting cages
• The visiting team’s clubhouse
• The press box
• The Giant Vault Museum

Daily tours are typically available four times per day:

There are a few blackout dates each year, and they are typical during special holidays or particularly busy days of the baseball season.

This tour is available during both the regular season and the off-season.

Daily Tour Prices

• $22/Adults | $17/Seniors | $12/Kids
• Active Military (with ID) FREE
• Kids 2 and Under FREE
• Click here to purchase or get more info.

TIP : This tour is included in the San Francisco Sightseeing Pass !

Pre-Game Tour

If you want to see the park just a few hours before a game begins, this is an excellent opportunity.

In addition to seeing many of the same areas included on the daily tours, you will also have the chance to watch warmups on the field from the first three rows right behind home plate.

This tour is only offered before home games during the regular season, so they are limited in nature and you may want to purchase tickets well in advance.

Tour times vary depending on when the game starts. Games typically begin at around 1 pm, 4 pm or 7 pm, so you can expect the tour to start a few hours ahead of these hours.

If you’re interested in seeing and doing even more before the game, Oracle Park also offers the opportunity to go on the field, visit the press box and see other areas typically off limits on their VIP tour.

Alternatively, you can also take a pre-game tour that allows you to sit and watch batting practice before the game begins with their private batting practice tour. Each of these alternatives is more expensive and must be booked through their tour hotline. Check our tickets section for more details.

Pre-Game Tour Prices

• General Admission: $35 per person
• Must purchase through tour hotline.
• Purchase general admission tickets .

TIP: If you want to take a tour before the game, it should be noted that the daily tour is offered during game days. It’s not the same as the pre-game tour, but it is very similar and a lot more affordable!

Private Behind the Scenes Tour

If you’re planning to take a tour with several friends or family, you might want to consider booking a private tour.

This is the most expensive option, and you can expect to pay $500 for your tour guide.

The private tour runs for a total of 1 ½ hours and is available for a max of 30 guests.

You can add a meal onto this tour for $30-$35 per person.

Private Tour Prices

• $500 per tour guide
• Maximum 30 Guests

Tour Hotline

If you want to take a private tour, you must call the San Francisco Giants tour hotline at (415) 972-2400 or email [email protected] .

Combo Tour with Gray Line Tours

Oracle Stadium has partnered with Gray Line Tours to give you the ultimate combo tour of San Francisco and the baseball stadium.

On Fridays at 9:00 am and 11:30 am, you’ll be driven around the city in a luxury Gray Line Tours coach before your 1.5-hour stadium tour!

Tour Stops Include:

• Oracle Park
• The Bay Bridge
• Fisherman’s Wharf
• Golden Gate Bridge
• Golden Gate Park

Combo Tour Pricing

• Children $30
• Click here to purchase or learn more. 

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This section will detail all of the different ways you can save money on the Oracle Park tour, including information about San Francisco tourist passes, military discounts and coupon sites.

Tourist Attraction Discount Passes

The daily tour of Oracle Park is included with more than half a dozen tourist passes in San Francisco.

Most of these services allow you to pay one flat price for admission to several popular attractions in the city.

Some of these opportunities offer a specific discount on every activity you choose as long as you get at least 2 tickets.

• Explorer Pass
• iVenture Card
• Build Your Own Pass
• Go San Francisco Card
• San Francisco Sightseeing Pass
• San Francisco Sightseeing Flex Pass

Depending on what else you want to do in the Bay Area, you could save 50% or more on dozens of fun activities.

In addition to covering the price of an Oracle Park tour, some passes also include the following attractions at no additional cost:

• Exploratorium
• de Young Museum
• Madame Tussauds
• Aquarium of the Bay
• Ripley's Believe it or Not
• Walt Disney Family Museum
• San Francisco Zoo & Gardens
• Six Flags Discovery Kingdom
• California's Great America

If you plan to visit even just a few of these locations in addition to Oracle Park, it might be worth picking up a tourist pass to save some money on tickets.

Some discount passes also offer skip-the-line privileges at certain locations, making it easier to save time while exploring the city.

For more details on these services, please read our post covering San Francisco tourist attraction passes .

City Sightseeing

In addition to their hop-on-hop-off bus tours, this company also offers a discount on tickets to the daily Oracle Park tour.

When you book your tickets with City Sightseeing , you can save $2 off general admission prices.

This will make ticket prices $20/Adults and $10/Children. This discount is not available for Seniors.

Military Discount

The San Francisco Giants appreciate everything our men and women in uniform have done for the country, and they love to show their support with special discounts.

If you are active duty military, you can get free tickets to the daily tour at Oracle Park. All you have to do is call their tour hotline at (415) 972-2400 ahead of time and request your tickets.

This discount is not available to friends or family.

AAA Discount

Although this company does not offer a discount for the Oracle Park tour, it should be mentioned that AAA members can get 10% off regular season home game tickets.

If you want to take advantage of this opportunity, make sure to enter the coupon code AAA at checkout when purchasing directly from the San Francisco Giants website.

This discount is limited to only 4 tickets per game, and it’s one of the best ways to save money on higher priced tickets.

Discount Sites

The daily tour at Oracle Park is often provided at a discount by sites such as Groupon and Living Social .

In addition to the potential savings they may offer to begin with, these services also offer frequent coupon codes that could save you another 10% - 20% or more.

PLAN YOUR VISIT

This section will help you plan your trip to Oracle Park including security information, how to get there, and when to go.

Don't forget you'll save on your visit if you have the San Francisco Sightseeing Pass . 

How to Get to Oracle Park

Oracle Park is located just a few blocks South from the Embarcadero and Fisherman’s Wharf .

The stadium is situated right next to San Francisco Bay, at the corner of King Street and 3rd Street.

Public Transportation

If you take public transportation, you’ll find that there are multiple stops within a short talk of Oracle Park. 

The easiest way to get here is by taking the streetcar to King Street & 2nd Street. This stop is right in front of the park and it is serviced by the E, N and KT lines.

Alternatively, most hop-on-hop-off bus tours also offer stops just a few blocks away from Oracle Park.

Best Times to Visit

Each of the daily tours is timed, so there’s never really a bad time to take the tour.

That said, if you want to enjoy this activity right before a game, it will be important to check and see when the game begins and take the tour closest to that time.

Alternatively, you can also take a pre-game tour which includes an opportunity to watch batting practice from behind home plate.

Daily tours are available at the following times:

All guided Oracle Park tours are limited to relatively small groups (50 or fewer people), so you’ll never have to worry about crowds getting in the way or ruining your experience.

If you want an even less crowded option, consider taking a private tour instead.

Security Information

Oracle Park takes its security seriously for the safety of all visitors. This means that certain items are prohibited.

You must go through a metal detector or screening to get into the ballpark, so make sure you don’t have any knives or sharp objects on you.

Prohibited Items

• Bags larger than 16” x 16” x 8” - all bags will be subject to inspection
• Pocket knives
• Camera equipment that may disrupt the view of others
• Glass or metal cans

You may bring food, bottled water, strollers, and cameras into the ballpark.

NOTE : If you want to store your larger bags close by, check out our post on luggage storage in San Francisco .

STADIUM HIGHLIGHTS

If you’re at Oracle Park for a tour or a game, here are a few spots you should check out in the stadium.

Park Artwork

Throughout the stadium, you can find art installations and statues that celebrate the game and the San Francisco Giants’ history.

There is a statue of Hall of Famer Willie Mays at the park entrance, and Major League Baseball World Series Championship Trophies are on display at Promenade Level behind home plate.

This museum space commemorates the Giants’ 60th anniversary in San Francisco. You can find Giants history from the year 1883, memorabilia, and other artifacts.

The Vault is free to everyone on game days and is part of the park tours.

Peet’s @Cafe

Behind the bleachers at centerfield is Peet’s @Cafe, where fans can follow along with the social media conversation about the game and grab a Peet’s Coffee or Tea from the coffee bar.

This space also has an impressive collectible bobblehead display!

Starting in 2019, fans can stand in front of the virtual bobblehead maker and see what they might look like as a collectible.

This interactive space in the ballpark is a green kid-friendly area that serves to encourage everyone to live healthier lives and be more active.

Kids can see how food grows and take a cooking class with local chefs.

The Garden has two restaurants with healthy menus and is open to game attendees on game days.

GAME TICKETS

If you want to watch a game in addition to, or instead of, a stadium tour, grabbing seats at a game is easy!

Ticket prices range from $6 to $219, and this depends on who's playing, where in the park you sit, and how great the view is.

• Pricing: $16 - 219
• Click here to purchase home game tickets .

Game Ticket Discounts

• AAA Members get 10% off regular season home game tickets (not for special event nights)
• The Giants themselves occasionally offer special ticket promotions .

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Welcome to Oracle Park, the picturesque home of the San Francisco Giants and a must-visit destination for baseball enthusiasts. Nestled along the scenic waterfront of San Francisco, Oracle Park offers breathtaking views, world-class amenities, and an unforgettable game-day experience. In this comprehensive guide, we'll explore everything you need to know to make the most of your visit to this iconic ballpark.

Stadium History: Where Baseball Dreams Come Alive

Oracle Park, formerly known as AT&T Park, opened its doors on March 31, 2000, and quickly became synonymous with San Francisco's rich baseball tradition. Built on the site of the former Candlestick Park, the stadium boasts a unique location along McCovey Cove, with views of the Bay Bridge and downtown skyline providing a stunning backdrop for every game. From Barry Bonds' historic home runs to three World Series championships, Oracle Park has been the setting for countless memorable moments in Giants history.

Food: A Culinary Grand Slam

One of the highlights of any visit to Oracle Park is the diverse selection of food and beverage options available throughout the stadium. From classic ballpark favorites like garlic fries and crab sandwiches to gourmet offerings from local food vendors, there's something to satisfy every palate. Don't miss the famous Crazy Crab'z sandwich, a beloved San Francisco delicacy, or indulge in a Ghirardelli hot fudge sundae for a sweet treat during the game.

Fun Facts: Discover the Magic of Oracle Park

• Oracle Park is one of the few ballparks in Major League Baseball with a dedicated kayak and canoe landing in McCovey Cove, where fans gather to catch home run balls hit into the water.
• The stadium's iconic Coca-Cola bottle and giant glove sculptures in left field are popular photo spots for visitors and have become synonymous with Oracle Park's unique charm.
• Oracle Park is known for its environmentally friendly features, including solar panels, a living roof with native plants, and a comprehensive recycling program, making it one of the greenest stadiums in the MLB.

Public Transportation: Easy Access to the Ballpark

Getting to Oracle Park is a breeze thanks to its convenient location and excellent public transportation options. The Muni Metro T-Third Street line provides direct service to the ballpark, with a dedicated station just steps from the entrance. Additionally, the Caltrain and BART systems offer connections to downtown San Francisco, allowing fans to reach the stadium from across the Bay Area with ease.

Directions: How to Get There

If you're driving to the game, Oracle Park is accessible via several major highways, including the 101 and 280. Simply follow the signs for the ballpark and plan to arrive early to secure parking in one of the nearby lots or garages. Limited street parking is also available in the surrounding neighborhoods, but be sure to check posted signs for any restrictions or time limits.

Tickets to Oracle Park can be purchased online through the official Giants website or at the stadium box office on game days. Choose from a variety of seating options, including field club, club level, view reserve, and more, each offering a unique perspective of the action on the field. Upgrade your experience with premium seating options like the Alaska Airlines Club or the Gotham Club for exclusive amenities and VIP treatment.

Purchase discounted tickets

Family-Friendly Amenities: Fun for All Ages

Oracle Park welcomes fans of all ages and offers a range of family-friendly amenities to enhance your game-day experience. Kids will love visiting the Coca-Cola Fan Lot, featuring a mini baseball diamond, batting cages, and a giant slide for hours of entertainment. Additionally, the stadium offers designated family restrooms and nursing stations for parents with young children, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable visit for the whole family.

Stadium Tours

Tours of Oracle Park are offered on a regular basis. Each tour is approximately 75 minutes long and include visits to the dugouts, indoor batting cages, visitor's clubhouse, pressbox, suites, and more. Pricing and information can be found on the San Francisco Giants official website .

Visitor’s Guide to Oracle Park – Home of the San Francisco Giants

One of my favorite activities in San Francisco is to take in a baseball game at the home of the San Francisco Giants, Oracle Park. While I highly prefer when the Giants win, any day watching baseball in one of the best parks in the major leagues is a good day.

Here is what you should know before you visit Oracle Park (formerly AT&T Park, formerly Pac Bell Park).

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Oracle Park is a baseball-only stadium. It has 3 levels of seats in most of the park: lower level, club level, and view level. It has bleachers just past left field and a large brick wall just past right field.

The Giant’s dugout is on the left-hand side by 3rd base and the visitor’s dugout is on the right, which is the opposite of how the old Candlestick Park was configured.

There were no special bullpen areas in the outfield, as many baseball parks have, until the 2020 season. The bullpen mounds were barely out of the field of play on the left and right. Any outfielder who is chasing a foul ball had to be very aware as to not trip over the bullpen mound as he closes in on the seats.

The deepest part of the park is Triples Alley where the brick wall meets the bleachers to the right of the scoreboard. It is currently 421 feet and many a ball that would be a home run in some other park has been caught in this area. The left-field wall is 339 feet from home plate and the right-field wall is 309 feet. That short porch in right is more than made up for by the brick wall. Only 79 balls have clear that wall and gone in the water on the other side since the Giants opened the park in the year 2000.

Beyond the brick wall are an exterior walkway and a body of water that was renamed McCovey Cove after the Giants legendary 1st baseman Willie “Stretch” McCovey. The Giants players still vote for the most inspirational player every year in the “Willie Mac” award which is also named for McCovey.

The Giants do like to remember their history. Any baseball fan can tell you that the team started in New York City, although technically that is not true. The team started in Troy, New York as the Troy Trojans and moved to the Big Apple in 1882 after 4 seasons up the Hudson River in Troy.

You will see pennants on the left side of the stadium from winning the National League and flags on the top of the scoreboard for their World Series Championships. The New York Giants pennants are black and white and the San Francisco Giants pennants are orange and white.

More important to the Giants fans are the flags to the right of the U.S. flag to the right of the scoreboard. These flags hold the 5 flags of the teams in the National League West. The standings of the teams are reflected by the order on this flag pole. Giants fans are always happier when the flag at the top is the Giants pennant and least happy, as on days like today, when that flag is the flag of the hated Los Angeles Dodgers.

To the left of the left foul pole, you can see a display of the numbers which have been retired to honor significant Giant players.

• Bill Terry, 3
• Carl Hubbell, 11
• Monte Irvin, 20
• Willie Mays, 24
• Barry Bonds, 25
• Juan Marichal, 27
• Orlando Cepeda, 30
• Gaylord Perry, 36
• Willie McCovey, 44
• Like every Major League team #42 of Jackie Robinson has also been retired. Robinson was the first African American to break the color barrier in the major leagues. He is also likely the last Dodgers player that the Giants will honor in this fashion.

Just below the retired numbers is a scoreboard that keeps track of the number of balls, strikes and total pitches for the current pitcher and what the speed was of the last pitch. This information is now also shown on the main jumbotron scoreboard.

There are more statues and plaques of former Giants players on King street including the statue of Willy Mays at King and 3rd Street at Willy Mays Plaza. There are also statutes to Orlando Cepeda and Gaylord Perry.

One unusual ground rule in Oracle Park is that any ball that hits the bricks in right field is still in play, but if it hits the metal roof on top of the brick wall it is a home run.

Unusual Features

McCovey Cove does not get a lot of splash hits since Barry Bonds retired but it still gets a collection of watercraft every game. There are occasional kayakers looking for home runs but more likely it is a passing tour boat or a party on a sailboat. On the far side of McCovey Cove is a new pop-up bar area. between the stadium and the main parking area.

Since Oracle Park opened as Pac Bell Park there has been a giant Coke bottle behind the left-field bleachers. Coke sponsored it and you will find Coke products, not Pepsi products, at Oracle Park. The coke bottle has slides for kids.

Next to the Coke bottle is a large baseball glove. No, no player has ever hit a home run that hit the glove. In fact, the glove is 501 feet from home plate and no home run at the park has ever been hit far enough to reach the glove by any player or to any field. The longest home run at Oracle Park was 499 feet by Barry Bonds to straightaway center.

To the right of the scoreboard is a cable car which is a bit more difficult to see these days because of a new Coors branded bar. The cable car bell will be rung for every Giant’s home run.

Did you know you can see at least part of any Giants game for free? There is a free viewing area below the out of town scoreboard in the base of the brick wall in right field which is accessed from outside the ballpark.

Behind the out of town Scoreboard in the brick wall in right field is a “secret” speakeasy bar called the Gotham Club. It features a full bar, a bowling alley, and 2 secret entrances.

Just below the main scoreboard is an open area called the Garden with two bistros, Hearth Table and Garden Table, that feature a healthy menu.

The drawbridge next to the stadium is the Lefty O’Doul Bridge. Coincidentally, it is named for a famous San Francisco baseball player, slugger Lefty O’Doul. O’Doul played in San Francisco with the old San Francisco Seals, long before the Giants came to town. He was a player and later a manager and help establish professional baseball in Japan. O’Doul also led the 1949 Goodwill tour of Japan by the San Francisco Seals which was scheduled to try and help heal the relationship of the United States and Japan after WWII with our shared love of baseball. The bridge was in this spot long before the Giant’s stadium was built.

What to Look For

If the Giants hit a home run then the 4 brick columns on top of the right-field wall will shoot water canons up into the air.

If the Giants win the game, then singer Tony Bennett’s tune “I Left My Heart In San Francisco” will play the fans out.

Most major league stadiums now sell sponsorships on the outfield wall just as minor league parks had done for many years but the Giants were one of the first teams to sell these ads… but you might not have noticed. For a few years before the Chevron cars and other signs appeared on the wall there were only two signs on the wall which marked the area between the fielders which is called the “gap”. The signs simply read “Gap”… but were sponsored by San Francisco based Gap, Inc.

The Giants did not have a mascot until they introduced Lou Seal in 1996. But Luigi Francisco Seal has become a fan favorite wether he is dancing on the Giant’s dugout or shooting t-shirts into the stands.  You are most likely to encounter Lou Seal in the seats just behind the Giants dugout.

At the beginning of the 9th inning, you will start to see seagulls gather in the skies above Oracle Park. We don’t quite know how they know it is the 9th inning but they seem to know when the game is about to end and they will take over the stadium after the fans leave looking for treats. They get very confused by extra-inning games.

Oracle Pak with Kids

I brought my kids to the ballpark when they were young and I know that 9 innings can seem like forever for some young fans. Fortunately, Oracle park has some activities that can help.

The big Coke bottle in Oracle park is in the Fan Lot area behind the bleacher seats. The Coke bottle features two straight and 2 twisting slides. You must be taller than 36″ and 14 years or younger to ride the slides.

To the left of the Coke bottle is a 50’x50′ replica of Oracle park where younger guests can take a swing at softballs or Wiffle balls and can run the bases. You must be 42″ or smaller to play at Little Giants Park. There is no additional cost.

The Fan Lot area also features a photo booth where you can get your picture taken on the cover of the Giants G Mag magazine, or get your picture taken as if you were on a baseball card.

Best Seats at Oracle Park

Most games at Oracle Park these days have seats available but you will probably have to check StubHub.com instead of getting them from the Giant’s ticket sales as they are being resold by a season ticket holder. I can’t say I love the service fees at StubHub.com but you can almost always find seats.

The club level seats have the best service and the seats just off the field are the best for real baseball fans who can afford them.

The cheapest tickets available for a game are standing room only seats in areas behind sections 148-152. If you are up for the standing they have a great view and later in the game you can probably snag a seat, say after the 5th.

The next cheapest seats are usually the bleacher seats which are benches so not as comfortable.

The seats in the View Level are the next most affordable, are as comfortable as the seats in the lower level, and have a great view of San Francisco Bay. There is an argument that these are some of the best seats in the house.

Sections 101 and 102 in front of Levi’s Landing and the Alaskan Airlines sign are a quirky section that sticks out close to the foul pole down the 1st baseline. I think at least one foul ball is hit into that section in every game, probably more than one.

While the bleacher seats are not the most comfortable, that’s where the home runs go. You want right off the field in sections 136 – 140 for the best chance at a home run ball. Just remember not to reach into the field of play and interfere with the game. This is San Francisco, not Chicago.

If you are working on your tan the seats of the front of Lower Box seats or the bleachers get the most sun. If you are looking for shade during an afternoon game then the back of Lower Reserve 105-112 will be under the overhang but I prefer the back of sections 308-315, say row 11 or higher which will have shade most of the game, but with a better view and cheaper price.

Best Food at Oracle Park

There is no way that we are all going to agree on what is the best ballpark food but here are some recommendations.

It is hard to beat a hotdog at a ball game but I would pay a bit more and get a Brat. A Brat at Oracle field sticks out both ends of the bun unlike the pathetic offerings at the Dodger’s Chavez Ravine Park. Get it with the sour kraut. You will have to look around a bit for brown Golden’s mustard, but they have it.

I also recommend the Cha Cha Bowl at Orlando’s Caribbean BBQ. Orlando, in this case, is Orlando Cepeda whose jersey # 30 I mentioned previously was retired by the Giants. The Cha-Cha Bowl is rice beans and chicken or BBQ pork with a jerk sauce. Yum.

While in San Francisco why not get seafood like a crab sandwich from Crazy Crab’z? You can also get chowder in a bread bowl.

There are also at least 3 vendors now serving garlic fries at Oracle park. Get the fries that bite back. You are, after all, just about an hour north of Gilroy, the garlic capital.

Getting to Oracle Park

Let’s just get one thing out of the way. The parking at Oracle Park is bad. It costs as much as $40 and there is not enough of it. All the official lots are south of the park across the Lefty O’Doul Bridge from the park. When it opened there were 9,000 official spaces, but with the construction that has happened in the area that is down to 4,000.

If you drive carpool and download the Best Parking App. With that, we found parking within an easy walk on Brannon street that was only $20. All the parking meters in the areas use game day pricing of $7.50 an hour.

Bay Area Rapid Transit connects San Francisco with the east bay but the nearest BART station is Montgomery which is a mile away or a 20-minute walk.  If you are not up to the walk get off at Embarcadero and take the streetcar down the Embarcadero to the park. Use the Google Maps transit app or the MUNI app for connections.

MUNI has buses and streetcars that bring fans to and from the stadium.

From the south bay, the Caltrain station is much closer to the ballpark and Caltrain will run special trains on game days down the peninsula to San Jose . The only thing to watch out for is the time of the last train when your game goes into extra innings.

San Francisco Bay Ferry runs boats from right behind the ballpark to their terminals in Vallejo, Alameda, and Oakland.

Oracle Park Tours

You can get both a Behind-the-Scenes Ballpark Tour of Oracle Park and a Pre-Game Tour at Oracle Park . You can also make a stop in McCovey Cove on a jet boat cruise or a dinner cruise .

Oracle Park Dos and Don’ts

While the wave was invented across the bay in Oakland, it is not welcomed in Oracle Park. After all, they think that the designated hitter is a good idea too and we know that is the start of the downfall of western civilization.

If the Giants are actually playing the Giants and you are a Dodger fan we will welcome you, if somewhat begrudgingly. But if the Dodgers aren’t even in town, seriously no.

We are here to watch baseball. Expect the ushers to stop you from returning to your seat if the batter is in the batting box. Wait until in between batters to get your nachos.

You can bring your own food and drink into the park. Liquids must be in sealed plastic bottles, not bottles or cans. You cannot bring alcohol into the park.

I don’t care what the weather is when you leave your hotel or your home. Always, always bring a sweatshirt or jacket to a Giants ballgame. You just never know when the fog will roll in.

Tune your radio to KNBR 680 for the local coverage of the game or for the post-game show.

Especially if you are seated in the View Level seats. Bring your binoculars. You can see the game fine without them, but there will be some reason you want them during the game

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20 Responses to “Visitor’s Guide to Oracle Park – Home of the San Francisco Giants”

Katelyn Page

Hey, do you happen to know what kind of seats they use for floor seats when theres a concert? Like are they folding chairs?

Chris Christensen

I do not know.

Mary Miller

technically, there was one “mascot” prior to Lou Seal… who can forget the infamous Crazy Crab back in ’84!? we loved to hate him!

I think that’s around when I started watching the Giants so I probably missed him but had heard of him.

My wife and 12 year old son are heading up to the Dodger/Giants game Sunday at 1pm from Los Angeles. We are hardly troublemakers and respect the home turf rules. We would like to wear Dodger Apparel but if you or others think we should not please advise.

It’s perfectly safe to wear Dodger’s apparel at a Giants game, but I never recommend for people to wear Dodgers apparel 😉

Hi – we’re coming from Europe for a vacation in April. Thinking of catching the Giants/Marlins game. Do you think Stubhub tickets will get cheaper or more expensive the nearer to the game? Also, is it a reliable and secure platform to buy tickets? thanks in advance

We use Stubhub all the time so I have found them personally to be reliable. Whether tickets get more of less expensive might depend on the kind of season the team is having.

Thanks Chris, much appreciated. We’re shooting for the opening game on Friday 9th. Tickets seem to be running about $120 (yikes)

We’re coming in July for a game. I recently had knee replacement surgery. Suggestions for best seats, reasonable price with least walking as possible.

Alice, so you can take an elevator or escalator to the view level. So what you are looking for is the closest seats to the field level or the view level. That means seats right on the field are not great as you will have to walk down from the concourse. The seats on the lower level that don’t require as much walking are under the upper level and not my favorite so I would say the first couple rows of the View level in the center or club level if your budget allows.

Hello, Might you have any photos of Oracle Park I could use for an article I’m writing? Naturally, you would receive crdit for the photos. Can you provide three or four if I specify what views/parts of the ballpark I’m hoping for and what would you charge. Thank you for considering my email. – Ritch (retired Naval Reserve officer).

You must be out of your mind if you think the Dodger dog is a pathetic offering. A Dodger dog beats a brat any day of the week. You can get a brat anywhere, but can only get Dodger dogs in one place. Blue heaven on earth. Oh and GO DODGERS!!

The Dodgers are (sadly) a good baseball team. But if you think the Dodger dog is the best… you need to get out more. 😉

Do you know how high above the field each level is?

hmmm, no I don’t

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I am a Dodger Fanbut live in Sacramento now so to see the Dodgers I have to go to Oracle Park most times but do Fly to LA to See them as well. Main Difference from La to SF about the Food is SF has NASTY Food….Garlic Fries really? Brats with nasty junk on them. Baseball was built around a Good Hot Dog something SF knows Nothing about. Here is the recipe…Good Bun, awesome Hot Dog in the middle and some Mustard on Top added with Fresh cut sliced Onions….it’s that Simple like McDonald’s…KEEP IT SIMPLE STUPID Approach….PS Going to the Dodger game this Weekend Going to Wear my Dodgers World Series Hoodie….Deal with IT!!!

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Just discovered your excellent website. I found it when looking for info on the box office location Do you know how I can find it to pick up my will call tickets? Thank you! Tom Lewis

As I recall the will-call is on King St by the Giants Wall of Fame.

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Thirty three years ago tonight Van Halen’s “Monsters of Rock” tour invaded Giants stadium in New Jersey for the first of two concerts.

Van Halen was just about midway through the 23 city, 29-date tour when they arrived in New Jersey. It kicked off on May 23rd at the Alpine Valley Music Theatre in East Troy, Wisconsin and ended on July 30th in at Mile High Stadium in Denver, Colorado. For the massive tour, the band licensed the “Monsters of Rock” trademark from the European company that hosted the annual events at Castle Donington. Packaging a big festival the likes of which the United States hadn’t seen since the seventies, Van Halen would be headlining over Scorpions, Dokken, Kingdom Come, and newcomers Metallica.

Van Halen opened their set with “A.F.U. (Naturally Wired)”, the first of five songs coming off of its most recent studio album – OU812 . One interesting addition to the setlist was Van Halen’s cover of Stevie Wonder’s “Superstition”. The band had first played it during its club days as far back as 1976. Van Halen would play “Superstition” a total of 14 times during the “Monsters of Rock” tour. Below is the complete setlist from that night:

SETLIST (June 26th, 1988):

A.F.U. (Naturally Wired) Summer Nights There’s Only One Way to Rock Panama Bass Solo Runnin’ With the Devil Why Can’t This Be Love Mine All Mine Drum Solo You Really Got Me Sucker in a 3 Piece When It’s Love Eagles Fly I Can’t Drive 55 Best of Both Worlds Guitar Solo Black and Blue Ain’t Talkin’ ‘Bout Love Superstition (Stevie Wonder cover) Rock and Roll (Led Zeppelin cover)

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Pearl Jam’s Dark Matter World Tour 2024: How To Get Tickets

P earl Jam’s massive international tour is kicking off very soon! The celebration of the band’s new album Dark Matter will hit stadiums across the world in the US, UK, Ireland, New Zealand, Spain, Australia, Germany, and Portugal. They’re also bringing along some killer supporting acts that include Deep Sea Diver, Richard Ashcroft, The Murder Capital, Glen Hansard, and Pixies. 

Luckily, it looks like tickets are still available for many of the upcoming dates. And we’ll help you snatch them up before they’re gone.

The first stop on the Pearl Jam 2024 Tour will be on May 4 in Vancouver, British Columbia at Rogers Arena with support from Deep Sea Diver. The final tour date will be on November 23 in Sydney, Australia at Giants Stadium with support from Pixies.

Ready to snag those tickets? The main spot to reserve your spot to see Pearl Jam live in 2024 will be the band’s website , though many tickets are already sold out there.

Ticketmaster also has a ton of tickets available, and select tour dates are currently selling presale tickets. Everything else is available for general sale where available.

If you can’t find tickets on Pearl Jam’s site or Ticketmaster, you can always check Stubhub . Stubhub is known for having at least some tickets available for sold-out shows. Plus, the platform’s FanProtect Program ensures that your purchase is legitimate and free of scams.

For non-US tour dates, Viagogo is another great spot to get tickets. Fans in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Ireland, the UK, Germany, Spain, and Portugal should check it out.

Don’t miss your chance to see Pearl Jam live this year! Tickets are selling out fast.

Pearl Jam 2024 Tour Dates

May 4 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena (with Deep Sea Diver)

May 6 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena (with Deep Sea Diver)

May 10 – Portland, OR – Moda Center (with Deep Sea Diver)

May 13 – Sacramento, CA – Golden 1 Center (with Deep Sea Diver)

May 16 – Las Vegas, NV – MGM Grand Garden Arena (with Deep Sea Diver)

May 18 – Las Vegas, NV – MGM Grand Garden Arena (with Deep Sea Diver)

May 21 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum (with Deep Sea Diver)

May 22 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum (with Deep Sea Diver)

May 25 – Napa Valley, CA – BottleRock Napa

May 28 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena (with Deep Sea Diver)

May 30 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena (with Deep Sea Diver)

June 22 – Dublin, IE – Marlay Park (with Richard Ashcroft)

June 25 – Manchester, UK – Manchester Co-Op Arena (with The Murder Capital)

June 29 – London, UK – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (with Richard Ashcroft)

July 2 – Berlin, DE – Waldbühne (with The Murder Capital)

July 3 – Berlin, DE – Waldbühne (with The Murder Capital)

July 6 – Barcelona, ES – Palau Sant Jordi (with The Murder Capital)

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August 31 – Chicago, IL – Wrigley Field (with Glen Hansard)

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September 4 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden (with Glen Hansard)

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September 9 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center (with Glen Hansard)

September 12 – Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena (with Glen Hansard)

September 15 – Boston, MA – Fenway Park (with Glen Hansard)

September 17 – Boston, MA – Fenway Park (with Glen Hansard)

September 27 – Dana Point, CA – Ohana Festival

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November 16 – Melbourne, AU – Marvel Stadium (with Pixies)

November 21 – Sydney, AU – Giants Stadium (with Pixies)

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A little less than eight years ago, Luke Combs was fairly unknown, playing clubs like the old Mavericks Live in the Jacksonville Landing. Now he’s headlining two shows at EverBank Stadium , and doing the same at stadiums across the country. 

In the intervening years, he’s gotten three Grammy nominations, been named Country Music Association Entertainer of the Year twice, released one of the funniest Number One hits in years with “When It Rains It Pours” and brought down the house at a nationally televised Grammy Awards show by duetting with Tracy Chapman on her hit “Fast Car.” 

Combs plays Friday, May 3, and Saturday, May 4, at the stadium, with a different cast of opening acts each night.  

Here's what you need to know about the shows.

Where is Luke Combs playing in Jacksonville?

Luke Combs will play two concerts at Jacksonville's EverBank Stadium , the home of the Jaguars .

Can I still get tickets for the Luke Combs concerts? 

Yes, through the stadium’s website, everbankstadium.com. Combs will have a general admission “pit” near the front of the stage, where tickets are $176. Seated areas on the floor go for $119.50-$176. Seats in the bowl are $59.50-$219.50.  

Does one ticket get me into both Luke Combs concerts? 

Afraid not. The events are separately ticketed.  

Has Luke Combs ever played a concert in Jacksonville? 

Combs’ history of playing live in Jacksonville goes back to July of 2016, when he played at the old Mavericks Live in the Jacksonville Landing. He also played at the Florida Theatre in December of 2017, the Players Championship Military Appreciation Day in May of 2018 and VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in October of 2021. 

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What other stadiums is Luke Combs playing on the Growin’ Up and Gettin’ Old Tour? 

The tour includes stops at the home stadiums of the Milwaukee Brewers, Buffalo Bills, Penn State Nittany Lions, Texas-San Antonio Roadrunners, San Francisco 49ers, Arizona Cardinals, Utah Utes, Los Angeles Rams/Chargers, New York Giants/Jets, Washington Commanders, Cincinnati Bengals and Houston Texans. He’s playing back-to-back nights at all of the shows except Penn State.  

Will Luke Combs play “Fast Car” and my other favorites? 

That’s hard to say for certain, but it seems likely. Combs played back-to-back nights in April in Milwaukee and played “Fast Car” and “When It Rains It Pours” both nights. 

What songs is Luke Combs singing on tour in 2024? And is he signing the same songs both nights? 

In Milwaukee, Combs played 25 songs during the first night’s show. He mixed up the order, but 20 of the 25 songs were repeated at the second night’s show. 

Where can I park for the Luke Combs concerts? 

The stadium’s website has a link to parking options , ranging from $49-$107.50. There are thousands of spots in lots and garages in the nearby downtown area, but many of those will be occupied by workers on Friday.

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 What time do parking lots open for the Luke Combs concerts? 

How many people will be at the luke combs concert .

Officials are expecting around 45,000-50,000 fans at each night’s show. 

What time does the stadium open for the Luke Combs concert? 

Gates open at 5 p.m. 

Can I jump into the EverBank Stadium swimming pools if I get overheated during the Luke Combs shows? 

No, the “spas” on the north end of the stadium will not be open during the concerts. The entire north end of the stadium, which is behind the stage, will be closed to the public. The seats in Daily’s Place, the amphitheater attached to the southern end of the stadium, will be used as a cooling-off area for fans.

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Can I leave the stadium and come back in? 

No. There is no re-entry allowed. 

What time does the first act come on stage? 

Showtime is 5:40 p.m. both nights. Combs is scheduled to take the stage at 9 p.m.

Who is opening for Luke Combs in Jacksonville?

The opening acts for Friday's show are The Wilder Blue , Hailey Whitters , Charles Wesley Godwin and Cody Jinks . 

The opening acts for Saturday's show are Colby Acuff , Drew Parker , Mitchell Tenpenny and Jordan Davis . 

Will the Luke Combs concerts be rescheduled if it rains? 

As the man himself says, “when it rains, it pours.” Acts may be postponed due to lightning, but the shows are rain or shine. The stage will be covered, but the fans won’t be. 

What can I bring with me to the Luke Combs concert? 

Policies will be the mostly the same as at a Jaguars game. You can bring in one factory-sealed water bottle that is 16.9 ounces or less. All bags brought into the stadium must be clear and no larger than 12-by-6-by-12 inches. Backpacks of any kind (even clear) are prohibited, and no outside food or beverages are permitted. 

Can I bring a camera to the Luke Combs concert? 

Not if it has a detachable lens, but you can shoot all the photos you want with your cell phone. Go-Pros, HD video cameras and drones are also prohibited. 

I have a gift for Luke Combs. Can I bring it to the show? 

Sorry, you’ll have to find another way to get it to him. “Wrapped gifts for the artists” are specifically prohibited. Also, you can’t profess your love for him (or deliver any other message) on a sign larger than 16-by-20 inches.  

Can I hold up my phone and record the whole Luke Combs concert? 

There’s no rule against that, but the people sitting behind you will hate you for it.  

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Odell beckham jr. should return to giants, says super bowl champ aaron ross, odell beckham jr. come back to nyg ... says super bowl champ aaron ross.

Odell Beckham Jr . and the New York Giants need to reunite ... so says former DB Aaron Ross who tells us he'd "love" for the star receiver to return to the Big Apple.

"I would love that," Ross said of the 3x Pro Bowler ... who played his best professional football at the MetLife Stadium.

"From the first day he got to the Giants, that was the part that we needed since our Super Bowl run and he was amazing out there."

Of course, OBJ was drafted by Giants with the 12th overall pick in the 2014 draft ... and he had a breakout rookie season, catching 91 balls and 12 touchdowns in just 12 games (he was injured to start the season). 2015 and 2016 were equally as good ... and Odell was widely considered one of the top 2 or 3 wide receivers in the world.

OBJ also made what many consider to be the greatest catch in the history of football during a Sunday Night Football game against the Dallas Cowboys.

However, after several seasons marred by injury and on-field drama, Beckham Jr. was traded to the Browns before ultimately moving on to the Rams, where he won a Super Bowl .

Odell spent last season with the Ravens ... and is now a free agent.

"I think his personality matches the New York environment," the 2x Super Bowl-winning former Giants cornerback said. "So I'd love to see that."

There's been no word yet if OBJ has any interest in returning to the big city ... and the team did just take LSU receiver Malik Nabers (also where Beckham Jr. went to school) with their first-round pick.

"There's a few pieces that we need to plug in that will fit the scheme that the offensive coordinator has," Ross said.

We also talked about the future of defense in the National Football League ... as rules have made it more and more difficult to stop high-powered NFL offenses.

Ross had some advice for incoming defenders looking to succeed as a pro.

"As a defensive back, I would say learn the offensive schemes that you're going against, that way you can put yourself in a position to not have too many penalties," Ross said.

"You as a player eventually have to evolve, because since Pop Warner and middle school, high school, college -- it's changing."

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Astros-Rockies Mexico City series: Three things to know about weekend games at Alfredo Harp Helú Stadium

The series marks the second international set of the 2024 regular season.

Major League Baseball's 2024 Mexico City Series goes down this weekend and features a pair of games between the Houston Astros and Colorado Rockies . Estadio Alfredo Harp Helú, in Mexico's capital and largest city, will be the host venue. 

Saturday's game will be broadcast on MLB Network, Rockies.TV, and the Space City Home Network, and Sunday's game will be broadcast nationally on ESPN and, once again, for in-market fans it'll be Rockies.TV and Space City Home Network. 

Saturday's game

The Rockies will be the home team for the series opener. First pitch is scheduled for 6:05 p.m. ET. The Astros will start right-hander Ronel Blanco . This season, he's got a sparkling ERA of 1.33 through four starts and 27 innings, plus a shiny no-hitter , with a much more ordinary K/BB ratio of 1.83. The Rockies will counter with righty Cal Quantrill . Quantrill in 2024 has pitched to a 4.33 ERA over five starts with a 1.25 K/BB ratio.

Sunday's game 

The second game of the series marks Houston's turn to be the home team. First pitch is scheduled for 4:05 p.m. ET. The Astros trot out ace Framber Valdez (yes, he's the Astros ace even with Justin Verlander now on the active roster). This season, Valdez owns an ERA of 2.19 in a pair of starts. He's finished in the top 10 of the American League Cy Young balloting in each of the last two seasons. Colorado goes with lefty Austin Gomber . Gomber on the young season has an ERA of 4.32 in five starts. 

Now here are some more things to know about this series.

1. The Astros need to get something going 

This year's Mexico City Series features what have thus far been two of MLB's worst teams in 2024. In the case of the Rockies, that's not all that surprising. With Houston, though, the early struggles are a sharp departure from recent history. The Astros are every bit a modern dynasty in MLB, as they've won a pair of World Series titles during their current run (2017 and 2022) and have made it at least to the American League Championship Series in each of the last seven postseasons. That makes their current straits all the more jarring. 

Speaking of which, the Astros are right now in last place in the AL West – yes, behind even the A's – and their current record stands at 7-19 under first-year manager Joe Espada. That dismal record is backed up by a similarly dismal run differential of minus-36. They come into the Mexico Series having lost five in a row, including a sweep at the hands of the Cubs . The good news for the Astros is that the Rockies are arguably even worse, so therein lies an opportunity for Houston to get a touch of positive momentum going. That's something they badly need, to say the least.

2. Runs might be easy to come by

Thanks in large measure to the elevation – Mexico City is 7,349 feet above sea level, or more than 2,000 feet higher than Denver – the ball figures to fly out of Estadio Alfredo Harp Helú this weekend. Given that the Rockies will be in town, the comparisons to Coors Field will be frequent. Harp Helú, however, is really on a different level. The difference in altitude was just noted, and the dimensions of the two fields are also notable. Coors Field is 347 feet down the left-field line, 390 in the left-field power alley, 415 to center, 375 to the right-field power alley and 350 down the right-field line. In the meantime, Estadio Alfredo Harp Helú is 325 down both lines and 400 to center.

Or, as Ben Lindbergh of the Ringer wrote in 2017 : 

"Physics of baseball expert Alan Nathan estimates via email that the air density in Mexico City is only 76 percent relative to sea level, compared with 82 percent at Coors. According to Nathan's calculations — holding all else equal except altitude — a "standard long fly ball" with a 103 mph exit speed and a 27.5 degree launch angle would travel 398 feet at sea level. At Coors, it would fly 427 feet. And in Mexico City, it would cover 438 feet."

Indeed, in the inaugural Mexico City Series held last year, the Padres and Giants teamed up for a total of 37 runs and 14 home runs (!) over their two contests at Harp Helú. 

3. This is the seventh regular-season MLB series in Mexico

MLB under commissioner Rob Manfred has emphasized growing the sport internationally, and that's led to an uptick in the number of games played abroad. Speaking of which, this is the seventh time that MLB will hold a regular-season series in Mexico. Last year's edition was in Mexico City, and the previous Mexico Series was in Monterrey. Here's a look back: 

• 1996 Mexico Series: Mets vs. Padres
• 1999 Mexico Series: Rockies vs. Padres
• 2018 Mexico Series: Padres vs. Dodgers
• 2019 Mexico Series: Reds vs. Cardinals , Astros vs. Angels
• 2023 Mexico Series: Padres vs. Giants

As you can see, this year's combatants, the Rockies and Astros, have participated in the series before. The Padres, likely because of San Diego's close proximity to Mexico, lead all comers with four Mexico Series appearances. 

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Moscow City Tour

September 9, 2019 Our tour is underway now, and we begin with a Moscow city tour that focuses on the Kremlin. The Treasury and most of the churches we entered today would not allow photos inside, but the exterior shots are beautiful. Here are the day’s highlights.

Moscow Free Day

Nizhny Novgorod

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So sorry to be missing this as I prepare for knee replacement and had to cancel. ;-(

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