1968 - 2024 Closed

Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, Oakland

Also known as: Network Associates Coliseum

πŸ“ Oakland, CA

Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum was a baseball ballpark in Oakland, CA that hosted major league games from 1968 to 2024. It has also been known as Network Associates Coliseum. Home teams have included Oakland Athletics.

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πŸ“ Location & Overview

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City Oakland
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State CA
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Country US
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GPS Coordinates 37.751619, -122.200451
Park ID: OAK01

🏟️ Park Characteristics

πŸ‘₯ 46,785 Capacity
🌱 Natural Surface
🏠 Open Air Roof Type
🎯 53 ft Backstop
πŸ“ 40.7 Foul Territory

Configuration from 2024

πŸ“ Field Dimensions

Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum β€” Field Shape

Outfield arc drawn proportional to actual distances. Hover a marker for wall height.

LF Line 330ft Wall: 8 ft
Left Center 388ft Wall: 15 ft
Center Field 400ft Wall: 8 ft
Right Center 388ft Wall: 15 ft
RF Line 330ft Wall: 8 ft

This park has 57 configurations throughout its history.

πŸ“œ History & Events

⭐ First Game
A's vs. Orioles: 4/17/1968
Score: 4-1 (BAL)

πŸ† Notable Milestones

  • no_hitters
  • trivia
Final Game

πŸ“… Years of Operation

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First Used 1968
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Last Used 2024
Total Years57 years

⚾ Teams Played

54 seasons

Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum at a glance

Major league games were played at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, CA from 1968 until 2024. It is also known as Network Associates Coliseum. In box scores the park is coded OAK01. Its coordinates are 37.751619, -122.200451. The characteristics panel (2024 configuration) lists a capacity of 46,785, natural grass, an open-air design, and a backstop 53 feet behind the plate. Distances in the dimensions panel: 330 feet to the left-field line (a 8-foot wall), 388 feet to left-center (a 15-foot wall), 400 feet to center field (a 8-foot wall), 388 feet to right-center (a 15-foot wall), and 330 feet to the right-field line (a 8-foot wall).

The data records 57 configurations over the park's life. The history panel's first game is A's vs. Orioles: 4/17/1968, final score 4-1 (BAL). In that opening game, the starting pitchers were Lew Krausse (OAK); Dave McNally (BAL), the first batter was Curt Blefary (BAL), and the first hit was Boog Powell (BAL). Home clubs, by seasons played at the park: the Oakland Athletics (54 yrs). The team table runs from the 2024 Oakland Athletics back to the 1968 Oakland Athletics. Home clubs ranged from 104-58 (the 1988 Oakland Athletics) to 50-112 (the 2023 Oakland Athletics).

Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum: Frequently Asked Questions

When did Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum open?
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum hosted its first documented major league game in 1968 and its last in 2024.
Where is Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum?
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum is in Oakland, CA.
Which teams played at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum?
Home clubs at this park include Oakland Athletics.
Is Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum still in use?
No. Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum last hosted a major league game in 2024.