Oakland Coliseum — Attraction in Oakland

The staff were super friendly and the place was perfectly clean. It was a nice family atmosphere with zero disturbances. My only complaint is the concession food which is both incredibly unhealthy and expensive. (Water is $8 for a 20oz bottle) They don’t allow outside food. The photos I took show concession stand menus on June 17, 2025. I did not photograph some of the closed stands. The whole venue is cashless.

Churros: Cinnamon Churros (2) ………….....……... $10 Stuffed Churros (2) …………………......….. $12 20oz Pepsi, Pepsi Zero, Starry, Water $8

Javi’s Cooking: Empanadas (2) beef, chicken, mushroom or jamon $16 20oz Pepsi, Pepsi Zero, Starry, Water .……..........….… $8 24oz Coors Light ………………………………….........…….…. $18 24oz Modelo …………………………………………..........………. $19 24oz Modelo Chelada ………………………..........………….. $18 Cayman Jack or White Claw Canned Cocktail ........ $18

Lilikoi: Boba Tea ……………………..........……………. $10 Mochi Donuts ………………….........………… $5 Macaroons (6) ………………………........…… $10 20oz Pepsi, Pepsi Zero, Starry, Water $8

Tante’s: Beef Hot Link ……..…. $12 Chicken Apple …….... $12 Smoked Bratwurst .. $12 At another Tante’s stand: Chicken Strip Basket $16 (it’s an order of fries + 3 chicken strips) Garlic Fries …………..... $10 (fresh & hot but underdone, scant garlic) Fries ……………….....……. $8 Same beverages as other concessions

Pizza Zone: Cheese Pizza .… $14 Pepperoni Pizza $14 Kettle Corn ....…. $11 Popcorn ….…...…. $8 Assorted Candy .$8 Same beverages as other concessions

Cal Coast Concessions: Hot Dogs ….… $9 (didn’t try it but I saw that it was quite large) Nachos ….…... $9 Kettle Corn …. $9 Caramel Corn $11 (I found this to be very tasty) Licorice Rope $11 Cheese Cup .. $3.50 Same beverages as other concessions

Full Belly Bakery: Assorted Cookies ….…. $6 Brownies and Blondies $6 Vegan/GF Truffles …….. $10 Cake Bites (6) ………..….. $12 Same beverages as other concessions

Strategy for frugal people: You are allowed to bring an empty, “soft” water bottle. I brought an empty disposable water bottle. The tapwater is just fine. I suspect your best buy is a hotdog for $9. They are larger than ordinary hotdogs. Eat before you get here or smuggle food in your pockets (not in your 14in x 14in x 6in bag because they will search it). Look up the list of prohibited items on the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum website.

I appeal to Commissioner Chris Iglesias. Your bio states you have “dedicated [your] career to executing a social equity agenda”. Commissioner David Haubert, you say you “began [your] professional career in the food industry”. Commissioner Jacqueline Thompson, your bio says “Having been born and raised in Oakland, she is deeply committed to the social and economic revitalization and development of the City [of Oakland]“ and that you work on behalf of the “community considered the least and most marginalized”. Commissioner Kevin Jenkins, you “served as the Director of Housing for an anti-poverty organization, working directly with community members to explore creative ways to address the rising rent and build affordable housing.” Commissioner John Beam, with your background in sports, I trust you remember the heyday of the Coliseum when it was known for affordable concession food. It is written that you have “brought numerous programs and opportunities to the city of Oakland.” Chair Rebecca Kaplan, it is written that you are “working to improve quality of life by enhancing economic opportunity, public safety and vibrancy in Oakland.”

I appeal to the African American Sports & Entertainment Group who prominently states “Creating Economic Equity Through Sports/Entertainment & Community Development” on the homepage of their website. One of your objectives is “the benefit of Oakland's most under-served communities in East Oakland.” I hope it is in your plan to improve food affordability and healthy options at...

My favorite place on the planet - well, tied with Disneyland. A's fans are loyal, knowledgeable and the majority are nice! I had season tickets for 18 seasons in row two behind the bullpen, this year we moved two sections over and sit in the third row behind the bullpen mound (we moved bc not all A's fans are nice people - but not all people in any group anywhere are all nice, ya know? But we made a lot of life long friends and I watched kids who were four or five when I met them, grow up, go off to college, get married - it's crazy!).

Personally, I really think they should just rebuild or upgrade the Coliseum instead of this insane new stadium business - there isn't even an off ramp or places to park and I highly doubt a gondola is the answer, in fact it seems somewhat asinine, tbh.

Anyway, the Coliseum is awesome and in the last two years they've added The Treehouse - a bar with food and games, The Farm - where local kids come and grow the vegetables that are served at places around the stadium, my personal favorite - Championship Plaza which is outside of the stadium but is a place with tables, games, a movie theater sized tv so you're still like right there at the game - and best of all are the rotating food trucks!! Oakland food trucks are (at least locally) known to be the best! Any choice you make the food is to die for! Yum AF!

New seating areas have been added - including the Terrace which are tables for four people with wait staff, two free alcoholic beverages, free sodas and a delicious menu that tbh, could be a bit bigger - but the nachos are unlike any you will ever have in a ballpark setting. I used to sit in Diamond Level for my birthday every year and it is definitely awesome but the Terrace Tables in 121 might be my favorite place to catch a game in the entire place. They've added cushioned theater seats in the "Coppola" Section - there's wait staff there as well and each seat had its own little refrigerator.

And while I believe that the "A's Access" program does a pretty big disservice to those of us who have paid thousands per seat a year for decades and still do and only got a 25% discount on merchandise - I get why people like it - and there is one part that I do enjoy, I can't lie.

With A's Access you can pay like $30 monthly (or as low as $220 a season) and have access to every game - you may be stuck in The Treehouse but there are opportunities for seat upgrades daily - AND ALL FOOD INSIDE THE STADIUM AND ALL BEER, SODAS, ETC (even in the Plaza - I do like that A's Access has made it much less crowded in the Plaza and the food truck lines shorter).

I only eat at the Food Trucks or Shibe Park Tavern - the menu was redone again this year and I hope they do not change it because you must try the shrimp tacos, the chopped chicken salad and the beef salad ... all are too good to be true! You can get seats by the window and you're at the game, it's a great view! I will add a pic! - so it's not like just some restaurant) - but you can't beat a $5 premium beer! You just can't! You can't get that at ANY OTHER BALLPARK IN MLB! It's really hella sweet AF!!! ...to be continued if they will allow me to write a second review but I doubt it, so I will leave you with on more thing: The players are always exciting, the team is almost always in contention and if there is something that seems virtually impossible to be accomplished in the game - the A's have often been the ones to do it!

Great Team, Great Fans, Great Prices and a VERY MUCH updated ballpark! It'll always be my favorite place (even with Mt Davis - Eww!) in the world but I'm pretty sure you'd like it too! It's not the "dump" that many ppl claim. It's wonderful and you are guaranteed to see good baseball!!! Let's Go Oakland! #RootedInOakland! (pics below: well, I ran into Rickey in the plaza the other day .... among...

The Oakland Coliseum, officially known as the Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum, is a multi-purpose stadium located in Oakland, California. Since its opening on September 18, 1966, it has hosted various sports teams and events. EN.WIKIPEDIA.ORG

Key Features:

Capacity: The stadium's seating capacity varies depending on the event:

Baseball: 46,847 seats, expandable to 56,782 without tarps. Football: 53,200 seats, expandable to 63,132. Concerts: 47,416 or 64,829 seats, depending on the configuration. Soccer: 15,000 seats. Surface: The playing surface is Tifway II Bermuda Grass.

Record Attendance: The highest recorded attendance for a baseball game was 56,310 on July 21, 2018, during an Athletics vs. Giants game. For football, the record is 62,784 on January 14, 2001, during a Raiders vs. Ravens game.

Recent Developments:

Team Relocations: The Oakland Raiders, who played at the Coliseum from 1966 to 1981 and again from 1995 to 2019, relocated to Las Vegas in 2020. The Oakland Athletics are also planning a move to Las Vegas, with a new stadium expected to be completed by 2028. THE-SUN.COM

Ownership and Redevelopment: The Alameda County Board of Supervisors has been in discussions to sell the Coliseum site to the African American Sports and Entertainment Group (AASEG) for redevelopment. The proposed $5 billion project aims to create housing, a convention center, and entertainment venues while preserving the historic Coliseum and Arena. SFCHRONICLE.COM

Visiting Information:

Address: 7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland, CA 94621

Accessibility: The Coliseum is accessible via various public transportation options, including AC Transit buses, Amtrak's Capitol Corridor, and BART's Coliseum station.

Amenities: The stadium offers various amenities, including concessions, merchandise shops, and adaptable seating configurations to accommodate different events.

For the latest updates on events, redevelopment plans, and visiting information, it's advisable to check official sources or local...