MLB
Stadium Guide
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Baltimore, Maryland
Opened
April 6, 1992
Capacity of
45,971
Best way there
Tickets
Mobile, in the MLB Ballpark app
Arrive by
Gates open 60–90 min early
Gates A and H open 2.5 hrs early.
Bag policy
Clear bags only, 12" × 6" × 12"
Plus a small clutch up to 4.5" × 6.5".
Food & water
Yes: food in a clear bag and one sealed drink
Drinks up to 20 oz. No cans, glass or frozen bottles.
Parking
$20–$35
Lot H and nearby garages.
Nearest airport
Baltimore/Washington (BWI) · 10 mi
About 20 min by car.
Best value seats
Upper reserve sections 318–334
Mid-infield.
Oriole Park at Camden Yards opened in 1992 and changed what people expected a baseball stadium to look like. It was the first of the modern retro-classic parks — brick facades, an asymmetrical outfield, a warehouse repurposed into part of the ballpark experience — and almost every new MLB venue since has borrowed from its blueprint. It holds just under 46,000 and still ranks among the best ballparks in the league more than 30 years later.
The stadium sits at the edge of Baltimore's Inner Harbor, about a 15-minute walk from the waterfront restaurants and attractions. Oriole Park is a short walk from Camden Station and easily reachable on the MARC train from Washington D.C., making it a popular day trip for fans from across the Mid-Atlantic. Eutaw Street, the pedestrian promenade between the warehouse and the field, is one of the great pre- and post-game gathering spots in baseball.
BWI is 10 miles southwest of Camden Yards, a straightforward drive up I-295 north. The Light RailLink runs from the airport directly to Camden Yards station, next to the ballpark. DCA works for flights from the south but adds significant travel time.
ADA spaces are in Lot H and adjacent garages. Pre-purchase is recommended. The accessible drop-off zone is on Conway St near the home plate entrance. Accommodations: (888) 848-BIRD or orioles.com/accessibility.
City-managed garages and surface lots in the Inner Harbor and downtown are mostly a 5-10 minute walk. The Orioles run Lot H on Russell St, next to the ballpark. Official lots run $20-35. Private lots can be cheaper if booked ahead via SpotHero or ParkWhiz.
Tailgating is mainly in the surface lots around Russell St, with Lot H the most popular. It fills up on big days but stays calmer than NFL-style scenes. Pickles Pub and other Eutaw Street bars are the indoor alternative.
The MARC Camden Line stops at Camden Station, next to the ballpark, with service from Washington Union Station. The MTA Light RailLink stops at Camden Yards station, with direct service from BWI Airport. Schedules at mta.maryland.gov.
The Inner Harbor is a 10-15 minute walk and Federal Hill is 15-20. The Eutaw Street promenade outside the ballpark has warehouse views, bars and food.
Bike parking is near the ballpark entrances. Circulator bike lanes and the Middle Branch trail connect from Federal Hill and the Inner Harbor. Charm City Circulator buses also run near the stadium on game days.
One factory-sealed, non-alcoholic plastic beverage, 20 oz max. No cans, glass or frozen bottles.
Food must fit in one approved clear bag, in individual portions rather than bulk.
One approved bag per person. Clear plastic up to 12" x 6" x 12", or a one-gallon clear freezer bag. A non-clear clutch or wristlet up to 4.5" x 6.5" is allowed in addition. Medical and diaper bags go through a designated search lane.
Lower baseline sections have the B&O Warehouse beyond right field, the asymmetric outfield and an intimate lower bowl. Club sections in the 200s add covered seating and in-seat service.
The upper deck is steep, so mid-infield sections give an elevated view of the whole field at much lower prices. Avoid the far upper deck corners.
The upper deck corners are steep, far from the infield and limited in outfield sightlines. The left field corner is steepest. On a budget, choose mid-infield upper deck over corners.
Home plate faces roughly northeast, so the right field and first base side faces the afternoon sun. Left field and third base seats get upper deck shade earlier. The B&O Warehouse shades part of right field late. Bring sunglasses for first base side seats.
Camden Yards is open-air. April nights can be cold, so bring layers. Summer is hot and humid, often 80s and 90s, and August is the worst. September and October are excellent.
Section 37 - New York style deli known for its corned beef sandwich.
Eutaw Street and All-Star Cafe on the Oriole Park Club Level - BBQ from former All-Star first baseman Boog Powell. Some of Maryland's best.
Sections 12, 68, 80 - Buffalo mac and cheese, the Sweet Heat chicken sandwich and tenders in a souvenir helmet.
Eutaw Street - Full-service brewpub, open on gamedays and non-gamedays.
Eutaw Street - Oysters, crab, Cajun catfish and other Chesapeake Bay favorites.
The walkway behind right field is open to all ticketholders, lined with food stands, and marked with brass balls showing exactly where home runs have landed.
The historic B&O Warehouse beyond right field is the longest building on the East Coast. Dave Winfield famously hit it during the 1993 All-Star Home Run Derby.
All 30 MLB team flags fly above the right field entrance — a colorful tribute to the league and one of the better photo spots on the approach to the ballpark.
The Oriole Bird mascot does the Crab Shuffle — a signature dance — after wins. It's a beloved Baltimore tradition that captures the city's lovably crabby spirit.
The Under Armour Kids Home Run Porch (Sections 76-82) is a viewing area for kids 12 and under with an adult.
Sunday home games are Family Sunday: autographs, mascot meet and greets, live entertainment and Kids Run the Bases. The RBI (Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities) program and youth clinics sometimes bring kids onto the field.
Nursing: Family Wellness Rooms near Gate G have seating, outlets, TV monitors and changing stations. Individual nursing rooms are on the Club Level, no club ticket needed.
Changing tables: In all family restrooms.
Strollers: Wide concourses and designated stroller parking. Strollers can also be checked at Guest Services.
First aid: Behind home plate on the Upper and Lower Level Concourses, staffed by nurses, a doctor and paramedics.
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