MLB
Stadium Guide
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Anaheim, California
Opened
April 19, 1966
Capacity of
45,517
Best way there
Metrolink to Anaheim
10-minute walk to the gates.
Tickets
Mobile, in the MLB Ballpark app
Arrive by
Gates open 90 min early
60 min early for day games.
Bag policy
No bags, except small clutches
Clutches up to 4.5" × 6.5". Medical and diaper bags allowed.
Food & water
Yes: individual food and sealed water
Water up to 1 liter in a sealed clear bottle.
Parking
$10–$20
Official Angel Stadium lots.
Nearest airport
John Wayne (SNA) · 5 mi
About 10 min by car.
Best value seats
View Level sections 401–422
Mid-infield.
Angel Stadium in Anaheim has been home to the Angels since 1966, making it the fourth-oldest active ballpark in MLB. It holds just over 45,500 fans and sits in the middle of a large parking lot in Orange County — a distinctly Southern California stadium experience. The park was significantly renovated in the 1990s, adding a rock pile and waterfall feature in center field, and provides good sightlines throughout.
The surrounding Anaheim Resort area is dominated by Disneyland, a short distance away, which makes the neighborhood unlike any other in baseball — you'll see theme park traffic mixing with baseball fans on game days. The ARTIC transit center nearby connects to Metrolink and other regional transit. The stadium's large, flat parking lot is tailgate-friendly, and the area doesn't have much of a ballpark neighborhood feel, so most fans park, enjoy the game, and head home.
John Wayne Airport (SNA) is just 5 miles from Angel Stadium. Rideshare runs $12–20. LAX has more flights but is 32 miles north through LA traffic. SNA is the clear choice.
ADA spaces are throughout the official lots, closest to the entrances. Drop-off is on Katella Ave near the main entry. Accessibility services: (714) 940-2000 or angels.com/accessibility.
Over 12,000 spaces in lots surrounding the ballpark. Post-game exit via the I-5 and SR-57 is generally smooth. Pre-buy online for the best rates.
Tailgating happens in the outer lots, where fans set up grills and coolers. It's relaxed and family-friendly. Gates open 90 minutes before first pitch.
Metrolink's Orange County Line stops at Anaheim Station, a 10-minute walk away. Special game-day service runs from LA Union Station and intermediate stations on select dates. Check metrolinktrains.com. OCTA buses also serve the area.
No walkable neighborhood. The stadium is surrounded by parking lots, freeways and commercial development. The Packing District in Anaheim is a good pregame stop, a 10-minute drive away.
Bike parking is at the stadium. The Santa Ana River Trail is a paved route from several Orange County communities.
Store-bought, factory-sealed clear plastic water bottles, up to one liter (33.814 US fluid ounces).
Individual-portion food is allowed, unless you're seated in a suite.
All bags, backpacks and carriers are prohibited, with these exceptions (after inspection):
The classic, intimate lower bowl (open since 1966) has clean sightlines behind the plate. The Angels dugout is on the first base side. The center field rock formation and waterfall are visible from most infield seats.
A solid elevated view of the full field at a steep discount from the lower bowl. Mild evenings make the open-air upper deck pleasant.
Skip the far corners of the Terrace and View levels: steep and far from the infield. There are no pole obstructions. Mid-infield at any level is safe.
Home plate points roughly east, so right field/first base is in direct sun for much of afternoon games. Third base gets upper deck shade earlier. The mild Anaheim climate softens it, but bring sunglasses for day games on the first base side.
Anaheim is mild and dry for most of the season. Summer games are warm and sunny but rarely oppressive, especially in the evening. Santa Ana winds in late summer and fall can bring hot, dry conditions. Spring and fall are typically perfect.
Left Field Concourse - Orange County's taco chain, with burritos, tacos and nachos made fresh. Get the carne asada burrito.
Right Field Terrace - Upscale seafood. The fish tacos and clam chowder bread bowl are the highlights.
Main Concourse, Third Base - Build-your-own personal pizzas cooked fast in a stone oven. Good for groups with different tastes.
The Kids' Zone has batting cages, pitching mounds and other baseball games, plus a playground with slides and climbing structures for younger children. Designated kid-friendly seating areas are near restrooms, concessions and the Kids' Zone. Kids ages 3–13 can run the bases after the game.
Nursing: A nursing suite (sink, changing table) is available on request at the Guest Relations office, Section 133.
Changing tables: Family restrooms at Sections 107, 132, 312 and 340 (some sources also cite 106, 133, 310, 342, so check signage on the day).
Sensory/quiet space: Sensory bags with fidget toys and activities, created with Easterseals, are available at Guest Service Centers.
First aid: First Aid room on the Field Level near Section 130, staffed by certified medical personnel from gates-open until 30 minutes post-event.
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