MLB
Stadium Guide
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Los Angeles, California
Opened
April 10, 1962
Capacity of
56,000
Best way there
Dodger Stadium Express from Union Station
Tickets
Mobile, in the MLB Ballpark app
Arrive by
Gates open 2 hrs early
Parking opens 2.5 hrs before first pitch.
Bag policy
16" × 16" × 8" max
Food & water
Yes: outside food and sealed drinks
Drinks up to 1 liter in sealed plastic. No food in suites.
Parking
$35–$55
Official Dodger Stadium lots.
Nearest airport
Los Angeles (LAX) · 16 mi
About 35 min by car.
Best value seats
Reserve Level sections 1RS–20RS
Mid-infield.
Dodger Stadium opened in 1962 and remains one of the great American ballparks — the third-oldest active MLB stadium and one of the largest, seating 56,000 fans. It sits in Chavez Ravine, a hillside location above downtown Los Angeles that gives it a distinctive, elevated setting with mountain views beyond the outfield on clear days. The park has been continuously maintained and upgraded, and while it retains its midcentury character, the fan experience is modern.
Dodger Stadium's most famous challenge is its traffic. The ballpark sits just off the 110 freeway but arriving and leaving can take considerable time, and parking — while plentiful — requires patience. The Dodger Stadium Express bus from Union Station is a genuinely good alternative. The neighborhood around the park is residential rather than commercial, so there's not much of a pregame scene outside the stadium itself. Inside, though, it's one of the best settings in baseball.
Burbank is 11 miles from Dodger Stadium with an easier freeway approach via the 5 south. LAX is about 20 miles away, and the I-10 or 110 drive is less predictable on evening game days. Fly into Burbank if you can. Without a car, take the LAX FlyAway bus or Metrolink from Burbank to Union Station, then the free Dodger Stadium Express.
ADA spaces are in each color-coded lot section near the matching gate. Drop-off is at the Academy Rd entrance off Stadium Way. Accessibility services: (866) 363-4377.
Over 16,000 on-site spaces across terraced lots, color-coded by gate and assigned by seat location. Pre-buy online to pay less and skip the cash lanes. Lots open 2.5 hours before first pitch.
Tailgating is relaxed in the big lots, especially the Preferred and Blue Lots near the Top Deck. Lots open 2.5 hours before first pitch. Come early for big series and rivalry games, with views of the San Gabriel Mountains.
The free Dodger Stadium Express runs from Union Station on all home game days. Shuttles leave every 10 minutes starting 2.5 hours before first pitch and return after the game. Union Station has Metro Rail (A, B and D lines), Metrolink and Amtrak.
The stadium sits atop a hill in Elysian Park with no walkable neighborhood. You need a car, rideshare or the shuttle.
Bike parking is at the stadium, next to Elysian Park paths. The steep hills make cycling impractical from farther away.
Unbroken, factory-sealed plastic bottles of non-alcoholic beverages, 1 liter or less.
Food is allowed if it's not in bottles, cans, coolers or thermoses, and you're not seated in a suite.
Bags smaller than 16"x16"x8” are allowed.
The Field Level is close with excellent sightlines, and home plate sections are as good as it gets. The Dodger dugout is on the first base side. Most infield seats also have views of the San Gabriel Mountains and downtown LA skyline.
A step down in price from the field level, with a clean look at the whole field. Good for a casual game on a budget.
Top Deck corners are far from the action with tough angles. Mid-infield Top Deck is fine for the view and price. Traffic and parking are a big factor, so arrive early or leave late.
Home plate faces roughly east, so the first base/right field side gets direct afternoon sun, strongest from 4–6pm. Third base and the left field bleachers shade earlier from the upper deck overhang. Bring sunglasses and sunscreen on the first base side.
Day games are warm and sunny, and evenings are usually comfortable. June can bring marine layer that burns off by game time. Evenings in the hills run cooler than the city, so bring a light layer for night games. Rain is rare in season.
Left Field Plaza - BBQ, wings and a Dodger Dog on a King's Hawaiian roll. Also Dole whip.
Field 47, Reserve 31 - The Dodger Burger (with grilled Dodger Dog slices), a plant-based burger and other ballpark fare.
Reserve Section 32 - Pulled pork, fried chicken buckets and smoked wings.
Fields section 45 - California Roll, Teriyaki Chicken and Orange Chicken bowls. Kirin Frozen Beer and Soju Cocktails on tap.
Four playgrounds/climbing structures: Left Field Plaza, Left Reserve (23–27), Right Field Plaza and Right Reserve (22–28). Right Field Plaza has life-size bobbleheads and a mini scoreboard.
After most Sunday day games, kids ages 5–14 can run the bases. Line up at the Center Field entry gates at the end of the game.
The Right Field Pavilion offers an all-you-can-eat ticket option including unlimited Dodger Dogs, nachos, popcorn, peanuts, and soft drinks.
Nursing: Air-conditioned lounge in Center Field under the Left Pavilion, with a TV.
Changing tables: Six all-gender restrooms with changing tables, plus family restrooms throughout.
Strollers (Rental available): Complimentary stroller check at Guest Services stations, handy for the hills and stairs.
Sensory/quiet space: Sensory bags at any Fan Services station.
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