Oakland Coliseum
A multi-purpose stadium in Oakland, California, home to the Oakland Athletics from 1968 through the 2024 season.
The Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum, often shortened to the Oakland Coliseum, is a multi-purpose stadium in Oakland, California, United States. It serves as part of the Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum Complex, located next to Oakland Arena. In 2017, the playing surface was dedicated as Rickey Henderson Field in honor of Major League Baseball Hall of Famer and former Oakland Athletics left fielder Rickey Henderson.
- Location
- Oakland, California
- Opened
- 1968
- Primary Tenant
- Oakland Athletics (MLB)
- Notable Feature
- Multi-purpose design originally shared with NFL's Raiders
Verified Timeline
Lore & Background
The Coliseum was the home of the Oakland Athletics of Major League Baseball from 1968 through the 2024 season. It was also the home of the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League from 1966 until 1981, and again from 1995 until 2019. It is currently the home of the San Francisco Unicorns of Major League Cricket. It has occasionally been used for soccer, currently hosting second-division soccer league USL Championship's Oakland Roots SC, and previously hosted select San Jose Earthquakes matches in 2008 and 2009. Additionally, it was used for international matches during the 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup. The Coliseum has a seating capacity of up to 63,132 depending on configuration; an upper deck dubbed 'Mount Davis' by fans was added as part of a 1996 renovation for the Raiders' return. In 2006, the Athletics blocked off the third deck during its games, limiting capacity to 34,077. On April 11, 2017, the Athletics began to reopen some sections of the third deck and open the Mount Davis deck for selected marquee games. The state of the Coliseum has been widely criticized; during its later years as an MLB stadium it was often cited, along with Tropicana Field, as one of the worst ballparks in the league. The Athletics are scheduled to move to West Sacramento's Sutter Health Park for the 2025 season as a planned temporary relocation, while pursuing a permanent move to Las Vegas.
In Their Own Story
The Coliseum has a seating capacity of up to 63,132 depending on configuration. An upper deck dubbed 'Mount Davis' by fans was added as part of a 1996 renovation for the Raiders' return to Oakland. In 2006, the Athletics blocked off the entirety of the Coliseum's third deck during its games, artificially limiting its capacity to 34,077, making it the smallest stadium in Major League Baseball. On April 11, 2017, with Dave Kaval as team president, the Athletics began to reopen some sections of the third deck and open the Mount Davis deck for selected marquee games, making it the largest baseball stadium in the United States by capacity through 2024. The state of the Coliseum has been widely criticized; sports fans and players alike consider it poorly maintained and out of date. During its later years as an MLB stadium it was often cited, along with Tropicana Field, as one of the worst ballparks in the league. The Athletics played their final season at the Coliseum in 2024, moving to West Sacramento's Sutter Health Park while planning to relocate to Las Vegas.
Reader's Guide
The Coliseum is located in Oakland, California, next to Oakland Arena. It was originally named Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum. Naming rights deals have included Network Associates Coliseum, McAfee Coliseum, Overstock.com Coliseum, and O.co Coliseum. The playing surface is named Rickey Henderson Field. The stadium is currently home to the San Francisco Unicorns (Major League Cricket) and Oakland Roots SC (USL Championship).
Did You Know?
- The Coliseum was the last remaining stadium in the United States shared by professional baseball and football teams.
- The upper deck added in 1996 is nicknamed 'Mount Davis' by fans.
- The Coliseum's playing surface was dedicated as Rickey Henderson Field in 2017.
- The Athletics played their final season at the Coliseum in 2024, with a planned temporary relocation to Sutter Health Park in 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Oakland Coliseum?
Located in Oakland, California, this concrete multi-purpose stadium served as the home of the Major League Baseball's Oakland Athletics from 1968 until 2024. It was also famously shared with the NFL's Oakland Raiders and remains part of a larger sports complex next to the Oakland Arena.
How long did the A's play at the Coliseum?
The Oakland Athletics called this stadium their home for over five decades, spanning from its opening in 1968 through the end of the 2024 season. This tenure made it one of the longest continuous runs by a single franchise in a specific ballpark.
What is significant about the playing surface?
In 2017, the field was officially dedicated as Rickey Henderson Field to honor the Hall of Fame left fielder who played for the team. This tribute recognizes his legendary status and contributions to the club during its time in Oakland.
Why was the stadium design unique?
The Coliseum featured a multi-purpose layout that allowed it to host both Major League Baseball games and NFL football matches simultaneously with the Raiders. This shared arrangement defined the venue's identity for decades before the teams eventually separated or moved.
What is the current status of the Oakland Coliseum?
As of 2024, the Athletics have left the stadium after their final season there, ending a nearly 56-year residency. The facility remains standing as the last remaining multi-purpose stadium in Major League Baseball history.
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