Dodger Stadium, Baseball stadium in Los Angeles, United States
Dodger Stadium is a baseball venue in Los Angeles built with a symmetrical layout and tiered seating. The stands provide an open view of the playing field and, at the same time, of the San Gabriel Mountains in the background.
The venue opened on April 10, 1962, after more than 7.5 million cubic meters of earth were moved in Elysian Park. The construction work created a level surface on originally hilly terrain, laying the foundation for a new home for the Dodgers.
The Dodger Dog, sold inside the park, is the best-selling hot dog of any US ballpark. Since 2024 the Japanese chain Tsukiji Gindaco has also sold takoyaki here. Most of the staff working the stands are Latino, reported at over 90 percent of the workforce. The concourse added in 2014 holds a barbecue restaurant and an Italian one named after former manager Tommy Lasorda.
The grounds include parking areas for vehicles, many snack stands, and several access levels for visitors. The best views of the field and mountains are usually found in the middle sections, while the upper tiers offer a broader overview.
Dodger Stadium was the first MLB ballpark built entirely with private money since the original Yankee Stadium, and the last until Oracle Park opened in 2000. Its frame was assembled from 21,000 precast concrete units cast on site, some weighing 32 tons and lowered by a crane built for the job.
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