Candlestick Park

Candlestick Park was a stadium built with concrete and steel structures near San Francisco Bay, designed to hold roughly 70,000 spectators in an open-air setting. The facility had straightforward seating areas and clear sightlines from most vantage points.

The stadium opened in 1960 and closed in 2013, serving as the home field for both the San Francisco Giants baseball team and the San Francisco 49ers football team. It played a major role in the city's sports life for over five decades.

The Beatles performed their final public concert here in 1966, marking a legendary moment in music history that fans still remember today.

The location near the bay created strong winds and cold temperatures that affected both players and spectators during games. Visitors should have prepared for unpredictable weather and packed warm clothing when attending events.

A special pin called the Croix de Candlestick honored fans who endured extra-inning games through the cold weather. This keepsake became a badge of honor for those who sat through the stadium's most challenging conditions.

Location: San Francisco

Inception: April 12, 1960

Official opening: April 12, 1960

Capacity: 69732

GPS coordinates: 37.71361,-122.38611

Latest update: December 8, 2025 08:20