Oakland Coliseum, Multi-purpose sports venue in Oakland, United States
Oakland Coliseum is a multi-purpose sports venue in Oakland with a playing field sunken 21 feet (6.4 meters) below sea level. The main concourse sits at the top of the first level seating section.
Construction began in 1962, financed by $25 million raised through a non-profit corporation led by developer Robert T. Nahas rather than taxpayer bonds; the stadium opened on September 18, 1966 with a Raiders game. The Athletics arrived from Kansas City in 1968. A 1996 renovation for the Raiders' return added the upper deck fans call Mount Davis.
The venue was home to the Day on the Green concert series during the 1970s, featuring performances by artists like Marvin Gaye and Led Zeppelin. These events established the site as a major West Coast destination for rock and soul music.
The facility offers different configurations with capacities from 35,067 seats for baseball games to 63,122 seats for concerts. Multiple parking options and suite services are available throughout the venue.
The field was dedicated as Rickey Henderson Field in 2017, honoring the Hall of Fame left fielder. The bullpen sits in foul territory with two sets of mounds and home plates under a small roof on the fence, exposed to wind and rain. The Athletics use the third-base dugout, visitors the first-base side.
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