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Dodger Stadium

Dodger Stadium is a baseball ballpark in the Elysian Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, and the home of the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball.

Updated August 1, 20261 min readCited sources

Dodger Stadium is a Major League Baseball ballpark in Los Angeles, California, and home of the Los Angeles Dodgers since 1962.

What it is

Dodger Stadium opened on April 10, 1962, in the Elysian Park neighborhood, specifically in Chavez Ravine. It was built for US$23 million and has a seating capacity of 56,000, making it the largest baseball stadium in the world by capacity. It is the third-oldest continually used ballpark in MLB, after Fenway Park and Wrigley Field.

Why it matters

The stadium is known for its scenic hillside setting, overlooking downtown Los Angeles and the surrounding mountains. It has hosted more than 147 million fans since opening, and remains a key venue for baseball in the western United States.

Key details

The ballpark has been the Dodgers' home since their move to Los Angeles in 1958, with the stadium opening four years later. Its grass surface and large capacity make it a distinctive venue in MLB.

In short

  • Opened in 1962, third-oldest active MLB ballpark.
  • Largest baseball stadium by capacity at 56,000.
  • Located in Chavez Ravine with views of downtown Los Angeles.

Quick questions

When did Dodger Stadium open?
It opened on April 10, 1962.
How many people does it hold?
Its seating capacity is 56,000.
Is it the oldest MLB ballpark?
No, it is the third-oldest, after Fenway Park and Wrigley Field.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dodger_Stadium
    Supports: Opened in 1962; location in Los Angeles; home of the Dodgers; capacity; age ranking among MLB parks.
  2. Walter O'Malley — https://www.walteromalley.com/dodger-stadium/construction-facts/
    Supports: Construction cost, opening date, capacity, and privately built stadium fact.
  3. MLB — https://www.mlb.com/dodgers/ballpark/information/history
    Supports: Dodger Stadium history, location in Chavez Ravine, and cumulative attendance.
  4. MLB — https://www.mlb.com/news/featured/dodger-stadium-guide-capacity-seating-chart-parking-and-more
    Supports: Capacity, address, dimensions, and third-oldest active ballpark claim.