Oakland Alameda Coliseum facts for kids
| The Coliseum, Oakland Coliseum | |
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| Former names | Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum (1966–1998, 2008–2011, 2016–present) Network Associates Coliseum (1998–2004) McAfee Coliseum (2004–2008) Overstock.com Coliseum (May 2011) O.co Coliseum (2011–2016) |
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| Location | 7000 Coliseum Way Oakland, California 94621 |
| Coordinates | 37°45′6″N 122°12′2″W / 37.75167°N 122.20056°W |
| Capacity | Baseball: 35,067 (Standing room to 37,090) Soccer: 47,416 or 63,132 (depending on configuration) |
| Field size | Left Field – 330 feet (101 m) Left-Center – 367 feet (112 m) Center Field – 400 feet (122 m) Right-Center – 367 feet (112 m) Right Field – 330 feet (101 m) Backstop – 60 feet (18 m) |
| Surface | Bluegrass |
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| Broke ground | April 15, 1964 |
| Opened | September 18, 1966 |
| Renovated | 1995-1996 |
| Construction cost | $25.5 million ($230 million in 2025 dollars ) $200 million (1995-1996 renovation) ($373 million in 2025 dollars ) |
| Architect | Skidmore, Owings and Merrill HNTB (1995-1996 renovation) |
| Structural engineer | Ammann & Whitney |
| Services engineer | Syska & Hennessy, Inc. |
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| Oakland Athletics (MLB) (1968–present) Oakland Raiders (AFL / NFL) (1966–1981, 1995–2013) Oakland Invaders (USFL) (1983–1985) Oakland Clippers (NPSL/NASL) (1967–68) Oakland Stompers (NASL) (1978) San Jose Earthquakes (MLS) (2008–2009) |
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The Oakland Alameda Coliseum is a famous sports stadium. It is located in Oakland, California. People often call it the Oakland Coliseum. This stadium is a multi-purpose venue. This means it can host different sports.
The Coliseum has been home to many teams. The Oakland Raiders of the National Football League played here. The Oakland Athletics of Major League Baseball also call it home.
The stadium first opened in 1966. It can hold over 55,000 fans for football games. For baseball, it seats about 35,000 people.
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History of the Coliseum
The Oakland Alameda Coliseum was built a long time ago. Construction started on April 15, 1964. The stadium officially opened its doors on September 18, 1966. It cost about $25.5 million to build back then.
Renovations and Changes
The stadium was updated between 1995 and 1996. This big renovation cost around $200 million. These changes helped make the stadium more modern. They also added more seating for fans.
Home to Many Teams
The Coliseum has been a busy place for sports. Many different teams have played their home games here.
Baseball Teams
- The Oakland Athletics (A's) have played baseball here since 1968. They are part of MLB.
Football Teams
- The Oakland Raiders played football here for many years. They were part of the AFL and later the NFL.
- The Oakland Invaders from the USFL also played here. This was from 1983 to 1985.
Soccer Teams
- The Oakland Clippers played soccer here in 1967 and 1968.
- The Oakland Stompers also played soccer in 1978.
- The San Jose Earthquakes played some games here from 2008 to 2009. They are an MLS team.
Stadium Features
The Coliseum has specific features for different sports. The playing field is made of Bluegrass.
Seating Capacity
- For baseball games, the stadium can seat 35,067 people. It can hold up to 37,090 with standing room.
- For soccer, it can seat 47,416 or even 63,132. This depends on how the stadium is set up.
Field Dimensions
The baseball field has specific measurements:
- Left Field: 330 feet (101 m)
- Left-Center: 367 feet (112 m)
- Center Field: 400 feet (122 m)
- Right-Center: 367 feet (112 m)
- Right Field: 330 feet (101 m)
- Backstop (distance behind home plate): 60 feet (18 m)
Names of the Coliseum
Over the years, the stadium has had several different names.
- Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum (1966–1998, 2008–2011, 2016–present)
- Network Associates Coliseum (1998–2004)
- McAfee Coliseum (2004–2008)
- Overstock.com Coliseum (May 2011)
- O.co Coliseum (2011–2016)
Images for kids
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The Coliseum as seen in its original open grandstand configuration before being enclosed.
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The Black Hole (sections 104, 105, 106, and 107) during a Raiders home game against the Atlanta Falcons on November 2, 2008
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An A's game at the Coliseum in 1985
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The Bill King Broadcast Booth, with a tarpaulin covering the third deck
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Oakland Coliseum during a football game.
See also
In Spanish: Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum para niños
