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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.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

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. Opened in 1962, it is one of the oldest active parks in MLB and the largest by seating capacity. It is also known as one of baseball’s most scenic venues, overlooking downtown Los Angeles and the surrounding hills.

History

Dodger Stadium opened on April 10, 1962, after construction that took less than three years. It was built for US$23 million and became the home of the Dodgers after the franchise moved to Los Angeles in 1958.

Location and design

The ballpark sits in Chavez Ravine in Elysian Park and overlooks downtown Los Angeles. Its hillside setting and views of the city and nearby mountains are among its best-known features.

Capacity and significance

With a listed capacity of 56,000, Dodger Stadium is the largest MLB stadium by seating capacity. It is also the third-oldest active ballpark in Major League Baseball and the oldest in the western United States.

Use and records

Dodger Stadium has hosted Dodgers home games since 1962 and has been a major venue for baseball in Southern California. It has also drawn very large cumulative attendance over its lifetime.

Key facts

  • Dodger Stadium opened in 1962 and has been the home of the Los Angeles Dodgers since then.
  • It is located in the Elysian Park area of Los Angeles, in Chavez Ravine.
  • It is the third-oldest continually used ballpark in Major League Baseball, after Fenway Park and Wrigley Field.
  • It is the largest baseball stadium in the world by seating capacity, at 56,000.
  • The stadium was built at a cost of US$23 million and was completed in less than three years.

Frequently asked questions

When did Dodger Stadium open?
Dodger Stadium opened on April 10, 1962.
Where is Dodger Stadium located?
It is in the Elysian Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, in Chavez Ravine.
Who plays at Dodger Stadium?
The Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball play there.
How many people does Dodger Stadium hold?
Its seating capacity is 56,000.
Is Dodger Stadium the oldest MLB ballpark?
No. It is the third-oldest active ballpark in Major League Baseball, after Fenway Park and Wrigley Field.
Why is Dodger Stadium notable?
It is notable for its age, large capacity, and scenic hillside setting overlooking Los Angeles.

References

  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.