Explore Sutter Health Park, home of the Athletics
Welcome to Sutter Health Park, the new temporary home of the Athletics from 2025-27. The A’s will share the building with its longtime tenants, the Sacramento River Cats, the club’s former Triple-A affiliate and current affiliate of the San Francisco Giants.
Athletics
Established: 1901
American League West
Ballpark: Sutter Health Park (opened in 2000 as Raley Field)
California's capital city is well-documented as a great American baseball town, and now it will finally get its own Major League team in 2025, when the A's begin a three-season residency. Sacramento's love affair with the game goes back at least to the Gold Rush, with a slew of great players coming from the area, and the local franchise serving as a stalwart through the glory days of the Pacific Coast League.
Somewhat inexplicably, the city was a Minor League desert from the late 1970s until the new millennium, when Art Savage -- knowing Sacramento's history with the game and having identified it as the largest U.S. market without an affiliated team -- brought the River Cats. In 2022, the Savage family sold the River Cats to Vivek Ranadivé, who also owns the Sacramento Kings NBA franchise.
Sutter Health Park
Sutter Health Park location (via Google Maps)
Athletics' schedule
Athletics' roster
400 Ballpark Drive
West Sacramento, CA, 95691
Capacity: 14,014
Dimensions: left field, 330 feet; center field, 403 feet; right field, 325 feet
Park factors (2021-22)
100 = league average
Runs: 79 | Homers: 86 | Hits: 88
The A’s will make their home in the city of West Sacramento, across the Sacramento River from Sacramento proper. The two burgs are close, culturally and geographically -- Sutter Health Park is a seven-minute drive or an eight-minute bike ride to the State Capitol.
As is the case with much of Northern California, fan loyalties here are divided between the A's and the Giants -- the River Cats were the A's Triple-A club from 2000-14, and have been with the Giants since.
Features
It's the Tower Bridge that unites West Sacramento and Sacramento, and it also provides a unique view and strong sense of place at Sutter Health Park. Looming over the right-field fence, the visually arresting structure was built in the 1930s and painted gold shortly after the River Cats came to town. The iconic Tower Bridge, as well as the word “Sacramento” in script, will be prominently featured on a sleeve patch that adorns all of the A’s jerseys for the 2025 season to celebrate the club’s inaugural season in the state’s capital region.
Although the Tower Bridge might grab the eye first, it's hardly the only noteworthy sight. There are top-notch vistas from every vantage. Out beyond the right-field fence is a general admission berm seating area called Home Run Hill, for which you can buy a specific ticket or access with a ticket for a fixed seat elsewhere in the park. This is a great spot for sunset views.
The same is true to one degree or another for the entire right-field side of the park, as the ballyard's east-northeast positioning means the sun reliably goes down in the distance between third base and home plate.
Some seats behind home plate all the way down the left-field line can give you a look not only at the Tower Bridge (which takes on an especially golden hue at twilight), but all of the Sacramento skyline across the river, or the Ziggurat office building (a distinct, pyramid-shaped construction) beyond the center-field fence in West Sacramento.
Any fan with even a passing interest in baseball history ought to take a stroll out that way, anyway. As you head toward the left-field foul pole, stop and ask a friendly A’s usher to direct you to "Stairwell Four." There, you'll find a collection of memorabilia from the A’s, River Cats and their predecessors alike. There are decades-old uniforms and scorecards on display, as well as rings from the team's recent championship runs and balls signed by greats who have passed through.
If your ticket is for a group area or in the "Governor's Club" -- lower-level seating right on top of the action around the infield -- you already have access to another nifty salute to Sacramento baseball history. The Solon Club contains a mural depicting local diamond legends and beloved figures. It also includes a full bar and dramatic seating options on a balcony extending over the first level and views of the Sacramento Skyline.
The Legacy Club features a private balcony with a 15-foot big screen television and climate-controlled inside lounge with comfort-forward seating arrangements and access to premier lower-level seating. This area features a complimentary dining experience with rotating chef-inspired entrees and award-winning beer and wine selections.
The Gilt-Edge Club is an open-air shaded lounge flanked by a green wall at the edge of the outfield featuring a private bar with complimentary house-selected beer and wine. This space also includes a build-your-own hot dog and nacho station.
Kids love Sutter Health Park for a few reasons beyond the ordinary.
The Down on the Farm area beyond Home Run Hill features a Wiffle ball field, plenty of room to run around and a kid-climbable replica of the Tower Bridge. There's also a splash zone for hot days.
Adults may be more amused by the in-park vineyard, run by the Bogle Family. There are live vines growing near the right-field wall, one day to be quaffable as River Cat Red.
Concessions
• The Beer Garden down the third-base line is open to all comers and offers a variety of local and craft beers on tap.
• The Elysian Brewing Landing, a hip little hangout on the concourse, features beers from its namesake.
• The Sactown Smokehouse is a barbecue joint down the right-field line, offering a pregame meal to select ticket holders.
• The Cadillac Diner serves up shakes and hot dogs and other American classics.
The ballpark will now feature all-new Clover Sport POS systems and CRI digital menu boards across all concession stands and portable vendors, improving speed of service and mobile pickup ordering.
Video board enhancements
Sutter Health Park is replacing their previous board with a state-of-the-art video experience featuring a 75’ x 32’ main display. Located in right-center field, the new board will have nearly twice the resolution, resulting in improved visibility for fans throughout the ballpark.
All displays will be powered by Ross XPression CMS, allowing for real-time graphics updates that seamlessly transition between the A’s and River Cats branding. The system also integrates Ross Brushback, which is directly tied to MLB’s stats API, providing live pitch, hit, and runner data along with player statistics from both Major and Minor League appearances.
Other display improvements include:
• Instant Replays and Seamless Transitions – Faster transitions between video and graphics, making instant replays a reality.
• Dynamic Stadium Lighting Integration – Home runs and other key moments will trigger graphics across all displays.
• Expanded Video Board Mapping – Live video can now be featured across different zones of the main display.
• On-Screen Graphics Enhancements – Live feeds will include custom overlays, lower-third text, and interactive fan prompts.
Additional video enhancements include a ribbon board, a brand-new backstop LED display, and a full digital menu board program across all concession stands.
Mascot
Stomper made his Major League debut on April 2, 1997, during an A’s 5-4 victory over Cleveland on Opening Night at the Oakland Coliseum. The big and jolly elephant roams around during games delighting fans with his silliness and impressive dance moves. He also participates in the many community events held by the A’s around the area and has even starred in some of the funniest A’s promotional commercials over the years.
Where to stay
Hotels closest to the ballpark include Home2 Suites By Hilton West Sacramento, Embassy Suites Sacramento Riverfront, Delta King Hotel and Holiday Inn Downtown.
Local attractions
Greta Gerwig, whose semi-autobiographical 2017 film "Lady Bird" portrays Sacramento as a beautiful if somewhat sleepy city, later told the Los Angeles Times, "It's not a 'show-offy' place. It doesn't sell itself hard. ... If you're there, you know."
Hollywood it ain't, but Sacramento is full of delights quintessential to the splendors of California that are frequently overlooked by those who equate the state solely with its coastline or interior national parks. Built on the confluence of the American and Sacramento Rivers, the "City of Trees" is a farm-to-fork mecca, one of the most diverse metropolises in the United States and home to a bevy of venues dedicated to arts, crafts and the rich local history.
The California Museum tells the story of the state, with permanent exhibits about California Indians, the Missions, the state constitution, the internment of Japanese-Americans during World War II, Chinese immigration stories and more.
Blocks away from the California Museum are the Capitol (including the Capitol Museum) and Capitol Park, which includes specialty gardens and groves and numerous worthwhile monuments and memorials spread over 40 acres.
Two libraries -- the California State Library and the central branch of Sacramento Public Library -- are also in the downtown area, architecturally significant and make for a rewarding visit.
Anybody who's into vinyl and vintage is liable to be interested in Kicksville Vinyl & Vintage.
Along the Sacramento River is Old Sacramento, where you can find attractions of every kind -- more museums (the Sacramento History Museum, the California Railroad Museum, the Old Sacramento Schoolhouse Museum) as well as nightlife, restaurants, bars, Gold Rush-style good times, riverboat cruises and views of the Tower Bridge.
On the south side of the Tower Bridge, the Crocker is the region's most noteworthy art museum, with a huge collection of California art dating from the Gold Rush complemented by a considerable collection of international works and a reputation for innovative new exhibits.
In West Sacramento, don't miss River Walk Park for great views of the skyline and Old Sacramento.
The Farm-to-Fork Festival puts on numerous events -- usually after the baseball season, but it never hurts to check -- revolving around combinations of food, wine and music.
The Fab 40s is a striking East Sacramento neighborhood of treelined streets and gorgeous houses.
If you're headed that way, why not first make a brief detour to stop at the Target parking lot where Edmonds Field -- the home of the PCL's old Solons -- is commemorated with a plaque?
Amtrak's Sacramento Valley Station completed a facelift in 2017 but retains its historical glory. Hop aboard for an affordable and low-stress way to the Bay Area; the ride to Oakland's Jack London Square is less than two hours. For a much shorter ride (15 minutes), get a ticket to Davis, the college and agricultural town that helps feed Sacramento's people as well as its artsy culture.
Of course, the rivers that nurtured the town are attractions enough in their own right. Options for kayaking, canoeing, fishing and swimming the Sacramento and American -- both in town and in more rustic environs a short drive away -- are numerous. Both Sacramento and West Sacramento also offer miles and miles of riverside trails for walking, running or cycling.
Food and drink
In 2015, The Limelight Bar and Cafe underwent extensive remodeling, making excellent use of the collection of local baseball historian Alan O'Connor. In 2020, the management saw in the hardships of the pandemic an opportunity to do some good. The Limelight spearheaded a campaign called Feed the Frontlines 916, which raised money for local restaurants to produce free meals for healthcare workers.
If excellence of citizenship and baseball appreciation isn't enough to bring you to The Limelight, excellence of local food and drink will be.
Chando's Tacos is a local institution, the kind of place you may be asked about upon telling people that you've just been to Sacramento. You'll be glad to be able to reply that you had at least one meal there.
Chando's has locations throughout the area (including one about three miles from Sutter Health Park), as well as taco trucks on the move.
Bike Dog Brewery has an onsite tasting room (dog-friendly, naturally) in West Sacramento and a taproom on the other side of the Tower Bridge, just down the road from the Edmonds Field plaque. Come hungry to either location; the tasting room serves hot dogs (including a vegan option), and the taproom serves pizzas, sandwiches and more.
There are several other breweries around the city, too, and there are tour-worthy wineries (why not jump in with Miner's Leap?) just a short drive away.
Sacramento is a good town for coffee lovers. Insight and Temple hold top-bean status, but you could fill a whole day slurping Sac-brewed java and never have a bad cup. Check out Coffee Works (something of an O.G. -- original grinder -- in Capital City coffee), Grace Coffee Roasters, Bouquet Coffee Roasters or Old Soul on Broadway.