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Candlestick Park: Giants History, Final Game and Site Today
Explore Candlestick Park history: the Giants' 1960 opening, two All-Star Games, 1989 earthquake, final 1999 game, changing dimensions, and current site.
Candlestick Park map, capacity, dimensions and ballpark facts
Location: Candlestick Point on San Francisco's southeastern waterfront · Years: 1960–1999
Capacity: Approximately 62,000
Primary team: San Francisco Giants
Known as: Candlestick Park · 3Com Park
Candlestick Park and San Francisco Giants history (1960–1999)
The San Francisco Giants played at Candlestick Park from 1960 through 1999. The winds shaped its reputation, while the park hosted the 1961 and 1984 MLB All-Star Games, the 1962 and 1989 World Series, and generations of Giants stars before the club moved to its downtown ballpark in 2000.
- Opening day
- The Giants opened Candlestick Park on April 12, 1960, with a 3–1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals.
- All-Star Games
- Candlestick Park hosted the 1961 and 1984 MLB All-Star Games. The National League won both.
- Giants landmarks
- The park hosted the Giants in the 1962 World Series, Juan Marichal's 1963 no-hitter, and the 1989 World Series game postponed by the Loma Prieta earthquake.
- Final Giants game
- The Giants played their final game at Candlestick Park on September 30, 1999, losing 9–4 to the Los Angeles Dodgers before a closing ceremony.
- The site today
- Candlestick Park was demolished in 2015. San Francisco's redevelopment agency lists the former stadium site within the wider Candlestick Point project area.
Official Giants ballpark history
Official Giants 1960s timeline
MLB final Candlestick Park game
San Francisco Candlestick Point project overview
San Francisco demolition and site record
See the current San Francisco Giants ballpark guide
Sources reviewed 2026-08-08.
Candlestick Park interactive seating map status
Gamebook does not have an interactive Candlestick Park section map yet. We add a map only after its original traced source has been reviewed; no ticket seller chart is copied.
Candlestick Park field dimensions
Candlestick Park field dimensions
- Left-field line: 335 feet
- Left-center field: 365 feet
- Center field: 400 feet
- Right-center field: 365 feet
- Right-field line: 328 feet
Check official field dimensions from the San Francisco Giants
Source reviewed 2026-08-08.
Track your Candlestick Park visits
Log each game in Gamebook to keep the date, score, seat, players, home runs, photos, and your personal record at Candlestick Park.
Common questions
Where was Candlestick Park?
Candlestick Park stood at Candlestick Point on San Francisco's southeastern waterfront. The stadium was demolished in 2015, and San Francisco's Office of Community Investment and Infrastructure now includes the former stadium land in the wider Candlestick Point redevelopment area.
What happened to Candlestick Park?
The Giants played their final Candlestick Park game on September 30, 1999, then moved to the ballpark now called Oracle Park for 2000. The 49ers remained through the 2013 season. Candlestick Park was demolished in 2015, and the former stadium site is part of the Candlestick Point redevelopment area.
What is the capacity of Candlestick Park?
Candlestick Park has an approximate seating-bowl capacity of 62,000. Event configurations can vary.
What are the field dimensions at Candlestick Park?
Candlestick Park's listed outfield distances are left-field line 335 feet, left-center field 365 feet, center field 400 feet, right-center field 365 feet, and right-field line 328 feet.
Can I track games attended at Candlestick Park?
Yes. Gamebook lets you log games at Candlestick Park and keep the score, seat, players, home runs, photos, and personal park record together.
What other names has Candlestick Park had?
Candlestick Park has also been known as 3Com Park.