Dodger Stadium | TravelDojo

Dodger Stadium is a major baseball park in Los Angeles, California, that has served as the home of the Los Angeles Dodgers since it opened in 1962. It is one of the oldest continually used ballparks in Major League Baseball.

The stadium offers tiered seating around a natural-grass playing field, club and premium seating levels, and panoramic sightlines across the Los Angeles basin. Fans attend regular MLB games, concerts, and large events during the season.

Constructed and opened in 1962, the stadium has hosted decades of baseball history, including regular-season games, postseason series, and notable events involving the Dodgers franchise. It has undergone renovations and updates to amenities and seating since opening.

Set in Chavez Ravine north of downtown Los Angeles, Dodger Stadium sits within Elysian Park and is served by road links from central LA and adjacent neighborhoods.

Seating capacity: Seating capacity is approximately 56,000, making it one of the largest ballparks in Major League Baseball.
Opening and primary tenant: Opened in 1962 and located in Chavez Ravine, it has been the home stadium of the Los Angeles Dodgers since its opening season.

How to Get to Dodger Stadium #

Dodger Stadium sits in Elysian Park above downtown Los Angeles. On game days the Dodger Stadium Express shuttle runs from Union Station (served by Metro rail, Amtrak and Metrolink) directly to the stadium; otherwise taxis/rideshares from Union Station or downtown are common. By car it is about 3-4 miles from central Downtown LA via I‑5/US‑101/CA‑110 depending on route; the stadium address (Vin Scully Ave) has dedicated parking and pedestrian routes from nearby lots. Metro rail stations require a connecting shuttle or a steep ~30-45 minute walk uphill to the ballpark.

Tips for Visiting Dodger Stadium #

Use the Dodger Stadium Express from Union Station on game days to avoid LA traffic and the hassle of stadium parking-the shuttle drops you close to the gates and saves a lengthy postgame exit drive.
Arrive 60-90 minutes before first pitch to clear security lines and enjoy pre-game concessions and the stadium's views; lines can form at peak arrival times, especially for popular matchups.
Expect heavy postgame traffic if you drive-check the Dodgers' official parking map and consider lingering for a short while after the final out or returning to Union Station by shuttle to avoid the worst of the exodus.

Best Time to Visit Dodger Stadium #

Go to Dodger Stadium during the MLB season (April-September) for live games; choose weekday or evening games to avoid the largest crowds and daytime heat.

Baseball season

April-September (regular season) · 15-30°C (59-86°F)

Games are frequent-weekend and rivalry games draw the biggest crowds; evening games are popular to avoid daytime heat.

Offseason / quieter months

October-March · 8-20°C (46-68°F)

No regular MLB games (aside from postseason, if applicable) and the stadium is much quieter-good for guided tours and off-peak visits.

Summer peak

June-August · 18-30°C (64-86°F)

Warm weather and higher attendance-expect crowded concession lines and traffic on game days, especially weekends.

Weather & Climate near Dodger Stadium #

Climate

Dodger Stadium's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 8°C to 31°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

31°

Warmest Month

8°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions