Excite Ballpark

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Excite Ballpark is a ballpark in San Jose, California shared by 2 teams: the San Jose Giants, the Single-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants in the California League; and the San Jose State Spartans, who play NCAA Division I baseball in the Mountain West. It opened in 1942, making it 84 years old in 2026 and seats about 4,200 fans. Opened 1942; one of the first all-reinforced-concrete stadiums.

The closest MLB stadium is Oracle Park in San Francisco, about 43 miles away.

Ballpark facts

Location
San Jose, California
Home of
San Jose Giants (Single-A)
San Jose State Spartans (NCAA Division I)
League / conference
California League, Mountain West
MLB affiliate
San Francisco Giants
Opened
1942
Capacity
4,200
Dimensions
Left field 320 ft · Center 390 ft · Right field 320 ft
Surface
Natural grass
Roof
Open air
2026 attendance
1,933 per game
Former names
San Jose Municipal Stadium
Architect
Works Progress Administration
Big events
Oakland Athletics alternate training site (2020)

Teams that play here2

Ballparks near Excite Ballpark10

  1. 1D-IStephen Schott Stadium — Santa Clara Broncos (Santa Clara, California)5 mi
  2. 2JUCOValhalla Park — West Valley Vikings (Saratoga, California)9 mi
  3. 3JUCODe Anza Dons Baseball Field — De Anza Dons (Cupertino, California)9 mi
  4. 4D-IKlein Field at Sunken Diamond — Stanford Cardinal (Stanford, California)17 mi
  5. 5JUCOOhlone Renegades Baseball Field — Ohlone Renegades (Fremont, California)18 mi
  6. 6D-IICartan Field — Menlo Oaks (Atherton, California)20 mi
  7. 7JUCOColts Field — Cañada Colts (Redwood City, California)23 mi
  8. 8JUCOThe Hawks Nest — Cabrillo Seahawks (Aptos, California)24 mi
  9. 9D-IIPioneer Baseball Field — Cal State East Bay Pioneers (Hayward, California)25 mi
  10. 10JUCOChabot Gladiators Baseball Field — Chabot Gladiators (Hayward, California)25 mi

Questions about Excite Ballpark

Where do the San Jose Giants play home games?

The San Jose Giants play at Excite Ballpark in San Jose, California.

Where do the San Jose State Spartans play home games?

The San Jose State Spartans play at Excite Ballpark in San Jose, California.

When did Excite Ballpark open?

Excite Ballpark opened in 1942.

How many people does Excite Ballpark hold?

Excite Ballpark has a capacity of about 4,200.

What is the closest MLB stadium to Excite Ballpark?

Oracle Park in San Francisco, California, about 43 miles away.

What other ballparks are near Excite Ballpark?

Stephen Schott Stadium in Santa Clara is about 5 miles away. See the full list of nearby ballparks on this page.

Facts are for the 2026 season. Distances are straight-line miles between city centers. Capacity figures vary by source and some include lawn seating. See something wrong? Let us know. Is this your ballpark? Get the “Listed on Inside the Park” badge for your website.