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Oakland Arena, formerly Oracle Arena
Oakland Arena is the indoor arena in the Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum complex at 7000 Coliseum Way in East Oakland, a short walk from the Coliseum BART station. Since the Golden State Warriors left for San Francisco in 2019, it has been primarily a concert and event arena, hosting arena tours, K-pop and Latin headliners, WWE and family shows. Capacity is about 19,000: Wikipedia lists 19,596 for basketball after the 1997 rebuild, while the arena's own history page gives a maximum occupancy of 19,200. For a typical end-stage concert, the best seats are the center floor blocks and the lower-level sections along the sides closest to the stage.
The building has had several names. Locals have long called it the Oakland Coliseum Arena. From 2006 to 2019 it was Oracle Arena, nicknamed "Roaracle" for the noise of Warriors crowds. When Oracle's naming rights moved to the Giants' ballpark in 2019, the arena went back to Oakland Arena. Sections did not change, so an Oracle Arena seat map still matches.
Floor, 100s, 200s and suites
Section numbers below are from RateYourSeats' section directory and are consistent with the arena's own A–Z guide, which places concourse services by 100 and 200 section numbers.
Floor
For reserved-seat concerts the floor is split into blocks lettered A through F. RateYourSeats names Floor B and Floor E as the center blocks. Many shows sell the floor as general admission standing room instead.
Lower level: sections 101–128
The lower bowl, entered from the main concourse, wraps the floor in 28 sections. For basketball and center-stage events, the sideline sections are the prime seats; for end-stage concerts, the sections along the sides nearest the stage and those facing it head-on are the strongest.
Upper level: sections 201–232
The upper bowl, reached from the upper concourse, has 32 sections. The bowl was rebuilt inside the original 1966 shell in 1996–97, so both levels date from that renovation.
Suites and club
Concourse Suites 1–24 ring the bowl between levels, with Loft Suites, Mezzanine Suites, theater boxes and the Mezzanine Club above. The arena's history page counts 72 luxury suites and three clubs.
Best seats at Oakland Arena, and seats to avoid
End-stage concerts
- Closest: the center floor blocks, B and E in RateYourSeats' map, or a GA floor spot if you arrive early.
- Best elevated view: lower sections on the sides near the stage. You see over the floor crowd without the steep upper climb.
- Full production: lower sections opposite the stage, which face the lighting and screens straight on.
- Budget: front rows of the 200s opposite the stage. A first-row upper seat often beats a back-row lower seat at the far corner.
Center-stage, basketball and wrestling
With the action in the middle, choose the lower sideline sections and the front of the 200s on the sides; ends are cheaper and fine for wrestling, where the ring faces all directions.
Seats to think twice about
- Sections beside or behind the stage: limited views of screens and staging, and frequently not sold.
- Back rows of a flat GA floor: shorter fans lose the stage behind a standing crowd.
- Upper corners near the stage: the sharpest angles and the most distance.
- Concourse Suites 3–10, 15 and 16 for end-stage shows: RateYourSeats notes they sit to the side and close behind the stage.
BART, Amtrak and parking at the Coliseum complex
Transit is the smart move. BART's Coliseum station sits east of the arena and connects to the arena by an overpass pedestrian bridge; KQED put the walk at about six minutes in 2026. Capitol Corridor trains stop at the same Oakland Coliseum station, and AC Transit buses serve it as well.
For drivers, the complex has about 10,000 on-site spaces across its lots. The arena recommends prepaid Ticketmaster parking passes, and for the June 2026 Ariana Grande dates KQED reported prepaid passes at a wide range of rates; third-party apps can find cheaper spaces nearby. Accessible parking is in the first two rows of the lots nearest the arena.
Rideshare pickup and drop-off is at the Baldwin Gate, which opens two hours before the event. Expect surge pricing at the end of a sold-out show; a short walk to BART is often faster.
Oakland Arena bag policy and entry rules
As of 2026, the arena's A–Z guide sets these rules; touring shows can add their own, and some, such as Ariana Grande's 2026 dates, ran clear-bag-only entry. Check the Oakland Arena A–Z guide and your event page before you go.
- Bags: nothing larger than 14 by 14 by 6 inches.
- Backpacks: banned at any size.
- Doors: usually one hour before the scheduled show.
- Re-entry: not permitted; see Guest Services at the gate for extenuating circumstances.
- Smoking and vaping: prohibited inside and anywhere on the property.
Accessibility notes: three ADA elevators serve the building, one on the west side near section 114 and two on the east side near section 101. Family restrooms are near sections 106 and 204, and sensory bags are available at the East Entrance Guest Services booth and First Aid at section 106.
Seals, Warriors and the Roaracle years
The arena opened on November 9, 1966, as part of the Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum complex. Its first tenant was the California Seals hockey club, which played there through 1976, and the ABA's Oakland Oaks, champions in 1969, played there from 1967 to 1969. The Golden State Warriors moved in for 1971 and stayed until 2019, apart from the 1996–97 season, when a renovation tore out the interior and built a new bowl inside the original walls and roof, raising basketball capacity to 19,596.
- 2006: Oracle Corporation takes the naming rights.
- 2015, 2017 and 2018: Warriors championships; the 2017 title was won at home.
- April 10, 2008: a record crowd of 20,737 for a Warriors game.
- April 7, 2019: the Warriors' final regular-season game in Oakland.
- February 2025: the arena hosts NBA All-Star Weekend events, including the Celebrity Game.
In 2026 the City of Oakland voted to sell its half of the Coliseum complex to a group that planned to pass the arena parcel to Oak View Group, which said it would invest in concessions and amenities; TicketNews reported in July 2026 that the deal could close between September 2026 and January 2027. Check the Wikipedia entry for the latest.
Frequently asked questions
Is Oakland Arena the same as Oracle Arena?
Yes. The arena was Oracle Arena from 2006 to 2019 and returned to the Oakland Arena name after the Warriors moved to Chase Center in San Francisco.
What is Oakland Arena's capacity?
Wikipedia lists 19,596 for basketball after the 1997 rebuild, and the arena's own site gives a maximum occupancy of 19,200. Concert capacity depends on the stage setup.
Do the Warriors still play at Oakland Arena?
No. The Warriors played their last regular-season game there on April 7, 2019, and moved to Chase Center in San Francisco.
How do I get to Oakland Arena on BART?
Take BART to Coliseum station and cross the pedestrian bridge to the arena, about a six-minute walk. Capitol Corridor trains stop at the same station.
What is the Oakland Arena bag policy?
As of 2026, bags may be no larger than 14 by 14 by 6 inches and backpacks are banned. Some tours require clear bags, so check your event page.
Can you re-enter Oakland Arena?
No. Re-entry is not permitted after you leave, except in extenuating circumstances handled by Guest Services.