A Guide to Watching the Athletics Play Live

The Athletics have entered a new chapter, dropping 'Oakland' from their name to temporarily call Sacramento home while their long-term move to Las Vegas develops. The team marked 2026 by unveiling gold "Sacramento" alternate jerseys, now a regular sight at Saturday home games.  

For fans, this is a genuinely rare opportunity to watch Major League Baseball in the kind of close, unhurried setting that big league stadiums simply cannot replicate at Sutter Health Park. 

If you have followed the A's for years or just want a good summer night out, here is what you need to know before heading to a game.

How to Buy Oakland Athletics Tickets

Buying tickets to see the A's in Sacramento is fairly simple, though demand tends to run high given how small the venue is. The team's official ticket page  is the best place to start. From there, you can browse single-game tickets, group packages, and season options. For sold-out games, resale platforms like StubHub and Ticketmaster usually carry additional inventory. 

Because Sutter Health Park holds a fraction of what a typical MLB stadium does, buying early is worth it, particularly for weekend games and matchups against popular opponents. 

All About Sutter Health Park

Sutter Health Park was originally built for the Triple-A Sacramento River Cats, and the experience there is genuinely different from what you would find at a major league ballpark. With around 14,000 seats, you are sitting much closer to the field than usual, and nearly every seat gives you a clean look at the action. The stadium runs along the Sacramento River, which gives it a relaxed, scenic quality that larger venues rarely have. Food-wise, you can expect the usual ballpark staples alongside regional options and California craft beer. 

The stadium sits in West Sacramento, just across the river from downtown. Parking is available in the surrounding area, and rideshare is a popular option on game days. More details about the ballpark can be found here. 

Because it is a minor league facility hosting major league games, the atmosphere leans laid-back and fan-friendly rather than grand and overwhelming. \

Who Are the Key Players on the Athletics? 

The A's now carry one of the more exciting young cores in the sport, and several of those players have already proven themselves as legitimate major league talents. 

• Nick Kurtz (1B) has quickly become the face of the franchise. Coming off a historic 2025 season, he took home AL Rookie of the Year honors unanimously, becoming the first rookie since Aaron Judge to post an OPS over 1.000 while hitting 36 home runs in his debut year. To sum it up, he can hit the ball really well.

• Jacob Wilson (SS) is the engine of the offense, a pure contact hitter who finished second to Kurtz in the 2025 Rookie of the Year vote. He led all MLB rookies in hits with 151 and posted the team's highest batting average at .311. 

• Now 31, Brent Rooker (DH/OF) has hit 30 or more home runs in back-to-back seasons and continues to be the primary power threat alongside Kurtz. 

• Shea Langeliers (C) is one of the better power-hitting catchers in the league, bringing elite defense behind the plate and a consistent threat to hit 25 or more home runs.

• As for what comes next, Leo De Vries is the name to know. The 19-year-old was the centerpiece of the Mason Miller trade and is expected to make his MLB debut in Sacramento this season, which would make him one of the youngest players in the majors. 

Key Tips to Know About Going to a Game 

Sacramento summers are genuinely hot. Temperatures regularly reach the 90s and can push well past 100°F (38°C), so shaded seats are worth seeking out, staying hydrated matters, and evening games tend to be far more comfortable than afternoon starts. 

For 2026, the A's put real money into the ballpark, adding a 75-foot high-definition video board and a new field-level section called the Diamond View Dugout, which offers in-seat service and premium amenities despite the venue's minor league roots. Expect shorter lines, friendlier crowds, and an easier time getting around the whole stadium before the first pitch. 

It is also worth keeping in mind that this arrangement is temporary. The Athletics are still working through their relocation to Las Vegas, which gives Sacramento a transitional quality that you can actually feel in the stands. The fanbase that shows up is a mix of longtime loyalists, curious newcomers, and people who simply want to say they were there. 

Arriving early is worth it. The ballpark is compact enough that you can walk the whole thing, find your food, and watch batting practice without any real rush. 

What you will not get here is the spectacle of a 40,000-seat stadium on a big-budget game night. What you will get is baseball up close, in a setting that feels personal in a way most MLB experiences do not anymore. For a lot of fans, that turns out to be the better deal.