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By: Jill Loeffler • Updated: April 7, 2025 • Published: December 19, 2012
The San Francisco Giants are back in action at Oracle Park in 2025. Here, you will find the San Francisco Giants schedule that includes all regular season home games this year.
Each year, they host other National League teams, such as the Chicago Cubs, the New York Mets, and their rival Los Angeles Dodgers.
I've been to the ballpark many times over the years, and it's a fantastic experience to see a game here. You are right along the waterfront with cool breezes and there isn't a bad seat in the house.
Since San Francisco has the coolest summers in the US, I recommend you bring a jacket for any night games. It's best to layer, as you might be in the sun at the beginning of the game and then end up with cool breezes after the sun goes down.
Overall, I highly recommend heading to a Giants game, as it's one of the best stadiums in the US!
On this page, you will learn more about where to find tickets, tips to enjoy a game at Oracle Park, and a brief history of the Giants.
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Here is a detailed schedule for all the home games at Oracle Park.
Tickets are always in high demand, so make sure you purchase them when your plans to visit SF are locked down.
Here is the information for Giants games today, tonight, and for the rest of the season.
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Oracle Park is a great place to watch a San Francisco Giants game.
The park is still relatively new and sits directly on the San Francisco Bay waterfront in the South of Market District.
The park is also easy to reach from the rest of San Francisco.
Several great restaurants and bars are also within two or three blocks of the stadium.
The stadium has four gates. All gates open 90 minutes before game time on weekdays. The gates open two hours before the first pitch on Saturday and Sunday.
You can enter through any gate, no matter where your seats are located. If there is a long line at the Willie Mays Gate, head over to the O'Doul Gate, which is the closest and usually less busy.
One of the things to be aware of before heading to a game at Oracle Park is that it gets cool at night in San Francisco. Even in the heart of the summer, San Francisco night temperatures will dip into the mid to upper 50s.
Due to its location, Oracle Park also gets a slight breeze off the San Francisco Bay. This means you need to come prepared for cool weather during the game.
It's a tricky balance as some seats are in the sun - and quite warm until the sun goes down. It then gets cool.
I typically bring a sweater and a light jacket for night games. I also like to wear shoes with socks so I can keep my toes warm.
Here are the average highs and lows throughout the season. I've also created individual weather pages for each month, so you can determine what you need to wear to the games.
Head over to the what to wear in San Francisco page to learn more about the weather during baseball season. On this page, you will also find my tips on what to wear for each season.
Did you know you can catch up to three innings of San Francisco baseball for free?
Many visitors are unaware that the San Francisco Giants offer a small viewing area near McCovey Cove, behind right field, where you can see part of the game for free.
This area is standing room only and offers a decent view for around 100 people at a time.
The San Francisco Giants staff tightly monitors the area, and they turn it over the area to a new group of people after the third, sixth, and ninth innings.
There's usually a line to get in for almost every game. However, if you have extra time or want to watch for a bit, this is a fun way to see the San Francisco Giants play.
The map below shows you where to find this area outside the stadium. You'll see people standing in line to get to this section or San Francisco Giants staff waiting in this area to help visitors.
It's easy to get Oracle Park from the rest of San Francisco. And, if you love to walk, it's only about a mile from Union Square.
Here are some of the top options:
Two ferry services that offer service to and from Oracle for the San Francisco Giants games. It's a quick and easy way to get to the games.
Both ferries drop off behind center field a few steps from the Marina Gate.
There are also a few other ways to get to Oracle Park to see the San Francisco Giants.
What type of food can you expect inside Oracle Stadium?
In my experience, you will find a wide variety of options.
I've enjoyed everything from a simple hot dog and beer to some higher-end options near center field.
You can find pizza, sausages, clam chowder, and more.
Here are a few top picks. Many of these have one or more locations on each level.
I love going to baseball games and I also have a lot of fun grabbing a couple of drinks or food before or after the game. Here are some of my favorite places to go for food or drinks near the stadium.
There are several hotels within walking distance to Oracle Park.
Here are a few that are within a few blocks.
With the new T Muni line, it's also easy to get here from any hotels around the Union Square area.
If you visit before the season starts, the San Francisco Giants throw a big celebration and festival at Oracle Park.
It's a time for the fans to meet some players, get their autographs, and pick up gear for this year's season.
You can also grab a bite to eat, take your picture with the three World Series trophies, visit the Giants Highlight Theater to watch last season's highlights, and play catch on the field.
Single-game tickets will also be on sale.
This annual event is every February. It lasts from 10 am to 3 pm.
>> See my February event calendar for details
The Giants moved to San Francisco from New York for the start of the 1958 season. For years, the team played at Candlestick Park on the southern end of San Francisco.
In 1999, they moved to their current home at Oracle Park.
One of the most memorable moments in San Francisco Giants history was Game 3 of the 1989 World Series against the Oakland Athletics.
An earthquake hit the area a few minutes before the game started, and they had to postpone the game.
It caused over 5 billion dollars in damage. Because of that, the Loma Prieta Earthquake was quickly dubbed the "World Series Earthquake."
They lost that year but went on to win the World Series in 2010, 2012, & 2014.
Over the years, the club has had several incredibly talented players. One of the most famous - and most controversial - is Barry Bonds.
During his time with the SF Giants, he became the first person to hit 73 runs in a season (2001), and he also hit 762 home runs in his career, which is the current all-time record.
His power numbers allowed him to rack up all kinds of awards, including being voted the Most Valuable Player seven times (the next closest is 3 times).
However, mystery and doubt followed him for years during his career afterward, as many speculated that he was using performance-enhancing drugs as he bulked up quite a bit over a short period.
The controversy heated up in 2011 when Bonds was put on trial. In April of that year, Bonds was acquitted of wrongdoing and walked away a free man.
I've compiled a really brief look at some SF Giants' recent history here. If you want to learn more, stroll around Oracle Park before or after a game.
On the stadium's north side, you will see the Giants Hall of Fame. Here are just a few of its plaques.
On the south side, near McCovey Cove, you will see several plaques in the cement that showcase the SF Giants Top Awards. Here are just a couple of them.
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