Add these to your Dodger Stadium to-do list.
There aren’t many stadiums that combine an old-school feel with state-of-the-art technology quite like Dodger Stadium. Serving as the home of the Dodgers since 1962, Dodger Stadium has brought countless memories to millions of spectators, whether they’re a regular attendee or going to their first ever baseball game.
Here are some things to do during your next visit to Dodger Stadium.
Food options
You can find standard run-of-the-mill go-to snack options such as peanuts, cracker jacks, and pretzels at Dodger Stadium, however Los Angeles is renowned for being a melting pot of culture and cuisine, and the same rings true for the plethora of dining options at Dodger Stadium.
Takoyaki
Takoyaki is a Japanese street dish that consists of lightly fried octopus formed in a ball, usually stuffed with pickled ginger, onions, and tempura flakes. There is only one concourse stand that sells takoyaki, and it is located near Field Level Section 45 at Tsukiji Gindaco.
Korean Fried Chicken Bucket
Dodger Stadium’s Korean fried chicken buckets serve you six pieces of chicken seasoned in gochujang sauce and topped with scallions paired with waffle fries. There are only two locations that serve these buckets, with one located by the Center Field Plaza at the LA Feeds Blue stand and the other located near Loge Section 133 at the Fan Fare stand.
Birria
Dodger Stadium may not have traditional birria tacos, but they do have birria burgers that come with pickled red onions and a side of consomé over at Hornitos Cantina/La Taquería in the Left Field Plaza and by Reserve Section 17. You can also find birria egg rolls at the Fan Fare by Reserve Section 4.
Delicious Oishi
Delicious Oishi is a Japanese cuisine stand can be found by Field Level Section 8, and options include sushi, nigiri bowls, beef bowls, and tonkatsu sandwiches.
BBQ
Dodger Stadium is home to an array of exciting bbq options, such as bbq platters and smoked pulled chicken sandwiches at Think Blue BBQ by the Left Field Plaza. Head over to the Think Blue BBQ by the Right Field Plaza if you’re in the mood for brisket helmet nachos.
Dodger Dogs
I would be remiss to exclude a staple of the Dodger Stadium food experience from this list, and Dodger Dog stands can be found at all areas of the park.
Stadium tour options
Pregame and VIP Tours
Dodger Stadium offers a 45-minute behind-the-scenes tour that start three and a half hours before every home game. Guests will have the opportunity to gain early access to watch the team take batting practice or warm up on the field with a view from the outfield pavilions. Taking it up a notch is Dodger Stadium’s VIP Tours, which give guests a 75-minute curated tour that take place three and a half hours before every home game that starts at 6:10 or 7:10 p.m. Fans on the VIP Tours have the opportunity to watch the Dodgers take batting practice or do warm-up routines from behind home plate.
Dodger Stadium Tour
The Dodger Stadium tour gives guests the ultimate backstage experience, as this tour lasts 75 minutes. Guests have the opportunity to have an on-field experience on the outfield warning track, a tour through the Vin Scully Press Box, and a look at the Dodgers’ trophy gallery.
Private/Group Tours
If you want to have a more intimate tour of the stadium, the Dodgers offer private and group tours for birthdays, field trips, company outings, and other special occasions. These tours allow guests to get an opportunity to take a photo with used player memorabilia, such as a used Kirk Gibson bat.
Clubhouse Tours
Guests have the opportunity to tour Dodger Stadium’s recently renovated clubhouse, which include a look inside the Dodgers’ team weight room and batting cage, a trip to the bullpen, and a visit inside the Dodgers’ interview room.
Fernandomania and Jackie Robinson Tours
Fernandomania Tours will be set to take place later this season, although the Dodgers do not have readily available dates for the tour.
The Jackie Robinson Tour occurs once per month through the regular season. The tour gives guests a 90-minute in-depth look into the story of Robinson’s life and legacy and a look inside the Vin Scully Press Box to hear how the media played a role in Robinson’s career.
Botanic Gardens Tour
Yes, Dodger Stadium has a botanic garden, and guests are treated to a 75-minute experience on the stadium’s native plant collection while also learning cultivation techniques and efficient ways to conserve water while planting.
Fireworks and Drone Shows
Fans have the opportunity to hang around the stadium after the game ends and take the field, where they can witness an elaborate firework or drone show. Do plan accordingly, because these postgame spectacles are sparse, usually occurring after Friday night home games (with the exception of one drone show on Thursday July 3).
Of course, the biggest draw of going to Dodger Stadium is seeing the boys in blue go to work and leave fans happier than they were before they arrived. But, these dining options, tours, and elaborate shows only add to the thrill of visiting California’s oldest operating MLB stadium.