Seating at Dodger Stadium

Now for the meat and potatoes—or should we say, now for the Dodger Dogs and Garlic Fries…

Where should I sit at Dodger Stadium?

The honest answer is that it depends entirely on the experience you want to have and what your budget is. First, let us tell you, there are very few “bad” seats at Dodger Stadium. We could pick a random ticket out of a hat and give you a handful of reasons why it’s a perfectly acceptable seat to watch the game from.

Hey – but that’s what I came to The Stadium Insiders for. Tell me where to sit!  Fair enough.

Whether you want a premium seat hanging out next to the stars, or a high-value/lower cost seat in the 100-level loge, or a bargain day in the Reserve View level, we’ll let you know which seats to target, which seats to avoid, what kind of experience each of those sections will provide.

Alright, let’s get into it!

Table of Contents

• Premium Seating 
  • Yaamava Dugout Club
  • Baseline Club
  • Coca-Cola Home Run Seats
  • Stadium Club
  • Executive Club
• Reserved Seating 
  • Field Level
  • Loge Level
  • Reserve Level
  • Top Deck
  • Outfield Pavilions
• Group Seating
  • Loge Party Boxes
• Non-Ticketed 
  

Our favorite seats

Our least favorite seats

Premium Seating

Yaamava’ Dugout Club (Sections 1DG-15DG, Rows AA-JJ)

It doesn’t take a Stadium Insider to tell you that these are the best seats in the house, extending from the far end of each team’s dugout. A Dugout Club ticket includes an all-you-can eat buffet and complimentary non-alcoholic beverages in a private lounge, a cushioned seat with in-seat wait service, club-only restrooms, and a view of the on-field action that makes you feel like you’re in the game. 

STADIUM INSIDERS TIP: When you’re shopping for Dugout Club tickets on secondary ticketing sites, EVERY TICKET IN SECTIONS 1-15 LABELED “DG” ARE DUGOUT CLUB TICKETS AND ARE ALL-INCLUSIVE—EVEN IF THEY DON’T SPECIFICALLY SAY SO ON THE LISTING. 

The club is a nice space: at one end is the bar area, ballpark fare stand, and dessert stand. Then there’s a large dining room, and on the far side of the lounge is the full buffet area with all of the food stations. The food during our visit included (and note — it was a Sunday afternoon game, so they had some breakfasts options):

Appetizers and salads: Grilled white asparagus salad, fruit salad, Caesar salad, crunchy peanut shredded salad, charcuterie table

Entrees: Omelet station with bacon, breakfast sausage and bagels, a carving station (steak, chicken, ham), Panko crusted halibut, BBQ sliders

Sides: Glazed carrots and parsnips, tofu scramble, potato O’Brien, vegetable couscous

Ballpark fare: Brats, hot dogs, sausages, chicken tenders with fries

Desserts: A full array of cakes, cookies, and pastries, a self-serve soft serve station, and a daily dessert special, which on our day was “Raspadas” (Mexican shaved ice)

Snacks: Grab and go chips and peanuts

Beverages: Fountain soft drinks and bottled water included

The seating area was pretty big, although at peak capacity it was a little difficult to find a spot to sit, but a little perseverance was all we needed.  But the place was definitely crowded, and felt a bit overrun. Nevertheless, it’s a nice space.

BUT… we have to point out that alcoholic beverages are not included in the price of the ticket. They are available in the club and from your in-seat server, but you’ll need to pay for them separately. Because of that, in our opinion, the price tag of the Dugout Club is extremely steep given the lack of an open bar being included, and it’s somewhat hard to justify the cost of these seats. Sure, sitting behind home plate is a blast, and the food is good. But given the great food options in the general bowl, you could grab a general bowl ticket right outside of the club area, buy all of the food and beverages you want from the concession stands around the venue, and likely save yourself a ton of money in the process while still having an amazing view of the game.

Having said all of that, if you’ve got the budget and want a pretty amazing seat and social experience, by all means, grab one of these seats and you’ll be sitting in what USA Today called  “the best premium seat in Major League Baseball,” (we may disagree, but that’s what they said). And because it’s the Dodgers, it’s entirely possible you’ll have a seat next to Magic Johnson, Jason Bateman, or any other celebrity catching the game. Welcome to Hollywood.

STADIUM INSIDERS TIP: You won’t find a ton of these seats available on the Dodgers website, since they are largely sold out to season ticket holders. Your best bet will be looking for them on secondary resale sites, but you can expect the price to be quite high, particularly in advance. But keep an eye on them in the hours before a game if they’re still available—you may get lucky with a random pair that falls through the cracks. On our most recent visit (July 2024), we actually found Dugout Club tickets that fell to under $200 close to game time, which is absolutely worth it. Just make sure that you have enough time to eat before the game — you don’t want to spend three innings inside of the club because you bought the tickets after first pitch.

Lexus Baseline Club (26BL-45BL)

These are the first six rows (in most of the sections) of the field level beginning where the Dugout Club ends (at the end of each dugout) and extending nine sections into the outfield. Like the Dugout Club, Baseline Club seats include a full buffet in the Baseline Club lounge, complimentary soft drinks, in-seat wait service, slightly padded seats, and access to the private Baseline Club restrooms.

The food in the Baseline Club can be described as “premium pub fare.” There’s a rotating menu of freshly prepared salads, fruit, charcuterie boards, self-serve nachos, hot dogs, a few entrees, and a specialty station (it was an omelet bar for a day game, but is usually some sort of meat carving station for evening games) — all in a self-serve, all-you-can-eat style buffet. For dessert there was a self-serve soft-serve ice cream machine with some toppings options, which always makes us very happy to see. There was also a grab-and-go snack counter with chips and peanuts.

For the seats themselves, the Baseline Club seats aren’t behind home plate and in the infield like the Dugout Club, but they are equipped with rails to hold your nachos and beer, which can be super handy.

But, as with the Dugout Club, the Baseline Club only offers complimentary non-alcoholic beverages. You will have access to the private bar inside the lounge, but if you want an adult beverage, you’ll still have to open up your wallet. Which means, once again, we have to point out the questionable value proposition of these seats. If you can get them at a good price on the secondary market, then they are easier to justify. But once you cross a certain dollar point (which is really up to you), we have to wonder if you’re better off buying a good non-premium ticket and just buying all of the food and beverages that you want in the general bowl. 

Another note on the Baseline Club:  the Baseline Club lounges are located on the field level concourse in both deep left and right field, and the only way to access them is to walk up and down the stadium stairs (about 22 rows) from the Baseline Club seating area to the Field Level concourse. Unlike other stadiums, there is no special tunnel that provides more direct access. Keep this in mind when making your buying decision, especially if you have small children or mobility concerns. Popping in and out is more difficult with the Baseline Club than the Dugout Club.

And also note: finding a seat in the club closer to game time was definitely a challenge. These are not big clubs, and it seems clear that there are more ticketed guests than available seats. So if you show up 45 minutes prior to first pitch, finding a place to sit may be challenging.

STADIUM INSIDERS TIPS ABOUT THE BASELINE CLUB

–Seats further down the baseline of the Baseline Club (Sections 38-45) do not offer the best view of the game. If watching the pitching/hitting matchup is your priority (over premium amenities), you are better off either paying extra for a Baseline Club seat closer to home plate or looking into non-premium seats in the Field/Loge levels.

—When you’re shopping for Baseline Club tickets on secondary ticketing sites, EVERY TICKET IN SECTIONS 26-45 LABELED “BL” ARE BASELINE CLUB TICKETS AND ARE ALL-INCLUSIVE – EVEN IF THEY DON’T SPECIFICALLY SAY SO ON THE LISTING. 

—Unlike the Dugout Club, we tend to see a lot more of the Baseline Club seats available, both on Dodgers.com and on secondary resale sites. So if you’re interested in these, check the Dodgers website first, and then compare the prices against those on sites like Stubhub and Seatgeek.

–The baseline seats can be really hot during day games. You’ll have no protection from the sun, and the countertops in front of each seat sort of make the seats feel even hotter. We think these seats are better for night games than day games.

Coca-Cola Home Run Seats (Sections A-D in left and right field)

These are the first two rows just beyond the outfield walls. Home Run seats come with basic complimentary food (hot dogs, nachos, some sandwiches/wraps, snacks and such) and soft drinks (alcohol is not included), in-seat wait service, padded seats, and drink rails. Only Home Run Seat ticket holders have access to the Home Run Seat area, which means that the only people who can grab balls hit here during batting practice are those who have tickets here. So if you buy these, plan on showing up really early to maximize the experience.

Make sure you bring your glove, or else you might end up like this guy (below).

If you’re interested in buying these seats, you’ll need to get them from the Dodgers here. Seats typically start around $250, but can vary based on the game. They are sometimes available on resale sites, so you can check there as well.

Our opinion: these are really fun seats, but $250+ is pretty steep given the basic variety of food choices and, once again, the lack of alcohol. But if it looks like something you’d enjoy and the splurge is worth it, then we say go right ahead. But let’s face it: the chances of that home run ball flying over your head are better than the chances of it landing in your lap.

Reserved Seating

Quick Note: The section numbering at Dodger Stadium is notoriously (and unnecessarily) confusing. When facing the field from behind home plate, the odd-numbered sections will be to your left, while the even-numbered sections will be to your right. It’s really quite silly, but something to be aware of as you’re shopping for tickets.   

Field Level (Sections 1FD – 53FD)

As the name suggests, these are the closest non-premium seats to the field, located behind the Baseline and Dugout Clubs. During a day game, the top six rows or so (depending on the time of day) will be covered from the sun from the overhang from the Loge Level above, so if the shade is a priority while remaining close to the field, check out those seats. The corner sections (48FD-51FD) will have some level of obstruction from the foul poles, although the higher up you sit, the less of an issue this will be. Keep this in mind if seeing gameplay is a top priority.

STADIUM INSIDERS TIP: if you’re thinking of a field-level seat farther into the outfield, we would strongly suggest you consider going up a level into the Loge and finding a ticket closer to home plate. The overhangs at Dodger Stadium extend deeper toward the field than at other stadiums, and the loge level is lower than most second-tiers at the majority of ballparks, meaning that a lower row seat in the infield Loge Level, in our opinion, provides a better view than many of the farther Field Level seats. We say that once you get to Section FD44/45 or so, start looking up rather than out.

Loge Level (Sections 101LG – 168LG)

These are 100-level seats at Dodger Stadium, which can be confusing since these seats would be considered 200-level seats at other stadiums. This is the level just above the Field Level, which shares the lower level concourse with the Dugout Club and Baseline Club seats.

A lower row Loge level seat between the bases— let’s say sections 101-143 or so —is one of our favorites at Dodger Stadium, and in our opinion, better than many field-level tickets. And, oftentimes, they will be less expensive than Field Level seats, so if you see some of these available at a good price, we recommend buying them. 

If shade is a priority during a day game, look into first base side seats, which are almost fully protected from the sun by the Reserve Level overhang. On the third base side, you can only count on the top six rows to offer shade for the entire game. Just like the field level, you can expect the corner sections (162-167) to be obstructed by the foul poles, though because these seats are higher up, the obstruction will not be quite as extreme as the field level. If you check the Dodgers 3D Virtual Venue before purchasing your seats, you’ll know exactly what the view will be so you won’t end up in a bad seat.  https://venues.3ddigitalvenue.com/dodgers

Reserve Level (1RS – 61RS)

The Reserve Level(s) are the third (and sort of fourth) decks from the field, but the fourth and sort of fifth seating groups from the field. Confused yet? Yeah, we are too. For some reason, Dodger Stadium goes back to single/double-digit section numbering at the Reserve Level (and then again at the Top Deck). Have we mentioned how ridiculous this is?  

The only thing you need to be aware of on the Reserve Level is that there are two parts to the Reserve Level: the lower part and the higher part. The lower part is Rows A-V, and the upper part is Rows AA-JJ. If you’re shopping on the Reserve Level, the lowest section numbers will be closest to home plate, and the lowest row letters (starting at A) will be closest to the field.

In terms of quality, the Reserve Level will be some of the most budget-friendly tickets available, particularly beyond the dugouts. But, in our opinion, Reserve Level seats, particularly between the bases (1RS-24RS) and in the lower rows, are really decent seats. Just like we said about the Loge Level, the lowest rows in the Reserve Level, especially in the sections behind home plate, offer a great view of the game.

The food and beverage options are not quite as diverse on the Reserve Level as they are on the Loge Level, but if you’re looking for a combination of value and seating location, these seats are a good option. The Reserve Level is also home to one of the stadium’s two playground areas (behind the right field seats), so if you’re bringing the kiddos and want space for them to get their wiggles out, the Reserve Level will check that box.

Stadium Insiders Tip: If you are attending the game with young kids, and want to have a play area nearby, we think you’d be better off in the outfield pavilion seats. The Centerfield Plaza has a much more modern playset with more diverse food and beverage options, and just a better vibe in general.

Top Deck (Sections 1TD – 13TD)

Unlike the Reserve Level, the Top Deck is actually quite straightforward (except for the fact that they’ve numbered them with the same numbers as the Field Level and the Reserve Level). These are the proverbial nosebleed seats. If you’re looking for the cheapest ticket available (other than the outfield Reserve sections), that’s the Top Deck.

Here’s what we’ll say for the Top Deck: the seats are so high up, that’s almost what’s fun about them. You will certainly have to squint to see what’s happening on the field, but you’ll have one of the most unique views of a baseball game with the San Gabriel Mountains in the background. At the end of a day game or the beginning of a night game, you’ll get an amazing LA sunset. And the Top Deck concourse has some amazing views of Downtown, which again, at sunset, can be rather breathtaking.

Stadium Insiders Tip: Even if you do not sit in the Top Deck, do yourself a favor and budget enough time during your visit to make it up there—the photo op alone is worth the trip.

Outfield Pavilions (Sections 301-316) (aka “The Bleachers”)

These are assigned seats in the outfield pavilions with wooden benches instead of individual chairs. Although these seats are obviously farthest away from most of the in-game action, the Dodger Stadium pavilion experience is a unique one, owing primarily to the addition of the Centerfield Plaza in 2021 (for more on the Centerfield Plaza, check out our Gameday Chapter) which has a kid’s play area and the best food and beverage options in the stadium.

Like the bleachers at most parks, the outfield pavilions at Dodger Stadium are a great way to have a budget-friendly day at the park.

Stadium Insiders Tip: Bring your glove. Probably not the most revelatory insider tip, but Dodger Stadium consistently ranks in the top-5 home run-friendly parks in baseball, and you don’t have to be in the Home Run Seats to catch a live one.

Group Seating

Loge Party Boxes

These are what we call “the working man’s suite”. These are a cool seating option located between the bases on the Loge Level, with two more on the Field Level above Sections 52FD and 53FD. 

 These “boxes” are partitioned areas at the top of the Loge and Field levels on the concourse, which means they are completely covered by the awning from the level above them. But even though they’re in the back of each section, the view of the field is clear and without obstruction, but you won’t be able to see the sky or the jumbotron (especially if you’re standing up). Nevertheless, these seats give you a private seating area, complete with drink rails and televisions. You can choose boxes for 6, 12, or 18. If you’ve got a small group and would like a place to sit/hang out/mingle, these are good options.

Stadium Insiders Tip: If you get a Party Box, you may not need to add the in-seat food service—you are right on the concourse and have easy access to food and beverage options just outside your party box. So for typical games you might not need it, but for more popular games, it might be worthwhile so you can avoid waiting in any concession lines.

Non-ticketed Seating Areas

Unlike other stadiums, Dodger Stadium does not have any non-ticketed, public bar/general admission areas that have views of the field. There are a handful of open seating bars like the Gold Glove, the Stoli Loge Bar, the Centerfield Plaza, or the bars on the Top Deck where you can sit and hang, but you will not be able to watch live game action from these areas. The Dodgers identify the area behind the bleachers as a SRO area, but in our experience, they really aren’t, because there are a row of seats behind the bleachers that may be occupied, so hovering over those people is just rude. So if you want to see the game at Dodger Stadium, you’re going to need to pick an actual seat to see it from.

Bottom Line

Dodger Stadium is an old-school throwback when it comes to seating options. In general, we suggest prioritizing sitting in the infield rather than sitting close to the field. We really think that before you go out, go up! The 100 level seats offer absolutely amazing and elevated views of the field, and will often be lower priced than Field Level seats, and honestly… we like them better. But before you drift out to seats down the baselines, consider going upstairs to a low row in the Reserve Level.  

Our suggestions are:

–If you want to just throw money around, great – go for the all-inclusive Dugout Club or Baseline Club. But the value of these seats is really questionable given that these clubs don’t include alcohol when they say “all-inclusive”. In general, unless you can get a really good deal on a secondary resale market, we say avoid these seats. But if you do want to do them, make sure you don’t go too far down the baseline for the Baseline Club – as you get into the outfield it’s just too difficult to see home plate, and in our opinion they just aren’t worth the price.

–If you have the budget for a Field Level seat, great. But keep that seat closer to the infield. If you drift too far into the outfield, we think you’re better off going up to the Loge Level and sitting closer to the infield.

–The Loge Level is the sweet spot in the stadium. It’s a fantastic view and is typically less expensive than the Field Level. And you can drift a little further down the baselines and still have a great view.

–The Reserve Level are the budget seats, but if you get a low row in the infield, you’re going to get a great view of the game, and a view of the mountains, at a much lower price than the Field or Loge Levels.  Don’t overlook these if you can find a low row infield seat. 

–The Top Deck is really high. This level, along with the outfield Reserve Level seats, are the “nosebleeds” at Dodger Stadium, and you should only buy them if they are all that your budget will allow for.