Angel Stadium, Anaheim

Angel Stadium, affectionately nicknamed The Big A, stands tall as one of the most iconic ballparks in the United States. Located in Anaheim, it has been the proud home of the Los Angeles Angels Major League Baseball team since 1966. With nearly six decades of history, this stadium isn’t just a venue-it’s a living chapter of American sports lore.

Originally opened as Anaheim Stadium, and later renamed Edison International Field of Anaheim, the stadium has also served as a home to the Los Angeles Rams (NFL) between 1980 and 1994. Today, it ranks as the fourth-oldest active stadium in Major League Baseball, trailing only Fenway Park, Wrigley Field, and Dodger Stadium.

Over the years, Angel Stadium has hosted its fair share of big moments-three MLB All-Star Games (1967, 1989, 2010), the 2002 World Series, and countless other events ranging from college football to AMA Supercross races, evangelist crusades, and Eid al-Fitr celebrations. It’s more than a baseball park-it’s a multi-purpose community hub that welcomes everyone.

The stadium sits on former agricultural land bordered by Katella Avenue, the Orange Freeway, Orangewood Avenue, and State College Boulevard. Rising above the parking lot is the beloved “Big A” sign, once a scoreboard support and now a 230-foot monument of team spirit. Its halo lights up-brighter when the Angels win-as a symbol of victory that fans cherish.

Inside the park, the field dimensions were fine-tuned using scientific data on air density to strike a balance between pitcher and batter. Notably, its 396-foot center field is among the shortest in the majors, yet it was still the site of two no-hitters by Angels legend Nolan Ryan, proving that greatness thrives here.

Angel Stadium isn’t just for sports fans-concertgoers, families, and tourists all find something to love about this Southern California landmark. Whether you're catching a game under the lights or just saying, “Light that baby up!” after a win, Angel Stadium delivers an unforgettable experience.