Candlestick Park

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Candlestick Park was the home field of the San Francisco 49ers and the Oakland Raiders in San Francisco, California. It opened in 1960 and held 69,732 fans. The stadium has since been demolished (it closed in 2014).

49ers home until Levi's Stadium opened in 2014; demolished in 2015 and the site is slated for redevelopment.

Stadium facts

Location
San Francisco, California
Status
Demolished
Opened
1960
Closed
2014
Capacity
69,732
Teams
San Francisco 49ers (1971–2013)
Oakland Raiders (1960–1961)
Other names
3Com Park; San Francisco Stadium at Candlestick Point; Monster Park

Teams that played here

Stadiums near Candlestick Park10

  1. 1TemporaryOracle Park — California Golden Bears (San Francisco, California)same city
  2. 2FormerKezar Stadium — San Francisco 49ers & Oakland Raiders (San Francisco, California)same city
  3. 3FormerFrank Youell Field — Oakland Raiders (Oakland, California)9 mi
  4. 4FormerOakland Coliseum — Oakland Raiders (Oakland, California)10 mi
  5. 5FBSCalifornia Memorial Stadium — California Golden Bears (Berkeley, California)13 mi
  6. 6FormerCalifornia Field — California Golden Bears (Berkeley, California)13 mi
  7. 7FormerStanford Stadium (1921) — Stanford Cardinal (Stanford, California)23 mi
  8. 8FBSStanford Stadium — Stanford Cardinal (Stanford, California)24 mi
  9. 9NFLLevi's Stadium — San Francisco 49ers (Santa Clara, California)31 mi
  10. 10FBSCEFCU Stadium — San Jose State Spartans (San Jose, California)39 mi

Questions about Candlestick Park

Who played at Candlestick Park?

Candlestick Park was home to the San Francisco 49ers (1971–2013); the Oakland Raiders (1960–1961).

When did Candlestick Park open?

Candlestick Park opened in 1960.

Is Candlestick Park still standing?

No. Candlestick Park has been demolished.

How many fans did Candlestick Park hold?

Candlestick Park held about 69,732 fans.

What football stadiums are near Candlestick Park today?

California Memorial Stadium (California Golden Bears) is about 13 miles away. See the full list of nearby stadiums on this page.

Facts are for the 2026 season. Distances are straight-line miles. Capacity figures vary by source. See something wrong? Let us know.

Sources: en.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org.