Upcoming games
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- Get ticketsSan Jose Giants at Stockton PortsTue, Jun 9, 2026 · 7:05 PM PDT
- Get ticketsSan Jose Giants at Stockton PortsWed, Jun 10, 2026 · 7:05 PM PDT
- Get ticketsSan Jose Giants at Stockton PortsThu, Jun 11, 2026 · 7:05 PM PDT
- Get ticketsSan Jose Giants at Stockton PortsFri, Jun 12, 2026 · 7:05 PM PDT
- Get ticketsSan Jose Giants at Stockton PortsSat, Jun 13, 2026 · 7:05 PM PDT
- Get ticketsSan Jose Giants at Stockton PortsSun, Jun 14, 2026 · 2:09 PM PDT
- Get ticketsVisalia Rawhide at Stockton PortsTue, Jun 16, 2026 · 7:05 PM PDT
- Get ticketsVisalia Rawhide at Stockton PortsWed, Jun 17, 2026 · 7:05 PM PDT
- Get ticketsVisalia Rawhide at Stockton PortsThu, Jun 18, 2026 · 7:05 PM PDT
- Get ticketsVisalia Rawhide at Stockton PortsFri, Jun 19, 2026 · 7:05 PM PDT
- Get ticketsVisalia Rawhide at Stockton PortsSat, Jun 20, 2026 · 7:05 PM PDT
- Get ticketsVisalia Rawhide at Stockton PortsSun, Jun 21, 2026 · 2:09 PM PDT
Plan your trip
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Parking
Reserve a spot in advance — game-day parking near Banner Island Ballpark fills early.
Getting there
Banner Island Ballpark sits at 404 W. Fremont Street in downtown Stockton, California, the Single-A California League home of the Stockton Ports. Driving uses I-5 to the Fremont/Pershing exit and a short drive east, or SR-4 (the Crosstown Freeway) to the downtown exits. There is no commuter rail to Stockton from the Bay Area (the Altamont Corridor Express, ACE, runs between Stockton and San Jose via Pleasanton and Fremont on weekdays). From Sacramento it is about a 50-minute drive south on I-5; from San Jose it is about a 90-minute drive east on I-580 and I-205. Stockton Metropolitan Airport sits a short drive south. Team-affiliated and adjacent surface lots and downtown garages ring the ballpark, and reserving in advance via the parking link above typically beats game-day pricing on weekend Ports home dates. Rideshare drop-off zones are signed at the ballpark perimeter. Confirm bag and entry rules on the Ports' official site before going.
The neighborhood
Banner Island Ballpark anchors the downtown Stockton waterfront on Banner Island, along the Stockton Deep Water Channel — the inland waterway that connects Stockton to the San Francisco Bay and makes Stockton one of the few inland Pacific seaports in California. The Adam Comerchero Park (the waterfront promenade) and the Stockton Arena (Stockton Heat AHL former tenant, concerts) sit adjacent — Banner Island Ballpark and Stockton Arena form a small downtown-waterfront sports cluster. Downtown Stockton with the historic Bob Hope Theatre (Stockton's restored 1930 movie palace) and the surrounding civic center sits within walking distance. The University of the Pacific (Pacific Tigers) sits a short drive north. The neighborhood reads as a downtown-waterfront ballpark in a Central Valley port city with Sacramento and the Bay Area both within reasonable drive — most visiting fans come specifically for the ballpark rather than treating Stockton as a destination weekend.
Where to eat & drink nearby
Pre-game stops in Stockton include Garre Tavern (the destination Stockton sit-down American restaurant — a longtime local standby), Mile Wine Company on the Miracle Mile (the destination Stockton wine-bar-and-bites sit-down — the canonical Miracle Mile dining stop), and Manny's California Fresh Cafe (the longtime Stockton California-fresh sit-down). Whirlow's Tossed and Grilled is the destination Stockton casual sit-down — a longtime local favorite. Cast Iron Trading Company is the destination Stockton contemporary American sit-down. Centrale Kitchen + Bar is the destination Miracle Mile contemporary sit-down. Channel Brewing near the ballpark is a closer-in craft-brewery option. Pre-game crowds at the closest downtown spots build steadily on Ports weekend home dates.
First-timer tips
Plan to arrive 45-60 minutes before first pitch — downtown Stockton parking flow is straightforward and the closest lots fill steadily on weekend home dates. Banner Island Ballpark opened in 2005 as the new downtown home of the Stockton Ports — replacing the longtime Billy Hebert Field in Stockton. The Ports have been the Single-A California League affiliate of the Athletics for an extended run; the Ports were the High-A affiliate before MLB's 2021 minor-league reorganization shifted the California League to Single-A. The Stockton Ports name and franchise lineage trace to the inland-port-city heritage of Stockton on the Stockton Deep Water Channel. The waterfront setting on Banner Island is one of the most distinctive in the California League. Mobile-only tickets are the norm. Bag policy and gate-open times shift season to season; confirm on the Ports' site before going.
Best games to catch
California League divisional matchups against the Modesto Nuts (Mariners affiliate), Fresno Grizzlies (Rockies affiliate), Visalia Rawhide (Diamondbacks affiliate), San Jose Giants (Giants affiliate, Excite Ballpark), Lake Elsinore Storm (Angels affiliate, The Diamond), Inland Empire 66ers (Angels affiliate, San Manuel Stadium), Rancho Cucamonga Quakes (Dodgers affiliate, LoanMart Field), and Ontario Tower Buzzers (Dodgers affiliate, ONT Field) are the most reliable above-average regional draws. The Modesto and San Jose dates carry the canonical Northern California Single-A regional rivalry boost. Any date when a top Athletics prospect or rehabbing major-leaguer is scheduled to play peaks demand. Fireworks Fridays, Ports throwback nights, and giveaway dates anchor the strongest weekend crowds. The team publishes the full promotional calendar on the official site.
What to know
Banner Island Ballpark opened in 2005 on Banner Island along the Stockton Deep Water Channel in downtown Stockton, California, as the new home of the Stockton Ports. The Ports have been a long-running affiliate of the Athletics and currently are the Single-A California League affiliate of the Athletics (Sacramento, transitioning to Las Vegas as the parent club relocates). Capacity sits around 5,200. The ballpark anchors the downtown Stockton waterfront — Stockton is one of the few inland Pacific seaports in California, with the Deep Water Channel connecting the city to the San Francisco Bay. The Stockton Ports name derives from the inland-port-city heritage. The waterfront setting on Banner Island is one of the most distinctive in the California League. The California League was reorganized to Single-A under MLB's 2021 minor-league restructuring (the league had previously been High-A).
Frequently asked questions
What time do gates open at Banner Island Ballpark?
Gates typically open about 60-90 minutes before first pitch, earlier for fireworks Fridays or major promotional dates. Exact gate-open times shift season to season — check the Ports' official site for the current schedule.
Who plays at Banner Island Ballpark?
The Stockton Ports, the Single-A California League affiliate of the Athletics, play their home games at Banner Island Ballpark. The Ports were the High-A affiliate before MLB's 2021 minor-league reorganization shifted the California League to Single-A.
Why is it called Banner Island?
Banner Island is a piece of land along the Stockton Deep Water Channel in downtown Stockton — the inland waterway that connects Stockton to the San Francisco Bay and that has made Stockton one of the few inland Pacific seaports in California. The ballpark and the adjacent Stockton Arena sit on Banner Island.
Where can I park near Banner Island Ballpark?
Team-affiliated and adjacent surface lots and downtown garages ring the ballpark. Reserving in advance via the parking link above typically beats game-day pricing on weekend Ports home dates. Confirm current rates and availability before driving in.
How do I get to Stockton from Sacramento or the Bay Area?
Driving is the standard option — about 50 minutes from Sacramento south on I-5, or about 90 minutes from San Jose east on I-580 and I-205. The Altamont Corridor Express (ACE) commuter rail runs between Stockton and San Jose on weekdays. There is no direct commuter rail from San Francisco.
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