Battle of the Bay
Oakland Coliseum | Sunday August 7th | Sunday 1:07PM
Who will win this year's Battle of the Bay, the San Francisco Giants or the Oakland Athletics? Attendees can travel to the event with a 50% reduced ticket price to cheer on their favorite Bay Area team and watch as the two regional talents battle it out on the baseball field.This year’s series will take place August 7th with both games hosted at the Oakland Coliseum.The Oakland Athletics will be holding a pregame ceremony to honor six members of the 2022 class of the Athletics Hall of Fame. After the game, kids under 12 will be allowed to race around the bases.
With the game scheduled to begin at 1:07 pm, Amtrak San Joaquins travelers will have plenty of time to make the short trip from the station platform to the Coliseum entrance. Train 711 has been modified to travel all the way to the Oakland Coliseum, past its usual stop at Jack London Square and is scheduled to arrive at 10:39 am. After the game, Amtrak Train 718 will depart directly from the Oakland Coliseum at 5:25 pm.
If hunger strikes on the way to the game, we’ve got you covered. For an additional fee of only $10, travelers aboard the 711 train can purchase the Battle of the Bay food bundle, which includes a hotdog and 12oz. beer of any choice, available for pickup in the Café Car.
To access the event, fans can head over to B gate to line up and access the field via the Right Field stairwell. ADA guests will be escorted to Section 143 to access the field via the elevator. Bring your family & friends to the game and enjoy 50% off tickets by using Amtrak San Joaquins Friends & Family Discount with promo code V302 at checkout.
We’re looking forward to seeing you aboard and may the best team win!
Directions: Amtrak San Joaquins train will be dropping and picking up riders directly at the Oakland Coliseum.
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