Spend the day in West Oakland for the Ballers opening day on May 20
The Baller's start their second season on May 20. Photo courtesy of the San Francisco Chronicle.
The Oakland Baller's return to Raimondi Park on Tuesday, May 20, at 6:35 p.m. for opening day, and a limited number of tickets are still available. The big game against the Ogden Raptors will bring hundreds of fans to West Oakland, and there's plenty to do before the game. The mile between West Oakland Station and Raimondi Park is packed with history, art and good food. So keep reading to plan your afternoon, and we'll see you at the game!
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Getting to the Game
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Raimondi Park is accessible by public transit. Take BART to West Oakland, and the entrance is 1 mile away.
- The Oakland Ballers, in partnership with Douglas Parking, will have shuttles from West Oakland BART to Campbell between 18th and 20th, running every 20 minutes starting 3 hours before game time and a half hour after the game ends
- Take AC Transit Line 29 from West Oakland BART to Peralta St and 20th St. -- a block away from Raimondi Park.
- There will be a free, secured, staffed bicycle and scooter valet near the 20th St. entrance.
Get your Oakland Ballers gear
Support the Ballers team and wear their merch to the games. Photo courtesy of Oaklandish.
Oaklandish is the official producer of the Oakland Ballers merchandise. Merch will be for sale on gameday, but if you want to skip the lines, head to the Oaklandish flagship store in Downtown Oakland or visit their online store ahead of game day. Take BART to 12th St. Oakland City Center, and Oaklandish is across the street at 1444 Broadway.
Before the game
The home of Jilchristina Vest, featuring a mural dedicated to the women of the Black Panther Party. Photo courtesy of the San Francisco Chronicle.
If you're planning to walk from BART to the game, then take a stroll down Center St to catch a glimpse of the "Women of the Black Panther Party" mural. The home, at at 831 Center St, is also a mini museum that honors The Black Panther Party and the Community Survival Programs. Learn more about the community project here.
Start the afternoon at Prescott Market Hall. Photo courtesy of the Oaklandside.
Prescott Market, located at 1620 18th St., is the best place to be before a Ballers Game. Oakland's newest food hall boasts five eateries, a brewery and a cafe. Take a selfie in front of the Ballers mural before heading into Almanac Brewing or Highwire Coffee for a caffeine boost. Grab a table outside near the sandbox and let the kids burn off some energy before walking two blocks to the field.
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