Oakland Arena opened on November 9, 1966, as the Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum Arena, part of the same sports complex that houses the Coliseum stadium. Designed by Skidmore, Owings and Merrill, it became one of the Bay Area’s primary venues for sports and live entertainment for more than half a century.
The arena is best known as the longtime home of the Golden State Warriors, who played there from 1971 to 2019 (minus a renovation season in 1996–97). During that run, fans watched three NBA championship celebrations, and the building also earned a reputation as a favorite concert stop, hosting the Grateful Dead more times than any other venue in the band’s history.
- Golden State Warriors played here 1971–1996 and 1997–2019. See every Warriors arena →
Stats at a Glance
- Team(s): Golden State Warriors (NBA, 1971–2019)
- Location: Oakland, California
- Opened: November 9, 1966
- Capacity: About 19,596 (concerts/basketball)
- Architect: Skidmore, Owings and Merrill
- Also known as: Oracle Arena (2006–2019)
- Notable fact: Grateful Dead played 66 shows here, more than at any other venue
Still a Working Venue
Rather than sitting idle, Oakland Arena has continued hosting concerts, family shows, and sporting events. In 2024 it staged Monster Jam and Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey’s touring show, and in February 2025 it was activated for NBA All-Star Weekend festivities, including the celebrity game and All-Star practice sessions. Its decades of history as a top touring stop, especially for the Grateful Dead’s record-setting run of shows, keep it a recognizable name among Bay Area venues.
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Oakland Arena FAQs
Is Oakland Arena still open?
Yes. The arena continues to operate and hosts concerts, family entertainment shows, and sporting events, including activities tied to NBA All-Star Weekend in February 2025.
Why was it called Oracle Arena?
The venue carried the Oracle Arena name from 2006 to 2019 under a naming-rights agreement between the Golden State Warriors and Oracle Corporation.
Did the Golden State Warriors still play there after moving to San Francisco?
No. The Warriors relocated to Chase Center in San Francisco in 2019, and Oakland Arena has not had an NBA tenant since.
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