Dodger Stadium

"If you’re in L.A. during baseball season, head over to Dodger Stadium and enjoy America’s pastime courtesy of the 2024 World Series champions. Grab a Dodger Dog and a beer, and if you feel like hitting the dancefloor after the game, you can head on down to The Short Stop to keep the party going. —Hannah Jackson"

On the Grid : Dodger Stadium

"The third oldest Major League ballpark in the U.S., Dodger Stadium may not be the most polished of its counterparts, but it maintains a sense of nostalgia that can’t be beat. Even if you’re not a baseball fan, cold beer, Dodger Dogs, and hilltop views of Los Angeles make a winning trifecta for a good time. If $20 parking isn’t your thing, a shuttle runs from Union Station to the stadium before and after every game. Opt for seats in Left Field Pavilion if you like a little extra jest with your baseball games." - Ludlow Kingsley

All the Japanese Food and Drinks to Try to Dodger Stadium | Eater LA

"Even with the fanfare surrounding Shohei Ohtani’s move from the Angels to the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2023, few predicted the season-altering force he would become; many call it the Ohtani Effect, especially after the team won the 2024 World Series. When Ohtani comes to bat, cheers erupt through Chavez Ravine, with fans clamoring to catch a home run. Television ratings are up for Dodgers games, the number of Japanese tourists flying in to watch the Dodgers play has increased, and, as of March 2025, Major League Baseball jerseys bearing the name “Ohtani” are the most popular on earth. The ballpark has embraced the popularity of the Japan-born star, along with pitchers Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki, expanding its Japanese concessions to reflect the increased interest. "[Ohtani] has brought new fans," Dodgers CEO Stan Kasten told MLB.com. "He’s changed the mix of demographics at our stadium for games. We have changed some of the merchandise and some of the concession offerings." Below are some of the existing and expanded Japanese options at the ballpark for the 2025 season: Field Level; Reserve Level; Centerfield Plaza; Loge Level; Top Deck; Shochu." - Mona Holmes

How Baseball Stadiums Develop Concessions Stand Food | Eater

"A menu built in partnership with the team that expands and celebrates cultural influences present in the roster and city, with a recent emphasis on Japanese offerings tied to star players. New items include a reimagined katsu sandwich turned into a club with Kewpie mayonnaise and bacon on Texas toast, and an updated Home Run Platter featuring teriyaki chicken, steamed white rice, shishito peppers, vegetable dumplings, and spring rolls. Theme nights further broaden the menu (for example an Armenian heritage night that featured shawarma fries, lahmajoun, and a baklava sundae), reflecting a desire to welcome different cultures while encouraging fans to try new flavors." - Kat Thompson

The Best Things to Eat and Drink at Dodger Stadium | Eater LA

"The team brought home the Commissioner’s Trophy after winning the 2024 World Series, and the city held a full championship parade for the first time since 1988 (their 2020 World Series Championship was not followed by a parade due to the pandemic). Fans worldwide — including millions in Japan, "thanks to three of the team’s stars hailing from that country" — are excited about a possible repeat; a back-to-back has not happened since 1999, when the "Evil Empire" of the New York Yankees won for the second in a row (and won again in 2000). Now, fans across the sport are calling the 2025 club the new "evil empire," though the team has simply been aggressive in improving the roster: they signed two-time Cy Young-winning starting pitcher Blake Snell, Japanese young pitching phenom Roki Sasaki, outfielder Michael Conforto, reliever Tanner Scott, reliever Kirby Yates, and South Korean utility player Hyeseong Kim, and they brought back Tommy Edman, Kiké Hernandez, Clayton Kershaw, Alex Vesia, and Teoscar Hernandez — creating a super team that includes former MVPs Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman, as well as reigning MVP Shohei Ohtani. The roster depth has pushed preseason odds to some of the highest ever for a World Series favorite. Tickets are already selling at near-astronomical prices, and attendees will find themselves awash in food and drink options; taking food inside is "accepted and encouraged," and fans are advised to save a few bucks by preparing a handy Michelada kit, which pairs well with any of the beers served at the ballpark. Six noteworthy concessions items will be served throughout the year." - Matthew Kang