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HISTORY:

The arena opened in 1966 as the Coliseum and is the oldest in the NBA. The facility was completely renovated, at a cost of $121 million, in time for the 1997-98 Warriors season, adding 4,000 seats plus luxury suites. Oracle Corporation received a 10-year naming rights deal in 2006. The old Coliseum hosted many teams and events, including the Bay Bombers of roller derby fame, the California Golden Seals of the NHL and the Golden Bay Earthquakes of the MISL. Oracle Arena is adjacent to the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, home of the NFL's Raiders and the Athletics of Major League Baseball.

SEATING NOTES:

• VIP Sections 7-8, 13-16, and 21-22 include Row AA only.
• VIP Sections 5, 10, 19 and 24 include Row A only.
• Courtside seating includes Rows A1-A5.
• Tickets not specified by the seller as VIP may map to a less premium section.

General:

Alcoholic beverages, weapons of any kind, fireworks and video cameras are among the items prohibited from the venue. The box office no longer accepts $50 or $100 bills; customers may use their credit card or cash in lower denominations. ATM machines are easily accessible. Wheelchairs accessible.

Address:

7000 Coliseum Way
Oakland, CA 94621

Directions:

From San Jose: North on Interstate 880 to Oakland. Take the 66th Avenue exit and follow signs to Oracle.

From San Mateo: East on San Mateo Bridge to Interstate 880 North to Oakland. Take the 66th Avenue exit and follow signs to Oracle.

From Marin County: Take the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge to Interstate 580. Continue east on I-580 to I-980 toward downtown Oakland. Continue on I-980 as it becomes I-880 South. Take the 66th Avenue exit and follow signs to Oracle.

From San Francisco: Travel east on Bay Bridge to Interstate 580 East. Continue east on I-580 to I-980 toward downtown Oakland. Continue on I-980 as it becomes I-880 South. Take the 66th Avenue exit and follow signs to Oracle.

From Sacramento: Go west on Interstate 80 toward Oakland East on I-580. Exit at I-980 toward downtown Oakland. Continue on I-980 as it becomes I-880 South. Take the 66th Avenue exit and follow signs to Oracle.

From Contra Costa County, Take Highway 24 through the Caldecott Tunnel. Exit at I-980 toward downtown Oakland. Continue on I-980 as it becomes I-880 South. Take the 66th Avenue exit and follow signs to Oracle.

Parking:

Parking gates for Oracle Arena open two hours before the event (doors open 90 minutes prior). Cars and motorcycles cost $18 to park, RVs/limos/buses are $60. Reserving parking spaces is not permitted. Should you tailgate, all charcoal must be extinguished and disposed of before leaving.

Transportation:

Fans can take the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) to Oracle Arena using the Coliseum/Oakland Airport Station exit. For more information, visit the BART Web site.