Oriole Park at Camden Yards fan guide: Best seats, what to eat and other Orioles game tips

There's a reason every retro ballpark built in the last three decades owes a debt to Baltimore. When Oriole Park at Camden Yards opened on April 6, 1992, it didn't just give the city a new place to watch baseball — it rewrote the blueprint for what a stadium could feel like. Named for the Camden Street railroad yards that once occupied the site, the park wove brick, steel trusses and the towering B&O Warehouse into a design that made every cookie-cutter multipurpose stadium in America look instantly outdated. Walk through the gates today and you'll understand why every MLB city has been chasing this feeling ever since.

More than three decades later, the 45,971-seat park still feels intimate. Passionate Orioles fans fill the concourses, Eutaw Street buzzes before every first pitch and brass home run markers glint underfoot as the warehouse glows at sunset. Fans consistently rave about the atmosphere, and the energy inside backs that up.

This guide is built from survey data SeatGeek collected from MLB fans, so you're getting a real look at how Orioles fans actually experience Camden Yards.

Things you can't miss at Camden Yards for first-timers

Whether this is your first trip to Baltimore or your first time stepping inside the park, treat this as a loose checklist for making the most of it.

Eutaw Street and the home run markers

Eutaw Street is the pedestrian promenade running between the B&O Warehouse and the seating bowl. Brass baseball markers embedded in the ground show exactly where home runs have landed over the years. One fan in our survey put it simply for what fans can’t miss: "The home run markers. And being able to walk through it during the day even if gates aren't open." Another said: "The closer you get to the stadium the more the experience comes alive with the beautiful visuals, the sea of orange, the sounds and excitement."

The B&O Warehouse

The eight-story warehouse stretching over 1,016 feet along the right-field side is the signature visual of Camden Yards — the longest building on the East Coast and visible from most seats in the park. It houses Orioles offices and creates the backdrop you've seen in every broadcast. The best photo op is from Eutaw Street looking up toward the warehouse with the field behind you.

Boog Powell's presence

On Eutaw Street you'll also find Boog's BBQ, the legendary stand connected to Orioles Hall of Famer Boog Powell. As one fan noted: "Walk around and explore the area by the warehouse. Boog's Barbeque is delicious and he often greets fans himself." More on the food below, but a handshake with Boog is part of the Camden Yards experience.

Orioles fans' favorite traditions at Camden Yards

Game day at Camden Yards is defined by two rituals that bring the entire crowd together, whether you've been coming for decades or it's your very first game.

The "O!" during the National Anthem

During every National Anthem at Camden Yards, the entire stadium shouts "O!" in unison during the line "Oh say does that star-spangled banner yet wave." As one fan explained: "In Baltimore during the national anthem towards the end on the 'Oh say does that star spangled banner...' the crowd always cheers 'O' out of sync with the anthem for the Orioles." It's loud, it's proud and it's the first sign you're in O's territory.

'Thank God I'm a Country Boy' during the 7th inning stretch

Instead of the traditional 'Take Me Out to the Ball Game,' Camden Yards plays John Denver's 'Thank God I'm a Country Boy' during the 7th inning stretch. The whole stadium sings along, claps and dances. Fan after fan in our survey called this out as their favorite tradition: "Singing 'Thank God I'm a Country Boy' during 7th inning stretch." It's been a Camden Yards staple since the park opened.

Orioles fans' favorite places to sit at Camden Yards

Where you sit depends on what kind of experience you're after. Here's what the survey data tells us.

For the best overall view

The consensus pick is any section behind home plate between 1st and 3rd base, upper or lower deck. As one fan put it: "Any section behind home plate between 3rd and 1st. Upper or lower deck." Lower level sections under the overhang are especially popular because they provide shade during day games while keeping you close to the action. There really aren't many bad seats at Camden Yards — the retro design keeps sightlines tight throughout.

For foul ball opportunities

If you want a shot at taking a souvenir home, the lower seats just past 1st or 3rd base offer the best balance of view and chances. One fan's advice covered it well: "Foul balls — just past 1st and 3rd base in the lower seats. Avoid sun — lower level under overhang. View — behind either dugout or behind home."

Managing sun and shade

For day games, the lower level under the overhang is your best bet for shade. The third base side tends to get more shade during summer afternoons, while the first base side catches more direct sun. You can use SeatGeek's View From Seat tool to preview exactly what your section looks like before you buy.

Orioles fans' top food and drink options at Camden Yards

Fans consistently call out a few standout food options at Camden Yards. The Orioles also recently introduced a Birdland Value Menu with fan-friendly concession prices, including a $4 all-beef hot dog.

Boog's BBQ – pit beef sandwich

The most-mentioned food item in our entire survey. Boog's BBQ on Eutaw Street serves pit beef and pulled pork sandwiches that fans call essential. "Boog's pit beef is the best food option and craft beers can be found near that area," one fan wrote. The stand is run by Orioles legend Boog Powell, who often greets fans in person.

If you only eat one thing, go with Boog's BBQ. It's the overwhelming consensus from our survey, and it combines quality food with genuine Camden Yards tradition. Nothing else at the park connects you to Orioles history quite like it.

Crab fries and Maryland specialties

You're in Maryland, so the seafood options lean into local culture. Crab fries are a fan favorite, and you'll also find crab pretzels and crab dip scattered across the concourse.

Drinks

Orioles fans are split between two favorites: Heavy Seas Loose Cannon (a local Baltimore brewery) and Leinenkugel's Summer Shandy. The craft beer selection at Camden Yards is solid throughout the concourse, especially near the Eutaw Street area. Every Friday is also a Party at The Yard presented by Coors Light, where you can grab $5 Coors Lights along with live music.

Other pro tips from Orioles fans for Camden Yards

Here's the practical, local knowledge pulled directly from SeatGeek survey responses — the kind of stuff that makes the difference between a good trip and a great one.

When to go

In our survey, 61% of Orioles fans prefer nighttime games and 54% say the middle of the season is the sweet spot. That tracks with Baltimore's weather: midsummer evenings are warm but comfortable, and the atmosphere picks up for rivalry series against the Yankees and Red Sox. The 2026 home schedule also features holiday games on Mother's Day (May 10 vs. Oakland), Memorial Day (May 25 vs. Tampa Bay) and Labor Day (September 7 vs. Cleveland) — all solid options if you're planning around a long weekend. On Sundays, all kids ages 4–14 can run the bases after every Orioles home game.

When to arrive

Survey responses are clear: get there early. Fans recommend arriving around the time gates open so you can soak in the atmosphere on Eutaw Street, explore the area by the warehouse and avoid the longest security and concession lines. Several fans specifically said to “spend pregame at Pickles then get to Eutaw Street early,” giving yourself time to walk, eat and take photos before first pitch.

Saving money

Many Orioles fans in our survey take advantage of Camden Yards' bring-your-own-food policy. You can bring sealed water bottles and food in a gallon-size zip-lock bag per person. As one fan advised: "They let you bring in food and drinks, so bring peanuts and buy any soda or anything on the street before the game at about one-fifth of the price in the stadium." Pre-gaming at Pickles Pub, the beloved bar just outside the park, is another fan tradition that keeps drink costs down.

Getting there and leaving

Survey responses point to a few consistent travel patterns:

• Light rail: Taking the light rail to Camden Yards station is an easy way to avoid downtown parking stress and drop you close to the stadium.

• Parking: Lots near the park can be pricey and fill quickly. Arriving early improves your options, and some fans prefer parking a bit farther away and walking in.

• Rideshare: Post‑game pickup can get congested right outside the stadium. Several fans suggested walking a few blocks away before calling a rideshare to make pickup smoother.

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The best seats for Orioles games move fast — especially for big weekend series and special events. Grab your tickets, show up early, find your spot on Eutaw Street and be in your seat when the “O!” chant hits during the National Anthem. That’s how real Orioles fans do game day at Camden Yards.