How to watch the A’s first game in Sacramento: Streaming and last-minute tickets
The Athletics open a new chapter in West Sacramento on Monday night with their first regular-season game at Sutter Health Park. The A’s host the Chicago Cubs in the ballpark they’ll call home for the next three seasons (at least) before their planned move to Las Vegas.
Here’s what fans need to know to attend, watch, stream or listen to the game:
What time is the A’s game tonight in Sacramento?
First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento.
Right-hander Joey Estes will make his season debut after a 7-9 record (5.01 ERA) last season. Ben Brown (0-1) will take the mound for the Cubs after giving up three runs on four hits in 2 2/3 innings of relief against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the teams’ showdown in Tokyo on March 18.
Are tickets still available?
Yes, but they’re going fast.
Tickets are sold out via the A’s website. But, as of Monday morning, SeatGeek listed about 375 tickets starting at $83 (lawn). StubHub had 182 listings starting at $89 (lawn). Both platforms offered seat tickets for under $100.
Additionally, the A’s are offering a fixed-price lawn pass for $25, which they will make available for each of its 81 home games. Sign-ups are available for text alerts before each home series.
What promotions are at the ballpark?
Every fan attending Monday’s game will receive two giveaway items:
- A green-and-white trucker hat featuring the team’s new Sacramento patch.
- A Rickey Henderson rally towel honoring the A’s legend.
In a tribute to Henderson, every A’s player will wear No. 24 during the game. His daughters — Angela, Alexis and Adrianna — will throw out simultaneous ceremonial first pitches.
What entertainment is planned?
- The Freshmakers will perform on the ticket plaza.
- DJ Christie will play outside the right field gate and later inside the stadium.
- Shane Q, a Sacramento native and a finalist on “The Voice,” will sing the national anthem.
- David Garibaldi, a performance painter, will create a Rickey Henderson mural during the game.
How can I watch the game on TV?
The game will be broadcast on NBC Sports California. A’s coverage includes Jenny Cavnar, Chris Caray and Dallas Braden, with pre- and post-game shows. The pre-game show begins at 6 p.m. Channel numbers in Sacramento:
- DirecTV: 698
- Dish Network: 438
- AT&T U-Verse: 767
- Comcast/Xfinity: 34 (41 in Bay Area)
Note: In-market games are not available on MLB.TV, but Peacock now offers in-market NBC Sports streaming for $17.95/month as an add-on for Peacock Premium subscribers.
Where can I listen to the game on the radio in Sacramento?
All games will air on Talk 650 KSTE-AM, the A’s new flagship radio station in Sacramento, and on A’s Cast via the iHeartRadio app.
A’s Cast Live begins at 6 p.m., with pre-game and post-game coverage hosted by Chris Townsend, joined by Shooty Babbitt and Steve Sax.
The A’s radio crew includes Ken Korach, longtime River Cats voice Johnny Doskow and Chris Caray.
Can I stream A’s games online?
Yes. Fans can listen for free on A’s Cast via athletics.com/ascast or the iHeartRadio app. MLB At Bat and MLB.TV also offer live audio with subscriptions. In-market television viewing on the latter is blocked due to MLB rules.