The Los Angeles Angels have announced that their lease at Angel Stadium in Anaheim will be extended through 2032. The lease, originally set to expire in 2029, is the first of three options, with other options that can extend the lease to 2035 and 2038.
“We are excited to announce that we have extended our lease securing the Big A as the home of Angels Baseball into the next decade,” spokesperson Marie Garvey said in a statement. “As we prepare for our 60th season in Anaheim, we wanted our fans and community partners to know that Angels Baseball and its Foundation remain committed to being an active part of this city and region.”
“This lease extension brings added certainty and ensures the strong tradition of baseball in Anaheim,” Mayor Ashleigh Aitken said in a statement. “As mayor, I look forward to working with the Angels on future community partnerships, and, as a fan, look forward to a great season ahead.”
Opened in 1966, Angel Stadium is the 4th oldest park in the majors behind Fenway Park, Wrigley Field and Dodger Stadium.
With the potential to remain at Angel Stadium until 2038, one can only speculate whether or not the OC Vibe project surrounding the nearby Honda Center, will expand into the parking lot of Angel Stadium as originally planned.
While Angel Stadium shows its age in many aspects throughout the yard and not as revered as much as its three predecessors, it’s still an adequate and serviceable stadium that scored a respectable 3.71 rating among Stadium Journey's 2024 MLB Ballpark Rankings. Though the Angels have not experienced post-season baseball since 2014, Angel Stadium throughout the years has had its share of glorious moments with nine AL Western Division titles and one Wild Card appearance that lead to their memorable 2002 World Series triumph over the San Francisco Giants.
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