Often called the most beautiful college baseball facility in the country, Klein Field at Sunken Diamond is the home to Stanford Baseball, and is located a short distance south of Stanford Stadium. The “Sunken Diamond” name comes from the excavation to provide fill for the earthen berm within which Stanford Stadium was built in 1921, leaving a large, sunken field.
Parking
Parking is free, and located in the Varsity Parking Lot and Lot 2 (El Camino Grove). Varsity Parking can be accessed via Nelson Road, off of Galvez Street, north of Stanford Stadium. Lot 2 is located just north of Cagan Stadium, access via Nelson Road.
Reserved Parking
Parking for guests with disabilities is available in the Klein Field at Sunken Diamond Parking Lot (Lot 1). Disabled parking is also available in the H-Lot on the corner of Nelson Road and Galvez Street. Valid state placard required.
The fixed seating capacity of Klein Field at Sunken Diamond is 2,113. With the addition of disabled seating and general admission lawn seating, the total capacity of the facility is 4,000. The fixed seating in the facility is individual 20- to 22-inch wide theater-style seats.
Klein Field at Sunken Diamond has reserved and general admission seats for guests with disabilities in a variety of locations. Reserved seats are located along the upper and lower walkways. General admission disabled seats are located next to the 1st and 3rd base lawns.
Cameras and Tripods
Small cameras, under 6" without cases, are permitted. Tripods are not permitted.
The Klein Field at Sunken Diamond ticket office is located on the north side of the stadium and is available for game-day tickets only. Ticket windows open one hour prior to game time. Children under two years of age are allowed in without a ticket, but must share a seat with their guardian.
Advance tickets may be purchased at the Stanford Athletics Ticket Office, located at Gate 2 of Stanford Stadium.
Tickets may also be purchased online at GoStanford.com. Service fees may apply.
Office Hours: Monday thru Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Closed Holidays.
Phone: 1-800-STANFORD (1-800-782-6367)
Email: athleticstickets@stanford.edu
Mail: Stanford Athletics Ticket Office, Arrillaga Family Sports Center, 641 Campus Drive, Suite 200, Stanford, CA 94305
Guest Services
Guest Services is located in the main plaza at the Marketing table. It is the headquarters for all customer service and general information that we provide for our guests. Lost and found articles are handled at the ticket office.
Concessions
The main concession stand is located behind the press box. Auxiliary stands are positioned along the lower walkway.
Restrooms
Women's and men's restrooms are located behind the press box.
Klein Field at Sunken Diamond History
The original dimensions were 360 feet to left field, 350 to right, and 500 feet to center. In 1978, a new 7-foot high fence was installed, bringing the dimensions to the current 335 to both left and right field, and 400 to center. The outfield fence height was increased to 10 feet in 1995.
Major renovation prior to the 2001 season added to Sunken Diamond’s beauty. The facelift included new dugouts, a three-tier press box, and stadium-style seating which brought the seated capacity to 2,113. Popular seating on the famous grass berms on both the first and third base sides give Klein Field at Sunken Diamond a total capacity of 4,000.
The Bud D. Klein Varsity Clubhouse was completed prior to the 1988 season. The structure includes the locker room, coaches’ offices, training room, equipment room, and alumni reception room (Diamond Suite). The clubhouse was made possible by Bud Klein and his children Tom, Dick, Steve and Kathy.The original fences measured 360 feet in left field, 500 feet in center and 350 feet in right. In 1978, a seven-foot high permanent inner fence was installed with measurements of 335 in left, 400 in center and 335 in right, replacing a portable fence of the same dimensions used in 1966. The seven-foot fence was increased to 10 feet in 1995.
On April 26, 2008, the Klein family children dedicated Klein Field at Sunken Diamond in honor of their father for his love of the game of baseball and fond memories of his experiences at Sunken Diamond.
Sunken Diamond has served as a host site for 16 NCAA Regional Tournaments and 4 NCAA Super Regionals. A Sunken Diamond record of 4,172 fans witnessed the 1997 NCAA West Regional Final between Stanford and Fresno State.
The Stanford Baseball program would like to thank the Diamond Club and John Arrillaga for their generous contributions and continuing support of Cardinal Baseball and Klein Field at Sunken Diamond.