The true story of the Oakland A’s and their data-driven bid to compete with baseball’s giants was filmed at the real ballparks – the Oakland Coliseum and even Boston’s Fenway Park – with the wider story shot across California.
Where was Moneyball filmed?
Moneyball was filmed at the Oakland Coliseum in California and at Fenway Park in Boston, with scenes across Los Angeles.
Every Moneyball location, explained
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The Oakland A’s – the Coliseum
The team’s home used the real Oakland Coliseum in California.
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Fenway Park – Boston
The film used Boston’s historic Fenway Park.
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The ballfields – Long Beach
Other baseball scenes used Blair Field in Long Beach, California.
4
Los Angeles – the offices
Interiors and offices used Los Angeles.
Planning a visit
The Oakland Coliseum and Fenway Park – the film’s real ballparks – are accessible cathedrals of American baseball.
Moneyball Fun Facts
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Filmed at real ballparks The film used the Oakland Coliseum and Boston’s Fenway Park.
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A true story It dramatises the Oakland A’s real, data-driven 2002 season.
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Sabermetrics on screen The film brought baseball statistics to a mainstream audience.
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Based on a book It adapts Michael Lewis’s bestseller.
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Pitt leads Brad Pitt stars as A’s general manager Billy Beane.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was Moneyball filmed?
At the Oakland Coliseum in California and at Fenway Park in Boston, with scenes across Los Angeles.
Was it filmed at real ballparks?
Yes – the Oakland Coliseum and Fenway Park.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – the Oakland Coliseum and Fenway Park are accessible.
Is it based on a true story?
Yes – the Oakland A’s 2002 season.
Who stars in Moneyball?
Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill.
