Los Angeles Angels

The Los Angeles Angels are a west coast-based Major League Baseball (MLB) team with a franchise history shaped by standout players and championship moments. Based in Anaheim, CA, the team plays at Angel Stadium, one of the league’s long-standing ballparks.¹ Angels games combine West Coast baseball traditions with a relaxed, open-air setting that reflects the region’s climate and culture.

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Founded in 1961 as an American League expansion team, the Los Angeles Angels finished their first season with an impressive 70-91 record, the best winning percentage of any expansion team in MLB history.² The team originally played at the now demolished Wrigley Field in Los Angeles and subsequently moved to Dodger Stadium for a brief three-year stint.² The Angels finally settled in Anaheim in the spring of 1966.²

The franchise has competed under several name variations, including the California Angels and Anaheim Angels, before officially becoming known as the Los Angeles Angels. The Los Angeles Angels have achieved myriad accomplishments over the years, including winning their first World Series title in 2002, defeating the San Francisco Giants 4-1 in Game 7 at home.²

The Angels play at Angel Stadium of Anaheim, which opened on April 9, 1966.¹ The original structure was reverted back to a baseball-only field. The stadium was previously named the Edison International Field of Anaheim. On December 29, 2003, the Angels renamed the stadium to Angel Stadium of Anaheim, which remains its current name today.¹

With a seating capacity of more than 45,603 fans, the stadium is one of the oldest active ballparks in Major League Baseball.¹ Walt Disney Imagineering served as the manager of the design and construction of the stadium.¹ Its distinctive “Big A” scoreboard structure and mountain-inspired rock formation in center field contribute to a recognizable game-day backdrop.

The Los Angeles Angels’ competitive history includes postseason milestones and individual player accomplishments.

• World Series Champions (2002): The Angels secured their first MLB championship, defeating the San Francisco Giants in the World Series.²
• American League Rookie of the Year (1993, 2012, 2018): Three Los Angeles Angels players have been awarded the American League Rookie of the Year, including Tim Salmon (1993), Mike Trout (2012), and Shohei Ohtani (2018).⁴
• Individual MVP Honors: Several Angels players have won multiple American League MVP Awards, highlighting standout individual seasons. A few notable Angels MVPs include Mike Trout (2014, 2016, 2019) and Shohei Ohtani (2021, 2023).⁴

The MLB regular season typically runs from spring through early fall, with additional postseason opportunities. Los Angeles Angels tickets are available now through AXS, making it easy to plan ahead for upcoming games.