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About Alameda County Fairgrounds at Action Sports Arena
Welcome to the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton, CA — a versatile events campus that hosts concerts, fairs, rodeos, motorsports and more. Grounded by the Amphitheater (outdoor) and Building J (Amador Pavilion) as marquee spaces, the venue adapts to a variety of configurations, from floor and club seating to GA bleachers and lawn viewing. Whether you’re catching a Big O Tires Concert Series show, an Arena Cross Nationals, or a community fair, we’ve got you covered with practical tips for seating, parking, transit, and nearby lodging and dining. Secure your seats through our network, and we’ll help you navigate the layout and day-of logistics with ease.
Practical notes: The amphitheater lists a total seating capacity of 6,088 at the Michelob Ultra Grandstand (lower 2,784 + upper 3,304) in certain configurations, while some pages cite approximate amphitheater capacity near 3,000 depending on event setup. No universal public seating chart exists; configurations vary by event with Floor, Club, GA bleachers, and Lawn options. On-site parking is available with gates 8 and 12 for event access, and ADA parking is provided. You can purchase parking in advance. The Pleasanton ACE train station sits directly across the Pleasanton Avenue entrance, with BART access via Dublin/Pleasanton and local bus routes; rideshares typically drop off at the Pleasanton Ave gate. Nearby hotels include The Rose Hotel (close to Valley Ave), HYATT House Pleasanton, and Aloft Dublin-Pleasanton, among others within roughly 2–4 miles. For accommodations and dining, we highlight affiliate partner options to help you secure convenient stays and meals close to the venue. Note: The venue branding has shifted from Action Sports Arena in materials to terms like Amphitheater, Grandstand, and Building J (Amador Pavilion). As of 2025, horse racing operations ended on-site, impacting certain programming, while the grounds continue to host a broad calendar of events.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 2005 Valley Avenue, Gate 8 & 12, Pleasanton, CA 94566 (Alameda County Fairgrounds). Administrative offices: 4501 Pleasanton Ave, Pleasanton, CA 94566.
- Current venues: Amphitheater (outdoor) and Building J (Amador Pavilion) as primary indoor/outdoor event spaces; an on-site Arena configuration is used for various events.
- Capacity: The Michelob Ultra Grandstand within the amphitheater lists total seating as 2,784 (lower) + 3,304 (upper) = 6,088; amphitheater-wide capacity is also cited as around 3,000 in some pages, indicating configuration-dependent limits.
- Seating chart: Official pages reference Floor & Club seats, GA bleachers, and Lawn viewing for concerts; no single public seating chart is published; configurations vary by event.
- Parking: On-site event parking with gates 8 and 12; parking can be purchased online in advance; ADA parking available; preferred parking at Tunnel Gate 12.
- Transit: The Pleasanton ACE train station is directly across from the Pleasanton Avenue entrance; BART access via Dublin/Pleasanton and local bus routes is available; rideshares drop off at the Pleasanton Ave gate.
- Nearby hotels: The Rose Hotel (near 2005 Valley Ave), HYATT House Pleasanton, Aloft Dublin-Pleasanton, and other nearby options within roughly 2–4 miles.
- Notable events: Alameda County Fair concerts (Big O Tires Concert Series); Arena Cross Nationals as a past/future event; the venue hosts a wide calendar of fairs, rodeos, motorsports and other large gatherings.
- Renaming/demolition note: Action Sports Arena name is not used in current Alameda County Fairgrounds materials; the site now uses terms like Amphitheater, Grandstand, and Building J (Amador Pavilion). The 2025 horse racing operations were ended, affecting on-site use of the grounds.