Last verified: June 1, 2026. Game-day details change through the season—always confirm parking, gate times, and policies against the official Tacoma Rainiers fan FAQ before you head out.
Cheney Stadium is the kind of ballpark Tacoma should be proud of: 6,500 seats, a clear view of Mount Rainier from the upper deck on a good evening, and Triple-A baseball that’s a short hop off I-5. It’s been hosting Pacific Coast League ball continuously since it opened in 1960, and it’s been the home of the Tacoma Rainiers—the Seattle Mariners’ Triple-A affiliate—since 1995. Here’s everything a local needs to walk in knowing the drill.
Cheney Stadium at a glance
- Address: 2502 S Tyler St, Tacoma, WA 98405—next to Henry Foss High School in central Tacoma. Venue info.
- Parking is $10, card only: on-site lots are debit/credit (no cash), first-come, first-served. Parking instructions.
- Bags must be clear, 12″x12″x6″ or smaller; a small non-clear clutch up to 4.5″x6.5″ is also allowed. Bag policy.
- No outside food or drink—only sealed or empty clear plastic water bottles. What you can bring.
- Seating runs from the grass berm to the Summit Club, with a kids’ zone down the right-field line. Ballpark tour.
- Tickets & live schedule are sold through the team’s box office and partners. Single-game tickets.
Getting there and parking
Cheney sits at 2502 S Tyler St, just west of Highway 16 and a few minutes off I-5 in central Tacoma. The simplest route for most fans: take I-5 to the WA-16 W interchange, exit at S 19th St or S Union Ave, and follow signs toward the ballpark—your GPS will land you reliably on the street address. The stadium shares its block with Henry Foss High School, which is the visual landmark to watch for.
On-site parking is $10 per car, debit or credit only—the lots do not take cash. Spaces are limited and sold first-come, first-served, so the Rainiers recommend arriving 1 to 1.5 hours before first pitch, especially for Friday through Sunday games when the place fills up. If the main lot is tight, neighborhood street parking and the school-adjacent areas absorb the overflow, but mind posted signs. For the current rate and any event-specific changes, check the official parking instructions before you drive over.
Bag policy and what you can bring
Cheney runs a clear-bag policy similar to most modern venues. All bags and purses must be clear and no larger than 12″x12″x6″. On top of a clear bag, you may also carry one small clutch or wallet that doesn’t exceed 4.5″x6.5″, with or without a strap. Medical bags and diaper bags are permitted but go through a full security search, and every bag is subject to inspection at the gate.
League rules prohibit outside food and drink, with one exception: sealed clear plastic water bottles, or empty single-use clear bottles you fill inside, are allowed. Bring a blanket or towel to sit on if you like—those are welcome—but lawn chairs are not permitted in the park. When in doubt on a specific item, the official fan FAQ is the authority, and the policy can tighten for special events.
Seating: from the berm to the Summit Club
For a 6,500-seat park, Cheney offers a surprising range of vantage points. The infield bowl runs through Sections 101–110, wrapping home plate and both baselines—these are your classic reserved seats with the cleanest sightlines. Right behind home plate is the Dugout Club, the most intimate seating in the building.
Down the right-field line you’ll find a grass berm and the Right Field Deck, which doubles as the family corner—there’s a kids’ zone with a Wiffle ball field tucked onto the concourse. Out in left, the Rainiers run party decks in foul ground plus two destination spots beyond the wall: the R Yard above the home bullpen and the Launch Pad above the visitors’ pen. Up top, the Summit Club is the premium level—private lounge, food-and-beverage service, and that Mount Rainier panorama—alongside the group-only 1882 Club and the R Bar, a fireplace-equipped group area in the upper left-field corner.
Because section availability and group-area bookings shift by date, confirm exactly what’s on sale for your game on the official ticketing page rather than assuming a section is open.
Concessions, payment, and game-day basics
Concession stands line both the first- and third-base sides of the concourse—walk-up counters with menus running hot food, snacks, sweet treats, and drinks. Cheney has moved toward card-friendly, largely cashless operations across parking and many points of sale, so bring a card. Menus and any local-vendor pop-ups rotate through the season, so treat the in-park boards (or the team’s site) as the live source of truth.
Gates generally open ahead of first pitch, but the exact window varies by day of week—weeknight openings tend to be 60 minutes prior, with longer 90-minute windows on busier Thursday-through-Sunday dates. Always verify your specific game’s gate time, promotions, and any policy notes on the Rainiers FAQ and the live schedule.
Tickets and the 2026 schedule
The Rainiers play a 150-game Triple-A season, with 75 dates at Cheney. In 2026 they opened at home on March 31 against the El Paso Chihuahuas and close the home slate with a final homestand September 8–13. Single-game tickets are sold through the team’s box office and authorized partners, and season-ticket or hospitality questions go to the front office.
Because inventory, pricing, promo nights, and game times all move, this guide doesn’t quote live prices. For the current calendar and to buy, use the official Tacoma Rainiers schedule and tickets page.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Cheney Stadium and how much is parking?
Cheney Stadium is at 2502 S Tyler St, Tacoma, WA 98405, off WA-16 near I-5. On-site parking is $10 per car, debit or credit only—no cash—and sold first-come, first-served. Arrive 1 to 1.5 hours early for weekend games. Confirm the current rate on the parking instructions.
What is the Cheney Stadium bag policy?
Bags and purses must be clear and no larger than 12″x12″x6″. You may also bring one small clutch up to 4.5″x6.5″. Medical and diaper bags are allowed after a full search, and all bags are searched at the gate. See the official bag policy.
Can I bring my own food or water into Cheney Stadium?
Outside food and drink are not allowed under league rules. The one exception is sealed clear plastic water bottles, or empty clear bottles you fill inside. Blankets and towels to sit on are welcome, but lawn chairs are not. Verify on the fan FAQ.
What seating options does Cheney Stadium have?
Infield reserved seats (Sections 101–110), the Dugout Club behind home plate, a right-field berm and Right Field Deck with a kids’ zone, left-field party decks plus the R Yard and Launch Pad beyond the wall, and the premium Summit Club, 1882 Club, and R Bar. Check availability on the ticketing page.
How do I get Tacoma Rainiers tickets and the schedule?
Buy single-game tickets through the team’s box office and authorized partners, and view game dates on the live calendar. Prices, promo nights, and times change, so use the official schedule and tickets pages.