# Oriole Park Left Field Social Space Upgrade

> Baltimore Orioles to convert left field upper deck into social space for fans.
- Title: Oriole Park Left Field Social Space Upgrade · The Banner
- Summary: Baltimore Orioles to convert left field upper deck into social space for fans. The Maryland Stadium Authority will remove 2,000 seats from Oriole Park’s left…
- Keywords: orioles, camden yards, maryland stadium authority, social space, left field upper deck, baltimore, news, local, Oriole, Park, Left, Field
- Source: The Banner — https://thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/camden-yards-to-see-upgrades-to-left-field-upper-deck-VPMIYEBPHNEUNO6ZWUMAKMDPPI
- Author: Hayes Gardner
- Published: 2026-09-29T18:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: orioles, camden yards, maryland stadium authority, social space, left field upper deck, baltimore, news, local
## Oriole Park Left Field Upgrade
The Maryland Stadium Authority will remove about 2,000 seats from Oriole Park’s left field upper deck this offseason to create a social space for fans.
## Social Space Features
Renderings show a covered space with tables, chairs, concessions, and live music for fans to gather and watch games.
## Fan Demand Response
Catie Griggs, the club’s president of business operations, said the change responds to fan requests for social spaces to gather and cheer together.
## State-Funded Improvements
The upgrades are part of state-funded renovations representing the largest investment in Camden Yards since it opened in 1992.
## Funding Details
The Maryland Stadium Authority issued $305 million in bonds last year for renovations including a 7,500-square-foot videoboard and center field patio.
## Capacity and Next Steps
Oriole Park will have an estimated capacity of 40,232 fans next season after the left field upper deck conversion.
## Key takeaway

The Maryland Stadium Authority will remove 2,000 seats from Oriole Park’s left field upper deck to create a social space for fans next season.