Netflix Takes Over MoMo's for Giants' Opening Night, Shutting Out the Public
Legendary SF Giants pre-game bar MoMo’s will be closed for a private event Wednesday night for MLB's Opening Day thanks to Netflix.
MoMo's Will Be Closed to the Public for Giants' Opening Night Thanks to Netflix
One of San Francisco's most iconic pre-game gathering spots will be off-limits to fans on one of the biggest nights of the baseball season. MoMo's, the beloved bar and restaurant located just steps from Oracle Park, will be closed to the public on Wednesday night for the Giants' Opening Day game. The closure is due to a private event hosted by streaming giant Netflix, leaving many loyal patrons scrambling for alternative plans.
The news has sparked frustration among Giants fans who have long considered MoMo's an essential part of the Opening Day experience. For decades, the bar has served as the unofficial living room for the Giants faithful, a place where fans gather hours before first pitch to share drinks, swap predictions, and soak in the electric atmosphere that only Opening Day can deliver. The decision to shut out the public on such a marquee occasion has left a sour taste for many in the community.
Netflix has not publicly disclosed the details of its private event, though the streaming company has been increasingly expanding its footprint in live sports and entertainment. The company recently made headlines with its ventures into live sporting events and has been actively seeking opportunities to align its brand with major cultural moments. Securing a venue as closely tied to the Giants experience as MoMo's on Opening Day signals the company's aggressive push into the sports space.
Despite the disappointment, fans will still have plenty of options in the bustling neighborhood surrounding Oracle Park to celebrate the start of the 2025 season. Nearby bars and restaurants are expected to see a surge in traffic as displaced MoMo's regulars seek out new spots to kick off the year. Still, for many longtime Giants supporters, the closure of their favorite haunt on Opening Day represents yet another example of corporate interests overshadowing the traditions that make baseball fandom special.