Loma Prieta earthquake struck during the 1989 World Series at Candlestick Park

On October 17, 1989, the Loma Prieta earthquake occurred just before Game 3 of the World Series, which had been scheduled to take place at Candlestick Park; the quake led to the game's postponement and drew national attention because many fans were at or en route to the stadium. The quake caused major damage elsewhere in the Bay Area, including collapse of a section of the San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge, and prompted extensive emergency response and infrastructure inspection. Candlestick Park's association with the event is frequently cited in contemporary reporting and retrospective accounts.