In a move that has stunned fans and media alike, the San Francisco Giants have officially announced that Elon Musk is banned from attending all upcoming games at Oracle Park. The shocking decision was made public just hours before their latest home game, sparking a media frenzy and raising serious questions about the world’s richest man’s standing in the Bay Area sports community.

According to a statement released by the Giants organization, the ban stems from “a series of incidents that violated the franchise’s code of conduct and disrupted the fan experience.” While the team did not provide full details, insiders suggest that Musk’s recent actions and demands behind the scenes were the final straw for Giants leadership.

Multiple reports indicate that Musk, who has strong ties to the Bay Area through Tesla and his former Silicon Valley ventures, had made repeated requests to influence in-game promotions and team branding. One source claimed Musk wanted exclusive advertising rights in the stadium for Tesla and X (formerly Twitter), including live scoreboard takeovers and sponsored segments that clashed with long-standing team sponsors.

Tensions reportedly escalated when Musk arrived uninvited to a high-level team meeting, proposing a tech partnership between the Giants and one of his AI ventures. His proposal, seen as aggressive and self-serving, didn’t sit well with several executives. Matters worsened after Musk allegedly made offhand comments viewed as dismissive toward the team’s community outreach programs—an integral part of the Giants’ identity.

The organization’s final decision was confirmed after Musk posted a cryptic tweet criticizing the team’s leadership and hinting at a “takeover” of sports entertainment. The tweet, which has since been deleted, further inflamed tensions and led to swift internal discussions.

Fans are now split, with some defending Musk’s right to express himself, while others applaud the Giants for standing firm and preserving the integrity of the franchise. One longtime season ticket holder posted, “Good for the Giants. No one should be bigger than the team.”

As of now, Musk has not publicly responded to the ban. Whether he’ll challenge the decision or attempt to make amends remains to be seen. But one thing is clear: in San Francisco, even a billionaire like Elon Musk can be told to take a seat—from the outside.