Spring Practice at Kezar Stadium - Stanford Cardinal

2026 Spring Practice at Kezar Stadium

Saturday, April 11

stanford football returns to historic kezar stadium

Stanford Football is headed back to historic Kezar Stadium for a free spring practice on Saturday, April 11. Fans are invited to an afternoon of football and family-friendly activities. Gates open at 1:30 PM for a fan fest featuring food trucks, inflatables, and games. Practice begins at 2 PM, giving fans a chance to watch the Cardinal in action, and the day wraps up with an autograph session with the team at 4 PM. Bring your friends and family, and enjoy a day with the Cardinal at one of the Bay Area's most historic football venues.

Spring Showcase Timeline

1:30 PM | Gates Open

Fans can enter through any main gate.

1:30 PM | Fan Fest

Food trucks, inflatables, games, and more!

2 PM | Spring Practice

Watch the Card up close and personal!

4 PM | Team Autographs

Bring your Cardinal gear to get signed! Team posters will also be provided.

Parking

Limited pay parking will be available in the Kezar Lot, adjacent to Kezar on Stanyan Street. Nearby lots, a short distance away, include 350 Parnassus Ave Garage, Music Concourse Garage, and UCSF Millberry Union Public Garage

Free and metered street parking is available in the surrounding neighborhood, including along Frederick St, Stanyan St, and Kezar Dr., but please note that these areas are strictly monitored for permit requirements and time limits.

Public Transportation

Due to limited parking, fans are heavily encouraged to use public transportation, including San Francisco MUNI, BART, Caltrain, and Golden Gate Ferry. Fans can also use the Official Ride-Hailing Partner of Stanford Athletics, Waymo, to get from campus to a public transportation option and/or get around San Francisco.

The stadium is easily accessible via the N-Judah MUNI train and the 6, 7, 33, 37, and 43 MUNI bus lines.

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From the South Bay/Peninsula:
Take Caltrain northbound to the final San Francisco stop at the King/4th Street, and transfer to the N-Judah MUNI toward Ocean Beach. Exit at the Carl St & Stanyan St stop.

From the East Bay:
Take BART toward San Francisco and get off at Embarcadero, Montgomery, or Powell. Transfer to the N-Judah MUNI toward Ocean Beach. Exit at the Carl St & Stanyan St stop.

From Marin:
Take the Golden Gate Transit bus towards Downtown SF (Salesforce Transit Center or Civic Center). Transfer to N-Judah MUNI, or the 7 bus. Get off near Stanyan / Frederick.

Take the Larkspur or Sausalito Ferry (e.g., Larkspur or Sausalito) to the Ferry Building, then transfer to the N-Judah MUNI, or 6/7/43 bus, and get off at Carl St & Stanyan St / Stanyan / Frederick / Parnassus Ave & Stanyan St stops.

Muni Routes & Stops

Frequently Asked Questions

Tickets are not required. This event is free for all to attend.

Activities will be free. Food will be available for purchase.

General admission seating is available along the sidelines, with grass berm seating available behind each end zone.

Yes! Fans are welcome to bring their own food and refreshments.

Public restrooms are available on both the north and south sides of Kezar Stadium. Wheelchair-accessible restrooms are located on the south side of the stadium.

No. Dogs (except service animals) are not permitted inside Kezar Stadium.

Free Stanford Football posters and schedule magnets will be available for autographs while supplies last. Sharpies will be provided. You’re also welcome to bring your own Cardinal gear to be signed.

To help protect the stadium and keep all guests safe, Stanford Athletics will follow Kezar Stadium’s prohibited items list. The following are not allowed inside the venue:

Cleats or spikes on the track or field
Golf or volleyball equipment
Animals (except service animals)
Skates, skateboards, or rollerblades
Bats, baseballs, or softballs
Bicycles
Barbecues or open fires
Alcoholic beverages
Glass containers
Cans
Vendors without a permit

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