Before You Go: Cardinalpalooza Guide

A ticket is required for every fan over 24 months old to enter Stanford Stadium and Sunken Diamond. To purchase tickets click here.

Stanford students and Courtesy Card holders can attend games for free and must have their SUID to scan at the gate. For student information, click here.

Beer and wine are available for purchase at various locations inside Stanford Stadium and Sunken Diamond. All fans should be prepared to show proper identification prior to purchase. 

Outside alcohol is not permitted inside any venue, and alcohol sold in-venue cannot be taken out of the venue.

Stanford University prides itself on offering alternatives to driving to campus. Below are the most commonly used transportation alternatives. For more information on transportation alternatives, please visit Parking & Transportation Services: http://transportation.stanford.edu

Bart:

BART provides transit service throughout the San Francisco Peninsula and the East Bay. Stanford riders can connect to BART at the following stations: Millbrae, Fremont, and Union City.

Caltrain:

The Palo Alto Caltrain Station is just a short walk from Stanford Stadium. Visit caltrain.com for the most up-to-date information on current train schedules.

SamTrans:

SamTrans connects the Palo Alto train station (and the free Marguerite Shuttle service) to all of San Mateo County (north of campus), including service to the San Francisco International Airport.

Valley Transportation Authority (VTA):

The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) runs along El Camino Real.

Pets are not permitted to enter Stanford Stadium, Sunken Diamond, or the Beach Volleyball Stadium. Service dogs trained to perform a task for an individual with a disability are permitted.

An ATM is located at Gate 2 of Stanford Stadium.

Stanford Athletics has implemented a Clear Bag Policy for all athletics events. This policy limits the size and types of bags that are permitted inside athletic venues. 

Approved bags include clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bags that do not exceed 12”x6”x12” and small clutch bags or purses no larger than 4.5” x 6.5” (approximately the size of a hand with or without a handle or a strap. Click here to learn more about the Clear Bag Policy.

Small cameras, under 6" without cases, are permitted. Tripods are not permitted.

Stanford Athletics is committed to serving its fans by providing a safe and celebratory gameday experience. The Fan Code of Conduct has been established to ensure that fans’ Game Day experience is consistent with that commitment.

Failure to follow this code may result in ejection from the facility, revocation of ticket privileges, and/or arrest.

All fans are expected to refrain from the following behavior at all events:

• Any action that disrupts other guests' enjoyment of the game 
• Engaging in action that causes a disruption or interferes with the game
• Profanity or other offensive language, whether spoken or appearing on apparel
• Smoking or use of e-tobacco products
• Throwing of items or liquids
• Entering the court or field of play at any time
• Failure to retain ticket and/or present it to event staff if requested to do so
• Resale of tickets at the venue
• Violation of state or local laws
• Possession of any item listed on the “Prohibited Items” list
• Use of foul, abusive, obscene, or discriminatory (on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, race, national origin, religion, military status, disability status or any other characteristic) language or gestures
• Fighting, taunting, or threatening remarks or gestures
• Intoxication or signs of impairment related to alcohol or drug use. Fans that appear to be impaired will not be permitted into the stadium and may be subject to arrest.
• Failure to follow the directions of law enforcement or stadium management
• Sitting in a seat other than one's ticketed seat location
• Smoking and/or tobacco use (including e-cigarettes)

Stanford Athletics reserves the right to determine what constitutes unacceptable behavior. Fans are encouraged to report inappropriate behavior to team/venue personnel by texting the Athletics hotline at 650-200-CARD for immediate response on game day.

The department welcomes fans’ help in its efforts to provide an enjoyable experience for all.

Big Swing at Stanford Stadium:

The ticket office will open at 11 AM. Gates 2 and 4 will be open for public entry 90 minutes before first pitch at 11:30 AM. Gate 3 will be designated for free bag checks, and all fans should be prepared to pass through metal detectors before entering the stadium. Please review our Fan Policies prior to arriving.

Baseball at Sunken Diamond:

The main gates open three hours prior to first pitch, and the ADA entrance opens one hour before first pitch. The box office will open three hours before the day's first game. Fans must pass through metal detectors before entering the stadium.

Fans should download their mobile tickets prior to arriving at the event. Tickets stored in your mobile wallet can be easily opened from your device’s home screen on the day of the event and do not require WiFi or cellular service to be accessed. Screenshots will not be accepted for entry.

For more information and step-by-step instructions on how to find, manage and use your mobile tickets, please visit our Mobile Ticketing Guide.

Stanford Athletics wants all fans to enjoy Cardinal athletic events in a safe and enjoyable environment.

All guests are subject to search before being admitted into any athletic event (see bag policy).

The information below is subject to change without notice.

The following items are PROHIBITED inside the Stanford athletic venues:

• Alcohol of any kind and illegal drugs
• Animals (except service animals)
• Artificial noisemakers
• Non-clear bags larger than 4.5”x6.5” or clear bags larger than 12”x12”x6”
• Balls, whole fruits/vegetables (unless cut into small pieces) and other potential projectiles
• Balloons
• Banners and/or signs
• Bicycles, skates, scooters, skateboards, roller blades, and roller shoes
• Cameras with lenses longer than six inches
• Clothing that is derogatory, profane, scanty, or offensive
• Fireworks
• Hard plastic, glass, ceramic or metal bottles, hydration packs, and soft plastic bottles (need to be sealed or empty) larger than 20 oz.
• Laser pointers
• Metal seatbacks (unless ADA compliant)
• Open containers
• Open umbrellas
• Poles, selfie-sticks, monopods and tripods
• Remote controlled devices of any kind (cars, drones)
• Seat cushions larger than 18”
• Strollers or portable chairs (unless ADA compliant)
• Tobacco products (including e-cigarettes)
• Video Cameras
• Weapons, replica weapons

Additional items may be denied without notice for the safety and security of all participants, fans, and staff.

Prohibited items and facility rules are subject to change during post-season events.

All Venues:

Tickets must be scanned out upon exit. Re-entry will still require security screening and a valid ticket scan.

Is tailgating allowed in all parking lots?
Tailgating is permitted as long as it remains confined to your vehicle's tailgate or trunk area and does not occupy additional parking spaces (e.g., for tents or BBQs).

The Athletics Ticket Office is located at Gate 2 of Stanford Stadium. The Ticket Office opens at 11 AM, Monday through Friday. Fans with ticketing questions are encouraged to contact the Ticket Office during the week at (800)-STANFORD or athleticstickets@stanford.edu.

Smoking and the use of tobacco products (including e-cigarettes) is prohibited.

Stanford Stadium and Sunken Diamond provide wheelchair and companion seating. Please note that relocations into ADA seats on game days are limited and fulfilled on a first-come, first-served basis.