The Bay Area will come alive with more Big Game events than ever before! Big Game Week begins on Sunday, November 14 with the Battle of the Bands at Pier 39 and continues through the Stanford vs. Cal football game on Saturday, November 20.
Mark your calendar, and put on your Cardinal to join us at the week-long festival of events held throughout the Bay Area. GO CARDINAL!
Sunday, November 14
Battle of the Bands
Pier 39, San Francisco
1:00pm
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Monday, November 15
Campus Kick-Off
White Plaza, Stanford University
12:00pm
The Leland Stanford Junior University Marching Band kicks off Big Game Week with their annual concert and festivities in the center of campus, at the "Claw" fountain in White Plaza. FREE.
Tuesday, November 16 - Saturday, November 20
"The Countdown"
White Plaza, Stanford University
Hourly, starting at 1:00 a.m. on 11/16
The student-run "Axe Committee" will take up residence in the center of campus for the week and members and special guests will be blowing a real CalTrain whistle every hour to count down all 107 hours leading up to the Big Game. Stop by to vote for 'Red Hot Prof' and participate in 'Abuse A Bear.' FREE
Tuesday, November 16
The BIG SAIL
St. Francis Yacht Club, San Francisco
Noon
The Stanford Sailing team takes on the Cal sailing team in the San Francisco Bay. Spectator viewing available at the St. Francis Yacht Clubhouse. Awards presentation and ceremony follow the event. Event viewing is FREE and lunch is available for purchase.
Stanford/Cal Sing-Off
Wheeler Auditorium, UC Berkeley
8:00pm
Come enjoy an evening of musical rivalry! Featuring many vocal groups from both Stanford and Cal, this evening showcases the Rivalry from a fun and different perspective. General Admission Tickets are $10 and students are $5.
Wednesday, November 17 - Friday, September 19
Ram's Head Theatrical Society presents, "Big Game Gaieties"
Memorial Auditorium, Stanford University
7:30pm nightly
Big Game Gaieties is Stanford's oldest, wildest, and most popular theater tradition. It's a musical extravaganza written by students and performed in anticipation of Stanford winning Big Game against Cal. Singing, dancing, and fun are guaranteed. We'll even have appearances by special guests including President Hennessy. Tickets: $9 students, $15 general admission.
Wednesday, November 17
BART presents: Halftime @ Lunchtime
Embarcadero BART
Noon
The Stanford band and Cal band will perform on Market Street in this new and unique Big Game celebration. Join the band & dollies to support Stanford at this one-hour performance adjacent to the Embarcadero BART station in downtown San Francisco. FREE.
Thursday, November 18
Big Game "Pre Game"
Hoover Tower, Stanford University
9:30pm
Students, this is the Big Game event of the week you don't want to miss!!! Make sure you grab your dorm flag and join your friends for cool Pre-Game fun! Come early and be one of the first 500 people to get a FREE STANFORD T-SHIRT! There will also be free food and hot chocolate, including the infamous "chicken strips of fire!" The Pre-Game will feature special guests: The Stanford Football Team, Fleet Street, Urban Styles, the Stanford Band, Yell Leaders and Cardinal Competitive Cheer.
Thursday, November 18
The BIG FREEZE
Berkeley Iceland
8:30pm
The Stanford Ice Hockey team takes to the ice to play Cal in this annual event. Tickets may be purchased at the game or in advance at www.calicehockey.com. Adults $8, Students/Youth $6.
Saturday, November 20
SCN's Big Game Show '04 featuring Talib Kweli
Memorial Auditorium, Stanford University
8:00 p.m.
9:30pm
Stanford Concert Network presents hip hop artist Talib Kweli with opening guest, The Maximum Info. Tickets can be ordered over the phone by calling (650) 725-ARTS (2787). General public tickets are $17 for students, $23.00 general public.
Saturday, November 20
The BIG SPLASH
Spieker Aquatics Center
10:00am
Stanford Men's Water Polo hits the pool to take on Cal. Both teams are nationally ranked in the top five. Teams will not only be competing for Bay Area bragging rights, but also for points in Lexus Gauntlet Trophy Series. Reserved Seats are $15 and can be purchased in advance by calling (800) GO BEARS.
The BIG GAME
Memorial Stadium
12:30pm
The football rivalry began in 1892 and continues to be one of the most celebrated sporting traditions in the Bay Area. Game tickets are SOLD OUT. The Big Game will be aired on Fox Sports Net. Click here for Transportation information to Berkeley.
Support the Canned Food Drive, presented by the Cal and Stanford Football teams. The Cardinal and Golden Bear players and coaches are working to help feed the hungry, and encourage fans to bring non-perishable canned food to Big Game. At the Memorial Stadium entrances, cans will be accepted and donated directly to the Alameda County Community Food Bank. Join the Bears and Cardinal in supporting those in need.