FAQs
Why is this policy being adopted?
• In an effort to improve fan safety, Stanford Athletics is implementing a bag policy for all ticketed events at Stanford Stadium and Maples Pavilion beginning in 2016. This policy limits the size and types of bags that are permitted inside the stadium, but is not a restriction on many of the items that fans have brought into the stadium in the past. This policy will enhance safety at our games as a clear bag is easily and quickly searched.
Will clear bags be available through Stanford or on the day of the event?
• There are a variety of options. All football season ticket members (one per account) should receive one 12x12x6" clear plastic bag prior to the start of the season. We'll also be distributing simple clear bags at Guest Services tents located of Stanford Stadium prior to the first three games of the season. The Stanford Bookstore and Athletics Shop will sell clear bags before and on game day. Alternatively, we suggest that you use a one-gallon clear Ziploc bag.
What happens if I show up at the entrance with a bag that is not permitted?
• Fans with a prohibited bag will not be permitted inside the stadium. Fans with prohibited bags will need to return their bags to their vehicle, and transfer their belongings to an approved clear plastic bag before entering the athletic venue.
Fans will also have the option to bring their items to a complimentary bag check station. Guests with bags or items that do not satisfy the bag policy can bring them to one of the Stadium's complimentary bag check stations.
During football games and events at Stanford Stadium, these bag check-in stations are located at Cagan Stadium and Cobb Track. The bag check-in stations open two hours before game time and close one hour after the conclusion of the event.
What types of bags are permitted into Stanford Stadium and Maples Pavilion?
• Approved bags include clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bags that do not exceed 12"x6"x12"; one-gallon clear, re-sealable plastic storage bags; small clutch bags no larger than 4.5" x 6.5" (approximately the size of a hand) with or without a handle or strap. Prohibited bags include but are not limited to purses, backpacks, binocular cases, camera cases, fanny packs, luggage, seat cushions with a zipper, any bag larger than the permissible size, and any bag that is not clear.
How many bags can each person bring into the venue?
• Each person is allowed one (1) clear plastic bag and one (1) small clutch. The clear bag must be no larger than 12"x6"x12", made of clear PVC vinyl, or a one-gallon Ziploc bag. The small clutch allows privacy for small personal items and will also be searched.
Have the Permitted and Prohibited Items changed as well with this new bag policy?
• No. Fans are encouraged to bring only necessary items to football games. All guests and items are subject to search. Any item not on the Permitted Items List will not be allowed into Stanford Stadium or Maples Pavilion unless otherwise approved and properly inspected. Special considerations will be made for guests with special medical needs and individuals caring for infants.
Can I carry cameras, binoculars, phones, or tablets separately from what I put in a clear bag?
• Yes. We are limiting only the type of bags carried into the stadium, not items that you normally bring to a game. Fans can continue to carry permitted items in their pockets or hands such as keys, phones, wallets, blankets, etc., if you choose not to put them in a clear bag or clutch. In addition you can carry a blanket over your arms, and binoculars and/or camera around your neck or in your hands without the case. You can use the clear bag and clutch to carry other items.
Are seat cushions allowed to be carried into Stanford Stadium or Maples Pavilion?
• Yes, only approved seat cushions that do not have pockets or zippers may be carried into the facility.
Are blankets in cold weather allowed?
• Yes. Fans are able to bring blankets by carrying them over your arm or shoulder.
Are all purses prohibited?
• No. Small clutch purses (no larger than 4.5"x6.5"), with or without a handle or strap, are permitted along with a clear tote bag or one-gallon plastic bag.
If I have certain medical items/equipment that I need to bring into the venue what do I do?
• Fans with medically necessary items may enter at any gate/entrance but will be subject to additional screening. Supervisors at each entrance will assist.
Are diaper bags allowed?
• Diaper bags are permitted, but will be subject to screening. You must have the infant(s) present for which the diaper bag is being carried when the diaper bag is screened.
We recommend you arrive early to avoid delays
Parking lots will open five hours prior to kickoff or 12:00 noon - whichever is earlier (except Lot #2/El Camino Grove, which opens at 6:00 a.m. on game day for Lot #2 gameday pass-holders). For questions regarding parking, email athletics-parking@stanford.edu or call 650-736-PARK (7275).
Premium Parking Lot Directions
The following parking lots require a prepaid premium parking permit for each specific lot
Lot #1/Sunken Diamond Parking
Lot #1/Sunken Diamond parking permits allow access to Lot #1/Sunken Diamond and all General Parking Lots (#4, #7, #8, #9, & #13). Lot #1/Sunken Diamond parking permits DO NOT allow access into Lot #2, Track Lot, Galvez Lot, Toyon Grove, Masters Grove, or Cardinal Lots #3 and #10.Lot #1/Sunken Diamond is located near Gate 2 of Stanford Stadium. To arrive at Lot #1/Sunken Diamond, turn west on Galvez Street from El Camino Real. Stay in the left lane andturn left onto Nelson Road. Stay straight on Nelson and road will turn into Lot #1.
Lot #2/El Camino Grove Parking
Lot #2/El Camino Grove parking permits allow access to Lot #2 and all General Parking Lots (#4, #7, #8, #9, & #13). Lot #2/El Camino Grove parking permits DO NOT allow access to Lot #1, Track Lot, Galvez Lot, Toyon Grove, Masters Grove, or Cardinal Lots #3 and #10.Lot #2/El Camino Grove is located on El Camino Real south of Galvez Street and Embarcadero Road. To arrive at the lot, take El Camino Real south to Embarcadero Road, stay in the right lane, turn right into the designated Lot #2/El Camino Grove entrance.
To exit, use the El Camino Real gates and turn right onto southbound El Camino Real. The Palo Alto Police Department will direct post game traffic and restrict left hand turns on all southbound El Camino Real traffic until Oregon Expressway.
Track Lot Parking
Track Lot parking permits allows access to Track Lot and all General Parking Lots (#4, #7, #8, #9, & #13). Track Lot parking permits DO NOT allow access into Lot #1, #2, Galvez Lot, Toyon Grove, Masters Grove, or Cardinal Lots #3 and #10.Track Lot is located adjacent to Stanford Stadium, outside Gate 4. Attendants will direct permitted cars in and around Track Lot.
There are two ways to arrive at Track Lot:
1)Turn west onto Galvez Street from El Camino Real. Stay in the left lane, and proceed past Nelson Road. Turn Left into the designated Track Lot entrance.
2)Turn west onto Serra Street from El Camino Real. Follow Serra Street to Campus Drive and turn right onto Campus Drive. Follow Campus Drive to Galvez Street and turn east (right) onto Galvez Street and right into the entrance to the Track Lot.
To exit Track Lot, use the exits on Galvez Street, and turn east (right) onto Galvez Street toward El Camino Real. Please note that post-game traffic on Galvez Street/ Embarcadero Road will be restricted to one-way eastbound traffic.
Restrooms are located at the center of the Cobb Track & Angell Field bleachers.
Galvez Lot Parking
Galvez Lot parking permits allow access to Galvez Lot and all General Parking Lots (#4, #7, #8, #9, & #13). Galvez Lot parking permits DO NOT allow access into Lot #1, #2, Track Lot, Toyon Grove, Masters Grove, or Cardinal Lots #3 and #10.Galvez Lot is located at the corner of Galvez Street and Campus Drive.
To arrive at Galvez Lot:
Turn west onto Galvez Street from El Camino Real. Make a right into Galvez Lot.
Masters Grove Parking
Masters Grove parking permits allow access to Masters Grove and all General Parking Lots (#4, #7, #8, #9, & #13). Masters Grove parking permits DO NOT allow access into Lot #1, #2, Track Lot, Galvez Lot, Toyon Grove, or Cardinal Lots #3 and #10.Masters Grove is located on El Camino Real south of Galvez Street and Embarcadero Road. To arrive at Masters Grove, take El Camino Real south of Embarcadero Road. Stay in the right lane and turn right into the designated Masters Grove entrance.
To exit, use the El Camino Real gates and turn right (southbound) onto El Camino Real. The Palo Alto Police Department will direct post game traffic and restrict left hand turns on all southbound El Camino Real traffic until Oregon Expressway.
Toyon Grove Parking
Toyon Grove parking permits allows access into Toyon Grove and all General Parking Lots (4#, #7, #8, #9 & #13). Toyon Grove parking permits DO NOT allow access into Lot #1, #2, Track Lot, Galvez Lot, Masters Grove, or Cardinal Lots #3 and #10. Toyon Grove is located on Galvez Street between Galvez Lot and Lot #3. Attendants will direct permitted cars in and around the Grove.To arrive at Toyon Grove, turn west onto Galvez Street from El Camino Real. Follow Galvez Street past Arboretum Road. Turn right into the designated Toyon Grove entrance.
To exit, turn right onto Galvez Street and right onto Campus Drive. Post game traffic on Galvez Street will be restricted to a right hand turn only.
Restrooms are available in Toyon Grove.
Cardinal Lots #3 & #10 Parking
Available to season ticket holders only, Cardinal Lot permits allow access into Cardinal Lots #3 & #10. Cardinal Lot parking permits do not allow access into other premium lots.There are two ways to arrive at Cardinal Lots #3 & #10:
1) Turn west onto Palm Drive from El Camino Real. Follow Palm Drive to Campus Drive East and turn left (south) on Campus Drive. Stay in your left lane and turn left on Lasuen Street. Follow Lasuen Street and turn right into the designated Lot #10 entrance.
2) Turn west onto Galvez Street from El Camino Real. Stay in the right lane and turn right onto Arboretum Road. Merge left and turn left into the designated Lot #10 entrance.
VIP Lot Parking
VIP Lot permits allow access into VIP Lot. VIP Lot parking permits do not allow access into other premium lots.There are two ways to arrive at VIP Lot:
1) Turn west onto Galvez Street from El Camino Real. Make a left into VIP Lot.
2) From eastbound Galvez Street, make a right into VIP Lot.
Media Parking (Lot #7/Arboretum Grove)
A Media permit will provide access to the Media Lot inside Lot #7/Arboretum Grove.To arrive at the Media Lot inside Lot #7/Arboretum Grove, turn west onto Galvez Street from El Camino Real. Stay in the right lane and turn right onto Arboretum Road. Turn right into the designated Lot #7/Arboretum Grove entrance.
General Parking Lot Directions
The following parking lots require a prepaid general parking permit or you must pay $30 cash on game day as you enter the parking lot.
Lot #4/IM South Parking
A General Parking permit or $30 cash on game day will provide access to Lot #4/IM South along with all other General Parking Lots (#7, #8, #9 & #13). General Parking permits DO NOT allow access into Lot #1/Sunken Diamond, Lot #2/El Camino Grove, Track Lot, Galvez Lot, Masters Grove, Toyon Grove, or Cardinal Lots #3 and #10.To arrive at Lot #4/IM South, take El Camino Real south of Embarcadero Road. Stay in the right lane and turn right into the designated Lot #4/IM South entrance.
Lot #7/Arboretum Grove Parking
A General Parking permit or $30 cash on game day will provide access to Lot #7/Arboretum Grove along with all other General Parking Lots (#4, #8, #9 & #13). General Parking permits DO NOT allow access into Lot #1/Sunken Diamond, Lot #2/El Camino Grove, Track Lot, Galvez Lot, Masters Grove, Toyon Grove, or Cardinal Lots #3 and #10.To arrive at Lot #7/Arboretum Grove, turn west onto Galvez Street from El Camino Real. Stay in the right lane and turn right onto Arboretum Road. Turn right into the designated Lot #7/Arboretum Grove entrance.
Lot #8/Arboretum Grove Parking
A General Parking permit or $30 cash on game day will provide access to Lot #8/Arboretum Grove along with all other General Parking Lots (#4, #7, #9 & #13). General Parking permits DO NOT allow access into Lot #1/Sunken Diamond, Lot #2/El Camino Grove, Track Lot, Galvez Lot, Masters Grove, Toyon Grove, or Cardinal Lots #3 and #10.To arrive at Lot #8/Arboretum Grove, turn west onto Galvez Street from El Camino Real. Stay in the right lane and turn right onto Arboretum Road. Pass the Lot #7/Arboretum Grove entrance, and turn right into the designated Lot #8/Arboretum Grove entrance, located the intersection of Arboretum Road and Lasuen Street.
You may also enter Lot #8/Arboretum Grove via El Camino Real. The entrance to Lot #8/Arboretum is along El Camino Real north of Embarcadero Road. Take El Camino Real southbound past Palm Drive. Stay in the right lane and turn right into the designated Lot #8/Arboretum Grove entrance.
Lot #9/Lausen Grove Parking
A General Parking permit or $30 cash on game day will provide access to Lot #9/Lasuen Grove along with all other General Parking Lots (#4, #7, #8 & #13). General Parking permits DO NOT allow access into Lot #1/Sunken Diamond, Lot #2/El Camino Grove, Track Lot, Galvez Lot, Masters Grove, Toyon Grove, or Cardinal Lots #3 and #10.There are two ways to arrive at Lot #9/Lasuen Grove:
1) Turn west onto Palm Drive from El Camino Real. Follow Palm Drive to Campus Drive East and turn left (south) on Campus Drive. Stay in your left lane and make a left on Lasuen Street. Follow Lasuen Street and turn left into the designated Lot #9/Lasuen Grove entrance.
2) Turn west onto Galvez Street from El Camino Real. Follow Galvez Street to the first stop sign (Campus Drive). Turn right onto Campus Drive. Pass Galvez Lot then take the next right at Lasuen Street. Turn left into the designated Lot #9/Lasuen Grove entrance.
Lot #13 Parking
A General Parking permit or $30 cash on game day will provide access to Lot #13 along with all other General Parking Lots (#4, #7, #8, & #9). General Parking permits DO NOT allow access into Lot #1/Sunken Diamond, Lot #2/El Camino Grove, Track Lot, Galvez Lot, Masters Grove, Toyon Grove, or Cardinal Lots #3 and #10.To arrive at Lot #13, turn west onto Galvez Street from El Camino Real. Stay in the right lane and turn right onto Arboretum Road. Pass the Lot #7 and the Lot #8/Arboretum Grove entrances, and Palm Drive. The entrance to Lot #13 will be on the right hand side.
Bus Parking
Bus parking is free, and is located on Galvez Street west of Stanford Stadium and Campus Drive. To arrive in the bus parking area, enter campus from Serra Street (south of Embarcadero Road from El Camino Real). Stay on Serra Street and cross Campus Drive. Take a right onto Galvez Street (at the end of Serra Street). Bus parking will be on either side of the road on Galvez Street.
General Questions
Season Ticket Parking
Fans that purchased parking passes in Lot #2/El Camino Grove or Masters Grove in 2015 had first right of refusal to renew parking in these lots. Therefore, there are currently no parking passes available to accommodate new fans. Fans interested in upgrading to these lots for the 2017 season may request a parking change in the “Comments Box” of the online renewal application or by attaching a note to a hard-copy renewal. Because parking is based on availability, requesting a change does not guarantee an upgrade.
NOTE: Parking upgrades will be based on parking availability and an individual's level of engagement with Stanford Athletics and Stanford University as measured by the following criteria:
Years of season ticket purchase for all season-ticketed sports;
Stanford alumnus;
Former Stanford student-athlete;
Volunteer service on an athletic or university board;
Lifetime gifts to the athletic department;
Lifetime gifts to the university;
Annual gifts to the Buck/Cardinal Club
If you have a Lot #2/El Camino Grove, Masters Grove, or Cardinal Parking Pass you will be guaranteed entrance to that specific lot.
General Parking lots (Lots #4, #7, #8, #9 & #13) are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Recreational Vehicle (RV) Parking
Parking for Persons with Disabilities
Tailgating
Group tailgate areas are located on various plazas and fields around the Stadium area. Cost varies based on size, location, and amenities. For typical groups of 50-100, spaces start at $125 and includes one General Parking pass. Larger areas are priced higher. Areas may be reserved by calling (800)-STANFORD (800-782-6367) and selecting Option 3 for the Group Sales team, or by emailing groupsales@stanford.edu.
Prohibited Items
Stanford Athletics has instituted revised security policies and is encouraging patrons to allow extra time for entry into venues. Please be aware that all persons and packages are subject to search. Security measures are constantly reviewed and subject to change as conditions warrant. Please continue to check gostanford.com for changes prior to events.
Security at entry gates will conduct a bag search and refuse entry to any persons possessing restricted items. Receptacles will be available if guests would like to discard prohibited items; otherwise they may take the items to their vehicles.
The following items are prohibited from Stanford Athletics facilities:
Alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs Animals (except service animals)
Balls, Frisbees, whole fruit, or other potential projectiles
Bicycles, skates, scooters, or skateboards
Cans, glass, thermos bottles, metal bottles, flasks, any container larger than 20 ozs., or open containers
Coolers, backpacks or bags larger than 12” x 12” x 15”
Horns or artificial noisemakers
Laser pointers
Lawn chairs (OK for Klein Field at Sunken Diamond)
Open umbrellas
Poles, sticks, monopods, or tripods
Remote control cars or toys, including drones
Strollers or portable chairs (unless ADA compliant)
Tobacco items of any kind
Weapons (or replicas), or fireworks
Prohibited items will not be accepted for storage at Guest Services during events.
Smoking is not permitted in Stanford Athletics facilities.
Stanford University prides itself on offering alternatives to driving to campus. Below are the most commonly used transportation alternatives to reach Stanford Stadium. For more information on transportation alternatives, please visit Parking & Transportation Services: http://transportation.stanford.edu
Lyft
Download the Lyft app for free. Wherever you’re headed, count on Lyft for rides in minutes. The Lyft app matches you with local drivers at the tap of a button. Just request and go. Visit Lyft.com/invited/CARDINALFAN for up to $50 in free Lyft credit.
Flok • Stanford Rideshare Community
Traveling to the next game? Download the Flok mobile app (iOS) and look for the Stanford Cardinal rideshare community to share your road trip with other fans. Give a ride, get a ride, and share your costs with other travelers.
BART
BART provides transit service on the San Francisco Peninsula and throughout the East Bay. Stanford riders can connect to BART at the following stations: Millbrae, Fremont,hid and Union City.
Caltrain
The Stanford Stadium Caltrain Station, located at Embarcadero Road and Alma Street, is just a short walk to Stanford Stadium. Caltrain will serve all Stanford home games for the 2016 season.
GET2TheEvent
On Stanford Football gamedays, you can utilize GET2, a direct, luxury, round-trip bus service from seven convenient pick-up locations throughout the Bay Area. Round-trip tickets are available now at get2theevent.com.
Marguerite Shuttle Service
The Marguerite Shuttle is a free shuttle service that travels the Stanford campus loop.
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.
Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition
Stanford University is a bike friendly campus. The Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition will guard your bike during the game.
Valley Transportation Authority (VTA)
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) runs along El Camino Real.