STANFORD, Calif. -- The 2025 season is in full swing for Stanford football, and the home opener inside Stanford Stadium is set for Saturday, Sept. 13, at 7:30 p.m. vs. Boston College. A new season brings new changes in and around Stanford Stadium to enhance the game day experience.
RED ZONE
Stanford students are a vital part of the atmosphere inside Stanford Stadium and receive free admission by scanning their SUID at any public gate.
Beginning with the 2025 season, the mouth of the Red Zone student section is moving to the east sideline, stretching from Section 136 into the south end zone, ending at Section 104. This move brings Stanford students closer to the visiting team bench and wraps them around the tunnel. This change is being made to strengthen the atmosphere at Stanford Stadium and give the Cardinal a greater edge at home. Fans with seats in the affected sections will be re-seated into sections on the Stanford bench side formerly held for students.
For more information about the Red Zone student section move and new seat assignments, please visit this FAQs page.
LEVELED UP CONCESSIONS
Stanford Athletics has teamed up with a new food service provider to refresh the game day concessions and premium hospitality at Stanford Stadium this season. All concessions will be cashless, with service team members ready to keep lines moving and get fans back to the action faster.
Fans will enjoy exciting new flavors, including Chick-fil-A (Sec. 235), Silva Sausage Co. (Sec. 103 & 232), and Blue Line Pizza (Sec. 115 & 128), alongside returning favorites like Rita’s Italian Ice, Kikka Sushi, and Wetzel’s Pretzels.
Fans 21 and older can enjoy an expanded beverage lineup featuring Coors Light, Modelo, and Trumer Pils, along with refreshing new Suntory ready-to-drink cocktails.
Inspired by feedback from our loyal fans, these enhancements bring more flavors, faster service, and an elevated game day atmosphere.
STM CONCESSIONS DISCOUNTS
Football Season Ticket Members (STMs) can save at the concession stands by presenting their 2025 STM Discount Pass to the cashier when placing an order.
STM Discount Passes will be loaded into online ticketing accounts and emailed to members by the end of the day on Tuesday, Sept. 9.
Not a STM yet? Join the family today and start enjoying the growing list of STM benefits!
INTRODUCING THE ARCHWAY
Located beneath the iconic arches in the north end of Stanford Stadium, The Archway is the newest destination for fans to eat, drink, and socialize as they take in the game from a scenic vantage point. The Archway will be accessible to all fans at the Cardinal's first two 2025 home games against Boston College and San Jose State.
Fans also have the opportunity to reserve their own semi-private space within The Archway, including one of the brand-new Archway Cabanas or Archway Terrace. Learn more about The Archway and other premium hospitality opportunities for the 2025 season here.
NEW STM GAMEDAY EXPERIENCE RAFFLE
New for 2025, football STMs now have exclusive access to enter a Gameday Experience Raffle to win unique prizes for each home game!
For the home opener vs. Boston College, STMs have a chance to win pregame field passes, access to one of the premium hospitality spaces in Stanford Stadium, a free DashPass subscription from DoorDash, and more!
Entry details, instructions, and prizes will be communicated to STMs by email.
PARKING LOT UPDATES
To continue improving traffic flow and pedestrian safety on game day, the Cardinal Lot has been reassigned to Lots 9 10. Cardinal Lot passes will also be honored in General Lots 7 8, providing added flexibility for entry and parking.
As part of this update, Lot 3 will now be utilized for operational needs and other designated pass holders. This change helps balance traffic volume near the stadiums busiest intersections and ensures a safer experience for all fans.
Cardinal pass holders are encouraged to use Arboretum Road, where dedicated lanes have been implemented to streamline entry into their assigned lots.
BUCK/CARDINAL CLUB PRIORITY SEAT MEMBER PARKING BENEFIT
Football Priority Seat Members (PSMs) are eligible for one complimentary Cardinal Lot pass for every four priority seats purchased.
New for the 2025 season, a new PSM+ level was created for PSMs in the West Midfield Premium and West Sideline Premium sections. Members at the PSM+ level are eligible for one complimentary premium parking pass in the Sunken Diamond Lot, Galvez Lot, and Lot 2 (game day only).
Lock in your priority seats today to take advantage of premium membership benefits.
BUCK/CARDINAL CLUB HOSPITALITY AREA
Football Priority Seat Members and Buck/Cardinal Club donors at the $1,000 giving level or above have access to complimentary beverages, including beer and wine, and snacks at the Buck/Cardinal Club hospitality space inside Stanford Stadium. Located at the north end of the stadium on the outer concourse between gates 5 and 10, the hospitality space is open when gates open until kickoff, and reopens for 20 minutes during halftime.
CARDINAL EXPRESS
Travel from San Francisco to Stanford Stadium and back with the Cardinal Express. Stanford Athletics is now providing a round-trip charter service from select establishments in San Francisco to Stanford Stadium. Cardinal Express includes a luxury bus ride to and from Stanford alongside a former Stanford football player who will be hosting each bus, and a Stanford Football game ticket in the Cardinal Express section.
Expected departure from The Bus Stop Salon is 4 PM and from Stanford Stadium at 11:15 PM for Saturdays game. Timing is subject to change and will be confirmed via email leading up to the day of the game.
Availability is limited. Experience Cardinal gamedays like never before and secure your Cardinal Express ticket today!
FAN FEST
Fan Fest will be open three hours before kickoff and will close 30 minutes before kickoff, all season long at the Hammer Throw Area outside Stanford Stadium!
Join us for beer, tasty treats from a variety of food vendors, carnival and yard games, face painting, live entertainment, sponsor booths, giveaways, and much more! As of this season, Fan Fest food and beverage vendors will be 100% cashless.