Stanford Athletics will provide ADA shuttle service on game days for fans who need assistance traveling to and from Stanford Stadium. Motorized carts will pick up guests at select locations near the stadium and drop them off primarily at Gate 4. Service will begin 30 minutes prior to gates opening. After the game, carts will be lined up outside Gate 4 and transport guests to select drop-off locations. Click here for a map of pick-up and drop-off locations.

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

Stanford students can attend games for free by scanning in their Red Zone pass.

Beer, wine, and ready-to-drink cocktails are available for purchase at various locations inside Stanford Stadium. All fans should be prepared to show proper identification prior to purchase. Wristbands will be issued upon age verification at locations in and around Stanford Stadium, including Fan Fest, inside all main entry gates, bar locations, and other designated areas. 

All alcohol sales will conclude at the end of the third quarter. Outside alcohol is not permitted inside the stadium, and alcohol sold in-venue cannot leave Stanford Stadium.

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

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 to Stanford Stadium. Visit caltrain.com for the most up-to-date information on current train schedules.

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.

Pets are not permitted to enter Stanford Stadium. Service dogs trained to perform a task for an individual with a disability are permitted.

An ATM is located at the Bradford M. Freeman Gate on the south end 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. 

Fans can leave their bags at designated Bag Drop locations around the facility, located at Sunken Diamond and at the north end of Stanford Stadium near Gate 10. Bag Drop locations open 30 minutes before gates open at Stanford Stadium, and will remain open until 1 hour after the game concludes.

Football Priority Seat Members and Buck/Cardinal Club donors at the $1,000+ annual giving level have access to complimentary beverages, including beer and wine, with hot food and light snack offerings during pregame and halftime 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.

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

Game day concessions are available throughout Stanford Stadium, including fan-favorite offerings like Chick-fil-A (Sec. 118), Silva Sausage Co. (Sec. 103 & 232), Blue Line Pizza (Sec. 115 & 128), Rita’s Italian Ice, and more. 

Purchasing your favorite food and drink inside Stanford Stadium just got easier in 2026. Cash App is now accepted throughout the stadium, with all concession locations remaining cashless to keep lines moving and get fans back to the action faster. 

Two concession stands will now feature “grab-and-go” options, filled with stadium classics and self-checkout, located behind Sections 103 and 213. A new “Just Walk Out” beverage market is also debuting this season behind Section 118, creating the most seamless concessions experience in the stadium.  

As part of a growing list of Season Ticket Member (STM) benefits, football STMs can save at the concession stands by presenting their 2026 Discount Pass to the cashier when placing an order. STMs will not need to remember or enter a code to receive their discount.

Stanford Athletics is committed to serving its fans by providing a safe and celebratory game day 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.

Gates to Stanford Stadium open an hour and a half before kickoff on Saturday. Fans may enter through Gates 2, 4, 5, 10, and 12. Expanded entry plazas at Gates 5, 10, and 12, along with additional security and ticket scanning checkpoints at all gates, will help expedite the entry process. Please review our Fan Policies prior to arriving.

Please download your mobile tickets before you arrive. 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
• 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.

This season, fans can re-enter through all gates until the end of the 3rd Quarter. Tickets must be scanned out upon exit. Re-entry will continue to require security screening and a valid ticket scan. 

To enter the Fortinet Director's Level and Suites on game day, ticket holders will need to pick up a wristband after entering Stanford Stadium. Wristbands can be picked up inside the Fortinet Director's Level and Suite entrance at gate 4, at the inner elevator located on the 200 level concourse directly behind sections 211 and 212, or at the outer elevator on the west side of the stadium on level 2.

Stanford Stadium now allows empty-on-entry hard plastic reusable water bottles (32 oz or less). Switching to reusable water bottles cuts down approximately 156 plastic water bottles per person per year!

Is tailgating allowed in all parking lots?
Patrons may park and tailgate in any of the designated football parking lots around Stanford Stadium. Please refrain from taking up additional parking spaces when tailgating in the Sunken Diamond Lot (Lot #1). Stanford's shaded groves and ample lawns all contribute to a great game day experience.

When will parking lots open for tailgating?
All parking lots will open five (5) hours prior to kickoff except Lot #2/El Camino Grove, which will open at 6:00 AM PT on game day. Lot #2 overnight parking passes allow fans to arrive at 3:00 PM PT two days prior to the home game.

Do you accommodate group tailgates?
Stanford has teamed up with RevelXP to provide reserved tailgate packages on Maloney Field and Avery Plaza. RevelXP specializes in providing premium, full-service tailgating for groups of all sizes. They provide everything for your tailgate needs, including tents, tables, chairs, coolers with ice, TV packages, coordination of food and non-alcoholic beverages, bellhop service and much more. These offerings are an added service and will not impact anyone's tailgating tradition in Chuck Taylor Grove or parking lots. Learn more about RevelXP at revelxp.com/stanford-university.

I don't wish to tailgate prior to the game. Is there a place my family can go to purchase food before Stanford Stadium gates open?

Yes. Stanford Football's Fan Fest offers live entertainment, kids activities and food/beverage for purchase prior to every home football game. Fan Fest admission is FREE and opens 3 hours prior to kickoff and closes 30 minutes before kickoff. Fan Fest is located in the Hammer Throw area between Cobb Track and Nelson Road, across from Gate 3.

The Athletics Ticket Office is located at Gate 2 of Stanford Stadium. The Ticket Office opens 3 hours prior to kickoff on game days as well as 9 AM PT - 4 PM PT, 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 provides 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.

Yearbooks are available for purchase at the Bookstore for $5 or are free with a purchase of $25 or more.