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Gesa Field at Martin Stadium

Washington State's compact football stadium sits at the center of a remote college town, making lodging, the drive… Read more

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Reviewed 10.13.26

Bags & entry
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Officially listed bag sizes

Clear bag

no larger than14 × 8 × 14 in

14 in8 in14 in

Small clutch / wallet

no larger than4.5 × 6.5 in

4.5 in6.5 in2 DIMENSIONS LISTED

Clear bags and small non-clear clutches use different size limits.

All permitted bags remain subject to venue security screening.

Individual events may use stricter or different rules. Recheck the official policy before leaving.

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Parking
Official venue arrival guide (opens in a new tab)Use a valid football permit or the current university transit plan, and follow the mapped lot entrance rather than driving to the venue address.
Arrive
Gesa Field at Martin Stadium opens gates two hours before kickoff. Washington State moved its home sideline to the south side for the 2026 season; the visiting team is now on the north side. Check this before choosing a section based on older photographs. Students enter through Student Plaza, while reserved-ticket holders should follow the entrance nearest their actual seat. Cougville/Rogers Field is now part of the ticketed footprint and requires a game ticket. The official 2026 map distinguishes bowl, club, loge and student areas.
Exact location
1775 NE Stadium Way, Pullman, WA 99164Open directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting there
WSU's football guide directs event transit and postgame pickup from Stadium Way; review the current route and remember the outbound queue begins after the final whistle.
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Gesa Field at Martin Stadium — Martin Stadium Aerial, Pullman WA, March 2024.
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Home teams
Washington State Cougars football
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Venue details
Venue typeCollege Stadium
Capacity32,952football seating capacity
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1775 NE Stadium Way, Pullman, WA 99164

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Visit preparation checklist

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Clear bags and small non-clear clutches use different size limits. All permitted bags remain subject to venue security screening. Individual events may use stricter or different rules.

Official Washington State football A-Z guide (opens in a new tab)

Destination: Gesa Field at Martin Stadium, 1775 NE Stadium Way, Pullman, WA 99164. Gesa Field at Martin Stadium opens gates two hours before kickoff. Washington State moved its home sideline to the south side for the 2026 season; the visiting team is now on the north side. Check this before choosing a section based on older photographs. Students enter through Student Plaza, while reserved-ticket holders should follow the entrance nearest their actual seat. Cougville/Rogers Field is now part of the ticketed footprint and requires a game ticket. The official 2026 map distinguishes bowl, club, loge and student areas. WSU's football guide directs event transit and postgame pickup from Stadium Way; review the current route and remember the outbound queue begins after the final whistle. Use a valid football permit or the current university transit plan, and follow the mapped lot entrance rather than driving to the venue address.

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This guide does not yet establish Gesa Field at Martin Stadium’s accessible seating or step-free entrance. Ask the venue about the exact seat, entrance and route before buying.

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Official stadium seating, entry and visitor guidance (opens in a new tab)

WSU's football guide directs event transit and postgame pickup from Stadium Way; review the current route and remember the outbound queue begins after the final whistle. Confirm return service and last departures for your event’s finish time.

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Seating maps & views

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Real photos from the seats

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Seating chart

Gesa Field at Martin Stadium — official 2026 section and season-ticket map

Gesa Field at Martin Stadium: Seating chart, Gesa Field at Martin Stadium — official 2026 section and season-ticket map. Use the source chart for section and row details.

Washington State’s current ticket-and-parking page supplies this 2026 section diagram with row endpoints, accessible locations, gates and premium levels. Printed amounts are season-ticket and membership requirements, not a single-game final quote. WSU moved its home sideline to the south side for 2026, with visitors on the north; do not infer today’s bench from older photos. Confirm current ticket allocation and accessible arrangements.

Open original chart (opens in a new tab)Source: Washington State Athletics (opens in a new tab)Source checked 2026-10-13

Plan your visit

Arrival and logisticsBefore you goTransit, parking, timing and entry details

Need to Know

Best for
An intimate, campus-centered college-football trip where the crowd sits close and the entire town feels connected to game day
Watch out for
Gesa Field and Cougville/Rogers Field prohibit re-entry once you leave the ticketed footprint. Clear bags may be up to 14 × 8 × 14 inches or one gallon; keep a clutch within 4.5 × 6 inches to fit both versions of the published size wording. For water, choose an empty, transparent plastic bottle of one liter or less; the guide gives differing one-liter and 1.5-liter limits, so confirm directly before bringing a larger bottle. Glass and metal containers are prohibited. The student section remains alcohol-free. Printed map amounts are season-ticket/membership requirements, not a final single-game price.
Good arrival window
Gesa Field at Martin Stadium opens gates two hours before kickoff. Washington State moved its home sideline to the south side for the 2026 season; the visiting team is now on the north side. Check this before choosing a section based on older photographs. Students enter through Student Plaza, while reserved-ticket holders should follow the entrance nearest their actual seat. Cougville/Rogers Field is now part of the ticketed footprint and requires a game ticket. The official 2026 map distinguishes bowl, club, loge and student areas.
Main transit note
WSU's football guide directs event transit and postgame pickup from Stadium Way; review the current route and remember the outbound queue begins after the final whistle.
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Fan discussions are anecdotal, not a consensus.

Parking At A Glance

Parking difficulty

Parking options (opens in a new tab)

High

What to do
Use a valid football permit or the current university transit plan, and follow the mapped lot entrance rather than driving to the venue address.
Best option
A confirmed campus football lot or an official event-transit connection from a designated area
Avoid
Arriving in central Pullman near kickoff without a pass, transit plan, or realistic walking route
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Fan discussions are anecdotal, not a consensus.

Seats and atmosphereChoose your experienceSightlines, supporter sections, crowd flow and event-day character

Inside the Venue At A Glance

01

Mixed

Arrival & transportation

The remote setting makes the trip itself part of the logistics. Once parked, the compact campus puts the stadium and pregame activity within a manageable walk.

02

Mixed

Seat & section strategy

Most sections feel close because of the stadium's scale; compare sideline angle, stair access, and exposure to wind or precipitation.

03

Positive

Event-day character

The small-city campus and tightly packed stands create a setting that feels distinctly Washington State rather than interchangeable with a large urban stadium.

Sources1 fan · 2 officialReviewed 10.13.26Sources for Inside the Venue At A Glance

FanProof editorial synthesis; linked fan discussions are anecdotal, not a consensus.

Fit and tradeoffsWhat to expectThe practical strengths and the details that could change your choice

Why it works

  • ✓The small-city campus and tightly packed stands create a setting that feels distinctly Washington State rather than interchangeable with a large urban stadium.
  • ✓Most sections feel close because of the stadium's scale; compare sideline angle, stair access, and exposure to wind or precipitation.
  • ✓The remote setting makes the trip itself part of the logistics. Once parked, the compact campus puts the stadium and pregame activity within a manageable walk.
Sources1 fan · 1 officialReviewed 10.13.26Sources for Why it works

FanProof editorial synthesis; linked fan discussions are anecdotal, not a consensus.

Know before you book

  • ×Limited regional access, scarce close-in parking, large postgame transit queues, and rapidly changing Palouse weather
  • ×Arriving in central Pullman near kickoff without a pass, transit plan, or realistic walking route
  • ×WSU's football guide directs event transit and postgame pickup from Stadium Way; review the current route and remember the outbound queue begins after the final whistle.
Sources1 fan · 2 officialReviewed 10.13.26Sources for Know before you book

FanProof editorial synthesis; linked fan discussions are anecdotal, not a consensus.

Editorial verdict

FanProof Takeaway

Reviewed 10.13.26

Book the Pullman trip before optimizing the seat, then use WSU's current lot and transit instructions to reach a compact, high-character stadium without a last-minute parking search.

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