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Haas Pavilion

Cal's basketball arena sits directly on the Berkeley campus near Bancroft Way, pairing a compact bowl with strong… Read more

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Reviewed 10.11.26

Bags & entry
Official bag & entry policy (opens in a new tab)
Seat maps (opens in a new tab)
Parking
Official parking & directions (opens in a new tab)Prefer BART, AC Transit, or a preselected City of Berkeley garage unless Cal Athletics has published a campus facility for that event.
Arrive
Haas Pavilion’s basketball guide lists gates opening one hour before the event and recommends public transit; Downtown Berkeley BART is within walking distance. Cal’s September 2026 transport page lists first-come public parking at Lower Sproul Garage, Banway Lot and the Southwest/Northwest Crescent lots, with card payment and the same first-come basis for accessible spaces. The east main entrance has a ramp and stairs. None of the exterior entrances has an automatic opener; arrange help with event staff if needed.
Exact location
115 Haas Pavilion, Berkeley, CA 94720-4424Open directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting there
Cal's official game-day guide identifies Downtown Berkeley BART a few blocks west and AC Transit service on Bancroft Way; verify the return schedule for the event date.
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Real fan takeWhen I was going to sdsu games were free and it meant a lot more butts in seatsOne fan's perspective. Verify variable details with official venue guidance.
The entrance ramp at Haas Pavilion, documented in Cal Athletics’ September 2026 accessibility guide using UC Berkeley accessibility photography. Arrange any entry assistance with event staff; this is an approach photograph, not a seating view.
Photo credits
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The entrance ramp at Haas Pavilion, documented in Cal Athletics’ September 2026 accessibility guide using UC Berkeley accessibility photography. Arrange any entry assistance with event staff; this is an approach photograph, not a seating view.

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Home teams
California Golden Bears men's basketball / California Golden Bears women's basketball
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Venue details
Venue typeCollege Arena
Capacity11,877published capacity
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Haas Pavilion permits clear bags/backpacks up to 12 × 12 × 6 inches or a small purse up to 4.5 × 6.5 inches; diaper bags accompanying a child are permitted. All guests pass through metal detectors. The guide permits sealed personal food and drinks but prohibits glass, metal and hard-plastic containers. Accessible seating varies by basketball, volleyball or gymnastics configuration: confirm the specific event with (800) GO BEARS. The displayed basketball section chart prints a June 2021 update date and is a reference layout.

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Destination: Haas Pavilion, 115 Haas Pavilion, Berkeley, CA 94720-4424. Haas Pavilion’s basketball guide lists gates opening one hour before the event and recommends public transit; Downtown Berkeley BART is within walking distance. Cal’s September 2026 transport page lists first-come public parking at Lower Sproul Garage, Banway Lot and the Southwest/Northwest Crescent lots, with card payment and the same first-come basis for accessible spaces. The east main entrance has a ramp and stairs. None of the exterior entrances has an automatic opener; arrange help with event staff if needed. Cal's official game-day guide identifies Downtown Berkeley BART a few blocks west and AC Transit service on Bancroft Way; verify the return schedule for the event date. Prefer BART, AC Transit, or a preselected City of Berkeley garage unless Cal Athletics has published a campus facility for that event.

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This guide does not yet establish Haas Pavilion’s accessible seating or step-free entrance. Ask the venue about the exact seat, entrance and route before buying.

Cal Athletics September 2026 Haas accessibility guide (opens in a new tab)Seat maps (opens in a new tab)

This guide does not yet establish Haas Pavilion’s payment methods or water-bottle rules. Check the official visitor information before leaving.

Cal Athletics current Haas A–Z visitor guide (opens in a new tab)

Cal's official game-day guide identifies Downtown Berkeley BART a few blocks west and AC Transit service on Bancroft Way; verify the return schedule for the event date. 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

Haas Pavilion — California basketball section overview

Haas Pavilion: Seating chart, Haas Pavilion — California basketball section overview. Use the source chart for section and row details.

RateYourSeats.com basketball chart showing sections 1–28, courtside areas, benches and the scorer’s table. The image prints “Last Updated: June 26, 2021”; use it for section orientation and confirm current event seating, accessible locations and court configuration with Cal Athletics.

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Plan your visit

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

Need to Know

Best for
Cal basketball in a compact campus arena reachable from Downtown Berkeley BART
Watch out for
Haas Pavilion permits clear bags/backpacks up to 12 × 12 × 6 inches or a small purse up to 4.5 × 6.5 inches; diaper bags accompanying a child are permitted. All guests pass through metal detectors. The guide permits sealed personal food and drinks but prohibits glass, metal and hard-plastic containers. Accessible seating varies by basketball, volleyball or gymnastics configuration: confirm the specific event with (800) GO BEARS. The displayed basketball section chart prints a June 2021 update date and is a reference layout.
Good arrival window
Haas Pavilion’s basketball guide lists gates opening one hour before the event and recommends public transit; Downtown Berkeley BART is within walking distance. Cal’s September 2026 transport page lists first-come public parking at Lower Sproul Garage, Banway Lot and the Southwest/Northwest Crescent lots, with card payment and the same first-come basis for accessible spaces. The east main entrance has a ramp and stairs. None of the exterior entrances has an automatic opener; arrange help with event staff if needed.
Main transit note
Cal's official game-day guide identifies Downtown Berkeley BART a few blocks west and AC Transit service on Bancroft Way; verify the return schedule for the event date.
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Parking At A Glance

Parking difficulty

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High

What to do
Prefer BART, AC Transit, or a preselected City of Berkeley garage unless Cal Athletics has published a campus facility for that event.
Best option
Downtown Berkeley BART or an authorized city/campus garage confirmed for the event
Avoid
Circling campus permit areas near tipoff or assuming a weekday public-parking rule applies to a men's basketball game
Sources5 officialReviewed 10.11.26Sources for Parking At A Glance
Seats and atmosphereChoose your experienceSightlines, supporter sections, crowd flow and event-day character

Inside the Venue At A Glance

01

Mixed

Arrival & transportation

The pavilion's central campus location favors transit and walking; driving works best when the garage decision is made before reaching Bancroft Way.

02

Mixed

Seat & section strategy

The relatively compact bowl limits extreme distance, but baseline angle, student-section proximity, and upper-level stairs still affect the experience.

03

Positive

Event-day character

Haas puts Cal basketball inside the everyday campus fabric rather than in a remote event district.

Sources1 fan · 2 officialReviewed 10.11.26Sources for Inside the Venue At A Glance

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

Why It Works

  • ✓BART and AC Transit create practical non-driving options.
  • ✓The compact bowl keeps basketball visually central.
  • ✓The arena is integrated into the Berkeley campus and downtown approach.
Sources1 fan · 2 officialReviewed 10.11.26Sources for Why It Works

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Know Before You Book

  • ×Convenient campus parking is limited or controlled for some games.
  • ×A garage choice can add several blocks of walking.
  • ×BART and bus users still need to confirm the post-event return schedule.
Sources1 fan · 2 officialReviewed 10.11.26Sources for Know Before You Book

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

Editorial verdict

FanProof Takeaway

Reviewed 10.11.26

Treat BART, AC Transit, or a named downtown garage as the primary plan, then compare the exact court angle rather than choosing only by row number.

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