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Klein Field at Sunken Diamond

Klein Field at Sunken Diamond is Stanford's 4,000-capacity baseball home south of Stanford Stadium. The practical plan is… Read more

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Reviewed 10.14.26

Bags & entry
Official venue entry guidance (opens in a new tab)The game-day ticket office is on the stadium's north side and opens one hour before game time. Children under two may enter without a ticket when sharing a guardian's seat; advance tickets are available online.
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Parking
Official venue arrival guide (opens in a new tab)Use the free Varsity Parking Lot or Lot 2 at El Camino Grove. Varsity is accessed from Nelson Road off Galvez Street, north of Stanford Stadium; Lot 2 is north of Cagan Stadium and also uses Nelson Road.
Arrive
Klein Field at Sunken Diamond has reserved chairback sections and separate general-admission lawns; accessible reserved locations are along upper/lower walkways, with general-admission accessible areas beside the first- and third-base lawns. Arrange accessible/companion seating before purchase. Stanford’s published 2025 game-day guide lists three-hour main-gate entry and one-hour accessible entry, while its facility page lists one-hour ticket windows. Confirm the actual game’s timing and step-free route with the ticket office. The guide identifies free first-come Sunken/Varsity lots after 4 p.m. weekdays and on weekends, with posted parking rules taking precedence.
Exact location
Nelson Road and Sam McDonald Mall, Stanford, CA 94305Open directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting there
The facility page links Stanford's live campus map and Marguerite shuttle map. For drivers, reach the Varsity Lot or Lot 2 from Nelson Road off Galvez Street rather than navigating only to a general campus address.
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Home teams
Stanford Cardinal baseball
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Venue details
Venue typeCollege Ballpark
Capacity4,000total capacity including accessible and general-admission lawn seating; 2,113 fixed seats
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Nelson Road and Sam McDonald Mall, Stanford, CA 94305

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Visit preparation checklist

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Official event calendar (opens in a new tab)

The game-day ticket office is on the stadium's north side and opens one hour before game time. Children under two may enter without a ticket when sharing a guardian's seat; advance tickets are available online.

Official Klein Field facility and box-office guide (opens in a new tab)

Destination: Klein Field at Sunken Diamond, Nelson Road and Sam McDonald Mall, Stanford, CA 94305. Klein Field at Sunken Diamond has reserved chairback sections and separate general-admission lawns; accessible reserved locations are along upper/lower walkways, with general-admission accessible areas beside the first- and third-base lawns. Arrange accessible/companion seating before purchase. Stanford’s published 2025 game-day guide lists three-hour main-gate entry and one-hour accessible entry, while its facility page lists one-hour ticket windows. Confirm the actual game’s timing and step-free route with the ticket office. The guide identifies free first-come Sunken/Varsity lots after 4 p.m. weekdays and on weekends, with posted parking rules taking precedence. The facility page links Stanford's live campus map and Marguerite shuttle map. For drivers, reach the Varsity Lot or Lot 2 from Nelson Road off Galvez Street rather than navigating only to a general campus address. Use the free Varsity Parking Lot or Lot 2 at El Camino Grove. Varsity is accessed from Nelson Road off Galvez Street, north of Stanford Stadium; Lot 2 is north of Cagan Stadium and also uses Nelson Road.

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Klein Field at Sunken Diamond has reserved chairback sections and separate general-admission lawns; accessible reserved locations are along upper/lower walkways, with general-admission accessible areas beside the first- and third-base lawns. Arrange accessible/companion seating before purchase. Stanford’s published 2025 game-day guide lists three-hour main-gate entry and one-hour accessible entry, while its facility page lists one-hour ticket windows. Confirm the actual game’s timing and step-free route with the ticket office. The guide identifies free first-come Sunken/Varsity lots after 4 p.m. weekdays and on weekends, with posted parking rules taking precedence.

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  • Confirm your event’s accessible seating and complete step-free route with the venue; the guidance above may cover only part of your visit.
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Official baseball seating, access and visitor guidance (opens in a new tab)

The facility page links Stanford's live campus map and Marguerite shuttle map. For drivers, reach the Varsity Lot or Lot 2 from Nelson Road off Galvez Street rather than navigating only to a general campus address. Confirm return service and last departures for your event’s finish time.

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Seating maps & views

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Seating chart

Klein Field at Sunken Diamond — official-linked stadium seating map

Klein Field at Sunken Diamond: Seating chart, Klein Field at Sunken Diamond — official-linked stadium seating map. Use the source chart for section and row details.

Stanford’s published 2025 game-day guide links this complete stadium diagram with numbered reserved sections and general-admission lawns. Keep the full entrance and press-box orientation. Match the actual game ticket and confirm the step-free route and current entry times: the game-day guide and facility page differ on ticket-window timing.

Open original chart (opens in a new tab)Source: Stanford Athletics (opens in a new tab)Source checked 2026-10-14

Plan your visit

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

Need to Know

Best for
Stanford baseball when the Nelson Road parking approach, north-side ticket plan, fixed-seat-versus-lawn preference, and any current game-day policy are checked before arrival
Watch out for
Stanford’s published baseball guide allows return only after scanning the ticket before exiting, rescanning at entry and passing security again. Clear bags may be up to 12 × 6 × 12 inches, with clutches up to 4.5 × 6.5 inches. Umbrellas and metal, hard-plastic or glass containers are prohibited. The guide is labeled 2025, so confirm current continuation and unusual medical items directly. Use the numbered map to distinguish reserved seats from lawn admission; a map label or a fan photograph does not guarantee premium access, shade or an unobstructed view.
Good arrival window
Klein Field at Sunken Diamond has reserved chairback sections and separate general-admission lawns; accessible reserved locations are along upper/lower walkways, with general-admission accessible areas beside the first- and third-base lawns. Arrange accessible/companion seating before purchase. Stanford’s published 2025 game-day guide lists three-hour main-gate entry and one-hour accessible entry, while its facility page lists one-hour ticket windows. Confirm the actual game’s timing and step-free route with the ticket office. The guide identifies free first-come Sunken/Varsity lots after 4 p.m. weekdays and on weekends, with posted parking rules taking precedence.
Main transit note
The facility page links Stanford's live campus map and Marguerite shuttle map. For drivers, reach the Varsity Lot or Lot 2 from Nelson Road off Galvez Street rather than navigating only to a general campus address.
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Parking At A Glance

Parking difficulty

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Free nearby lots with Nelson Road access

What to do
Use the free Varsity Parking Lot or Lot 2 at El Camino Grove. Varsity is accessed from Nelson Road off Galvez Street, north of Stanford Stadium; Lot 2 is north of Cagan Stadium and also uses Nelson Road.
Best option
Guests with a valid state disability placard can use Lot 1 at Sunken Diamond or H-Lot at Nelson Road and Galvez Street. The live campus map should control if construction or a concurrent event changes circulation.
Avoid
Do not use the 2025 Gameday Central page's weekday-after-4 p.m. parking language as a universal current rule when the maintained facility page now publishes free Varsity Lot and Lot 2 parking without that time qualifier.
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Seats and atmosphereChoose your experienceSightlines, supporter sections, crowd flow and event-day character

Inside the Venue At A Glance

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Mixed

Free Varsity Lot or Lot 2

Both published general parking choices use Nelson Road, while accessible parking is closer in Lot 1 or H-Lot. The north-side ticket office is the useful final waypoint after parking.

02

Mixed

North-side ticket windows

The stadium has 2,113 fixed individual theater-style seats and reaches 4,000 total capacity with accessible and general-admission lawn seating. Accessible reserved positions are on upper and lower walkways, with general-admission accessible spaces beside both base-line lawns.

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Positive

Fixed seats and lawn seating

The main concession stand and restrooms are behind the press box, with auxiliary concessions along the lower walkway. Small cameras under six inches without cases are permitted, but tripods are not.

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

Why It Works

  • ✓Free parking in two published nearby lots
  • ✓Individual 20- to 22-inch fixed seats plus first- and third-base lawn options
  • ✓Concessions, restrooms, guest services, and ticket locations published on one facility page
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Know Before You Book

  • ×The current facility page and the page labeled for 2025 publish conflicting ticket-window timing.
  • ×The maintained facility page does not state a separate universal public-gate opening time.
  • ×Guests using lawn seating should plan for a different setup than the 2,113 fixed theater seats.
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Editorial verdict

FanProof Takeaway

Reviewed 10.14.26

Enter campus via Nelson Road for the free Varsity Lot or Lot 2, use the north-side ticket office if needed, choose fixed seating or a base-line lawn deliberately, and let the current event listing override the dated 2025 operating details.

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