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Maples Pavilion

Stanford's intimate campus pavilion hosts men's and women's basketball in a two-level bowl, with Parking Structure 7 and… Read more

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Reviewed 10.11.26

Bags & entry
Official bag & entry policy (opens in a new tab)
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Officially listed bag sizes

Clear bag

no larger than12 × 6 × 12 in

12 in6 in12 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.

Medical, accessibility, or childcare exceptions may apply after screening.

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

Verified 9.2.26Official policy (opens in a new tab)
Seat maps (opens in a new tab)
Parking
Official venue arrival guide (opens in a new tab)Target Parking Structure 7 across Campus Drive or one of the additional visitor lots listed on the official facility page, and read the posted restriction at the exact stall.
Arrive
Maples Pavilion opens public doors one hour before men’s basketball tip-off. Download your ticket into your mobile wallet before arriving; screenshots are not accepted. The northwest entrance has the Guest Services window, and Stanford’s bag-policy guide identifies a basketball bag-check station there. Arrange wheelchair and companion seating before game day because same-day relocations are limited and first-come.
Exact location
655 Campus Drive, Stanford, CA 94305Open directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting there
Verify the current Stanford Marguerite and Caltrain connection, including service after the final buzzer, before treating it as a complete alternative to campus parking.
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A basketball view from behind a basket toward the court and crowd at Maples Pavilion, documented in Stanford’s official facility gallery. The basket and scoreboard equipment visibly cross this angle; no exact ticketed section, row or seat is identified.
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A basketball view from behind a basket toward the court and crowd at Maples Pavilion, documented in Stanford’s official facility gallery. The basket and scoreboard equipment visibly cross this angle; no exact ticketed section, row or seat is identified.

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Home teams
Stanford Cardinal men's basketball / Stanford Cardinal women's basketball
Upcoming Events
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Venue details
Venue typeCollege Arena
Capacity7,392published capacity
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655 Campus Drive, Stanford, CA 94305

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Visit preparation checklist

Open your ticket and confirm the event date, door time, seat or standing area, and ticket delivery instructions.

Official venue event information (opens in a new tab)

Clear bags and small non-clear clutches use different size limits. Medical, accessibility, or childcare exceptions may apply after screening. Individual events may use stricter or different rules.

Stanford official Maples Pavilion facility and visitor guide (opens in a new tab)

Destination: Maples Pavilion, 655 Campus Drive, Stanford, CA 94305. Maples Pavilion opens public doors one hour before men’s basketball tip-off. Download your ticket into your mobile wallet before arriving; screenshots are not accepted. The northwest entrance has the Guest Services window, and Stanford’s bag-policy guide identifies a basketball bag-check station there. Arrange wheelchair and companion seating before game day because same-day relocations are limited and first-come. Verify the current Stanford Marguerite and Caltrain connection, including service after the final buzzer, before treating it as a complete alternative to campus parking. Target Parking Structure 7 across Campus Drive or one of the additional visitor lots listed on the official facility page, and read the posted restriction at the exact stall.

Directions to this venue (opens in a new tab)Official parking / arrival information (opens in a new tab)

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

Stanford current Maples Pavilion sport-specific seating charts (opens in a new tab)Seat maps (opens in a new tab)

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

Stanford current Maples Pavilion sport-specific seating charts (opens in a new tab)

Verify the current Stanford Marguerite and Caltrain connection, including service after the final buzzer, before treating it as a complete alternative to campus parking. Confirm return service and last departures for your event’s finish time.

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Find your section

Seating maps & views

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Real photos from the seats

Browse Maples Pavilion photos by section and compare the sightlines, railings, and stage views. Check the event and photo date; zoom can make the stage look closer.

View seat photos on A View From My Seat (opens in a new tab)
Maples Pavilion — men’s basketball sections, 2022 reference

Seating chart

Maples Pavilion — men’s basketball sections, 2022 reference

Maples Pavilion: Seating chart, Maples Pavilion — men’s basketball sections, 2022 reference. Use the source chart for section and row details.

Official men’s basketball chart currently linked by Stanford, retaining its MBB_2022_Map source label. Shows upper/lower Sections 1–16, student and band areas, benches and accessible symbols. Confirm current ticket categories and assignments; the image retains older conference branding.

Open original chart (opens in a new tab)Source: Stanford Athletics (opens in a new tab)Source checked 2026-10-11
Maples Pavilion — women’s basketball sections, 2022 reference

Seating chart

Maples Pavilion — women’s basketball sections, 2022 reference

Maples Pavilion: Seating chart, Maples Pavilion — women’s basketball sections, 2022 reference. Use the source chart for section and row details.

Official women’s basketball chart currently linked by Stanford, retaining its WBB_2022_Map source label. Student, band and team-bench locations differ from the men’s chart. Section colors are orientation, not current prices or availability; older conference branding remains in the source.

Open original chart (opens in a new tab)Source: Stanford Athletics (opens in a new tab)Source checked 2026-10-11
Maples Pavilion — volleyball section overview, 2022 reference

Seating chart

Maples Pavilion — volleyball section overview, 2022 reference

Maples Pavilion: Seating chart, Maples Pavilion — volleyball section overview, 2022 reference. Use the source chart for section and row details.

Official volleyball chart currently linked by Stanford, retaining its WVB_2022_Map source label. Shows reserved center-court areas, lower corner/baseline seating, general admission, students, team benches and accessible symbols. Check your match’s current seating and ticket access.

Open original chart (opens in a new tab)Source: Stanford Athletics (opens in a new tab)Source checked 2026-10-11
Maples Pavilion — women’s gymnastics configuration

Seating chart

Maples Pavilion — women’s gymnastics configuration

Maples Pavilion: Seating chart, Maples Pavilion — women’s gymnastics configuration. Use the source chart for section and row details.

Official women’s gymnastics chart currently linked by Stanford with a January 2026 asset path. Shows apparatus positions, reserved and general-admission blocks, closed areas and accessible symbols. This configuration differs from basketball and volleyball; apparatus positions and available seating may change by meet.

Open original chart (opens in a new tab)Source: Stanford Athletics (opens in a new tab)Source checked 2026-10-11

Plan your visit

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

Need to Know

Best for
Stanford basketball in a smaller arena where the court remains visually close
Watch out for
Stanford’s clear-bag limit is 12 × 6 × 12 inches; a small clutch can be up to 4.5 × 6.5 inches. Medically necessary non-clear bags and screened diaper bags with an infant present are exceptions. Expect bag checks and metal-detector screening. Basketball, volleyball and gymnastics use different floor plans and student/band assignments, so choose the chart for your sport and compare it with the actual ticket map.
Good arrival window
Maples Pavilion opens public doors one hour before men’s basketball tip-off. Download your ticket into your mobile wallet before arriving; screenshots are not accepted. The northwest entrance has the Guest Services window, and Stanford’s bag-policy guide identifies a basketball bag-check station there. Arrange wheelchair and companion seating before game day because same-day relocations are limited and first-come.
Main transit note
Verify the current Stanford Marguerite and Caltrain connection, including service after the final buzzer, before treating it as a complete alternative to campus parking.
Sources3 officialReviewed 10.11.26Sources for Need to Know

Parking At A Glance

Parking difficulty

Parking options (opens in a new tab)

Moderate

What to do
Target Parking Structure 7 across Campus Drive or one of the additional visitor lots listed on the official facility page, and read the posted restriction at the exact stall.
Best option
Parking Structure 7 or the current Varsity or Visitor Center lot named by Stanford
Avoid
Entering reserved Lot 11 without its season pass or assuming every campus stall follows the same enforcement window
Sources3 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

General parking is distributed across the road and nearby visitor lots, while the closest surface lot is not a walk-up public option.

02

Mixed

Seat & section strategy

Lower-level seats are padded stadium seats; upper-level seats are backless molded plastic, making the level a comfort choice as well as a view choice.

03

Positive

Event-day character

The 7,000-seat scale keeps the pavilion more compact than most major-conference arenas.

Sources1 fan · 2 officialReviewed 10.11.26Sources 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 bowl keeps basketball visually central from both levels.
  • ✓Parking Structure 7 sits directly across Campus Drive.
  • ✓A complimentary bag-check option is published for basketball games.
Sources1 fan · 1 officialReviewed 10.11.26Sources for Why It Works

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

Know Before You Book

  • ×The adjacent Maples lot is reserved rather than general event parking.
  • ×Upper-level seating does not have seat backs.
  • ×Weekday campus rules require checking the restriction on the selected space rather than relying on a blanket assumption.
Sources1 fan · 1 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

Choose a published visitor facility rather than reserved Lot 11, decide whether padded lower or backless upper seating fits the visit, and verify any transit return.

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