Seating chart
Stanford Stadium — 2026 football sections and concessions
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About this venue
Stanford Stadium is a stadium at 625 Nelson Rd. in Stanford, CA.
Photo details
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Older field-level overview of Stanford Stadium’s seating tiers and glazed press-box and suite frontage, from Stanford Athletics’ official facility gallery. This building reference does not identify an individual spectator section, row, seat or confirmed capture date.
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Event-day answers for Stanford Stadium
- Bag12 × 6 × 12 inClear bagOther styles and exceptions below
- ParkSee optionsParking is available in multiple lots surrounding Stanford Stadium
- ArriveCheck door timeUse your ticket’s doors or check-in time
- Get thereUse the entrance at 625 Nelson Rd., Stanford, CA 94305Check the service and last return trip
FanProof verdictFor Stanford football, accessible carts begin running 30 minutes before gates open and primarily drop at Gate 4; after the game, carts line up outside Gate 4 for return trips. Students need their Red Zone Student Pass saved to a mobile wallet for free regular-season entry. Waymo’s designated football pickup and drop-off is at the Oval.
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Bags & entry
Stanford’s football guide permits clear plastic/vinyl/PVC bags up to 12 × 6 × 12 inches and clutches/purses up to 4.5 × 6.5. The general fan policy also permits inspected diaper bags with the infant present and additional screening for medical necessities. The football guide lists bag drops at Sunken Diamond and near Gate 10, opening 30 minutes before gates and closing one hour after the game; the general FAQ names Cagan Stadium or gates 9–10 instead. Confirm the current drop location, terms and carry quantities for your game.
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Reviewed bag sizes
Clear bag
up to12 × 6 × 12 in
Small clutch
up to4.5 × 6.5 in
Depth not listed by source.
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Stanford’s football guide permits clear plastic/vinyl/PVC bags up to 12 × 6 × 12 inches and clutches/purses up to 4.5 × 6.5. The general fan policy also permits inspected diaper bags with the infant present and additional screening for medical necessities. The football guide lists bag drops at Sunken Diamond and near Gate 10, opening 30 minutes before gates and closing one hour after the game; the general FAQ names Cagan Stadium or gates 9–10 instead. Confirm the current drop location, terms and carry quantities for your game.
Confirm your actual event, exact bag style, carry quantities and necessary exceptions before travel.
Drawings are not to scale or an orientation guide. Check every side against the venue’s listed measurements.
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Pick a bag to compare it with Stanford Stadium's published limit.
Dimensions only: bag type, contents, material and screening rules still apply. Preset sizes are typical, not your exact bag. Security staff make the final call at the gate.
Events, tickets & arrival timeline
- Venue details
- Venue typeStadium
- Upcoming Events
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Plan a visit
Getting thereArrival timing, parking, transit and getting home
Localtime
When to arrive
Save Stanford football tickets to your mobile wallet before arriving; screenshots are not accepted. Stanford’s current game-day page lists gates opening 90 minutes before kickoff, with fan entry at Gates 2, 4, 5, 10 and 12. Game-day accessible carts primarily drop off at Gate 4 and begin service 30 minutes before gates open. Reserve wheelchair and companion seating in advance because same-day relocations are limited and first come, first served. Confirm your date’s instructions before travel.
Transit & the journey home
Use the entrance at 625 Nelson Rd., Stanford, CA 94305.
Confirm return service and last departures for your event’s finish time.
Parking
Parking At A Glance
- What to do
- Parking is available in multiple lots surrounding Stanford Stadium. For parking information related to a specific event, please refer to the event information here: https://gostanford.com/gameday-central
Location
625 Nelson Rd.
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Seats & views
Accessibility
Stanford provides wheelchair and companion seating, with day-of relocations LIMITED and FIRST COME. Arrange the appropriate tickets at 800-STANFORD or athleticstickets@stanford.edu. Game-day mobility carts begin 30 minutes before gates open, pick up at selected locations and primarily drop at Gate 4; return carts line up outside Gate 4 after the game. Confirm your pickup, assigned viewing/companion position and complete route. Cart transport does not establish a personal wheelchair loan.
Find your section
Seating maps & views
Match the layout to your event before choosing seats. Stage position, floor seating, standing areas, and available sections can change.
Real photos from the seats
Browse Stanford Stadium photos by section and compare the sightlines, railings, and stage views. Check the event and photo date; zoom can make the stage look closer.
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Seating & atmosphere notes
Inside the Venue At A Glance
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PositiveAccess and ticket help
Accessible inventory is sold through the event listing for Stanford Stadium; choose the accessible-ticket path before selecting seats. The Stanford Stadium box office is open 9 AM to 3 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Extended hours are dictated by event schedules. Please refer to the information for specific events here: https://gostanford.com/gameday-central
Inside the venuePayment, water and the atmosphere
Payment
Stanford’s 2026 football guide says all concession locations remain CASHLESS and Cash App is now accepted throughout the stadium. Confirm other specific card/debit/wallet brands and ticket/merchandise methods. An ATM at the south Bradford M. Freeman Gate does not establish cash-to-card conversion.
Water & drinks
Stanford’s 2026 football guide expressly permits EMPTY-ON-ENTRY HARD-PLASTIC reusable bottles up to 32 OZ. Its prohibited-items section separately requires SOFT-PLASTIC bottles to be SEALED OR EMPTY and no larger than 20 OZ. Glass, ceramic and metal bottles and hydration packs are prohibited. Confirm carry quantity, refill locations and necessary medical/infant liquids; the larger hard-plastic allowance requires an EMPTY bottle.
The experience
- Watch out for: Stanford permits clear bags up to 12 × 6 × 12 inches and clutches up to 4.5 × 6.5 inches, with inspected medical and diaper exceptions. The current football page allows empty hard-plastic refillable bottles up to 32 ounces and lists cashless concessions. It permits re-entry through all gates until the end of the third quarter only when your ticket is scanned out on exit and scanned again after security screening. Use the 2026 concessions map for updated food locations; older photographs retain historical conference branding.
Event details to verify
- ×All fans in attendance must adhere to Stanford Athletics' clear bag policy and will be asked to remove cell phones, keys and other large metal objects prior to passing through metal detectors before entering the stadium.
- ×All ages are welcome. No ticket is required for ages 0-23 months, as long as they do not require a seat of their own.
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