Stanford Stadium
Stanford · Home of 🎓 Stanford Cardinal
⚡ Quick answers
- Who plays at Stanford Stadium?
- Stanford Stadium in Stanford is home to the Stanford Cardinal (NCAAF).
- What is the closest airport to Stanford Stadium?
- San Jose (SJC) is the closest major airport, about 18 miles (29 km) from Stanford Stadium — roughly 26 min by car depending on traffic.
- How much is parking at Stanford Stadium?
- Game-day parking starts around $30-50 USD. Lots open 5 hours before kickoff, and tailgating is allowed in designated football lots; General Lots 7 and 8 and IM South Lot 4 are pay-per-day by card only.
- How do you get to Stanford Stadium without a car?
- Caltrain runs to a game-day-only Stanford station, and Palo Alto station is walkable. Marguerite shuttle is free on campus, and BART riders connect via Millbrae.
✈️🚗 Getting to Stanford Stadium
Nearest major airport: San Jose (SJC) — about 18 mi / 26 min away.
🏟️ Fan guide
Parking
Lots open 5 hours before kickoff, and tailgating is allowed in designated football lots; General Lots 7 and 8 and IM South Lot 4 are pay-per-day by card only. Galvez Lot is closest and El Palo Alto tailgate is on Galvez. ($30-50 USD)
Getting there
Caltrain runs to a game-day-only Stanford station, and Palo Alto station is walkable. Marguerite shuttle is free on campus, and BART riders connect via Millbrae.
Insider tips
- Card-only parking, no cash
- Clear bag 12x6x12 max
- Gates open 1.5 hours early
🧳 Visiting Stanford Stadium as an away fan
The next visiting teams, and the airport you'd fly into: San Jose (SJC) (SJC). Each link has that team's full road-trip guide.
- Fri, Oct 23NC State Wolfpack at Cardinal NCAAF
- Sat, Nov 28SMU Mustangs at Cardinal NCAAF
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