California Golden Bears road trip guide
Everything you need to catch the California Golden Bears at California Memorial Stadium in Berkeley — arena guide, tickets, getting there and where to watch.
🎟️ California Golden Bears tickets
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✈️🚗 Getting to California Memorial Stadium
Nearest major airport is Oakland (OAK) — about 14 mi / 20 min from the arena.
🧭 Planning your trip — quick answers
Where do the California Golden Bears play?
The California Golden Bears play home games at California Memorial Stadium in Berkeley.
What airport do you fly into for a California Golden Bears game?
Oakland (OAK) is the closest major airport, about 14 miles (23 km) from California Memorial Stadium — roughly 20 min by car depending on traffic.
How much is parking at California Memorial Stadium?
Most streets near the stadium need a residential permit and restricted zones run 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. on game days, with a $225 fine and $264 tow fee.
How do you get to California Memorial Stadium without a car?
A free UC Berkeley shuttle runs from Downtown Berkeley BART to the stadium from about 2.5 hours before kickoff until one hour after; it drops off a 5-10 minute walk away. AC Transit lines 6, 22, 27, 36, 51B, 52 and F also stop near the stadium.
Prices and logistics are approximate and change — details in the arena-prices table and the arena guide below.
🏟️ California Memorial Stadium fan guide
Best seats
West side, row 35 and up (row 50+ in sections F-HH) gets the best sightlines and shade. Students fill sections R-SS on the sunnier east side with the band at the front of RR.
Parking
Most streets near the stadium need a residential permit and restricted zones run 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. on game days, with a $225 fine and $264 tow fee. Public parking is limited, so use transit.
Getting there
A free UC Berkeley shuttle runs from Downtown Berkeley BART to the stadium from about 2.5 hours before kickoff until one hour after; it drops off a 5-10 minute walk away. AC Transit lines 6, 22, 27, 36, 51B, 52 and F also stop near the stadium.
Bar scene
Pregame is centered on Telegraph and the Southside bars, with Henry's called Cal game-day headquarters.
Pre-game bars
- Henry's — Berkeley staple since 1928, Cal game-day HQ
- Raleigh's Pub — 36 craft beers on tap, Telegraph Ave
- Berkeley Freehouse — Craft beer, sunny patio, pool games
Insider tips
- East side is backless benches
- No parking in permit zones: $225
- Take BART plus shuttle
More: California Memorial Stadium guide · sports in Berkeley
📺 Where to watch the Golden Bears
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