Stanford Cardinal road trip guide
Everything you need to catch the Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Stadium in Stanford — arena guide, tickets, getting there and where to watch.
🎟️ Stanford Cardinal tickets
Compare box office and resale for upcoming Cardinal games. Prices vary by opponent and date — check a specific game on the Cardinal schedule.
✈️🚗 Getting to Stanford Stadium
Nearest major airport is San Jose (SJC) — about 18 mi / 26 min from the arena.
🧭 Planning your trip — quick answers
Where do the Stanford Cardinal play?
The Stanford Cardinal play home games at Stanford Stadium in Stanford.
What airport do you fly into for a Stanford Cardinal game?
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.
Prices and logistics are approximate and change — details in the arena-prices table and the arena guide below.
🏟️ Stanford Stadium 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)
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
📺 Where to watch the Cardinal
National (US): ABC / ESPN networks · FOX / FS1 · CBS · NBC / Peacock · The CW / conference networks · ESPN+. Full TV guide →
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