Stanford Stadium Tickets

The original Stanford Stadium stood on the same ground as today's modern facility. Built in 1921, The Board of Trustees at Stanford University felt the school would benefit from a new facility. The old stadium was torn down and replaced by the current 50,000-seat dual-deck Stanford Stadium. Located at 625 Nelson Road in Stanford, California, the field is a green, natural grass facility. Stanford University students and fans pack the stadium for Stanford Cardinals football games during the fall. Each year, the Major League Soccer franchise the San Jose Earthquake hosts one home game at the stadium. You can purchase individual game seats for the Stanford Cardinal football games or secure the best seats for all home games with a season pass. Get tickets for your favorite Stanford Stadium events at StubHub.

Are there other entertainment options near Stanford Stadium?

Stanford University is located within Palo Alto, California. While the university makes up a major part of the area, the region is also known as Silicon Valley. Many of the world's technological giants have their roots in the area, and there are tours available telling their history. Stanford has four theaters, including the Dinkelspiel Auditorium, on the campus of Stanford University. Each venue offers frequent playhouse productions.

Are there other Stanford Stadium sporting events?

Yes, periodically Stanford Stadium will play host to other sporting events. The stadium committee has voiced aspirations to have the state-of-the-art facility play host to FIFA World Cup soccer contests. Every season, the San Jose Earthquake play one of their Major League Soccer matches on campus at Stanford Stadium.

What are the travel options for getting to Stanford Stadium?

Two major highways run directly into the City of Palo Alto. Interstate 280 passes less than five miles from the stadium, and California Highway 101 cuts directly through the heart of Stanford, passing just a half-mile west of campus. Palo Alto Airport of Santa Clara County is one of the most active single-runway airports in the US. San Jose International (SJC) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) are both less than 20 miles from town. Caltrain is a rail service that runs into Stanford from San Francisco. The Palo Alto Transit Bus Center is adjacent to the Palo Alto Train Station.

Are there any special outdoor activities near Stanford Stadium?

Stanford is situated at the southern end of San Francisco Bay. Boat tours are available to explore the natural wildlife that makes Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Park home. Just to the southwest of Stanford is Black Mountain. Here you can hike trails with exquisite views of the expansive California landscape.

How available are concessions at Stanford Stadium games?

The Stanford Stadium has 200 points of sale for food and merchandise. Along with a number of convenient ways to purchase food and memorabilia from the stadium, there are four guest service stations outside the stadium at gates 2, 4, 8 and 15.