Stanford Stadium
Stadium Stanford University football stadium hosting major events
Stanford Stadium on the university campus in Palo Alto hosts college football and large events. Visitors come for NCAA games, campus tours and the stadium’s proximity to Stanford’s academic buildings.
Stanford Stadium is an American football stadium located on the Stanford University campus in Stanford, California. It serves as the home field for Stanford Cardinal football.
The venue hosts NCAA football games and other large university events, with seating for roughly 50,000 spectators. It provides conventional bowl seating with sideline stands, press facilities, and spectator amenities for season games and special events.
The original stadium was opened in the early 20th century and the facility was extensively rebuilt in the first decade of the 2000s to modernize seating, sightlines, and infrastructure. The stadium has since been used for college football, selected neutral-site fixtures, and stadium-sized events.
The stadium sits on the northeastern portion of the Stanford campus in Santa Clara County, adjacent to Palo Alto and a short drive from the San Francisco Bay; it is integrated with the university’s athletic facilities and campus transit.
- Capacity: Stadium seating is about 50,000, making it suitable for major college football games and large campus events.
- Campus location: Located on the Stanford University campus, with access from the main campus and nearby university parking and transit.
Tips for Visiting Stanford Stadium #
- Check Stanford's events and parking pages before attending a game - campus parking restrictions are strict on event days, and official shuttles/satellite parking are often the recommended option.
- Allow extra time to pass through security and to reach seating; arriving early also gives access to permitted tailgating areas and reduces last‑minute crowding at entrances.
Best Time to Visit Stanford Stadium #
For the fullest experience at Stanford Stadium, attend during the college football season in the fall (September-November).
Weather & Climate near Stanford Stadium #
Stanford Stadium's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Mediterranean - Warm-Summer Mediterranean climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in December). Temperatures range from 4°C to 26°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 5°C. The wettest month with 89 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C. Almost no rain.
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July
July is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 13°C. The driest month with just 1 mm and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 26°C and lows of 13°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 12°C. Almost no rain.
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October
October is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 10°C. Light rainfall.
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November
November is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is the coolest month with highs of 15°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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