2022 WeAreSC Travel Guide: Game 2 at Stanford

USC TROJANS (1-0, 0-0 Pac-12)/STANFORD CARDINAL (0-0. 0-0 PAC-12)

SEPT. 10: 4:30 p.m. PDT/7:30 p.m. EDT
Televised: FOX
Location: Palo Alto, Calif.
Airports(s): Mineta San Jose International, San Francisco International, Oakland International  
Stadium: Stanford Stadium
Capacity: 50,000

Stadium surface: Natural Grass
Parking lots open: 11:30 a.m.
Stadium gates open: 3 p.m.
Mask requirement: Optional

Seating Chart: https://seatgeek.com/venues/stanford-stadium/seating-chart

Tickets: http://gostanford.com/sports/2015/1/25/208602060.aspx

Websites: gostandford.com / usctrojans.com

The opening line: The Trojans are 11-point favorites over Stanford.

Projected Saturday Palo Alto Weather Game Forecast: Mostly cloudy with a high of 81, low of 63, 56 percent humidity, and 2% precipitation.

Host alumni hotel: San Francisco Hyatt Regency, 5 Embarcadero Center, SF, 94111

Hotels near Stanford:

https://gostanford.com/sports/2013/7/8/208607572.aspx

FRIDAY – SEPT. 9

San Francisco Pep Rally at Embarcadero Plaza, Market Street &Steuart St. The Trojans Marching Band, Spirit Leaders, and Song Girls will once again perform at the annual Football Spirit Rally in Embarcadero Plaza at 7:00 p.m. Admission to the rally is FREE!

City by the Bay: Obviously there is plenty to do in San Francisco, and this will be the last Bay Area Weekender for a Stanford game as part of the Pac-12 Conference. In 2023, the actual last Bay Area Weekender will be for a final conference game at Cal. The Trojans will be playing in the Big Ten in 2024. No matter the year, there is plenty to do in the Bay Area. There’s the Wharf, Chinatown, Golden Gate Bridge, Sausalito, a “60s” visitation to Haight-Ashbury, and the tour of Alcatraz. If you’re looking for something really interesting, we again suggest the Walt Disney Family Museum, located in the Presidio of San Francisco and part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. If you’re driving to the game from downtown San Francisco to Palo Alto, give yourself plenty of time and figure on at least an hour’s drive. Traffic leading into Stanford can be dicey, as well.

Tommy Trojan Game Day Tips

DIRECTIONS TO STANFORD STADIUM

From Highway 101 (North & South)

1. Take the Embarcadero Road exit west toward Stanford.
2. At El Camino Real, Embarcadero turns into Galvez Street as it enters the university.
3. Stay in the left lane and continue toward the center of campus.
4. Take a left at Nelson Road, the stadium will be on your left.

From Highway 280 (North & South)

1. Exit Sand Hill Road east toward Stanford.
2. Continue east, turning right at Arboretum Road.
3. Take another right at Galvez Road.
4. Turn left at Nelson Road, the stadium will be on your left.

From El Camino Real

1. Exit El Camino Real at Embarcadero Road.
2. Turn toward the hills (away from the center of Palo Alto).
3. As you enter Stanford, Embarcadero Road becomes Galvez Street.
4. Continue on Galvez and turn left on Nelson Road
5. The stadium will be on your left.

Transportation to Stanford Stadium by bus, train, or light rail:

https://moovitapp.com/index/en/public_transit-Stanford_Stadium-SF_Bay_Area_CA-site_7744616-22

Stanford parking and fan fest:

https://gostanford.com/sports/2013/4/17/208445471.aspx

Stanford Campus: You won’t get much of an argument that the Stanford campus is one beautiful piece of land. From the oak trees to the streetlamps, there is a sense of intellect and tranquility. Get there early and explore the grounds; it’s well worth it. The folks are generally friendly, and the Stanford Fan Feast next to Stanford Stadium is a lot of fun.

Stanford Stadium’s Clear Bag Policy:

https://gostanford.com/facilities/stanford-stadium/16