Gameday Guide

Valley Children's Stadium

Fresno, California

CLEAR BAG
12" x 6" x 12"
TRANSIT
Bus
OUTSIDE FOOD
Not allowed
CAPACITY
40,727

What size bag can I bring?

12" x 6" x 12"
CLEAR BAG REQUIRED
Small clutch bags, 4.5” x 6.5” x 2” can be taken into the stadium in addition to one of the approved clear bags described above. An exception will be made for any necessary medical items and diaper bags, but all such items are subject to inspection prior to entry into Valley Children's Stadium. No outside food or drink.

Teams that play here

Getting in

Transit. Free game-day shuttle for fans parking in the Green Lots begins 3 hours before kickoff and runs through the end of the 1st quarter; bus stops along Barstow Ave, Woodrow Ave, and the Maple Roundabout, dropping off at the North entrance; return service begins at the end of the 3rd quarter.
Tailgating. Tailgating is limited to the space directly behind each vehicle and is not permitted within any parking stall. Tents, tables, chairs, and grills may not block driveways, firelanes, or occupy stalls, and aisleways must remain clear. No staking is permitted in grass lots; 10x10 pop-up tents must be weighted with sandbags or concrete blocks per the fire marshal and may not be affixed to trees or fences. Alcohol may not be sold; no one under 21 may consume alcohol; kegs and party balls are prohibited. Music is allowed but must avoid vulgarity and stay at a reasonable volume. Tailgaters must clean up all trash. Lots open 6 hours before kickoff and vehicles may remain up to 2 hours after the game. Tailgating in the Red, White, and Blue Lots is permitted during the game; tailgating in the Purple and Green Lots concludes at kickoff. Glass containers, charcoal and woodchip grills, deep fryers, and open-flame BBQs are not permitted in the general parking areas of the Red, White, Blue, Purple, and Green Lots; propane cooking devices are permissible. Auto passes in all lots (Blue, Red, White, Purple, Green) are for passenger vehicles only; limos, trailers, and RVs are not permitted in the general parking areas.
Accessibility. Limited accessible stalls in the Red, White, and Blue Lots open 4 hours before kickoff ($20, valid ADA placard required, first-come first-served); additional accessible stalls in campus Lot P1 with a drop-off area and courtesy golf cart at the P1 entrance. A wheelchair-equipped shuttle picks up at the Maple Roundabout. Accessible and companion seating at the top of sections 7, 8, 14, 15, 28, and 34 and the bottom of sections 28-33; free golf-cart shuttles inside the stadium to seating sections. In-stadium assistance via text (text BADDOG to 69050); ADA seating info line 559-278-3647; ADA seating map available.
Entry. Prohibited: Alcohol, Artificial Noisemakers, Backpacks, Balls of any kind, Unauthorized Banners, Bottles, Confetti, Coolers, Fireworks, Food, Laser Pointers, Lawn Chairs, Illegal Drugs and Paraphernalia, Plastic Cups, Pets or Non-Service Animals, Sticks or Poles, Strollers, Tripods, Umbrellas, Video Cameras, Weapons of any kind, Any item deemed a safety hazard. Electronic metal detection devices will be in use at all of the entrance gates to Valley Children's Stadium. All bags and persons are subject to search upon entry, and only clear bags will be permitted inside Valley Children's Stadium.

Parking lots

Blue Lot. General auto parking (passenger vehicles only); tailgating permitted during the game; limited accessible stalls open 4 hours before kickoff
Red Lot. General auto parking (passenger vehicles only); tailgating permitted during the game; limited accessible stalls open 4 hours before kickoff
White Lot. General auto parking (passenger vehicles only); tailgating permitted during the game; limited accessible stalls open 4 hours before kickoff; Northwest and Southwest gates accessible off Millbrook
Purple Lot. Tailgating concludes at kickoff; picnic-pass overflow parking in P20, P23, P24
Green Lot. Free game-day shuttle service to the stadium; tailgating concludes at kickoff
Yellow Lot. Alcohol may not be consumed in the Yellow Parking Lots
Lot P1. Campus lot with additional accessible stalls and general overflow; drop-off area and courtesy golf cart at the Lot P1 entrance

Food worth the line

Concessions and concourse stands sell food along with beer and wine; a game-day concessions map is provided. Food trucks and Fresno Street Eats are available at the Bulldog BLVD fan fest.

In the neighborhood

Bulldog BLVD, the official pregame fan fest, is located in the plaza between Valley Children's Stadium, the Bulldog Soccer Stadium, and Bob Bennett Stadium; it opens 3 hours before kickoff, is free to enter, and features a pregame show, music, food trucks, and Fresno Street Eats. A 300 sq ft Bulldog Shop container store operates on game day.

Frequently asked

What size bag can I bring into Valley Children's Stadium?

Valley Children's Stadium requires a clear bag no larger than 12" x 6" x 12". Small clutch bags, 4.5” x 6.5” x 2” can be taken into the stadium in addition to one of the approved clear bags described above. An exception will be made for any necessary medical items and diaper bags, but all such items are subject to inspection prior to entry into Valley Children's Stadium.

Does Valley Children's Stadium require a clear bag?

Yes. Valley Children's Stadium enforces a clear bag policy, and a clear bag may be no larger than 12" x 6" x 12".

Can you bring outside food into Valley Children's Stadium?

Outside food, coolers, and bottles are prohibited inside the stadium; fans may bring one factory-sealed water bottle under 24 ounces.

Where do you park at Valley Children's Stadium?

Valley Children's Stadium has on-site lots including Blue Lot, Red Lot, White Lot, Purple Lot, Green Lot, Yellow Lot, Lot P1. Reserve a nearby spot in advance through SpotHero on this page.

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