Wouldn’t it be great if someone could tell you what to expect at Levi’s Stadium? As a parent and someone who’s worked there, here are my tips. Tips and tricks about where to park, what you need to bring (and what not), and rules for alcoholic drinks.
Levi’s Stadium Parking Lots, VTA, and Public Transit
Trust me, the best parking is on street level, NEVER in a parking garage. Why? After the game, you will be stuck in the garage waiting for people in the lower levels to leave. Sometimes for an hour or more. If you have kids, then the noise of the car horns bouncing off the walls, will drive you crazy because it is very, very loud and in an enclosed space.
Green 1, if you plan to tailgate. Green 4, Green 5 if not.
You can take VTA or BART (with a transfer to VTA) to Levi’s Stadium. VTA is really good about adding extra trains for after a game or event.
Rideshare Drop Off and Pickups
There is a rideshare drop-off on Great America Parkway just in front of the park, between Old Glory and Tasman Drive. This location will be very busy and very crowded as it is near an entrance to the parking lot. A better bet is to pick somewhere a block away for drop-off. We suggest you do the same for pickup. The Santa Clara Convention Center and Santa Clara Hilton are across the street from Levi’s Stadium.
There is a rideshare pick-up lot at Red Lot 7. But again, it will get very busy and very crowded.
Bring Your Clear Bag or Backpack
Levi Stadium security will send you back to your car if you try to bring a regular purse or bag. There is no bag check at the stadium.
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Levi’s Stadium Bag Policy: Approved clear bags no larger than 12” x 6” x 12”. These include the following clear bags:
- Clear Backpacks
- Clear Fanny Packs
- Clear Bags
- Clear Purses
- One-gallon clear plastic zip lock-type bags
- Small Clutch Bag (the size of an adult hand) (4.5” x 6.5”)
- Seat Cushion.
If you are planning to shop at one of the stadium stores, I suggest putting a reusable bag with a pouch in your clear bag.
Charging Your Phone
Bring a cable. There are charging stations throughout the stadium.
Bring Your ID To Buy Alcohol
Especially if you want to purchase alcohol. Vendors must check your ID every time.
What’s the Policy About Alcoholic Drinks
One drink per hand. So if you want to order beers for your friends, make sure you have enough people, and that they have their IDs.
Check ahead for the drink cut-off time for alcohol. Sometimes the cut-off is after half-time, sometimes after the third quarter of a football game. Make sure you have your drinks before cut off. Being in line doesn’t count.
Can I Use Cash at Levi’s Stadium?
No cash is accepted at concessions or kiosks, except for tips. If you bring cash, you can exchange the cash for a debit card at the Reverse ATM’s at section C117 on the main concourse, in the United Club, section 308 on the Zenni Zone upper concourse, and Toyota Gate F.
Bring A Water Bottle and Save Yourself Some Bucks
Levi’s Stadium has high-tech water bottle refill stations. Water at the stadium is $5+ per bottle. Levi’s Water Bottle Policy is:
- Plastic water bottles (factory sealed, no-alcohol, less than 24 ounces).
- Reusable transparent water bottles (no-alcohol, less than 24 ounces).
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Refill water stations are located OUTSIDE the restrooms near sections 101, 110, 120, 125, 127, and 322.
What Kind of Food Can I Find At Levi’s Stadium
Besides stadium favorites like hot dogs and drinks, Levi’s Stadium has several local restaurants with food stands. Check out the Concessions page on Levi’s Stadium website or app. You can find the name, location, and menu for most of the kiosks.
If you are missing your favorite peach cobbler and gumbo from Sandi’s Cobbler Cups, visit her catering site at SandisCobblerCups.com
Best Place to Take a Selfie or Group Shot
There is a mural at Section 120, that is a great backdrop for selfies and group pictures. The best time is to get before or after the game because during the game there is a line from the men’s restroom in front of the mural. The murals are at 105/106 and 119/120.
Visit the 49ers Museum at Levi’s Stadium
So much history! See Super Bowl trophies and rings. Bring the kids for kid fun and activities. Take a picture in front of the 49ers helmet.
The museum will open three hours before game time. Buy your tickets in advance.