Spartan Football Fan Zone, Parking & Tailgating Map

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TAILGATING AT CEFCU

Parking opens five hours before kickoff. Tailgating is allowed in any paid parking lot at CEFCU Stadium. Parties of 50 or more are encouraged to tailgate in Spartan Village. Spartan Village is the ultimate Game Day Experience at unbeatable prices, just steps from CEFCU Stadium, packages start at just $200 and include 2 parking passes. All lots open five hours before kick off. For a full list of available see our Parking/Tailgating Map.

For additional information on tailgating and availability, please contact Jeremy Curran at 408-924-1246 or e-mail at jeremy.curran@sjsu.edu.

ONE SPARTAN NATION PARKING

Parking opens five hours before kickoff

GOLD PARKING (LOT 1)

$5,000 donation to Spartan Athletics Gold Level parking is in Lot 1 attached to the Alan B. Simpkins Athletics Administration Building. Please contact greg.lynch@sjsu.edu.

  • Assigned parking space

BLUE ZONE PARKING (LOT 2)

$62.50/month donation to the Spartan Athletics Scholarship Fund

  • Includes a space to park your vehicle and an additional vertically adjoined space for tailgating activities
  • Unassigned parking
  • Tailgating allowed

WHITE ZONE PARKING (LOT 2)

$29.17/month donation to the Spartan Athletics Scholarship Fund

  • Includes a single space to park your vehicle
  • Unassigned parking
  • Tailgating allowed

LOT 3 

  • $40 day of game
  • Tailgating allowed
  • Parking opens five hours before kickoff.
  • Parking is available first-come, first-served until all digital parking spaces are claimed, and can be paid by credit card at entry via the University Parking Services pay-by-plate model.
  • Single-game parking will be available in Lot 3 ($40) across from CEFCU Stadium.(81 S. 7th Street, San Jose, CA 95112) Tailgating, including propane grills, is permitted in this lot. 
  • You can purchase as many stalls as you want for $40 per stall (Ex. one car plus two extra stalls for tables and grills is $120) 
  • Additional parking is available in the South Campus Garage: 1278 S. 10th Street, San Jose, CA 95112. Cost is $20 if purchased in advance and $30 on game day. Idaho Parking
  • Overflow parking is available at 377 S. 7th Street, San Jose, CA 95112 (shuttles available three hours prior to kick)
  • If you have any questions, please contact the SJSU ticket office at spartantickets@sjsu.edu or 408-924-7589 during business hours.

San José State University is committed to creating a safe, friendly and clean, game-day environment for all fans, students, alumni and members of the San Jose community. The University disapproves of alcohol abuse, intoxication, smoking marijuana and any resulting unacceptable conduct.

  • Fans and their guests are permitted to gather and tailgate only in approved parking lots around the football stadium. Fans must adhere to the Football Game Day Alcohol Policy. The following items are not permitted in any parking lot around Spartan Stadium:
  • Glass bottles
  • Mass-consumption devices
  • Kegs
  • Drinking Games
  • Charcoal BBQs
  • Any fan who does not comply with these policies may be escorted off the premises. All mass consumption devices and glass bottles will be confiscated by the proper authorities if seen in use.
  • All patrons in any parking lot around CEFCU Stadium MUST adhere to the noise ordinance policy. Loud or offensive music will not be tolerated. DJs without proper certification will be asked to leave the premises.
  • Tailgates and tailgating activities shall be refined to an area in front of or behind a parked vehicle. Tailgates and tailgating activity cannot occur in drive lanes or any fire lanes.
  • Tailgates and tailgating activities that compromise existing parking spots will be asked to move to a cleared area (in front or behind a car).
  • All grills must be extinguished (propane only) prior to vacating the lots. Failure to do so may result in citation.
  • Fans cannot consume alcoholic beverages outside of designated Tailgate Area.
  • All tailgating, music and drinking must stop at kickoff. At kickoff, all fans must make their way into the stadium or to the bus back to campus. Anyone drinking in the parking lots after kickoff will be subject to citation.

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Kickoff Every Gameday at the All-New Spartan Block Party

This year marks the debut of the Spartan Block Party, an all-new pregame festival designed to transform the fan experience! Located just outside CEFCU Stadium, the party kicks off three hours before game time and is open to everyone, packed with food, drinks, music, plus unique activations and entertainment for each game! 

  • Location - Near Spartan Beach off of 10th street
  • Food & Drinks – Local food trucks and game-day drinks
  • Spartan Merchandise Booth – Grab the latest gear and show your pride
  • Sponsor Activations – Fun games, giveaways, and prizes
  • Live DJ & Entertainment – Music and activities to get you game-day ready
  • SJSU Marching Band - Special Performances by “The Best Band In The Bay”– Get fired up with the sights and sounds of Spartan pride before kickoff
  • Exclusive Group Hospitality Packages – Semi-Private Premium tailgate-style experiences with food, drinks, and tickets all included are also available for groups of 25 or more. For pricing and more information, please call the Spartan Ticket Office at 408.924.7589.

CEFCU Stadium
1257 South 10th Street
San Jose, CA 95112

Lot 1 (Reserved Parking)
1393 South 7th Street
San Jose, CA 95112

Lot 2 (Pre-Purchased, Tailgating Available)
1291 South 7th Street
San Jose, CA 95112

Lot 3 (Day of Game Parking)
1281 South 7th Street
San Jose, CA 95112

South Parking Garage (Day of Game Parking)
377 South 7th Street
San Jose, CA 95112

RIde-Share Pick-Up and Drop-Off
297 East Humboldt Street
San Jose, CA 95112

For information about tickets, parking or tailgating: 408-924-7589