2019 College Football Playoff National Championship
PARKING POLICY → | BAG POLICY → | TAILGATING POLICY → | PERMITTED & PROHIBITED ITEMS → | PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION → | ACCESSIBLE SERVICES →
Please note, tickets will not be emailed or available to print. Your mobile ticket must be displayed on your phone to get into the event. Your mobile ticket must be displayed on your phone to get into the event using the Levi’s® Stadium app or Ticketmaster app.
| ABOUT |
The College Football National Championship matchup is set. No. 1 Alabama will face No. 2 Clemson at Levi’s® Stadium on January 7th!
Levi’s® Stadium will host the fifth National Championship game of the College Football Playoff era on January 7, 2019. The pinnacle game of college football, the National Championship is one of the biggest sporting events in the country, with an average attendance of nearly 79,000 fans over the first four years. The large-scale event is expected to provide a significant economic impact to the Bay Area.
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- Levi’s® Stadium Named 2019 National Championship Game Site
| EVENT GUIDE |
We ask that all guests attending this event to please review the stadium event guide prior to your arrival.
Ticket Policy
All guests must have an event ticket to enter the stadium. There is no re-entry after admittance. Guests should have their tickets ready to scan upon approaching the stadium entry gates. The ticket barcode must be visible no matter the ticket type. Please note, this event allows for mobile entry only via the College Football Playoff mobile app. All guests require a ticket. Tickets will not be emailed or available to print. Your mobile ticket must be displayed on your phone to get into the event.
Will call is located at the Visa Box Office and opens at 10:00am. Walk-up tickets may also be available at the Visa Box Office.
Visa Box Office
The Visa Box Office opens at 10:00am and is located at the north end of the stadium inside Toyota Gate F.
Will Call
Will call opens at 10:00am and is located at the Visa Box Office.
Timeline
Monday, January 7, 2019
| Visa Box Office Opens | 10:00am |
| Parking Lots Open | 10:00am |
| Allstate Championship Tailgate opens | 10:00am |
| Stadium Gates Open | 2:00pm |
| Allstate Championship Tailgate closes | 4:00pm |
| Kickoff | 5:00pm |
Quick Links
IdentoGO Fast Lanes
Have TSA Pre✓®? Look for the IdentoGO fast lanes for TSA Pre✓® members at home games located at Toyota Gate F and the Faithful Mile security entrance near Gate B. For IdentoGO Domestic PreCheck holders, locate your KTN number at www.identogo.com/ktn to show an IdentoGO representative. For Global Entry holders, you must bring your KTN card to use this lane. And if you don’t already have TSA Pre✓® make sure to visit their activation in Faithful Mile to get signed up!
Clear Bag Policy
Levi’s® Stadium will adhere to the following policy and prohibits all bags, backpacks and other carriers from being brought into the stadium with the following exceptions:
- 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 bags approximately the size of an adult’s hand (4.5″ x 6.5″) with or without a handle or strap, may be carried into the stadium.
Bag Check Locations
Bag check locations are located at Toyota Gate F and Intel Gate A for guests to check-in any bags that are not in compliance with the bag policy.
| PARKING POLICY |
Parking lots are scheduled to open at 10:00am and all guests must be in possession of a valid event ticket, pass, or credential to park in a designated parking lot.
Cash/Credit Lots
Cash and credit lots (day of event parking) will be made available on a first-come, first-served basis in all parking lots. Cash and credit lots for this event are Red Lot 1 and Blue Lot 1.
Accessible Parking
Mobility services will be onsite at 10:00am to provide roving carts throughout Red Lot 1 for assistance to stadium gates.
Bicycle Parking
Bicycle parking will be located in Red Lot 1 and opens at 10:00am. All ticketed guests will be permitted the use of the San Tomas Aquino Creek trail beginning at 9:00am. The Silicon Valley bicycle coalition will be administering this operation.
Buses/Oversized Vehicles – Tailgate
Buses/oversized vehicles that wish to tailgate must park in Blue RV and contact the Visa Box Office at 408-579-4449 to purchase parking in advance.
Buses/Oversized Vehicles – Non-Tailgate
Buses/oversized vehicles that do not wish to tailgate must park in Green Bus and contact the Visa Box Office at 408-579-4449 to purchase parking in advance.
Tailgating
Tailgating is permitted in specified areas only. Please view the parking lot map for which parking lots allow tailgating. Non-compliance may result in ejection from the lot without compensation. Tailgating will cease after the event begins.
Parking Lots in Operation
Please note, prices below represent event day pricing.
| Automobiles/Motorcycles Red Lot 1, Blue Lot 1 |
$60 |
| Accessible Parking Red Lot 1 |
$60 |
| Limosine Parking | $150 |
| Buses/Oversized Vehicles – Tailgate Blue RV Lot |
$200 |
| Buses/Oversized Vehicles – Non-Tailgate Green Bus Lot |
$200 |
*with valid placard
All guests must be in possession of a valid event ticket, pass, or credential to park in a designated parking lot.
| BAG POLICY |
Levi’s® Stadium prohibits all bags, backpacks and other carriers from being brought into the stadium with the following exceptions:
- 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
Please note, tickets will not be emailed or available to print. Your mobile ticket must be displayed on your phone to get into the event. Your mobile ticket must be displayed on your phone to get into the event using the Levi’s® Stadium app or Ticketmaster app..
| TAILGATING POLICIES |
Tailgating is permitted in specified areas only. Non-compliance may result in ejection from the lot without compensation. Tailgating will cease after kickoff.
Tailgating is defined as; the use of any item (including tables, chairs, free-standing canopies or umbrellas, awnings attached to recreational vehicles, coolers, barbecues, grills, games, generators, televisions, sound systems, food or drink, food or drink preparation or serving equipment, or other items as identified by the City Manager or designee) for the purpose of an outdoor gathering by one or more people prior to, during or after a scheduled stadium event.
- Tailgating will cease after kickoff.
- All guests must be in possession of a valid event ticket or credential.
- Amplified sound is prohibited.
- Excessive consumption of alcohol is prohibited.
- Tailgating cannot impede vehicle or foot traffic.
- Tailgating is limited to the area directly in front of or behind your vehicle only.
- Empty spaces may not be reserved or used for the purpose of tailgating.
- Tents or canopies exceeding an 8’ x 8’ footprint are not permitted.
- Appropriate receptacles must be used for the disposal of hot coals.
- All Guest Code of Conduct and parking policies are in effect.
| PERMITTED & PROHIBITED ITEMS |
All individuals and their belongings are subject to search. The following information is subject to change without notice.
Fans with medical bags or items they must carry with them must be inspected and have a wristband or sticker placed on it to show that it has been inspected. PLEASE ARRIVE EARLIER TO AVOID LAST MINUTE GATE PRESSURE.
The following ARE PERMITTED in the stadium during Levi’s® Stadium Events:
- Bags that comply with the Bag Policy (see Bag Policy above)
- Binoculars shorter than 6 inches (case prohibited)
- Blankets
- Cameras with 3-inch lenses or shorter (no lights, tripods, selfie-sticks or monopods)
- Diaper bags accompanying a child
- Flags smaller than 2’ x 3’ (No Poles)
- Plastic water bottles (factory sealed, no-alcohol, less than 24 ounces)
- Reusable transparent water bottles (no-alcohol, less than 24 ounces)
- Plastic water bottles (sealed) and thermoses (no alcohol)
- Seat cushions
- Strollers (contact the nearest Playmaker if in need of storing)
- Sunscreen & hand-powered misters
- Umbrellas (no obstruction of other fans view)
The following ARE PROHIBITED in the stadium:
- Aerosol cans
- Alcoholic beverages
- Backpacks
- Bags that violate the Bag Policy (see Bag Policy above)
- Cameras with lenses larger than 3-inches (lights, tripods, selfie-sticks and monopods are also prohibited)
- Cans, glass bottles or alcoholic beverages
- Drugs & Drug paraphernalia, marijuana & marijuana products
- Coolers (including soft-sided coolers)
- Glow sticks, light-up costumes, light-up signs, battery packs
- Intoxication or signs of impairment related to alcohol or drugs
- Irresponsible drinking or behavior
- Klaxons, bullhorns, whistles or any other noisemakers
- Laptops and Laptop Bags
- Laser pointers of any type
- Offensive clothing
- Plastic bottles larger than 24 ounces
- Projectiles (footballs, Frisbees, etc.)
- Selfie Sticks
- Signs, banners or poles
- UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles)
- Weapons of any kind (including silverware).
Anyone possessing PROHIBITED items will be asked to return them to their cars, take them to one of our Bag Check stations or dispose of them in the garbage cans provided at the gate.
| PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION |
For additional information regarding public transportation click here.
Valley Transportation Authority (VTA)
VTA provides buses and light rail transportation in the greater San Jose area reaching Mountain View, Cupertino, and Sunnyvale. VTA buses will drop off guests in two (2) locations:
› Intersection of Tasman Drive and Great America Parkway
› Intersection of Tasman Drive and Calle Del Sol
*VTA Bus Line 251 that services BART patrons to/from Levi’s Stadium will now operate out of the Warm Springs Bart Station. For more information please click here.
VTA light rail trains will drop off and pick up at the Great America Station located north of the stadium. For more information, please visit www.vta.org, or call 408-321-2300.
Caltrain
Caltrain provides services from San Francisco to South San Jose with stops all along the peninsula. On event day, Caltrain transports passengers from all locations to connect with VTA light rail trains or buses at the Mountain View Transit Center, located at Evelyn Ave, and Castro Street. Fans heading to the game can get off at the Mountain View station and transfer to VTA light rail to Levis’® Stadium. Caltrain will be running a regular schedule to the game and one extra postgame train will depart 75 minutes after the game ends.
For more information, please visit the game service page at www.caltrain.com.
| GETTING HERE USING RIDESHARE |
DROP OFF/PICK-UP AREA FOR RIDESHARE
The Rideshare Pickup Area at Levi’s® Stadium for this event will be Red Lot 7.
At the conclusion of the event, guests using rideshare, should exit Levi’s® Stadium through Intel Gate A or Toyota Gate F and follow signs to Red Lot 7 via the San Tomas Aquino Creek Trail and/or Great America Parkway. We ask guests to open their app and request a ride once they arrive at Red Lot 7.
| ACCESSIBLE SERVICES |
All accessible parking will be directed to Green Lot 1. Guests who possess a valid placard will be directed to park in Green Lot 1 and must display their placard at the entrance to be admitted.
Levi’s® Stadium takes pride in providing elite service to all guests including those requiring mobility assistance. We provide a variety of services for our guests with special needs. Included in these services are courtesy shuttle buses from several of our parking lots, golf cart shuttles in the Main Lot, and Guest Services representatives to provide wheelchair service if requested. Guests that require additional assistance are encouraged to contact our mobility assistance team at 408-579-4610 or email mobilityservices@LevisStadium.com.
Assisted Listening Devices will be available at all Guest Services kiosks presented by United located throughout the stadium.
| EXIT ROUTES |
Recommended exit routes to take based on your desired destination.
Exit Intel Gate A
For fans riding the VTA Light Rail to Caltrain, ride-sharing or who have parked in Red Lot 1 should exit via Intel Gate A.
Exit Dignity Health Gate C
For fans parked in Blue Lot 1 or heading to the Charter Bus Parking lot, we recommend exiting via Dignity Health Gate C.
Exit Toyota Gate F
For fans riding VTA Buses, taxi or rideshare or who have parked in Yellow Lots 2, 3 should exit via Toyota Gate F.
| TICKETS AND SUITE INTEREST |
If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities or renting a suite for this event, please fill out the form below and a sales executive will contact you as soon as possible.
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| PHOTOS |
