Game‑day mobility guide for Cal football fans
When the Golden Bears take the field, the streets around Memorial Stadium transform into a no‑parking zone, and the city’s penalties for illegal parking can quickly add up to hundreds of dollars.
The easiest way to avoid those fees is to hop on BART or an AC Transit bus, which run frequent service to the stadium on game days. From the Downtown Berkeley BART station, a fleet of free gameday shuttles drops passengers off at several points near the venue, including ADA‑accessible golf carts for those who need extra assistance.
Cyclists and e‑scooter riders also find a welcoming environment, with protected lanes on Bancroft Way, Dana Street and Fulton Street guiding them straight to the stadium’s perimeter. Rental stations are scattered throughout the Southside and Downtown districts, making a two‑wheel commute both convenient and eco‑friendly.
Parking restrictions are enforced rigorously; vehicles without proper permits can be fined $335 and may even be towed, incurring an additional $264 charge. Certain residential streets are closed to through‑traffic, and the city’s Residential Parking Permit zones B and D limit停留 to two hours without a valid permit.
For those who still prefer a garage, the city operates several lots, such as the Telegraph‑Channing facility, which offers a special gameday rate of $60. The rates are posted online and are meant to encourage drivers to park in designated areas rather than on neighboring streets.
The 2026 schedule includes home games on September 5, 19 and 25, October 10 and 17, and November 21 and 28. Fans are advised to check the transit timetables, map out bike routes or reserve a spot in a city garage well in advance to sidestep fines, tickets and towing.