1. How does Stanford Athletics assign bowl game seats?
Each bowl game allocates a fixed number of tickets in predetermined locations to both of the participating institutions. Depending on the game, prime seat locations (such as midfield or club level) may or may not be part of the ticket package offered to Stanford. In addition to providing tickets for the two participating institutions, bowl organizations are also committed to making tickets available for annual subscribers in the local community and corporate sponsors.
Stanford allocates its bowl game tickets and seat locations based on level of engagement with the university. Philanthropic support for Stanford and the athletics program is critical to helping the Cardinal compete for postseason berths and win championships. Other forms of engagement, such as season ticket purchases and volunteer service, are also important.
Accordingly, given the quantity and location limitations of our assigned allotment of tickets, we use a fair and established system for assigning seats that considers engagement with Stanford. We are extremely grateful for all the support that Stanford Athletics receives, and we wish to recognize this during an event that is made possible because of alumni and fan support and engagement.
Similar to previous years, the number of tickets fulfilled and seat locations within Stanford’s ticket allotment will be assigned according to the customer’s level of engagement with the university and stated price category preference (subject to availability). The following criteria, not necessarily in this order, will determine seat location for bowl games:
• Annual gifts to the Buck/Cardinal Club
• Years of season ticket purchases in all season-ticketed sports
• Total lifetime giving to Stanford Athletics
• Total lifetime giving to Stanford University
• Bequest intentions to Stanford Athletics
• Volunteer service on an athletics or university board
• Stanford alumnus/a
• Former Stanford student-athlete
If you have purchased tickets from Stanford before, it is important that you sign in using your existing ticket account information upon receipt of the Bowl Game Ticket Application so we can give proper credit for your engagement with Stanford during the seating process. Fans who need help retrieving their login information can call (800)-STANFORD to speak with a Stanford Athletics representative.
2. How can I purchase bowl tickets?
All Cardinal fans are invited to purchase tickets to the Sun Bowl from Stanford Athletics in order to be seated in the Stanford section at Sun Bowl Stadium. Seat locations will be determined based on your level of engagement with Stanford and in the order outlined below. In addition to ensuring you're surrounded by fellow Cardinal fans, purchasing from Stanford Athletics helps support 36 varsity sports teams and 900+ student-athletes.
Football Season Ticket Members (STMs) and 2015-16 Buck/Cardinal Club donors of $1,000 or more who requested tickets via the Bowl Game Ticket Application by 5 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 5 will be seated based on level of engagement with Stanford Athletics (see "FAQs" below). For STMs and donors of this level who did not request tickets by the application deadline and are interested in attending the Sun Bowl, please secure tickets here. Individuals who secure tickets after 5 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 5 will be seated on a first come, first served basis. There are no refunds.
Current Stanford students
Current Stanford students may purchase one half-priced subsidized ticket and up to nine additional tickets at regular price. Students and companions will be seated in the student section. Sign into your Athletics ticketing account to purchase. If you want to sit with your friends, please create a four digit pin (e.g. 1234) and enter it in the Special Handling box during the ordering process. Please do not add any other special characters, or we will not be able to seat you together. Adjacent seating is not guaranteed. Students must purchase tickets by Thursday, Dec. 8 at 11:59 p.m. in order to be considered for group seating.
All Stanford fans
Seat locations will be determined based on level of engagement with Stanford and in the order outlined below. Football STMs and 2015-16 Buck/Cardinal Club donors of $1,000 or more who request tickets by Monday, Dec. 5 at 5 p.m. PT will be seated first. Tickets may now be purchased directly from Stanford Athletics by all Stanford fans here.
*To ensure you receive an email informing you that the Bowl Game Ticket Application is available, please ensure you are opted-in to our email marketing database with the email you have associated with your season ticket membership. To opt-in, update your email preferences.
3. I want to sit with my friends at the bowl game. How can we ensure we will be seated together?
Seat locations are assigned according to each applicant’s level of engagement with Stanford. Due to the high volume of ticket requests, and the small window of time in which seating will need to be assigned, it is not possible to accommodate requests for groups from different orders to be seated together.
For current Stanford students who want to sit together, please create a four digit pin (e.g. 1234) and enter it in the Special Handling box during the ordering process. Please do not add any other special characters, or we will not be able to seat you together. Adjacent seating is not guaranteed. Students must purchase tickets by Thursday, Dec. 8 at 11:59 p.m. in order to be considered for group seating.
4. How many tickets may I request for each bowl game?
There is a limit of 10 tickets per order. Please note, we may not be able to fulfill all requests for prime seat locations, and will seat your order in the next best available location.
5. How do I check if my bowl ticket request was received?
Sign in to your online ticket account. Once logged in, to the right of the page, select the "View Order History" link. If you believe you submitted a request and you do not see it in your order history, please call the Stanford Athletics Ticket Office at (800)-STANFORD. Please have your account number ready to expedite service.
6. Are there refunds or exchanges on bowl tickets?
7. Is accessible seating available for bowl games?
Yes. By law, stadiums must offer accessible seating at every price level. If you require accessible amenities, please call (800)-STANFORD or email athleticstickets@stanford.edu once you've completed the online application.
8. How will my tickets arrive?
This year, the Sun Bowl does not offer print-at-home tickets. You will receive your tickets either via FedEx or by picking them up at will call, depending on your selection at check out.
If you select FedEx, your tickets will be shipped two-day FedEx by Wednesday, Dec. 14. NOTE THAT FEDEX DOES NOT SHIP TO P.O. BOXES. Tickets will be shipped to the mailing address listed on your account. Please update your account information on the checkout page to include an up-to-date mailing address if you need your tickets shipped to a different location.
*Please note: Tickets will not be shipped to a P.O. box. If your account mailing address is a P.O. box, or you need your tickets sent to a different location during the holiday season, please contact the Stanford Athletics Ticket Office at (800)-STANFORD or athleticstickets@stanford.edu and provide an alternate mailing address.
9. When can I expect my tickets to arrive?
If you select FedEx as your preferred delivery method, ticket requests submitted by the application deadline tickets will be shipped via two-day FedEx by Wednesday, Dec. 14. A confirmation email will be sent by Dec. 14 with shipment tracking information.