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Per CDC and CDPH definitions, people are considered fully vaccinated for COVID-19:

• Two weeks after their second dose in a 2-dose series, such as the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, OR
• Two weeks after a single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson's Janssen vaccine.

The vaccine requirement can be met by COVID-19 vaccines currently authorized for use:

• By the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, and Johnson and Johnson (J&J)/Janssen), as listed here;
• By the World Health Organization (e.g. AstraZeneca/Oxford, Sinopharm, Sinovac-CoronoVac), as listed here.

For proof of vaccination, individuals 18 and older must show a photo ID that matches the name on their vaccine record. Acceptable proof of vaccination includes a vaccine card (hard copy, paper photocopy, or clear digital photo) or a State of California digital COVID-19 vaccine record. Vaccination documentation must clearly indicate:

• Full Name
• Birthdate
• Vaccine name/manufacturer
• Date(s) of vaccination 

For proof of a negative test, individuals 18 and older must show a photo ID that matches the name on their test result. Acceptable proof of a negative test includes a hard copy, paper photocopy, or clear digital photo of test results, or an email or text message displayed on phone/device from the test provider or laboratory. Proof of a negative COVID-19 test must clearly indicate:

• Full Name
• Birthdate
• Type of test (only PCR and LAMP tests are acceptable)
• Date of test
• Test Result

• San Mateo County Sites: https://www.smcgov.org/testing
• Santa Clara County Sites: https://covid19.sccgov.org/covid-19-testing#allcountysites 
• Stanford Health Care's Galvez Lot testing site on the main Stanford campus (279 Galvez Street, 9am-5pm): https://stanfordhealthcare.org/discover/covid-19-resource-center/testing.html
  • Testing by appointment or drop-in. Must be 6 months of age or older. Drive-through, pedestrians, and bicyclists accepted.

No. Unvaccinated fans are required to take a test and receive the results prior to arrival at the event.

Beginning with the football game against Oregon on Oct. 2, fans 12 and older will have two options to complete the proof of vaccination or testing verification at Stanford football games.

To complete the verification process early on gameday, fans may visit a tent marked "COVID-19 Vaccine or Testing Verification" where they will present vaccine or testing documentation and receive a wristband that is unique to that event. Tents will open five hours prior to kickoff (7:30 a.m. for the Oct. 2 game) and close two hours prior to kickoff (10:30 a.m. for the Oct. 2 game).The new tent locations are being finalized and a map of the tent locations can be found at GoStanford.com/attendance later this week.

Each stadium entry gate (gates 2, 4, 5, 10, and 12) will have a dedicated express line for fans who receive wristbands via the early verification process. The entrance to the express line will be marked by a tall flag that matches the color of the wristband for that game.

After the early verification tents close, fans will complete the verification process at the stadium entry gates (gates 2, 4, 5, 10, and 12).

Stadium gates open 90 minutes prior to kickoff (11 a.m. for the Oct. 2 game).

For basketball and women's volleyball events at Maples Pavilion, verification will take place immediately prior to scanning tickets at the entrance. Verification will begin when gates open, 90 minutes prior to the event start time.

Yes, fans will need to provide proof of vaccination or a negative test result each time they attend a ticketed event at Stanford Stadium or Maples Pavilion.

Stanford Athletics carefully evaluated a number of technologies and vendors intended to streamline entry, particularly for STMs and repeat attendees. After conducting reference checks with other college and professional teams that have implemented similar protocols, we determined manual verification is the best process for Stanford Stadium and Maples Pavilion events.

For all indoor events, masks are required for all fans, regardless of vaccination status. Fans should bring their own face masks that cover their nose and mouth and must wear them at all times, unless actively eating or drinking.

For outdoor events, masks are strongly encouraged for all attendees.

• Face coverings used at Stanford must meet the following minimum CDC/WHO criteria:
  • Fit snugly against the sides of your face and not have gaps around the nose and chin
  • Completely cover the nose and mouth
  
  Acceptable types include cloth masks with tightly woven fabric (e.g., cotton) and a minimum of two layers, disposable medical/surgical masks, and masks with inner filter pockets
  
  Please note that masks with valves. face shields without a permitted mask underneath, scarfs, ski masks, balaclavas, bandanas, turtlenecks, collars, and single-layer fabric masks do not meet the minimum criteria.

• Fans should stay home if they are experiencing a fever or any COVID-19 symptoms, have tested positive for COVID-19 within the past 10 days, or have had close contact with anyone who is confirmed or is suspected of having COVID-19.
  Other COVID-19 safety measures include:
  • Hand Sanitizer stations placed throughout the stadium
  • Plexiglass installed at all concession counters
  • Additional janitorial staff to clean and sanitize high touch point areas
  • Revised bag check process to limit touch points

No. At this time, events are scheduled to operate without capacity restrictions.

If you are experiencing symptoms or have come into contact with anyone who is sick, please stay home. Fans unable to attend can transfer their tickets to friends and family, exchange them for another game, gift them back to Stanford, or sell them on StubHub. For further assistance, please email athleticstickets@stanford.edu.

Vaccinated fans who have tested positive for COVID in the last 90 days and have fully recovered should provide proof of vaccination.

For unvaccinated fans, Stanford is following CDC guidance recommending against testing within 90 days of a positive COVID test. Instead of providing a negative test result, unvaccinated fans may show proof of the positive test within the last 90 days AND a doctor's note stating that they have fully recovered and have no symptoms.

For proof of a positive test, individuals 18 and older must show a photo ID that matches the name on their test result. Acceptable proof of a positive test includes a hard copy, paper photocopy, or clear digital photo of test results, or an email or text message displayed on phone/device from the test provider or laboratory. Proof of a positive COVID-19 test must clearly indicate:

• Full Name
• Birthdate
• Type of test (only PCR and LAMP tests are acceptable)
• Date of test
• Test Result