Hornet Stadium guide: schedule, kickoff times, parking and bag policy

Hornet Stadium holds 21,195 fans and is home to Sacramento State Hornets (NCAA FBS (Mid-American Conference)). This page lists every remaining home game with its kickoff time, and the stadium's gates, parking and bag rules.

Capacity	21,195
Opened	September 20, 1969
Home teams	Sacramento State Hornets (NCAA FBS (Mid-American Conference))
Address	6000 J Street, Sacramento, CA

When are the remaining home games?

2 home games left, starting Fri Oct 30, 2026. Times are local (Pacific).

Date	Game	Kickoff	Competition
Fri Oct 30, 2026	Sacramento State Hornets vs Kent State Golden Flashes	7:30 pm	NCAA football, 2026 regular season
Wed Nov 4, 2026	Sacramento State Hornets vs Toledo Rockets	time TBA	NCAA football, 2026 regular season

When do the gates open at Hornet Stadium?

Two hours before kickoff. (source)

Where do students sit at Hornet Stadium?

Students have free admission with a valid Sacramento State ONE Card and can enter through any gate; student parking is in Lot 8, North.

What are the tailgating rules at Hornet Stadium?

Tailgating is permitted in Lots 7 and 8 only, beginning when the lots open four hours before kickoff, and must conclude by kickoff. No tailgating is allowed at halftime. Charcoal fires must be disposed of in designated coal barrels, and kegs and rapid-consumption drinking devices are prohibited.

Is there a sun and shade map for Hornet Stadium?

Not yet. We have not built a seat model here yet: it needs a recent lidar survey of the stands as they are now, and we are checking the available surveys stadium by stadium. We only publish seat and sun data measured from a survey of the stands as they are now, so this guide sticks to the schedule, parking and stadium policies until a newer survey is flown.

Before you go

Bags: Bags must be clear and not exceed 12 in long by 12 in high by 6 in wide, or be a one-gallon clear plastic freezer bag, or a small clutch purse not exceeding 4.5 in by 6.5 in. Exceptions are made for medically necessary bags after inspection at any entrance. Bag policy.
Food: One 20 oz. sealed clear plastic non-flavored water bottle is permitted per ticketed fan. Sealed, single-serving juice boxes and baby formula or baby food are also permitted.