Sanford Stadium guide: schedule, kickoff times, food, parking and bag policy

Sanford Stadium holds 93,033 fans and is home to Georgia Bulldogs (NCAA FBS (SEC)). This page lists every remaining home game with its kickoff time, and the stadium's gates, food, parking and bag rules.

Capacity	93,033
Opened	October 12, 1929
Home teams	Georgia Bulldogs (NCAA FBS (SEC))
Address	1 Selig Circle, Athens, GA 30602

When are the remaining home games?

2 home games left, starting Sat Nov 14, 2026. Times are local (Eastern).

Date	Game	Kickoff	Competition
Sat Nov 14, 2026	Georgia Bulldogs vs Missouri Tigers	time TBA	College football
Sat Nov 28, 2026	Georgia Bulldogs vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets	time TBA	College football

When do the gates open at Sanford Stadium?

All gates open two hours prior to kickoff. (source)

What are the tailgating rules at Sanford Stadium?

No tailgating setups are allowed before 7:00 a.m. on gameday; fans may park in open university spaces before 7 a.m. as long as tailgating items stay inside the vehicle and fans remain quiet. Charcoal grills are permitted; open wood-burning fires are not allowed on the ground, in fire rings, or in chimineas. Propane tanks or cylinders of compressed gas, including those for turkey fryers, grills, or portable heaters, are not allowed, except disposable propane canisters of 17 ounces or less. Household furniture is prohibited, though folding chairs are permitted. Tailgating on North Campus is allowed beginning 5 hours before kickoff, and kegs, generators, televisions, amplified music, grills or cookers of any type, tables longer than six feet, golf carts, and ATVs are not allowed there. Corporate or professional tailgates, including those with private security, bartenders, DJs, fencing, or admission charges, are not allowed on campus. (source)

Is there a sun and shade map for Sanford Stadium?

Not yet. The south side was renovated in 2022 and 2023, after the newest lidar survey was flown in 2018, so a model from it would show the old south stands. 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 plastic, vinyl, or PVC and no larger than 12 in x 12 in x 6 in, or a one-gallon clear plastic freezer bag. A small clutch bag, with or without a handle or strap, up to 4.5 in x 6.5 in is also permitted. Backpacks are not allowed. Non-conforming bags needed for medical reasons can be checked at Gate 10 and Gate 6. Bag policy.
Payment: All concessions and merchandise transactions at Sanford Stadium are contactless and cashless, accepting Mastercard, Visa, American Express, and Discover.
Getting there: UGA parking lots and decks open at 7:00 a.m. on gameday; cash is not accepted at parking lots. Gameday shuttles run continuously from the East Campus Parking Deck to Gate 6 beginning 5.5 hours before kickoff until 15 minutes after kickoff, and return service runs continuously for 2 hours after the game ends. Overflow shuttles from the Intramural Fields begin once East Campus parking fills; cars left on the Intramural Fields more than 3 hours after the game are towed. Parking and transit.
Food: Food and drinks are prohibited from being brought into the stadium, except that fans may bring one unopened bottle of water of 20 ounces or less.