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

Scott Stadium holds 61,500 fans and is home to Virginia Cavaliers (NCAA FBS (ACC)). This page lists every remaining home game with its kickoff time, and the stadium's gates, food, parking and bag rules.

Capacity	61,500
Official name	Carl Smith Center, home of David A. Harrison III Field at Scott Stadium
Opened	October 15, 1931
Home teams	Virginia Cavaliers (NCAA FBS (ACC))
Address	1815 Stadium Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903

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	Virginia Cavaliers vs California Golden Bears	time TBA	College football
Sat Nov 21, 2026	Virginia Cavaliers vs North Carolina Tar Heels	time TBA	College football

When do the gates open at Scott Stadium?

Gates open 90 minutes before kickoff. (source)

What has changed at Scott Stadium recently?

Renovation of the current press box space at Scott Stadium will begin at the conclusion of the 2026 season, with press and media operations relocating to the north end of the stadium, and a new 1931 Club premium seating area centered on the 50-yard line of the west sideline opening for the 2027 home opener. (source)

Where do students sit at Scott Stadium?

The designated UVA student section is located in portions of Sections 101-105 (East Lower Level) and 501-503 (East Upper Level), with additional overflow seating possible in 504-506. Students may also sit on the grass hillside behind the North end zone. Capacity for student admissions and Student Guest tickets is 13,000. (source)

What are the tailgating rules at Scott Stadium?

The Fontaine and U-Hall/JPJA lots open three hours prior to kickoff. Tailgating is permitted, including the use of propane grills; charcoal grills are not allowed, and grilling of any kind is not allowed in or on parking garages. (source)

Is there a sun and shade map for Scott Stadium?

Not yet. The Hill at the north end is being rebuilt into bleacher seating from 2026, so the newest lidar survey no longer matches the 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 cannot exceed 12 in x 6 in x 12 in, or a clear one-gallon plastic freezer bag. Small clutch bags/wallets no larger than 4.5 in x 6.5 in, with or without a handle or strap, are also permitted. Bag policy.
Getting there: The City of Charlottesville provides free Trolley service from downtown to Central Grounds on Saturdays from 6:35 a.m. until 9 p.m., running approximately every 25 minutes, picking up fans at 615 E. Water Street. Virginia football ticket holders can also ride Route 7, which serves bus stops near the downtown parking garages and along Emmet Street by John Paul Jones Arena. Parking and transit.
Food: Outside food and beverages, including empty bottles, are prohibited. Bottled water is sold for $3 and two hydration stations provide complimentary water in sustainable cups.