Traffic & Parking Advisory: Cal vs Clemson Football Game, Friday, September 25, 2026 at 7.30 PM

September 8, 2026

Campus Parking Changes

  • Campus parking permits honored until 5:00 p.m., when all lots switch to Cal football parking

  • Important: Vehicles with campus permits remaining after 5:00 p.m. will be cited and may be towed

  • This follows the same process used for basketball gamedays

Road Closures & Access

  • Strawberry Canyon workers: Centennial Drive at Rim Way closes at 3:30 p.m. - no lower campus access after this time

  • Gayley closes between Hearst and Bancroft at 5:00 p.m.

  • Southbound Gayley from Hearst to Haas School remains open for academic/work access

  • Standard football gameday traffic controls managed by UC Police and Berkeley Police

Parking Enforcement

  • Double fines in effect for restricted street parking

  • Pay close attention to posted no parking signs throughout the area

Transportation Options

  • Regular campus shuttles continue until 5:00 p.m.

  • Hill shuttle reroutes when stadium gates open at 3:30 p.m.

  • Football gameday shuttles begin at 5:00 p.m., including additional service from Downtown Berkeley BART

  • Game parking available: Genetics Garage, Lower Sproul Garage, and Lower Hearst Structure Level 2

Need more details? Visit Cal Football Gameday Central for complete gameday information.