USDLast verified: October 15, 2026, on San Diego State Athletics, Snapdragon Stadium and MTS pages listed under Sources.
Fresno State at San Diego State (homecoming): Saturday, October 17, 7:30 p.m. PT
- Buy parking ahead: SDSU sells Orange Lot passes at $30 and Yellow Lot passes at $40, and online sales stop 5 hours before kickoff, at 2:30 p.m. Drive-up costs $35 and $45 if space is left (SDSU parking).
- Times: lots open at 2:30 p.m., five hours before kickoff, and stadium gates at 5:30 p.m. (Snapdragon Stadium, gameday guide). TV: CBS Sports Network (schedule).
- Trolley: MTS adds Green Line trains to Stadium Station from 4:54 p.m. and runs every 7.5 minutes after the game until 12:07 a.m. An adult one-way fare is $3 (MTS).
- Everything is cashless, lots included.
Short answer. Buy an SDSU parking pass before 2:30 p.m. on game day: $30 for the gravel Orange Lot or $40 for the paved Yellow Lot. Drive-up is $5 more and only if there is space. The cheaper and calmer way in is the Green Line trolley: park free at Old Town Transit Center and ride 15 minutes for $3 each way.
Snapdragon Stadium parking for SDSU football
| Option | Where | Cost | Know this |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange Lot | Enter at Gates 1 to 3, Rancho Mission Rd | $30 ahead, $35 drive-up | Gravel; tents allowed; RVs and buses $120 |
| Yellow Lot | Enter at Gate 5, Friars Rd at River Park Rd | $40 ahead, $45 drive-up | Paved; tents only in designated areas |
| SDSU campus garages P3 and P4 | On campus, by the SDSU trolley station | $3 an hour, PayByPhone | Location codes 28503 and 28504; trolley fare is extra |
| MTS Park & Ride | Old Town Transit Center, 4009 Taylor St (412 spaces) | Free parking; $3 trolley each way | About 15 minutes to Stadium Station; also Grossmont, Amaya Dr and El Cajon |
Don't park at Fenton Marketplace, other shopping centers or the neighborhoods nearby: the stadium says event parking isn't allowed there. Lots enter by assigned gate, and cars at the wrong gate are turned around (Snapdragon Stadium).
Tailgating and game-day rules
- Tailgate only in the space behind your own car; staff assign one space per vehicle, and there is no in-and-out.
- Only propane or natural gas grills. Charcoal, wood and open fires are banned.
- Alcohol must stop 30 minutes after kickoff (SDSU parking information).
- Rideshare drop-off is on northbound Mission Village Drive between Friars Road and Jacaranda Street; pick-up is in the northeast corner of the Purple Lot.
- Accessible parking is in the Green Lot, north of the stadium, first come, first served, with a pass or paid at the entrance.
Questions fans ask
How much is parking at Snapdragon Stadium for SDSU games?
$30 for the Orange Lot and $40 for the Yellow Lot if you buy ahead; $35 and $45 on game day if space is left. RVs and buses are $120 in the Orange Lot.
Can I buy parking at the gate?
SDSU sells drive-up parking at $35 and $45 when space is left, but online sales stop 5 hours before kickoff, so buy early.
What time do lots open for SDSU football?
Five hours before kickoff, so 2:30 p.m. for the 7:30 p.m. homecoming game. Stadium gates open at 5:30 p.m.
Is the trolley the best way to Snapdragon Stadium?
For most fans, yes. The Green Line stops at the stadium, MTS adds trains on game days, a one-way adult fare is $3, and Old Town Transit Center has free parking.
Disclosure: ParkingAccess doesn't sell parking for Snapdragon Stadium. Every price on this page is San Diego State's or MTS's own. ParkingAccess earns a commission on Vivid Seats purchases made through the link above.
Sources
All checked October 15, 2026.
- SDSU parking passes (Ticketmaster): prices, drive-up, online cutoff.
- Snapdragon Stadium, directions, parking and transportation: lot gates, opening times, cashless, overflow, accessible parking.
- SDSU parking information and gameday guide: tailgating, rideshare, gates.
- SDSU football schedule: date, kickoff, TV.
- MTS, Snapdragon Stadium: trolley service, fares, park and ride.