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Week 11, Sat, Nov 14, Time TBA local

California Golden Bearsat Virginia Cavaliers

Scott Stadium, Charlottesville. Fly into CHO.

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What we know about Scott Stadium

Where visiting fans stay

From a specialist guide
  • The Corner and around Grounds. Walk. Bars like Coupes are on Elliewood Avenue, and the Lawn and Rotunda are next door.
  • Downtown Charlottesville and the Downtown Mall. Drive to a free lot and take the shuttle. More restaurants and breweries, like Three Notch'd.

Around the stadium

From a specialist guide
The Corner, UVA's bar and restaurant strip on University Avenue and Elliewood Avenue, sits on the edge of Grounds near the Lawn. Downtown Charlottesville and its pedestrian Downtown Mall are a short drive east.

Getting in from the airport

From a specialist guide
CHO Charlottesville-Albemarle, 8 miles north of town, with flights from Charlotte, Atlanta, New York LaGuardia, Newark and Chicago O'Hare.

Getting to the stadium

Checked at the source
Red Route shuttle to East and West gates. Purple Route shuttle to East and West gates. Blue Route shuttle to East and West gates. Walk from Fontaine. Scott Stadium via the lighted walkway and Stadium Road.

Tailgating

Checked at the source
Tailgating is allowed with propane grills. Charcoal grills are banned, and there is no grilling of any kind in or on the parking garages. Keep setups within the footprint of your vehicle and out of traffic lanes. In the free lots at JPJ Arena, North Grounds and Fontaine, don't take up extra spaces. Free pregame party on the O'Hill field next to Observatory Hill Dining Hall, from 2.5 hours to 30 minutes before kickoff, with live music, yard games and Cavman. Full-service tents with tables, chairs and catering on the green next to Observatory Hill Dining Hall (525 McCormick Rd), yards from the stadium. Book through REVELxp. The grass Hill inside the stadium is open first come, first served to all ticket holders until it fills.

Getting in

Checked at the source
  • Bag policy: Clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches or a one-gallon clear bag, plus a clutch up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches. No diaper bags or backpacks.
  • Cashless: All UVA venues are cashless: concessions, team shops and ticket booths take cards only.

After the final whistle

Checked at the source
Free shuttles leave from in front of the East and West gates after the game: Red Route to the Fontaine garage, Blue and Purple Routes on one loop to JPJ Arena, the Darden garage, D3 and The Park. No re-entry, and drinks can't leave the stadium.

One thing to avoid

From a specialist guide
Don't bring a backpack, a folding chair or a full-size stroller. Only clear bags up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches and small umbrella strollers get in, and there is no bag check.

Bars near the stadium

Checked at the source

  • Coupes

    9 Elliewood Avenue, Charlottesville, VA 22903

    Restaurant and live music venue on the Corner since 1986, with a garden terrace for weekend shows.

    Away fans: uVA student crowd, live bands; a lively spot for a visiting group.

  • Kardinal Hall

    722 Preston Ave, Charlottesville, VA

    Alpine beer hall in a 1939 art deco building with a beer garden, bocce courts, 25 drafts and college football on the screens.

    Away fans: beer hall that shows college football; good for mixed groups.

  • Three Notch'd Brewing Co.

    520 2nd St SE, Charlottesville, VA 22902

    The original Three Notch'd taproom, founded in 2013, with a kitchen and rotating house beers.

    Away fans: brewery taproom; relaxed for a pre- or post-game beer.

Sidequests in Charlottesville

In the order they happen. Each one earns points.

  1. Tour75 points

    Tour Monticello

    Jefferson's mountaintop home just outside town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The gift shop still hands back change in two-dollar bills.

    $$. The day before

  2. Landmark65 points

    The Lawn and the Rotunda

    Jefferson's Academical Village, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Rotunda stands at half the scale of Rome's Pantheon.

    Free. The day before

  3. Tailgate50 points

    Fan Fest on O'Hill field

    UVA's free pregame party by Observatory Hill Dining Hall. Live music, yard games, and Cavman work the crowd.

    Free. 2 hours 30 minutes before kickoff

  4. Ritual65 points

    Sing the Good Old Song from the Hill

    Claim a spot on the grass, first come first served. Join the band and fans for the Good Old Song.

    Free. 1 hour before kickoff

Seats and views

Where each part of Scott Stadium sits, and what you see from it.

Lower bowl and the Hillside, end zoneLower bowl and the Hillside, corner, home sideLower bowl and the Hillside, home sidelineLower bowl and the Hillside, corner, home sideLower bowl and the Hillside, end zoneLower bowl and the Hillside, corner, visitor sideLower bowl and the Hillside, visitor sidelineLower bowl and the Hillside, corner, visitor sideUpper bowl, end zoneUpper bowl, corner, home sideUpper bowl, home sidelineUpper bowl, corner, home sideUpper bowl, end zoneUpper bowl, corner, visitor sideUpper bowl, visitor sidelineUpper bowl, corner, visitor sideHomeVisitors
Lower bowl and the Hillside101 to 131, the grass Hillside in the north end, and small 300 sections at the top of the bowlUpper bowl501 to 539Tap any part of the stadium to see its view.