Key information for fans attending games at Qualcomm Stadium: SUNDAY DAY GAMES
- The parking lot opens at 9:00 AM. Vehicles with pre-purchased parking permits can enter the parking lot five hours prior to kickoff.
- If driving, please research alternative traffic routes. Interstate 15 is the most congested traffic route to Qualcomm Stadium.
- Carpool and arrive early or take the San Diego Trolley (www.sdcommute.com). Commemorative Trolley $5 Day Passes are available in advance from the Transit Store at First and Broadway and at the Chargers Team Store, Gate G.
- The new Sports Fan Express is available from six convenient locations in San Diego. Reserved roundtrip fare is $20 per person (all ages) when tickets are purchased online at www.GoBoltsBus.com.
- Fans in North County can take the Go Chargers North County Express Coach with coastal and inland departure routes. Now serving the Temecula & Riverside areas. Tickets can be purchase by clicking here.
- For fans coming from Orange and Los Angeles counties, take the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner with transfers to the stadium via the San Diego Trolley from Old Town. Book online at Amtrak.com with code V381 to include automatic transfer ticket to the San Diego Trolley.
- Coaster now on Sundays! A $14 Regional Plus Day Pass is sold at all Coaster Ticket Machines and provides round-trip travel on both the COASTER and San Diego Trolley. Visit www.GONCTD.com for more information.
- Entrance gates to the stadium open 90 minutes before kickoff at 11:30 AM. Club seat and luxury suite ticket holders will be admitted through Gates B & H beginning at 10:00 AM.
- Get to the entry gates by 12:00 PM in preparation for bag inspection and search procedures. Every fan entering Qualcomm Stadium will be subject to a “pat-down” search in an effort to assure a safe and enjoyable game-day experience.
- At the gates, all tickets are scanned to ease entry and deter counterfeit tickets.
- Per City of San Diego ordinance, Qualcomm Stadium is a smoke-free facility. Smoking is not allowed inside the stadium.
- Glass bottles and containers are not allowed inside the stadium parking lot.
- Fans will find the most up-to-date game-day information at www.chargers.com.
Transportation to the Game
The San Diego Trolley
The San Diego Trolley is the number-one mode of transportation to the stadium. Fans can ride the Trolley on the Green Line between Old Town and Santee before and after all games. Charger fans will have increased options along the Green Line from the East County, including:
- El Cajon Transit Center (Main St. at Marshall)
- Grossmont Transit Center (8601 Fletcher Parkway at Grossmont Center Dr.)
- Grantville (I-8 at Mission Gorge)
Fans can also pick up the Trolley at:
- Hazard Center (parking is free on Hazard Center’s lower level, corner of Friars Road and Frazee)
- Old Town Transit Center (Pacific Highway at Taylor Street)
The Green Line begins running three hours before kickoff. Buy a $5 Day Pass at ticket vending machines before boarding. Commemorative Day Passes are also sold in advance at The Transit Store at 1st and Broadway and at the Chargers Team Store at Qualcomm Stadium, Gate G. For more information on the San Diego Trolley, visit www.sdmts.com or call 5-1-1.
Sports Fan Express
The Sports Fan Express will offer roundtrip motorcoach transportation for fans to all regular season home games. Roundtrip fare is $20 per person from five convenient locations:
- Governor & I-805 Park & Ride (5196 Governor Drive)
- Clairemont Mesa & Complex Dr. (8949 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.)
- Mira Mesa & I-15 Park & Ride (4929 Mira Mesa Blvd.)
- Sports Authority, Chula Vista (390 East H Street)
- Golfsmith, Vista (1980 University Dr.)
- Vons, La Mesa (8011 University Ave.)
Reserved roundtrip fare is $20 per person (all ages) when tickets are purchased online at www.GoBoltsBus.com. First boarding begins 2 hours before game time. Check online for departure schedules. Buses depart the stadium 20 minutes after the conclusion of the game. For more information please visit www.sportsfanexpress.com
Due to Federal Transportation Administration regulations, MTS will not operate Chargers Express bus service this season.
North County Express Coach
Football fans residing in Oceanside, Carlsbad, Encinitas and Escondido will be able to board local charter buses arranged by SEAT Planners at the same locations used by North County Transit District. The new service will use buses with reclining seats and other comfortable amenities well-suited for highway travel for all Chargers home games.
North County Express Coaches provide service from inland and coastal locations traveling from Oceanside via I-5 and Escondido via I-15 to Qualcomm Stadium. Now including a new location from Temecula / Riverside County!
Riders must book in advance by clicking here or calling Seat Planners at 619-921-5011.
West Corridor ($25.00)
Oceanside Transit Center (OTC)
Plaza Camino Real Shopping Center (PCR)
La Costa Park and Ride
Birmingham Park and Ride
East Corridor ($25.00)
Escondido Transit Center (ETC)
Del Lago Park and Ride
Temecula / Riverside ($33.50)
Winchester Park and Ride
Buses depart the stadium 20 minutes after the conclusion of the game.
Persons with impaired mobility that require special transportation accommodations must make advance arrangements by ether calling 619.921.5011 or sending an email to: chargersnorthcountyexpress@seatplanners.com at least 24 hours prior and provide contact information.
Amtrak®
The Amtrak Pacific Surfliner® offers a convenient and relaxing travel alternative, with the opportunity to ride directly to and from the game with other football fans.
Book your trip today at Amtrak.com or at a staffed Amtrak station to San Diego Old Town Station (city code OLT). Use code V381 to receive rail fare on Pacific Surfliner service, plus a round-trip transfer on the San Diego Trolley direct to the game. After you arrive at Old Town Station, present your Amtrak ticket stub to the trolley operator and enjoy the ride direct to the game. Trolley service takes you back to Old Town Station after the game.
This offer is valid on the following select Pacific Surfliner trains only: 564, 566, 785, 597, 591, 774 and 768.
Eligible travel dates are: September 11, 1:15 pm vs. Minnesota, September 25, 1:05 pm vs. Kansas City, October 2, 1:15 pm vs. Miami, November 6, 1:15 pm vs. Green Bay, November 27, 1:15 pm vs. Denver, December 11, 1:15 pm vs. Buffalo
Eligible Amtrak departure stations are Los Angeles, Fullerton, Anaheim, Santa Ana, Irvine, San Juan Capistrano, Oceanside and Solana Beach.
COASTER
North County Fans can now COASTER to all Sunday Home Games! Coaster trains depart the Oceanside station Sunday with stops at all stations along ethe way before arriving at the Old Town Transit Center where fans can transfer to the Trolley Green Line to continue on to Qualcomm Stadium.
The $14 Region Plus Day Pass is sold at all Coaster Ticket Machines and provides round-trip travel on both the COASTER and the San Diego Trolley. For more information and a schedule of departures times from all COASTER statsions, visit www.GoNCTD.com.
Driving to the Game
For fans that must drive to the stadium, they are urged to carpool and arrive early. We strongly encourage fans to arrive at least two hours before game time. As usual, there will be heavy congestion around the stadium and avoid the congestion on Interstate 15 South. Fans traveling south to the stadium are recommended to take 163 South to Friars Road East, or take Interstate 8 to Qualcomm Way which also leads to Friars Road East.
The stadium parking lot opens four hours prior to kickoff. Vehicles with pre-purchased parking permits can enter the parking lot five hours prior to kickoff. The parking lot can be expected to reach capacity and close an hour or more before kickoff.
Overflow parking will be available at the Mission City Corporate Center (2365 Northside Dr., adjacent to the stadium), San Diego State University, Mission Valley Marriott Hotel and the Town and Country Hotel. Overflow lots vary in price. For more overflow information, click here.
With the parking lot expected to fill early, fans are reminded that tailgating is allowed only in their own parking space. Police will issue citations to fans whose tailgate parties infringe on neighboring parking spaces or parties which block sidewalk and pedestrian areas. Fans are also reminded that glass bottles are not allowed in the parking lot.
Family Parking
This alternative tailgate area is ideal for families, friends and individuals who choose to tailgate without featuring alcohol at their party. The Chargers, in cooperation with Qualcomm Stadium, Ace Parking and the San Diego Police Department are offering this parking location to all guests as a reserved permit parking area. Permits can be purchased in advance, on a seasonal basis, for only $20 per game. To purchase, call the Chargers ticket office at (619) 281-PARK.
Carpool
Fans are strongly urged to carpool to games! Plan your carpool this season by visiting www.iCommuteSD.com.
Entering the Stadium
Gates to the stadium will open at 11:30 AM. Club seat and luxury suite ticket holders will be admitted beginning at 10:00 AM at Gates B & H. In order to be in their seats in time for the 1:15 PM kickoff, fans should arrive at the stadium gates by 12:00 PM.
Gameday…The Right Way!
The Chargers are committed to creating a safe, comfortable, and enjoyable experience for all fans, both in the stadium and in the parking lot. We want all fans attending our games to enjoy the experience in a responsible fashion.
Fans who demonstrate inappropriate and disruptive behavior, including the following, are subject to ejection and season ticket holders risk losing their season ticket account and/or parking privileges for:
- Excessive consumption of alcohol
- Obscene, offensive or abusive language or actions
- Fighting, or otherwise dangerous, abusive or profane behavior
- Unruly or inconsiderate behavior
- Indecent exposure or undressing
- Wearing obscene or indecent clothing
- Smoking inside the stadium
- Scalping or other improper resale of tickets
- Interfering with security procedures
- Interfering with the progress of the game, going onto the field or throwing any object onto the field or on the stadium premises.
- Any action warranting eviction and/or confiscation of game tickets by SDPD or stadium security.
Event patrons are responsible for their conduct as well as the conduct of their guests and/or persons using their tickets. Even if season ticket holders give away or sell their tickets to a game, the account holder is accountable for the actions of those using the tickets. Accounts can be forfeited partially or entirely for violations of the Code of Conduct.
Event patrons and guests will be subject to ejection without refund and potential loss of ticket privileges for future games for violations of the Code of Conduct.
The San Diego Chargers and Qualcomm Stadium thank you for adhering to our Fan Code of Conduct. Let’s all enjoy Gameday...the right way!
Fans can report fan conduct issues from their cell phone or mobile device by texting “SECURITY” to 59629. Message and data rates may apply.
No Smoking
As per San Diego Municipal Code, Qualcomm Stadium is a smoke-free facility. Smoking is prohibited inside all areas of Qualcomm Stadium. Fans who continue to smoke inside the stadium will be subject to ejection.
