Key information for fans attending games at Qualcomm Stadium: EVENING GAMES
- Enhanced search procedures will be in place at all entrance gates to the stadium. Please arrive earlier to account for the slight additional time required. We appreciate and thank you for your patience.
- To expedite your way through the process, we strongly suggest that all items be clearly visible; that you use clear or see-through bags to carry items in, and avoid carrying backpacks or large bags with lots of pockets that need to be opened and inspected.
- The parking lot opens at 1:00 PM. Vehicles with pre-purchased parking permits can enter the parking lot at noon. The parking lot is expected to reach capacity by 4:00 PM.
- If driving, please research alternative traffic routes. Most area freeways may be congested due to rush-hour traffic.
- 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.
- Fans riding the Trolley are urged to board the train before 2:00 PM. Heavy congestion is expected after 3:00 PM. Those who wait until after 3:00 PM to board the Trolley, particularly at stations close to the stadium, will encounter difficulty getting on full trains.
- The Sports Fan Express is available from five 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.
- The Amtrak Pacific Surfliner will only have regularly scheduled service to Downtown San Diego. Special game day service to Old Town San Diego and direct connections to the San Diego Trolley are not available for this game.
- Get to the entry gates by 4:00 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
For an important Travel Advisory from the San Diego Trolley regarding Thursday Night Football, click here.
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 Trolley’s Green Line provides frequent service to the Qualcomm Stadium Station, just steps away from Gate K. Three hours before game time, Green Line service increases to every five to seven minutes. Buy a $5 Day Pass at ticket vending machines before boarding. Staffed ticket booths are open at high-volume stations. 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 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 (9540 Mira Mesa Blvd.)
- Sports Authority, Chula Vista (390 East H Street)
- 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®
Special Amtrak Pacific Surfliner® trains will not be available Thursday, November 10 vs. Oakland and Sunday, December 18 vs. Baltimore.
Regularly scheduled service is available with destinations to Downtown San Diego. For the return trip, fans need to allow 90-minutes to accommodate boarding lines and travel time back to the Santa Fe Depot-Downtown San Diego. The last Amtrak train departs at 8:20 pm and the last Amtrak bus departs at 10:15 pm.
For schedule and ticket information, contact Amtrak at 1-800-USA-RAIL to or go to Amtrak.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 San Diego State University, Mission Valley Marriott Hotel and the Town and Country Hotel. Overflow lots vary in price. The Mission City Corporate Center (2365 Northside Dr., adjacent to the stadium) may not be available right away.
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 3:30 PM. Club seat and luxury suite ticket holders will be admitted beginning at 2:00 PM at Gates B & H. In order to be in their seats in time for the 5:20 PM kickoff, fans should arrive at the stadium gates by 4:00 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.
