University of California Athletics

GAMEDAY POLICIES

California Football

Fan Code of Conduct

Cal Athletics is committed to serving our fans by providing a safe, comfortable and enjoyable gameday experience. Our Fan Code of Conduct has been established to ensure that your experience is consistent with our commitment. Failure to follow this code will result in ejection from the facility, revocation of ticket privileges and/or arrest. Although season-ticket holders may provide their tickets to others, the account holder of record is responsible for the actions of those using their tickets.

The following actions are prohibited:

• Any action that disrupts other guests' enjoyment of the game
• Possession of any item listed on the "Prohibited Items List"
• Use of foul, abusive, obscene, or discriminatory (on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, race, national origin, religion, military status, disability status or any other characteristic) language or gestures
• Fighting, taunting, or threatening remarks or gestures
• Intoxication or signs of impairment related to alcohol or drug use
• Fans that appear to be inebriated and unmanageable will not be permitted admittance into the stadium and may be subject to arrest.
• Failure to follow the directions of law enforcement or stadium management
• Sitting in a seat other than one's ticketed seat location
• Engaging in action that causes a disruption or interferes with the game
• Refusal to remove clothing deemed offensive or obscene
• Smoking and/or tobacco use

Security & Screening

Cal Athletics aims to provide the safest and most enjoyable gameday environment for all Golden Bear fans in attendance. The following are lists of permitted and prohibited items inside California Memorial Stadium. A clear bag policy is in effect and all guests are subject to search before being admitted into the venue. Items left outside the stadium by guests will be disposed of by stadium staff. The following information is subject to change.

ACC Field Rushing Policy

The Atlantic Coast Conference and Cal Athletics would like remind all fans that for their safety and the safety of the teams, officials, and game personnel, that fans are not permitted on the field at any time. Any person found violating this policy is subject to citation and/or arrest.

Each Member is responsible for the actions of any individual associated with its athletics program and other individuals over whom it has authority and may be held accountable for their actions. Every reasonable effort shall be made by competing Members to emphasize the importance of good sportsmanship at all athletics events. When an action violates the sportsmanship principle, the Member is encouraged to take any action it deems appropriate to demonstrate this emphasis.

Further, in the event crowd control procedures must be initiated, this responsibility rests with each host Member, or with the tournament or meet director at off-campus championship events. The athletics directors or their designated representatives shall be available at the site of the competition to assist in controlling the crowd. Only participants, coaches, officials, and authorized personnel shall be allowed in the competition area before, during and at the conclusion of competition.

Gameday Open Flame & Cooking Permit Policy

Due to the extreme drought conditions affecting the entire state and in particular the Berkeley Hills area, a University of California, Berkeley Fire Prevention Division Permit is required for all open flame/cooking appliances and fires as stipulated in this policy. This includes any and all electric and fuel (any type) fired appliances or equipment producing open flames.

The Berkeley Hills area has been designated as a Very High Fire Severity Zone by Cal Fire. This is the highest or most dangerous category of fire severity. On August 2, 2017, there was a wildland fire on University property in the Grizzly Peak area. It was a 20 acre fire that was extinguished only because the response from the various fire departments was most impressive. It serves as a reminder as well as a warning that the Berkeley Hills area is of great concern.

Permits for open flame/cooking appliances will NOT be issued inside of the “BBQ Exclusion Zone” shown on the linked map except those areas identified by a star. There are 3 maps, one showing the entire the “BBQ Exclusion Zone,” one close up of Memorial Stadium area, and one specifically for the Clark Kerr Campus. The permit form is available here.

Permits will be issued for 4 hours prior to the football game through the duration of the football game ONLY. Any violation of the permit requirements will result in revocation of the permit and the immediate cessation of the heat producing appliance.

Tailgate parties are allowed in the “BBQ Exclusion Zone” provide there are NO heat producing appliances or fuel fired equipment and no open flames.

Electric food warmers (NOT electric cooking or open flame appliances) will be allowed without permit ONLY in the areas designated by the Star on the map.

Authorization for this Permit Policy is California Code of regulations, Title 24, Part 9, California Fire Code Sections 308.1.6 and 308.2.

Katherine McCain-Orozco
Interim Campus Fire Marshall
University of California, Berkeley
kmccain-orozco@berkeley.edu 

Important Note

For this particular permit, email permit applications to Fireprevention@berkeley.edu. If you have a UC Berkeley email account, you can submit for a permit on the EH&S website at ehs.berkeley.edu and click on Event Permit.