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FAQ

  • What time do gates open?
    9:00 AM everyday!
  • What items are banned from entry to the tournament?
    Alcohol, weapons, illegal substances, glass, open beverage containers and hard-sided bags/containers are NOT permitted. No outside food and beverage is allowed into the Taube Tennis Center. However, guests are permitted to bring in an empty, refillable water bottle (such as HydroFlask, Swell, etc.).
  • Can I bring my pet to the tournament?
    Service animals assisting people with disabilities are welcome. A service animal is an animal that is professionally trained to do a specific disability-related job or task for a person with a disability. Pets or other animals (whether or not they provide comfort or emotional support) are not allowed on-site.
  • What is the schedule of events?
    Gates open every day at 9:00 AM with the day session beginning at 10:00 AM and night session beginning at 5:00 PM. Check out our schedule to find out when all of the fun events start!
  • Who’s playing at the Golden Gate Open?
    Many fantastic players, including Kei Nishikori. Full player list is on the Player page.
  • Should I buy tickets ahead of time or wait until the schedule comes out?
    We recommend buying tickets ahead of time as tickets may sell out. You can see the general schedule here, but we guarantee that everyday will be equally as exciting and fun.
  • How do I get there?
    Taube Tennis Center is located on Campus Drive and Sam McDonald Road, north of the Arrillaga Family Sports Center. Entrance to the facility is at the south end, closest to Arrillaga Family Sports Center. Address: 625 Campus Dr, Stanford, CA 94395 Check out the map!
  • Where do I park?
    Parking is available in the Varsity Parking Lot between Stanford Stadium and Klien Field at Sunken Diamond. The Varsity Parking Lot can be accessed via Nelson Road, off of Galvez Street. Additional parking is available in the Track House lot adjacent to Cobb Track at Angell Field at the corner of Galvez and Campus Drive.
  • What food and drink will be available at the Golden Gate Open?
    A variety of food and drink will be available for purchase at the event, including a selection of local craft beers, wines, mixed drinks, and non-alcoholic beverages. There will also be a variety of food vendors.
  • What happens if it rains?
    In the event of rain, the Golden Gate Open officials will make the decision regarding play. All tickets purchased will be honored the next playable day.
  • How many courts will there be?
    Golden Gate Open will be using 4 courts for matches and 4 courts for practice that spectators may also enjoy.
  • Do my children need tickets?
    Children under the age of 10 are free to attend in general admission seats, so long as they are accompanied by a ticket-holding adult.
  • How do I sign up to be a volunteer?
    For more information, check out our volunteer page. To sign up to be a ball person, fill out this form.
  • What other information might be good to know?
    26 disabled seats, and an equal number of disabled companion seats. Disabled seating at the stadium is on the north and south ends of the stadium. The Taube Tennis Center also offers disabled seating for courts 4-7, located on the ground level behind courts 4 and 6. Fully covered seating on east end and selected club seating on the north end. Restroom facilities can be found outside the facility on the north side, and on the upper concourse of the south seating section.
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