Chase Center Guide
Entry, transit, rideshare, parking, and game-day logistics for San Francisco.
Last updated: 3/4/2026
Key logistics
| Bag policy | Bags no larger than 14" x 14" x 6". Backpacks of any size are prohibited. All bags are subject to search. A bag check service is available for a fee near the West Entrance on the outdoor plaza. |
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| Doors open | Doors typically open between 90 minutes to 2 hours before event time, depending on the type of event. |
| Cashless? | Chase Center is a cashless venue. Concessions and shops accept credit, debit, and mobile pay (e.g., Apple Pay, Google Pay). Five Cash-to-Card kiosks are available to convert cash into a pre-paid debit card for use within the venue. |
| Rideshare zone | Designated passenger loading zones for rideshare services are located along Terry Francois Boulevard and Warriors Way. Lyft is the official rideshare partner. |
| Re-entry | Chase Center has a strict no re-entry policy. Once a ticket is scanned, guests cannot leave and return. |
| Transit | Chase Center is highly accessible via Muni, BART, Caltrain, and the San Francisco Bay Ferry. Muni's T Third Street line stops directly at the arena (UCSF/Chase Center Station), and several bus routes (22 Fillmore, 48 Quintara, 55 Dogpatch) also serve the area. On event days, complimentary rides on Muni are available with an event ticket, and express bus shuttles (78X 16th Street Arena Express) connect to BART stations. |
Parking
On-site parking is limited and should be reserved in advance. The Chase Center Garage (99 Warriors Way) is open for event parking starting 2 hours before events and closes at midnight, with no overnight parking permitted. Public transit is highly encouraged.
Family & accessibility
- Strollers: Strollers are typically not permitted inside Chase Center.
- Family perks: First-time game certificates are available for children at the info booth.
Culture layer
- Signature food: Popular food options include buttermilk fried chicken sandwiches from Bakesale Betty, the iconic burgerdog from Hot Dog Bill's, pulled pork and brisket sandwiches from Big Nate's BBQ, and diverse offerings from local Bay Area eateries like Tacolicious and Tony G's Slice House Pizza. New additions for the 2025-26 NBA season include Stacked Sandos (Cali cheesesteak, Korean bulgogi cheesesteak) and The Waffle Spot (chicken and waffles).
Verified places nearby
- Splash at Thrive City191 Warriors Way, Suite 102, San Francisco, CA · Mission Bay / Thrive CityWhat to order: Food and drinks provided by Sidecar Hospitality.