Reser Stadium

Reser Stadium is at 700 SW 26th Street. From Interstate 5, take Exit 228 and Oregon 34 west into Corvallis, then follow football signs toward 26th Street, Western Boulevard and the assigned zone. From the coast, Highway 20/34 reaches the same south-campus network. Postgame traffic can take two to three hours to clear, so avoid rigid dinner or airport timing.

Driving & Parking

• Reserved stadium lots
  Orange lots and almost every space immediately around Reser are season-long products. Have the mobile pass open before reaching the assigned entrance; reserved signs remain enforceable.
• Single-game sales
  Advance passes are sold by zone rather than exact lot. Day-of lots open six hours before kickoff, never before 7 a.m., and currently cost $20–$45 in cash.
• City parking
  Avery Park and Pioneer Park offer game-day parking and tailgating, while downtown has 10-hour meters plus unrestricted areas on First Street north of Van Buren and at B Avenue and Second Street. Observe three-hour customer-zone signs.
• Accessible spaces
  First-come inventory is sold in the Stadium Lot and parking structure with both a DMV placard and event payment. Dial-a-Bus provides an accessible connection from the 27th-and-Arnold area.
• Friday games
  Normal campus permits apply in many lots until 5 p.m., and football conversion can displace workday parking. Follow the game-specific university notice rather than arriving six hours early by assumption.
• No lot re-entry
  Once a vehicle leaves, it cannot return. Parking structures prohibit tailgating and open-flame grills even when surface lots are active.

Public Transit

• Football shuttles
  Three $5 routes begin three hours before kickoff and connect remote parking with Jefferson Way near campus.
• Fairgrounds Route
  Park at Benton County Fairgrounds and ride to Jefferson Way near Peavy Field, a useful choice for drivers entering from west or north Corvallis.
• Ninth Street Route
  Stops at Ninth and Spruce and Ninth and Garfield before reaching Jefferson Way near the Memorial Union.
• Downtown Route
  Pickups at Second Street near the Super 8 and Western Boulevard connect to the Student Experience Center Plaza.
• Corvallis Transit System
  City buses are fareless and several routes serve campus, but game-day detours are common. Check real-time service and the last trip before relying on CTS after a night game.

Rideshare (Uber/Lyft)

• Oregon State's refreshed 2026 parking page does not identify a dedicated rideshare zone. The historically designated athletics drop-off is Washington Way and 26th Street near Gill Coliseum; confirm the current map before traveling.
• Set the pin at the campus edge rather than Reser Stadium's reserved lot. Washington Way, Jefferson Way or a downtown shuttle stop gives the driver a realistic route.
• After the game, walk north or east beyond the pedestrian wave before requesting. A driver across 26th Street may be unable to reach the requested curb during outbound control.
• Downtown lodging guests should consider the $5 shuttle or fareless CTS first. Both reduce the risk of surge pricing and a prolonged vehicle queue.

Surface-lot tailgating begins six hours before kickoff, never earlier than 7 a.m. The team traditionally arrives for Beaver Walk roughly two hours before kickoff, and standard gates open 90 minutes before.

Tailgating

• Reser and Orange lots
  These are the closest and most established scenes but require the correct season pass. One pass equals one space; equipment must remain within, in front of or behind that footprint.
• Avery and Pioneer parks
  City-run public lots offer parking and tailgating outside the donor system, with proceeds supporting local programs. Verify that year's opening and payment method.
• Tailgate pods
  Reserved turnkey or grouped products have their own access schedule, generally 8 a.m. except on weekday games. Do not assume a pod credential admits a vehicle to another lot.
• Fire lanes
  Roadways and additional stalls stay clear, personal golf carts are prohibited and attendants may relocate unsafe equipment.
• Parking structure
  Tailgating and open-flame grills are prohibited inside the garage. Use the space only for parking, even if surface-lot friends are cooking nearby.
• Cleanup
  Dispose of trash and recycling before leaving. Vehicles cannot exit and re-enter, so bring all supplies at the beginning of the day.

Pregame Bars & Restaurants

• Clodfelter's Public House
  At 1501 NW Monroe Avenue beside campus, “Clod's” is the classic student and alumni sports pub, with televisions, late-night food and an energetic game-day crowd.
• Local Boyz Hawaiian Cafe
  Just off Monroe, Local Boyz serves large plates of shoyu chicken, ribs and rice. It is quick, distinctive and popular enough to warrant an early stop.
• Block 15 Downtown Pub
  At 300 SW Jefferson Avenue, Block 15 pairs house beer with a full brewpub menu and sits near the Downtown shuttle route.
• Sky High Brewing
  The four-story pub at 160 NW Jackson Avenue offers food, beer and a rooftop view; use the downtown shuttle rather than driving from there to campus.
• American Dream Pizza
  The Monroe Avenue location is a long-running college-town option for pizza before the walk south through campus.

• Beaver Walk
  About two hours before kickoff, players and coaches arrive near 30th Street and Ralph Miller Drive and walk past the football complex with the band, spirit squad and Benny.
• Toy chainsaws
  Plastic and cardboard chainsaws may enter after inspection, and their revving motions accompany scores and defensive moments. Real chainsaws and artificial noisemakers are prohibited.
• Chainsaw entrance
  The team entrance uses chainsaw imagery, smoke and the growling saw sound associated with Oregon's timber heritage.
• Benny Beaver
  Adopted officially in 1952, Benny works the pregame areas and student section; Retro Benny imagery reconnects the program with its mid-century identity.
• Fight song and Alma Mater
  The marching band leads “Hail to Old OSU” and the fight song, with players and fans gathering after games for the alma mater.
• Beaver Dam
  The organized student section supplies close-range noise behind the Oregon State sideline and uses pregame activations and giveaways to build participation.

• Beaver Street
  The west concourse is designed as an Oregon food-and-social street, combining views, photo points, bars, markets and gathering areas rather than a narrow circulation corridor.
• Longest Bar in College Football
  Forty-nine swivel stools line Beaver Street's drink rail with in-seat service and a direct view of the field and video board.
• The Terrace
  North-end hospitality showcases Oregon food and beverages in an open social environment overlooking the end zone.
• Welcome Center and health center
  The rebuilt west side integrates university admissions and health services, making Reser a daily campus destination rather than a football-only shell.
• Large west video board
  Installed during construction, the display dominates the east-facing view and anchors the finished stadium's visual production.

History & Notable Moments

• Opening (1953)
  Oregon State defeated Washington State 7-0 in the first game at Parker Stadium, built for $330,463.19 through private support.
• No. 1 USC (1967)
  The Beavers defeated undefeated USC 3-0 in the first season of the expanded west grandstand.
• USC streak ends (2006)
  Oregon State beat No. 3 USC 33-31, snapping the Trojans' 27-game Pac-10 winning streak.
• No. 1 USC again (2008)
  Jacquizz Rodgers and the Beavers stunned the top-ranked Trojans 27-21 in one of the stadium's defining nights.
• Record rivalry crowd (2012)
  A venue-record 47,249 attended the game against Oregon.
• Completed west side (2023)
  The $160.5 million mixed-use replacement opened fully, completing the present continuous bowl and concourse.

Reser's strongest characteristic is proximity: seats press close on all four sides. The Beavers occupy the east sideline with students directly behind them; the rebuilt west side offers chairbacks and premium spaces. The north contains The Terrace and football center, while the large board rises west.

• East sideline
  Lower east seats deliver the loudest home-side environment near the students and bench. Club, loge and suite products above have separate entrances and lounges.
• West sideline
  The newest side is entirely chairback-based, with modern concourses, covered options and easy access to Beaver Street.
• Student/Beaver Dam
  Expect standing and sustained noise behind the home bench and into adjacent south-end inventory. Visiting families wanting calm should choose the west side or designated family area.
• OCCU Family Zone
  Sections 124–126 include Benny's Lodge games for different age groups, kid-friendly concessions, stroller check, baby-break space and mascot visits.
• South and north end zones
  South seats sit near visiting allocations and the main video-board view; north-end positions connect quickly to The Terrace and Valley Football Center.
• Premium products
  Founders Club, club seats, suites, east and west loge boxes and Living Room Boxes include various combinations of all-inclusive food, lounges, private restrooms and VIP parking.
• Accessible seating
  Covered east-loge positions prioritize electric-wheelchair users and guests needing weather protection. Game-day exchanges begin three hours before kickoff at Will Call behind the south end zone.

Reser Stadium is cashless, accepting cards and mobile payment. Prepaid digital coupons are available for guests who prefer a fixed amount. Beaver Street and The Terrace provide the most distinctive menus.

• Ol' Chomper
  This Beaver Street sports-bar stand serves tenders, boneless wings, draft beer and garlic-rosemary Haystack Fries.
• Beaver Street Bar & Grill
  Find the Beaver Believer Burger, Beaver Dam Fries, hot dogs, pretzels and popcorn.
• Schmizza
  Pizza by the slice and Caesar Schmizza Salad provide an efficient walk-and-eat option.
• ChopStix
  Asian-influenced choices include vegetarian stir-fry, fried rice, gyoza, Bang Bang Chicken bowls and Korean barbecue short ribs.
• SlapTail Tacos
  Street tacos and loaded nachos add a portable option for fans circling the west side.
• Mammoth Market and Bodegas
  Grab-and-go markets sell packaged snacks and beverages with shorter transaction times.
• Water and special diets
  Factory-sealed water up to one liter and empty nonmetal, nonglass bottles may enter. Home-prepared snacks fitting in the approved bag are allowed, but outside-vendor food is not.

• Each person may bring one clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bag no larger than 12 by 6 by 12 inches with no more than two pockets, or a one-gallon clear resealable bag.
• One non-clear clutch no larger than 4.5 by 8 inches may accompany the clear bag. Oregon State's detailed text elsewhere lists 8.5 inches, so use the stricter active quick-guide dimension.
• Clear backpacks, fanny packs, cross-body bags and drawstring bags are allowed when they meet the size and pocket limits. Mesh, tinted or printed-pattern bags are not.
• Diaper bags must be clear and compliant; Gate H handles the football inspection. Medical liquids and dietary items receive necessary exceptions.
• Factory-sealed water, empty nonmetal bottles, blankets, seat cushions, binoculars and still cameras without detachable lenses may enter.
• A compact umbrella must fit inside the clear bag and may never be opened in Reser. Bring a poncho for Corvallis rain.
• Plastic or cardboard chainsaws are allowed after inspection. Real chainsaws, artificial noisemakers, hard coolers, weapons, poles and outside alcohol are prohibited.
• Standard gates open 90 minutes before kickoff, premium areas two hours before, and tickets are mobile-only. There is no re-entry, so download the ticket and settle bag questions before scanning.