115th Big Game, Noon, California Memorial Stadium, University of California, Berkeley: Don't miss the 115th game between Stanford and Cal. Come cheer on the Cardinal.
Big Game Countdown, White Plaza: Join the Axe Committee in White Plaza to count down the 115 hours until the game with hourly train whistle blasts.
Sunday, October 14
Pier 39 Rally, 12:00 p.m., Pier 39, San Francisco: Join the Leland Stanford Junion University Marching Band as they take on Cal in a Battle of the Bands at Pier 39 in San Francisco.
Monday, October 15
Bearial, 12:00 p.m., White Plaza: Kick off Big Game Week with the Band's virtual funeral ritual of Oski the Bear at The Claw.
Big Game Rally, 9:00 p.m., Angell Field: Get in the Big Game spirit with the traditional rally sponsored by the Stanford Axe Committee. There will be free food, giveaways and a special pyrotechnics show.
Tuesday, October 16
Rivals For Life Blood Drive, 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., Arrillaga Center for Sports and Recreation, Stanford: Show your Cardinal spirit by donating blood and help Stanford beat Cal for a fifth consecutive year. Each donor will receive an exclusive Rivals for Life duffel bag. For more information, click here.
Big Sail, 12:00 p.m., San Francisco: Stanford and Cal Sailing will host the ninth annual Big Sail on the San Francisco Bay in front of the iconic Golden Gate Bridge at the St. Francis Yacht Club. The Stanford and Cal bands will also be there to support their respective teams.
Wednesday, October 17
Guardsmen Big Game Luncheon, 11:00 a.m., Fairmont Hotel, San Francisco: Get in the spirit of Big Game week and support programming for at-risk Bay Area youth at the annual Big Game luncheon hosted by The Guardsmen. To purchase tickets, click here.
2012 Buck/Cardinal Club Oktoberfest, 5:30 p.m., Gordon Biersch Brewery, San Jose:Join Stanford Athletics, the Buck/Cardinal Club, and the new Jaquish & Kenninger Director of Athletics, Bernard Muir, for an Oktoberfest that cannot be missed! Mix and mingle with Stanford Athletics' coaches, staff, and former student-athletes while enjoying German fare and beverages, and hear the latest from Bernard Muir on the Stanford Athletic Department. $10/person (no one under 21 admitted). Register online by October 10.
Gaieties 2012, 8:00 p.m., Memorial Auditorium: Gaieties is a student-written and directed musical comedy aimed at uniting the Stanford campus. Performed annually the week before Big Game against Cal, the production is meant to remind the community of the reasons for which we love Stanford. Join us and get ready to beat Cal! Tickets are $10 Students, $15 Staff/Faculty and $20 General Admission. More information can be found at the Gaieties homepage.
Thursday, October 18
Big Chill, TBA, Oakland Ice: Enjoy Stanford's club ice hockey team as they put Cal on ice at the Oakland Ice Rink. For directions, click here.
Soccer Doubleheader, 5:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m., Laird Q. Cagan Stadium: Come cheer on the Men's and Women's Soccer teams in a special doubleheader at Laird Q. Cagan Stadium. The men's team will battle Oregon State at 5:00 p.m., and then at 7:30 p.m., the women's team will take on Washington State. Click here to purchase tickets.
Gaieties 2012, 8:00 p.m., Memorial Auditorium: Gaieties is a student-written and directed musical comedy aimed at uniting the Stanford campus. Performed annually the week before Big Game against Cal, the production is meant to remind the community of the reasons for which we love Stanford. Join us and get ready to beat Cal! Tickets are $10 Students, $15 Staff/Faculty and $20 General Admission. More information can be found at the Gaieties homepage.
Friday, October 19
Women's Golf Stanford Intercollegiate, All Day, Stanford Golf Course: Watch the Cardinal tee off against strong talent from around the country at the Stanford Golf Course. Free admission.
Field Hockey vs. Pacific, 4:00 p.m., Varsity Field Hockey Turf: Come cheer on Stanford Field Hockey as they take on the University of the Pacific. Free admission.
Big Chill, 4:45 p.m., Redwood City Ice Oasis:Enjoy Stanford's club ice hockey team as they put Cal on ice at the Redwood City Ice Oasis. For directions, visit: http://www.stanford.edu/group/hockey/directions.html
Cardinal & White Friday Frenzy Scrimmage, 6:00 p.m., Maples Pavilion: Get your first look at the 2012-13 Men's & Women's Basketball teams at this free event, featuring interactive contests, giveaways, team introductions, a dunk contest and an intra-squad scrimmage.
Gaieties, 8:00 p.m., Memorial Auditorium: Gaieties is a student-written and directed musical comedy aimed at uniting the Stanford campus. Performed annually the week before Big Game against Cal, the production is meant to remind the community of the reasons for which we love Stanford. Join us and get ready to beat Cal! Tickets are $10 Students, $15 Staff/Faculty and $20 General Admission. More information can be found at the Gaieties homepage.
Saturday, October 20
Big Splash, 9:30 a.m., Spieker Aquatics Complex, Berkeley: Tickets will be $10 for adults and $5 for seniors/children. The annual clash of Stanford and Cal's Men's Water Polo teams always produces fierce competition. Cheer the Cardinal on to victory in Berkeley.
115th Big Game, Noon, California Memorial Stadium, Berkeley: Don't miss the 115th game between Stanford and Cal. Come cheer on the Cardinal. For more information, please visit Gameday Central.
Big Game Telecast Parties, Nationwide: Stanford alumni and parents across the country are hosting Big Game Telecast Parties. Even if you can't make it to California Memorial Stadium, you can still cheer with your fellow fans. Click here to find a party near you. The game will be televised nationally on FOX.
Sunday, October 21
The Big Ride, 1:00 p.m., Red Barn Equestrian Center, Stanford: Continue the Big Game rivarly at the first ever head-to-head scrimmage between Stanford and Cal's equestrian teams. The free event will feature jumping, dressage, and school themed door prizes. All proceeds to benefit the Stanford and UC Berkeley riding programs. Admission is free. Click here for more information.
Soccer Doubleheader, 3:00 p.m. & 5:30 p.m., Laird Q. Cagan Stadium: The Cardinal takes on the Huskies in a Sunday afternoon doubleheader on the Farm. The Men kick things off at 3:00 p.m., while the Women will start at 5:30 p.m. One ticket is good for both matches. Click here to purchase tickets.