Cal Traditions

The Traditions

Every Cal fan knows the Big C — the massive letter carved into the hillside above the stadium, illuminated on game nights and visible from the upper deck.

Pregame Rituals

Before kickoff, the Cal Band marches down Bancroft Way to the stadium in a procession that draws thousands of fans.

In-Game Moments

The card stunts, a tradition Cal pioneered in the early 1900s, still make occasional appearances during big games.

Must Experience

And of course, no visit is complete without learning about The Play — the legendary 1982 five-lateral kickoff return against Stanford that remains the most famous finish in college football history.