US vs. Japan

as told by Samantha Lee (’23)

THE EVENT: 2015 Women’s World Cup Final between the US and Japan

FAVORITE MOMENT: Carli Lloyd’s celebration after her hat trick

“It was really cool to be so close to the field and the fans were so into it, which was great,” Lee said. “When Carli Lloyd slid on her knee after her third goal, I was like wow. And this was back when I still played soccer so I was inspired.”

Seahawks vs. 49ers

as told by Jake Wang (’26)

THE EVENT: San Francisco 49ers vs Seattle Seawhawks in the 2023 NFL wild Card game

FAVORITE MOMENT: Every part of the game

“Going to the Niner’s game is always so much fun,” Wang said. “There’s something about supporting your town’s team that makes it so much more cool.”

Giants vs. Dodgers

as told by Charlie Bates (’24)

THE EVENT: 2016 San Francisco Giants vs Los Angeles Dodgers during the regular MLB season

FAVORITE MOMENT: Brandon Crawford hits a walk-off home run

“As a baseball player, it is something that I’ll definitely remember forever,” Bates said. “The feeling in the arena was electric and that’s why I feel like it was one of my favorite moments I’ve witnessed.”

Stanford vs. Cal

as told by Ishaan Batra (’23)

THE EVENT: Stanford Football vs Cal Football in 2022

FAVORITE MOMENT: Cal storming back and taking the lead in the fourth quarter

“I remember the electric atmosphere and I could feel the rivalry between the two teams as it was different from any college football game I’ve attended,” Batra said. “Cal scoring three touchdowns in the fourth quarter alone to win the game was the most insane thing I’ve ever seen.”

Warriors vs. Nuggets

as told by Shreyas Shashi (’25)

THE EVENT: Game one of the 2022 NBA Playoffs between the Golden State Warriors and the Denver Nuggets

FAVORITE MOMENT: Steph Curry checks in the game and the whole crowd erupts in the arena

“I remember entering the plaza at Chase and it was amazing,” Shashi said. “Full of unique people coming from different places, all coming together to support one team. The stadium itself was electric, like nothing I had experienced before.”

Chelsea vs. Crystal Palace

as told by Charlie Merkel (’23)

THE EVENT: Chelsea vs Crystal Palace during the 2014-15 Premier League season

FAVORITE MOMENT: Eden Hazard scores the game winning goal off his missed penalty

“I remember the die-hard spirit of the stadium and the thunderous chants after the game winning goal was scored,” Merkel said. “After a penalty kick was given up, Eden Hazard scored off the rebound and put the Blues ahead to clinch the 2015 Premier League title.”