This review was for the university of Virginia against liberty University football game on November 10, 2018. The game was pretty exciting with Liberty Univ. to a quick lead and UVA coming back to match the score and lead the game and overwhelming the smaller school. To start with the review of the stadium parking can be tricky. There are several options however if you want to get close to the stadium I'd recommend getting there nice and early along with the tailgaters. There will be a charge of $15 for the event which to me seems very reasonable. We did not get there early due to unforeseen circumstances. If you want to go the unconventional route and use people's front yards driveways etc. the cost will go up but we didn't see any parking more than $20. We parked out by John Paul Jones stadium which was free. The caveat was you had to walk. The walk was approximately 1.5 miles and can be tricky in the dark. As for the stadium. We wanted to be near our daughter and got 15 dollar general admission tickets. Shockingly the tickets were close to the field on a corner. No assigned seats, they were near the band. No problem. Students well behaved. The view was great. Only thing here is you really have to stand throughout the game. If you want to sit. I would recommend more expensive tickets with assigned seats. Now the seats are bleacher style, so if your rear end is aged like mine bring a cushion or blanket. The students were into it and like I mentioned well behaved. Cool listening to the school fight song after a score. This is an easy five stars. read more

I wish I could add negative stars! Scott Stadium is HORRIBLE in almost every way. To start, parking in Charlottesville for events is disgusting. Don't build a stadium that can hold such a large capacity if you aren't able to support the amount of people in the nearby town. If there aren't enough parking garages or options, maybe that should be known before hosting an event of such capacity (Luke Combs in 2026). All of the lots sold out ahead of time and the prices were astronomical. It was so pitiful and sad to see elderly people, disabled people, intoxicated girls, families, etc. all walking over an hour + away to their car that they also had to pay $80+ for in order to park...digusting! Everyone was already tired and feet hurt from the show, so to have to park that far away, have no police helping with traffic so then have to walk more than an hour to just sit in traffic and have no support from the town to make it more efficient. Next...the fact that most lots advertised as having a 'shuttle' but then only actually having 2 buses for probably 60k people is madness. They should have used all campus and town buses, hired additional help from third party services, etc. If you are charging that much money and then selling it as 'oh well it comes with a shuttle' but only if you are on one of the 2 buses that goes out instantly, because if not the buses aren't looping back around and you will end up being stuck on the side of the road for 2 hours as you desperately hope there will be another one soon and maybe it is just stuck in traffic....Horrible planning, Charlottesville! On top of that, the shuttles ended before midnight, so everyone that was still in line was waiting and waiting for a bus that was never going to come, without any warning. The bus actually may have stopped at 11 which if the concert ended at 10:45 and everyone cleared out by 11, that doesn't even give enough time for anyone to use it..Then, I asked probably 30 different RMC staff members in different parking lots to help direct me to one and not a single one knew how I could find it or could tell me any information. They were all uneducated on what was going on and had not been informed on anything. As I got to the stadium, I asked multiple RMC and venue staff members for direction on the Box Office, box office hours, etc. and not a single person could direct me to it either or help in anyway. Nobody knew what was going on, where things were, or what was happening that day. It seemed like there was no use in employing all of these people if nobody knew what was going on. NEXT let me tell you about the worst planning of it all. I was fortunate enough to thankfully have the opportunity to have gotten pit tickets as well as tickets along the lower bowl. Even though I was inches away from the staircase to the floor/pit, I walked down without anyone saying anything to me since I had a bracelet to allow me to go back and forth. I walked down, and then when trying to come back to my seat they wouldn't let me. They said the only way to get up there was to walk alllllll the way around the ENTIRE stadium. To do that, it takes 45 minutes. I know because I had to do that when I entered and even though I was practically running, it took that long to get through the crowd and I ended up missing an entire opening act! To tell me to go ALL the way around the stadium when I had a front row chair next to the staircase on the aisle is outrageous! The most stupid thing I have ever heard! The point of having this is so I could dance with my mom on the floor without blocking peoples view specifically because I jump around, and then when we wanted to sit for openers and for slow parts, etc. we'd have the ability to do so. I know that is rare so I am very fortunuate to have gotten those tickets, but to not have a backup plan or make an exception for that situation and just assume everyone who has floor tickets only have floor tickets and the staircases on the sides are off limits to everyone......is stupid for the people who actually have a use for them and spent all that money to be there!!! We didn't even end up being able to use the floor tickets because it isn't like we were about to walk the entire perimiter of the venue when we wanted to go back to our seat, we'd miss the whole show!! It would be pointless! Then on top of that, the point of having seats is to take a break and sit down when needed, so by making you walk a massive staircase and then go all the way around the whole venue, cut across multiple sold out sections, go down the entire staircase of that section, all to your front row chair that was 4 feet away from where you were standing is the dumbest thing I have ever heard. UVA likes to pride themselves on being smart but this was the worst event planning and logistics I have ever seen. Take notes, UVA and Charlottesville! Do better!! About everything honestly, it all needs work!!!! read more

The most outrageously unorganized and chaotic place I have ever been. I would not come back here if my life depended on it. There is ZERO parking and ZERO phone service in the entire vicinity so unless you enjoy being lost, and walking for miles unplanned then I would not come here. The only reason there was even two stars is because of the concert itself was good but that's subjective compared to the venue. read more

Really 3.5. Went for a UVA v Illinois game. My brother in-law went to UVA Law, my wife was previously on faculty at U of I and I earned a masters degree there. The stadium is A+ for views of the game from the seats. There were several empty seats, so we moved around a bit and tried out different locations. All good. Nothing fancy. Traditional college seats and also a berm area. So this isn't NFL style box seats with AC and a food spread type stuff. UVA has great fans and so the atmosphere was excellent. The F-22 flyover by U.S. Air Force captains and UVA alums Chelsea Bailey and Nate Jewell was a nice touch for the 9-11 anniversary. Views away from the seats are not good. In other words, there are not really places where you can be in line for food/beer and still see the game well. There are some old TVs up but they are beat up and very hard to see with sun reflection. Many had little or no sound. The overall concessions were relatively poor in both choice and quality, but with high prices. We ended up not eating at all there. Getting IDed and buying a beer was a lengthy process, all for a very limited selection. Parking is limited so if you are from out of town I recommend walking there from your hotel. Getting through the metal detectors and scanning your tix was smooth and fast. All the staff we interacted with there were good. Overall the game was a good experience despite my Illini getting crushed. read more

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Safe and fun college football experience. Also a chance to see my Hoo daughter. Band, food, bevs, and excellent multimedia enhances the on-field spectacle. Sadly, I've not seen a win in person but there's plenty of time for that. Lol. Plenty of concessions and bathrooms throughout the complex. I park at Fontaine Research park and walk, just to avoid traffic. Plenty of tailgating in the arena lot. read more

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Good place to watch a college football game, hopefully next time my Seminoles beat the Wahoos (or are they the Cavaliers I'm still a little confused). The stadium is right on the midst of the UVA campus so it's a nice area but it's a long walk if you take advantage of the free parking in the lots by the basketball area. There isn't a bad seat in the stadium and the concessions aren't too overpriced by stadium standards. The $6 pulled pork sandwich was actually pretty good for stadium food. The UVA fans were really friendly and we ended up talking to the fans around us the entire game. I'll be back here next time FSU plays UVA and hopefully the Noles win next time. read more

While it may not be hosting GameDay anytime soon, Scott Stadium is one of the most interesting football stadiums I've seen. In a way, it reminds me of a high school field that was overhauled into a small college venue but was never finished. It is also the first college stadium I've seen that has a portion of the stadium that is entirely a grass hill. And yet, people lay across it like it actually has seats. In spite of it all, Scott Stadium is surprisingly beautiful. Nestled smack dab on the University of Virginia's grounds, it is very much part of the campus where dorms and other buildings are just beyond the hill. It is the oldest active football stadium in Virginia, which recently celebrated its 87th year. It is also deceivingly large. From my newbie perspective, I thought it held no more than 40,000, but it in fact has a capacity of 65,000, which is just under Lane Stadium, where UV's rivals Virginia Tech play. The UV students are some of the most well dressed people I've seen in college football, which is reminiscent of some of the schools I've seen down south. I'm hoping the next time I'm here, the Univ of Virginia will be a powerhouse program. It's always fun to see a stadium filled with passionate fans. My only time here, the stadium was near silent. (#1) ____________ (#1) Well, we won by 49 points. read more

My son and I traveled from out of town to attend our first UVA game. It would be my 10 years olds first collegiate football game. So we were very excited and had high expectations of the visit. Parking is very limited, but many parking garages are located within a ten minute, or so walk... so no big deal. The outside of the stadium is appealing with it's brick exterior and open sided area on one of the end zone. In this area they have grass and columns fitting for the area which is unique. I really enjoyed looking at something other than rows and rows of aluminum seating. The restrooms are plentiful and at the beginning of the game well kept. That deteriorated more and more as the game went on. Many vendors with lots of options on food, drinks and other options such as flavored ice. Prices are about what you would expect from these type of venues, expensive. The seating is bench with not backing, but you can rent seats that attach with cushions and a backing... however I am unsure of pricing. From our area of looking at the field the artificial turf appeared well maintained and the field marking were easy to see. If it were not for the huge issue with trash cans in the lobby over flowing this review would be a 4. However, what I witnessed was very diligent fans picking up after themselves and trying to throw trash away. However, all through the game it just piled up and never got emptied which was unacceptable to me. Hopefully when we come back this will be rectified. UVA fans were really awesome and courteous. read more

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I have only been to Scott' Stadium once before, and that was back in the 1980s. While I remember the game itself, I don't remember the other things, like food, service, knowledge, etc. well, let me tell you. I was Very disappointed with last night's (10/24) experience. Not everything was bad. We got good ticket prices. The seats were in the upper level, which is fine. Parking was so convenient. We parked in the disabled lot and took a shuttle bus to the stadium. Very nice. Very convenient. Then things went downhill. We decided to have drinks first so hubby went to get us some beer. All is well. When it came time to eat, we each decided what we wanted and, again, hubby went to get the food. I told him I wanted a double burger, dressed, and a hot dog with mustard and ketchup. He wasn't hungry yet. The fries were fabulous, the rest was old and cold. The burger was meh. He forgot the hot dog and that was ok. The burger filled me up. Our friend, M, aaaqq Meanwhile, another friend who was with us (we'll call him M) was In line for a Bud Lite.'Now take a moment and think about the transaction. One Bud Light. The concession worker got all confused about what M wanted. After after all of the excitement. M decided to go to another line for his beer It seems to me that a school with a good reputation and tons of money, they could splurge a bit and provide better quality food. It really was awful. read more

Great place ! A tradition ! Good memories! Have been going to this stadium for over 20 years ! Parking is tight ! Good place tailgate!

Wahoowa! As far as peer stadiums go, around the ACC and across college football, things don't get much nicer aesthetically than Scott Stadium in Charlottesville. Located right on Central Grounds (around first-year dorms), the stadium fits the Jeffersonian architecture found all over UVA. Note that the field is below ground level - after entering, fans in the lower bowl will descend, which is a pretty cool look and sets up as the famous "Hill" (about half of the student section - frat bros go here, football fans sit in the stands). Atmosphere-wise, the Stadium has its ups and downs. Because of the flat slope of the stands, the building is automatically less imposing. And, because of the recent play of the Hoos, attendance has been sliding from historical standards. But, when push comes to shove (and especially in big games), Hoo fans can and do get loud. Arrive at games 20 minutes before kickoff to catch the Cavalier Marching Band's pregame performance, followed by "The Adventures of Cavman," just before the players take the field. The best seats in the house are not the first few rows on the sidelines, which have an obstructed view by the players on the sideline - you'll want to be ~5-10 rows back. Students, same deal, best spots are probably section 103, 5-10 rows back. Food options in the building are solid and at reasonable stadium prices...but the move is truly just to tailgate before the game (lively scenes both in the lots and on the Lawn), then head to the Corner afterwards. Traffic and parking are manageable; despite Cville's limited access and exit points, the area is cleared quickly after games. Yes, some students do dress up for games - it's dwindling, but "Guys in ties, Girls in pearls" is still a thing for ~1/3 of students? Personally, wearing anything other than jeans and an orange t-shirt seems ridiculous to me. That said...I'll allow it if the sundress look can continue as well. Go Hoos read more

This is my 2nd trip to Scott Stadium, one in 2010 and now in 2016. I was at the UNC game on 10-22-16 and I would say it was a pleasurable experience. My route consisted of taking US 29 into Charlottesvile. Once I finally hit the exit I needed to take for parking I would say I waited in traffic for 10 mins. Not bad considering getting there one hour before kickoff. At the exit I took, they offer free parking at the Fontaine Research Park off Ray C Hunt Dr. From 29 north take a right onto Fontaine Ave and then an immediate right on Ray C Hunt Dr. I was able to grab a spot no problem, again, considering one hour before kickoff. The walk from the lot to the stadium was not a bad walk. I would suggest comfortable shoes since you're walking in gravel and pavement. It is a wooded trail on the other side of the Fontaine/Ray C Hunt intersection, that cuts through a neighborhood and is also monitored by police/security. Once inside the stadium I did a walk around and noticed the conssesion stands aren't hard to miss and the pricing for food, drinks wasn't too bad. For you soda drinkers I would get the bottomless cup for $8 which is as many refills as you want. There is also plenty of space to hangout or bench areas to sit down. I did notice at halftime that once the lines at the conssesion stands fill up there is no room to walk between the people and where the back wall is. The seating is bleacher seating with room and you don't feel like your crowded with the people in front and behind your row. It wasn't a sell out in my section so I had more room than the avg person did. The bathrooms weren't too crowded either especially during halftime, which was a shock and surprise. If your going to a game in mid October and it's a 3:00 game or later dress warm. I was in pants, a short sleeve shirt, a light fleece sweatshirt, a thick winter vest, toboggan, gloves and was still chilly, especially when the sun goes down. If your on the visitor side bring sunglasses because you will be in direct view of the sun, especially the upper sections. The band is also on the visitor section in the lower section at the end toward the grassy area. If your noise sensitive bring ear buds to cut out the noise, consisering the band plays after every UVA 1st down. The bottom line is I would recommend going if you have tickets. The scenic view outside the stadium is beautiful, for you fall lovers. The UVA fans to my surprise were friendly and not one trash talked before and after. I will be back in 2018! read more

A very exciting game. The stadium has valuable traditions and keeps fan energy high even during heavily defensive acc games. Storming the field was a true delight. As we the friend oreos. Wahoowa! read more

Scott Stadium is pretty standard college stadium. They offer more of a selection of food other than your standard stadium nachos and hot dogs. They have ATMs located inside because many concession stands only take cash. The best part about Scott Stadium is that the student section is the grassy hill behind the end zone, which gives you great views of the game. Many people tailgate outside in the surrounding parking lot and checking out a UVa is always a fun fall thing to do a on a Saturday. read more

Scott Stadium - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia