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Sanford Handicap Seating?
Posted on 11/17/25 at 9:43 pm
Posted on 11/17/25 at 9:43 pm
Google isn't that helpful. Asking y'all.
For this Charlotte game, I want to take my wife's brother who was in a recent auto accident in Athens, but can't get around right now. He'd be in a wheelchair.
I typically buy from Stubhub when I go to a random game. How would this work to get Handicap Seating?
There'd be 4 of us in total, 1 handi.
Thanks in advance!
For this Charlotte game, I want to take my wife's brother who was in a recent auto accident in Athens, but can't get around right now. He'd be in a wheelchair.
I typically buy from Stubhub when I go to a random game. How would this work to get Handicap Seating?
There'd be 4 of us in total, 1 handi.
Thanks in advance!
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Posted on 11/17/25 at 10:05 pm to deeprig9
What you should do (for your group of 4: 1 wheelchair + 3 companions)
1. Decide on the game date you’re going (make sure which opponent, tickets on sale, etc.).
2. On StubHub (or wherever you buy): Try to find listings that explicitly say “ADA / Wheelchair Accessible” seats. If using StubHub, use their filter for accessible seating. (As with other venues, “ADA” filter picks up wheelchair-friendly listings)
3. Buy the wheelchair accessible seat + companion seats: You’ll want one ticket for the wheelchair spot and additional three companion tickets adjacent or as close as possible to that accessible spot. If a listing doesn’t clearly show adjacency, contact the seller/site or call the Ticket Office at UGA to verify.
4. Call the UGA Ticket Office ahead of time (706-542-1231) to let them know you have a wheelchair user and want to ensure the companion seats are next to the accessible spot, and ask about best drop-off/entrance/gate for you. The UGA site says you can exchange current tickets for accessible seats, even if you bought elsewhere, subject to availability.
5. Arrive early, noting accessible parking/shuttle details: Plan for accessible parking (East Deck) or the Intramural Fields with shuttle service. Use accessible gates (e.g., Gates 2, 4, 6, 8 are cited).
6. On game-day, if anything is off (companion seats not next to accessible seat, etc), go to one of the Ticket Offices at the stadium to exchange tickets for accessible seating (first-come, first-served) as their policy indicates.
7. Check map & seating location: Given the top of lower level or 600 level may be where wheelchair spots are, make sure you’re comfortable with the sight-lines and companion seats location. Use seating charts online to verify.
8. Communicate with your group: Let your wife’s brother know what to expect: how to enter, where the accessible restrooms are, designated drop-off or elevator access. It’ll make the experience far more smooth and comfortable.
1. Decide on the game date you’re going (make sure which opponent, tickets on sale, etc.).
2. On StubHub (or wherever you buy): Try to find listings that explicitly say “ADA / Wheelchair Accessible” seats. If using StubHub, use their filter for accessible seating. (As with other venues, “ADA” filter picks up wheelchair-friendly listings)
3. Buy the wheelchair accessible seat + companion seats: You’ll want one ticket for the wheelchair spot and additional three companion tickets adjacent or as close as possible to that accessible spot. If a listing doesn’t clearly show adjacency, contact the seller/site or call the Ticket Office at UGA to verify.
4. Call the UGA Ticket Office ahead of time (706-542-1231) to let them know you have a wheelchair user and want to ensure the companion seats are next to the accessible spot, and ask about best drop-off/entrance/gate for you. The UGA site says you can exchange current tickets for accessible seats, even if you bought elsewhere, subject to availability.
5. Arrive early, noting accessible parking/shuttle details: Plan for accessible parking (East Deck) or the Intramural Fields with shuttle service. Use accessible gates (e.g., Gates 2, 4, 6, 8 are cited).
6. On game-day, if anything is off (companion seats not next to accessible seat, etc), go to one of the Ticket Offices at the stadium to exchange tickets for accessible seating (first-come, first-served) as their policy indicates.
7. Check map & seating location: Given the top of lower level or 600 level may be where wheelchair spots are, make sure you’re comfortable with the sight-lines and companion seats location. Use seating charts online to verify.
8. Communicate with your group: Let your wife’s brother know what to expect: how to enter, where the accessible restrooms are, designated drop-off or elevator access. It’ll make the experience far more smooth and comfortable.
Posted on 11/17/25 at 10:17 pm to BillysIsland
Yeah I already googled all that shite and it's incorrect and incongruent.
Posted on 11/17/25 at 10:21 pm to deeprig9
For a long time, it was prime seating in the south end zone right behind the hedges. Don't know about now however.
If I was you, I'd do what old people do is pick up the house phone and call the university.
If I was you, I'd do what old people do is pick up the house phone and call the university.
This post was edited on 11/17/25 at 10:22 pm
Posted on 11/17/25 at 10:48 pm to Violent Hip Swivel
Sanford is an East West stadium. There is no South endzone.
Posted on 11/18/25 at 6:52 am to deeprig9
Got you — let’s ditch the generic policy stuff and I’ll give you the real, practical, what-actually-happens-at-Sanford-Stadium advice that fans and ushers use every single week.
Here’s the truth about getting wheelchair seating at Sanford, especially when buying from StubHub:
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? How Accessible Seating ACTUALLY Works at Sanford Stadium (Real-world version)
1. ADA wheelchair seating at Sanford is NOT something you can “filter and purchase” on StubHub.
StubHub might label a few listings ADA, but 90% of ADA seating at Sanford doesn’t get listed as ADA by resellers.
Most ADA seats get assigned by UGA Ticket Office on game day when you show up with any valid ticket.
2. The ushers at Sanford are VERY good about accommodating wheelchair users.
All you need is:
4 tickets anywhere in the stadium (cheapest possible is totally fine)
Your brother-in-law present in his wheelchair
When you get there ? go straight to an usher at the nearest portal and say:
> “We have one wheelchair guest and need ADA seating with three companion seats.”
They will take you to the platforms at the top of the lower bowl, or to another ADA platform depending on availability.
3. They almost always seat the full group together (up to 3 companions).
Sanford follows the “1 wheelchair + up to 3 companions” rule and they genuinely honor it.
I’ve seen whole groups moved into ADA platforms even with non-ADA tickets.
4. They do NOT care that your tickets are from StubHub.
As long as the tickets scan, you’re good.
They do NOT ask:
When you bought
Price
Where the seats are supposed to be
If they were originally ADA
Nothing.
It’s strictly: Do you have a wheelchair guest? ? Yes ? Let’s get you seated.
5. You DO NOT need ADA-specific tickets if someone is legitimately in a wheelchair.
This is the key part everyone keeps missing.
---
?? So what should YOU do? (The real play)
?? Step 1:
Buy any 4 seats anywhere — cheapest available is usually Upper 600 level or 300 level.
?? Step 2:
Arrive 30–45 min before kickoff so ADA platforms aren’t full.
?? Step 3:
Enter at whichever gate is easiest (Gate 2/6 usually easiest for wheelchair users).
?? Step 4:
Tell the usher:
> “We need wheelchair seating for one guest and three companions.”
?? Step 5:
They will escort you to ADA seating and set you up.
---
?? This is what REAL fans do every week
Because UGA:
Doesn’t want lawsuits
Doesn’t want bad press
Wants fans accommodated
Knows Sanford is one of the hardest stadiums in the SEC to navigate
Wheelchair = Automatic ADA access.
Companions = Automatically accommodated.
StubHub seat location = irrelevant.
Here’s the truth about getting wheelchair seating at Sanford, especially when buying from StubHub:
---
? How Accessible Seating ACTUALLY Works at Sanford Stadium (Real-world version)
1. ADA wheelchair seating at Sanford is NOT something you can “filter and purchase” on StubHub.
StubHub might label a few listings ADA, but 90% of ADA seating at Sanford doesn’t get listed as ADA by resellers.
Most ADA seats get assigned by UGA Ticket Office on game day when you show up with any valid ticket.
2. The ushers at Sanford are VERY good about accommodating wheelchair users.
All you need is:
4 tickets anywhere in the stadium (cheapest possible is totally fine)
Your brother-in-law present in his wheelchair
When you get there ? go straight to an usher at the nearest portal and say:
> “We have one wheelchair guest and need ADA seating with three companion seats.”
They will take you to the platforms at the top of the lower bowl, or to another ADA platform depending on availability.
3. They almost always seat the full group together (up to 3 companions).
Sanford follows the “1 wheelchair + up to 3 companions” rule and they genuinely honor it.
I’ve seen whole groups moved into ADA platforms even with non-ADA tickets.
4. They do NOT care that your tickets are from StubHub.
As long as the tickets scan, you’re good.
They do NOT ask:
When you bought
Price
Where the seats are supposed to be
If they were originally ADA
Nothing.
It’s strictly: Do you have a wheelchair guest? ? Yes ? Let’s get you seated.
5. You DO NOT need ADA-specific tickets if someone is legitimately in a wheelchair.
This is the key part everyone keeps missing.
---
?? So what should YOU do? (The real play)
?? Step 1:
Buy any 4 seats anywhere — cheapest available is usually Upper 600 level or 300 level.
?? Step 2:
Arrive 30–45 min before kickoff so ADA platforms aren’t full.
?? Step 3:
Enter at whichever gate is easiest (Gate 2/6 usually easiest for wheelchair users).
?? Step 4:
Tell the usher:
> “We need wheelchair seating for one guest and three companions.”
?? Step 5:
They will escort you to ADA seating and set you up.
---
?? This is what REAL fans do every week
Because UGA:
Doesn’t want lawsuits
Doesn’t want bad press
Wants fans accommodated
Knows Sanford is one of the hardest stadiums in the SEC to navigate
Wheelchair = Automatic ADA access.
Companions = Automatically accommodated.
StubHub seat location = irrelevant.
Posted on 11/18/25 at 7:59 am to deeprig9
Just call the ticket office.
A few times many years ago I went to a game with a family member in a wheelchair and we sat directly behind the west endzone, kinda where the Luckies sit now. I'm sure you can't just go on stubhub and get a ticket there. the ticket office is usually pretty accommodating so if you explain your situation they might can walk you through your options.
A few times many years ago I went to a game with a family member in a wheelchair and we sat directly behind the west endzone, kinda where the Luckies sit now. I'm sure you can't just go on stubhub and get a ticket there. the ticket office is usually pretty accommodating so if you explain your situation they might can walk you through your options.
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