Seeing Lady Gaga at San Francisco's Chase Center This Week? From Bag Policy to Parking, What to Know

And the category is … glamorous gothic dreams for three nights in San Francisco, when Lady Gaga’s Mayhem Ball tour comes to Chase Center on July 22, 24 and 26. 

Kicking off the week before in Las Vegas, Gaga’s first global arena tour since 2018 comes on the heels of her Coachella appearances as headliner — an opera-inspired, multi-act performance with all the nightmarish cinematic flair the artist (who may or may not now live in the Bay Area) has become known for over her almost 20-year career.

Or as one longstanding Little Monster friend who saw the Coachella show told me approvingly: “We have endured people calling Lady Gaga weird in the 2010s. Now we reap the benefits.”

So if you’re prepared to dance or die, keep reading for everything you need to know about seeing Lady Gaga later this month, from the Chase Center’s bag policy to parking, tickets and more.

And be sure to follow Chase Center on social media for any last-minute updates.

Jump straight to:

• What’s the Chase Center bag policy for the Lady Gaga show?
• Can I still get tickets for The Mayhem Ball tour?
• Where is parking for Chase Center?
• Are there any Lady Gaga afterparties?

What time does the show at Chase Center start?

For all three days, doors are slated to open at 7 p.m., with the show scheduled to start at 8 p.m.  For previous shows on this tour,  she gets on stage a little later, closer to 8:30 or 8:40.

San Francisco will be Gaga’s second stop on the Mayhem Ball global tour after her opening shows in Las Vegas. The Vegas shows have clocked in at 2 hours and 12 minutes long, so prepare for a long night and getting home late.

If you don’t mind spoilers, the full Mayhem Ball setlist has also been reported. (For folks with light sensitivity, there are some flashing lights during the concert.)

What’s the Chase Center bag policy?

Backpacks (except for single-compartment drawstring bags) of any kind are prohibited from entering Chase Center.

Any other bag you bring, including diaper bags, must be smaller than 14 x 14 x 6 inches in size.

Bags that do not meet the requirements can be checked at one of Chase’s two bag check locations for a fee of $10. Bag check is at the corner of 16th Street and Terry Francois Boulevard.

Here are some more things you cannot bring into The Mayhem Ball at Chase Center:

• Bottles and cans
• Refillable water bottles or cups
• Signs over 11 x 17 inches or attached to any pole or stick
• Masks that cover the whole face. (Face coverings to lower your risks of catching — or spreading — COVID-19, like N95 masks, are allowed. Limited face paint is accepted.)
• Lights, tripods and professional recording equipment. Flash photography is not allowed
• Noise-making devices, such as air horns, whistles or cowbells
• Weapons and self-defense items of any kind, including mace, knives and tasers
• Selfie sticks

What else can you bring to Chase Center? These items include:

• Baby bags, plastic bottles and formula
• Strollers that can be checked in at Portals 13 or 52 during the event.
• Umbrellas

While portable phone chargers are not prohibited, Chase Center also offers charging stations compatible with most cellphone devices. Guests may rent a portable charger to take back to their seats for $5 per hour.

How do I know if I’ve got a good seat at The Mayhem Ball tour Chase Center show?

If you are anxious about anything obscuring your sight of the stage or how you want to get to your seat fast, you can check out the view from your seat using Chase Center’s Virtual Venue map.

What should I know about accessibility at Chase Center?

Chase Center addresses questions about accessibility in its online A to Z Guide, which includes information about accessible parking, hearing assistance, ADA-compliant restrooms and service animals.

The venue said guests can request complimentary wheelchair escorts by visiting the kiosks located at Portal 13 or texting 833-CC4-FANS.

To schedule an American Sign Language interpreter, guests should contact guestexperiences@warriors.com ahead of time.

What should I know about parking at and near Chase Center?

Chase Center has a guide to its parking garage. The venue’s website also refers fans to the third-party parking website SpotHero for other non-Chase Center parking options nearby.

There are also cheaper parking options farther away. So, if you’re driving to the show but haven’t secured your parking yet, consider wearing comfier shoes for the walk over and back.

Accessible parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. You can email guestexperiences@warriors.com for more details.

What about using rideshare services like Lyft and Uber at Chase Center?

While getting to the venue using a rideshare service might be fairly smooth, trying to find a car after the show is almost certainly going to be a challenge — and this author is speaking from personal experience. Due to surge pricing, it will also be far more expensive to get an Uber or Lyft as you exit the venue.

There are multiple designated pickup and drop-off zones located within one block of Chase Center. Upon arrival, use one of the designated passenger loading zones (white curbs) along Terry A Francois Boulevard for a safe curbside drop-off.

As you leave the show, rideshare apps will automatically display the best places to get picked up within a five-minute walk radius.

Accessible drop-offs and pickups are along the curb of 16th Street and Terry Francois Boulevard, with accessible entry and exit from the East Entrance. For folks with mobility considerations, the venue can provide a wheelchair to transport guests from Thrive City Plaza or the main lobby to their seats. You can request a wheelchair by texting 833-CC4FANS.

What’s the best way to take public transit to The Mayhem Ball?

Public transit schedules can always be subject to change. Check the timings for your route on the day of the show itself, and be sure of your very last service home. Chase Center has a comprehensive guide to public transportation on its website.

SF Muni

Any Chase Center patron who shows their event ticket at Muni turnstiles and boarding platforms can ride Muni without charge. (This offer will expire at 2 a.m.)

There is a Muni Metro rail stop serving the venue on the T Third Street line, which connects Chinatown and Sunnydale. See the Muni Metro schedule.

BART

Several BART stations have convenient connections to get to the venue.

Muni Route 22 connects to the 16th Street and Mission BART station. This stop is located on Third Street and Gene Friend Way.

Muni Route 15 serves as a connection to the Montgomery Street BART station. This stop is located on Third Street and Warriors Way.

You can transfer to the new Union Square Muni Metro rail station from Powell BART station via the underground corridor to take the T Third Street line or S Shuttle Mission Bay line to the UCSF/Chase Center stop.

You can find more information and schedules on the BART website.

Caltrain

If you take Caltrain to San Francisco, you can walk 15–20 minutes along Fourth Street and turn left on Gene Friend Way to Chase Center.

You can also transfer from the Caltrain station to the Muni Metro T Third Street platform, which is located across the street, and take Muni to the UCSF/Chase Center stop.

Since one of the shows is on a Saturday, be sure to check the Caltrain’s weekend schedule to make sure when the last train leaves.

Riders 18 and under can ride for $1 one way or buy a Day Pass for $2.

Caltrain will also be hosting a themed Gaga train for the first show on July 22, with merch giveaways plus an on-board costume and lookalike contest. Fans can sign up for the experience on Eventbrite.

Biking

Chase Center offers guests free bike valet for the first 300 bikes an hour before start time. The valet is available along 16th Street and closes an hour after the show ends.

Public bike parking is available along 16th Street and Terry Francois Boulevard.

There is also a Lyft/Bay Wheels bike share station at the intersection of Warriors Way and Terry Francois Boulevard. While they’re convenient and easy to use, the limited availability of these bikes means you should have a backup plan — or you might get stranded.

Can I still get a ticket to The Mayhem Ball tour?

According to Ticketmaster, tickets are still available, with the lowest currently selling for around $190. You may find better deals with resale tickets on sites like StubHub.

Make sure you are not purchasing fake tickets, especially with offers to sell online. Read more tips about avoiding ticket resale scams.

Are there any Lady Gaga afterparties?

Oh, most definitely. There are also Mayhem-inspired parties leading up to the concert week, including:

• July 11: Gaga Lipa at Beaux in San Francisco
• July 12: Mayhem in the Castro – Lady Gaga Tribute Night!
  at QBar in San Francisco
• July 12: DANCE ROMANCE at Cafe Du Nord in San Francisco
• July 22, 24 and 26: Lady Gaga Party at Splash Sports Bar in San Francisco
• July 24: The GAGA MAYHEM BALL AFTERPARTY at Oasis in San Francisco
• July 25: The Mayhem Ball Afterparty at Jolene’s in San Francisco.

This story originally published on July 8.