Event Details:
Location
Stanford Stadium
625 Nelson Rd
Stanford, CA 94305
United States
Disability Access Information See below
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Sundar Pichai will be Stanford’s 2026 Commencement speaker
The CEO of Google and Alphabet will be the keynote speaker for Commencement 2026. Pichai holds a master’s in materials science and engineering from the university.
Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai, MS ’95, a forward-thinking leader in tackling challenges and empowering people to realize their potential, will deliver Stanford’s Commencement address in June.
Pichai, who holds a master’s from Stanford, will address graduates during the university’s 135th Commencement ceremony on Sunday, June 14, in Stanford Stadium.
“Sundar is a deeply thoughtful leader who has a vivid sense for how technology can improve society and transform individual lives. He epitomizes what it means for a Stanford graduate to have a broad impact,” said Stanford President Jonathan Levin. “I’m excited to hear his reflections and advice to our graduates as they take the next step into their own futures.”
Live Broadcasts and Recordings
The ceremony will be live-streamed on this website. The ceremony will broadcast live on Stanford's radio station KZSU FM 90.1 and on kzsu.stanford.edu
Video of the commencement ceremony will be available on Stanford's YouTube channel following the event.
Accessibility Information
Disability Parking
The Track House Lot (Lot 6), located via Galvez Street, will be reserved for guests displaying any state-issued or temporary disability parking permit. Individuals with mobility limitations can be dropped off closer to the Stadium (near Nelson Road), once inside the Track House Lot. Additional disability parking is located in the Galvez Lot, directly across the Track House Lot on Galvez Street. A map of the area can be found here. A limited golf cart shuttle service will be available within the Track House Lot and Galvez Lot to transport guests with limited mobility to Gate 4. No advanced registration is required for this service.
Accessible Entrance
While all gate entrances to the Stadium are accessible, we recommend that guests with mobility limitations use the Gate 4 entrance after parking in the Track House Lot. Once through the gate, continue through the tunnel (step-free path) to the concourse level and lower bowl sections. An elevator is located at Gate 4 and Gate 5 to access the upper bowl sections.
Mobility Assistance
Guest who required mobility assistance are encouraged to attend with a family member or companion who can provide support throughout the event, including arrival, seating, and departure.
Event support staff will be available on site to provide directional assistance, including guiding guests to accessible seating areas and helping coordinate access points for individuals using wheelchairs and other mobility devices. While staff will assist with navigation and wayfinding, they will not provide physical assistance or wheelchair transport. We appreciate your understanding and encourage advanced planning to ensure a smooth and comfortable experience for all attendees.
Seating
The majority of seating at the stadium will be in direct sunlight. Umbrellas will not be allowed. Some seating areas on the east and southeast sides of the stadium will be fully or partially shaded during the ceremony. Wheelchair seating is located at the concourse level, Row Y (via the tunnels, and is in full shade. Additional wheelchair seating is located in the upper bowl (full sun), Row V (via the elevator). In order to accommodate the number of guests using wheelchairs, or those with other disability-related needs, we request only one companion in Row Y. A limited mobility reserved seating area is available, in the lower section (Row W and X), for individuals who can only climb limited stairs (5-7 steps with a handrail). All seating is first come, first served.
