2025 Bay Area Panthers Open Tryout Showcase
Participants will have an opportunity to showcase their talents in front of 7-Time Professional Football Champion and Head Coach Rob Keefe and his staff with the possibility of earning a roster spot.
The Panthers will host fans and the local community to support players on their quest to join the Panthers team. Admission is complimentary, allowing attendees to connect with the Panthers organization and observe potential future talent in action.
Event Details:
Date: Saturday March 1st, 2025
Location: San Jose City College
Registration Time: 7:00 AM
Tryout Start Time: 9:00 AM
Cost: Athlete pre-registration: $65.00; Walk-up in-person registration: $80.00
Click HERE to pre-register for the 2025 Bay Area Panthers Tryout Showcase.
Try-out Requirements:
Age Requirements:
Participants must be 18 years or older
Athlete Pricing:
Athlete pre-registration: $65.00 (flat fee)
Walk-up in-person registration: $80.00 (flat fee)
To pre-register, click here.
When you pre-register online, you will receive a digital confirmation for entrance via email. Please have your confirmation ready on your phone or printed for entry at the gate.
Pre-registration closes at 08:59 P.M. on February 28th, 2025.
Same day in-person registration
Fee of $80.00 can be paid in cash or via debit/credit card
Athletes must provide their own cleats, shorts, and athletic gear.
Athletes will be issued a Bay Area Panthers open tryout t-shirt.
Athletes must provide their own water/sports drink.
What To Expect:
In-person registration/check-in will begin at 7:00 A.M.
The on-field evaluation and testing will start promptly at 9:00 A.M.
Some further details about what the tryouts will entail are as follow:
Jaguar Stadium is made up of FieldTurf (click here for stadium information)
Athletes will be tested in the 40-yard dash and short shuttle.
Athletes will compete in position-specific drills and 1 on 1's.
The tryout is non-contact. Helmets and pads are not necessary.
Athletes must be prepared on arrival. No locker room is available.
Bathrooms available onsite.
Parking
Full-day paid parking is available, $3 flat fee
First come, first serve & self serve
Student Parking Lot F (flat lot) next to the stadium
Student Garage E - for rollover parking (also all day)
Cash and card accepted
Parking Lot Address:
710 Leigh Ave,
San Jose, CA 95128
($3 flat rate, full-day)
Across the street from Jaguar Stadium
Getting There:
San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) is the closest airport to the Showcase location.
Players that are trying out that would like a hotel room will receive a discounted friends and family rate at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Jose.
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Jose
2050 Gateway Place
San Jose, CA 95110
(408) 453-4000
Courtesy Shuttle to and from SJC Airport 5:00 A.M. – 11:00 P.M., every 20 minutes
1.3 miles away from San Jose Mineta International Airport
5.4 miles away from Jaguar Stadium (San Jose City College)
*Attendees will have until 2/14/25 to book their hotel accommodations at a discounted rate. Click here to book.
Jaguar Stadium at San Jose City College
710 Leigh Ave, San Jose, CA 95128
6.4 miles from the San Jose Mineta International Airport
5.4 miles from the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Jose
Click HERE to pre-register for the 2025 Bay Area Panthers Tryout Showcase
The Saturday tryout showcase will have a community corner filled with a full schedule of events and programming for athlete's families and loved ones, football fans, and the general public to enjoy a day full of entertainment, food, and fun all while watching the athletes on the field vie for a chance for their professional football dreams to come true.
Season ticket-holders will be able to attend to pick up their 2025 season ticket-holder pins and season surprise gift.
Fans and Public:
The tryout showcase is complimentary and open to the public
All ages welcome
Food and drinks for purchase
Live music
Special guests
Exclusive deals on merchandise for sale
Full-day paid parking is available, $3 flat fee
Student Parking Lot F (flat lot) next to the stadium
Student Garage E - for rollover parking (also all day)
Cash and card accepted
Event Links
Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/2894019-0
