a stadium seat cup holder for use with a stadium seat having an upper seating panel and multiple other panels includes a bracket that is configured to form an attachment to a stadium seat wherein the bracket affixes to one or more seat panels of the stadium seat . at least one recess on the bracket receives a panel of the stadium seat . a cup holder is preferably movably mounted to the bracket , wherein the cup holder is movable between extended and retracted positions . in the extended position , the cup holder is placed in front of the stadium seat . in the retracted position , the cup holder is placed under the stadium seat . fittings on the apparatus enable support of other optional items , such as a drink bottle , trash bag , and / or shaker .