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Cameron Indoor Stadium Entry Rules: Bags, Water and Food
Checked Source: Duke entry screening and clear bag policy page (goduke.com, opens in a new tab)Verified by BC
Short answer
Cameron Indoor Stadium allows clear bags up to 12 by 12 by 6 inches and wristlets or clutches smaller than 8 by 5 by 1 inches. Cups, bottles, coolers, outside food, drones, video cameras and selfie sticks are banned. Umbrellas, blankets, seat cushions and cameras with lenses shorter than four inches are allowed.
Every rule at Cameron Indoor Stadium
An item that is not listed is not mentioned in the official pages we checked. Each row links to the page its rule came from.
Bag policy in detail
Clear bags up to 12 x 12 x 6 inches are permitted, and bags larger than that are prohibited. Duke Stores bags with a receipt are also allowed. Wristlets or clutches smaller than 8 x 5 x 1 inches are permitted. The pages do not mention backpacks.
- Bag: Clear bags up to 12 x 12 x 6 in
- Water bottle: Not allowed
- Outside food: Not allowed, medical or childcare exceptions
Food and drink
Cups, bottles, thermoses and drink containers are on the prohibited items list. Outside food and beverages are prohibited, with exceptions for medical or childcare needs. Coolers, ice chests and similar containers are prohibited.
Cameras and electronics
Cameras with lenses shorter than four inches are permitted. Cameras with lenses over four inches and video cameras are prohibited. Cameras with lenses shorter than four inches are permitted, and longer ones are prohibited. Drones and unmanned aircraft systems are prohibited. The pages do not mention tripods, laptops, tablets and power banks.
Strollers and family items
Accessible screening lanes are available for guests using assistive or medical devices or carrying childcare items. They use a hand-held detector or pat-down, and all personal items are visually inspected. The pages do not mention strollers.
Umbrellas, blankets and comfort items
Umbrellas are permitted but may not be opened in seating areas. Blankets, coats and rain gear are on the permitted items list. Seat cushions and stadium chairs are on the permitted items list. Outside folding and tailgate chairs are prohibited.
Signs, flags and fan items
Binoculars and camera cases no larger than 8 x 5 x 1 inches are permitted. The pages do not mention signs and flags.
Medical needs and accessibility
The pages describe no separate medical bag process, so ask the venue before the event if you need to bring medical items.
Security screening and arrival
Everyone is screened before entering, mainly by walk-through metal detectors, with hand-held detectors and pat-downs if needed. Guests who do not consent to screening are not admitted.
Bag storage and lockers
The page describes no bag storage.
Duke Athletics events
The page is Duke's entry screening policy for its venues, and this page applies it to Cameron Indoor Stadium. Check the event page for the game you are attending.
Prohibited items
From the official entry page. Staff can also refuse anything they decide could affect safety.
- Water bottles
- Outside food
- Coolers
- Drones
- Alcoholic beverages
- Artificial noisemakers
- Balloons, balls and frisbees
- Hazardous materials
- Laser pointers
- Outside chairs, including folding and tailgate chairs
- Pets other than service animals
- Weapons of any kind, including pocket knives
- Wheelie shoes
Questions about Cameron Indoor Stadium
Clear bags up to 12 x 12 x 6 inches are permitted, and bags larger than that are prohibited. Duke Stores bags with a receipt are also allowed.
Cups, bottles, thermoses and drink containers are on the prohibited items list.
Outside food and beverages are prohibited, with exceptions for medical or childcare needs.
Coolers, ice chests and similar containers are prohibited.
Umbrellas are permitted but may not be opened in seating areas.
Cameras with lenses shorter than four inches are permitted. Cameras with lenses over four inches and video cameras are prohibited.
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Sources
Checked on October 5, 2026 against the sources above. Venues can change rules without notice, and rules can differ by event. Confirm with the venue for your date. Next review: October 19, 2026.
Change log
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