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Can You Bring a Purse Into NCAA Football stadiums? Rules

Of the 57 NCAA football stadiums we have verified for purses, 1 allows them, 51 allow them with limits, 1 bans them and 4 do not say. Rules can change by event, so check the event page for your date too. Each venue below shows its own rule, the official page it comes from and the date we read it.

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NCAA Football stadiums compared
57
State a rule
53
Last check
Oct 5, 2026

How the verified NCAA football stadiums treat purses

Allowed outright: New Ryan Field.

Allowed with limits: Kyle Field, Tiger Stadium, Beaver Stadium, Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Camp Randall Stadium, Clemson Memorial Stadium, Darrell K Royal Stadium, Bryant-Denny Stadium, Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, Notre Dame Stadium, Kroger Field, Jordan-Hare Stadium, Kinnick Stadium and Williams-Brice Stadium and 37 more.

Not allowed: Michigan Stadium.

Not mentioned on the pages we read: Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, Nebraska Memorial Stadium, Sanford Stadium and Indiana Memorial Stadium. We do not guess for these, so ask the venue or check the event page.

A verdict here is a summary of the venue's own wording, and the rows below give that wording. Rules can change by event, so a game and a concert at the same venue can differ. See the purses guide for how every kind of venue treats them.

What each of the 57 NCAA football stadiums says

Each row is the venue's own rule, with the official page it came from and the date we read it.

Purse

  • Amon G. Carter StadiumConditional

    A small clutch purse about the size of a hand, no larger than 4.5 x 6.5 inches, is permitted.

    TCU clear bag policy page, checked

  • Autzen StadiumConditional

    Along with the clear bag, each fan may bring a small clutch or purse for privacy. The page does not give a size for it.

    Autzen Stadium page on goducks.com, checked

  • Beaver StadiumConditional

    Purses are prohibited. A wristlet no larger than 4 x 6 x 1 inches, with or without a strap, is allowed.

    Penn State Athletics bag policy announcement, checked

  • Ben Hill Griffin StadiumConditional

    Purses are prohibited, apart from a clutch or wallet no larger than 4.5 x 6.5 inches.

    Florida Gators clear bag policy page, checked

  • Bill Snyder Family StadiumConditional

    Non-clear purses and fanny packs larger than a clutch are prohibited. A clutch up to 5.5 x 7.5 inches is allowed with a clear bag.

    K-State clear bag policy page, checked

  • Bobby Dodd StadiumConditional

    Purses are prohibited bags, but a small clutch up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches may be carried with a clear bag.

    Bobby Dodd Stadium policies page, checked

  • Boone Pickens StadiumConditional

    A small clutch purse no larger than 6 x 9 inches is permitted with a clear bag.

    Oklahoma State football A-Z guide, checked

  • Boston College Alumni StadiumConditional

    Large purses and bags are prohibited. A small clutch, wristlet or handheld wallet up to 8 x 5 x 2 inches is allowed.

    Boston College football A-Z guide, checked

  • Bryant-Denny StadiumConditional

    A non-clear bag may be no larger than 4.5 x 6.5 inches.

    Alabama football A-Z index, checked

  • Camp Randall StadiumConditional

    One small clutch purse no larger than 6.5 x 4.5 inches is allowed.

    Wisconsin football fan information page, checked

  • Carter-Finley StadiumConditional

    Large purses are not approved. Small purses or clutches no larger than 6.5 x 4.5 inches are permitted, with or without a strap.

    NC State bag policies page, checked

  • Clemson Memorial StadiumConditional

    Non-clear bags and purses are prohibited. A small clutch no larger than 4.5 x 6.5 inches is allowed.

    Clemson clear bag policy page, checked

  • Darrell K Royal StadiumConditional

    Clutch bags, purses or wallets smaller than 4.5 x 6.5 inches are approved.

    Texas football fan guide, checked

  • Davis Wade StadiumConditional

    Small clutch purses no larger than 4.5 x 6.5 inches are approved. Larger purses are prohibited.

    Mississippi State football gameday A-Z, checked

  • Doak Campbell StadiumConditional

    A small clutch bag no larger than 4.5 x 6.5 inches is allowed.

    Florida State football gameday FAQ, checked

  • Faurot FieldConditional

    Not all purses are prohibited. A small clutch purse up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches is allowed with a clear bag.

    Missouri clear bag policy page, checked

  • FirstBank StadiumConditional

    Purses are prohibited, but a small clutch no larger than 4.5 x 6.5 inches is approved.

    FirstBank Stadium policies page, checked

  • Folsom FieldConditional

    Small clutch bags no larger than 4.5 x 6.5 inches are allowed.

    Folsom Field A-Z guide, checked

  • Gies Memorial StadiumConditional

    Purses larger than 4.5 x 7 inches are prohibited. A small clutch up to that size is allowed.

    Gies Memorial Stadium gameday information, checked

  • Huntington Bank StadiumConditional

    Small bags that do not exceed 4.5 x 6.5 inches are allowed.

    Gopher football gameday FAQ, checked

  • Husky StadiumConditional

    Purses are prohibited, but small clutch purses up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches, with or without a strap, are permitted with a clear bag.

    Washington clear bag policy page, checked

  • Indiana Memorial StadiumNot stated

    The pages do not mention purses.

    Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium policies page, checked

  • Jack Trice StadiumConditional

    Small clutch bags no larger than 4.5 x 6.5 inches are allowed.

    Iowa State clear bag policy announcement, checked

  • JMA Wireless DomeConditional

    Large purses are prohibited. A clutch or small purse of 4.5 x 6.5 inches is allowed, one per person.

    Syracuse clear bag policy page, checked

  • Jones AT&T StadiumConditional

    Small clutch bags no larger than 4.5 x 6.5 inches are permitted.

    Texas Tech A-Z stadium text, checked

  • Jordan-Hare StadiumConditional

    Purses are not banned outright. A small clutch purse, with or without a strap, is permitted along with the clear tote or freezer bag.

    Auburn clear bag policy page, checked

  • Kenan StadiumConditional

    Small clutch purses no larger than 4.5 x 6.5 inches are allowed.

    UNC football A to Z gameday info, checked

  • Kinnick StadiumConditional

    Purses and handbags are prohibited, but a clutch up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches, with or without a strap, is allowed.

    Iowa football gameday page, checked

  • Kroger FieldConditional

    Purses larger than a clutch that are not clear are prohibited. A small clutch is allowed.

    Kentucky football gameday information page, checked

  • Kyle FieldConditional

    Purses and bags that do not follow the 12-1-1 bag policy are prohibited.

    Kyle Field policies page, checked

  • L&N StadiumConditional

    Purses larger than a clutch are prohibited, and purses, billfolds or clutches placed inside a clear bag are not allowed in.

    Louisville stadium A to Z guide, checked

  • LA Memorial ColiseumConditional

    Purses larger than a clutch are prohibited. A small clutch or purse about the size of a hand, with or without a strap, is allowed with the clear bag.

    USC football gameday A-Z guide, checked

  • Lane StadiumConditional

    Purses are prohibited, but a small clutch of 4.5 x 1 x 6.5 inches may be carried with one of the clear bag options.

    Lane Stadium fan guide A-Z, checked

  • McLane StadiumConditional

    Small clutch bags about the size of a hand are allowed with one of the clear bag options. Larger purses are prohibited.

    McLane Stadium game day page, checked

  • Michigan StadiumNot allowed

    Purses and fanny packs are prohibited along with all other bags.

    Michigan Stadium safety and prohibited items page, checked

  • Milan Puskar StadiumConditional

    A small clutch purse no larger than 6 x 9 inches is allowed with the clear bag.

    WVU clear bag and metal detectors policy page, checked

  • Mountain America StadiumConditional

    Large purses are not approved. Small bags no larger than 4.5 x 6.5 inches are allowed.

    ASU clear bag policy page, checked

  • Nebraska Memorial StadiumNot stated

    The pages do not mention purses.

    Nebraska football game day information page, checked

  • New Ryan FieldAllowed

    Wallets, purses, drawstring bags, fanny packs and lunch bags under the size cap are welcome.

    New Ryan Field getting in page, checked

  • Neyland StadiumConditional

    Small clutch purses no larger than 4.5 x 6.5 inches are permitted. Large purses are prohibited.

    Tennessee gameday central page, checked

  • Nippert StadiumConditional

    Large purses and bags are prohibited. The guide points to the clear bag policy for the allowed sizes.

    Nippert Stadium A-Z guide, checked

  • Notre Dame StadiumConditional

    Purses larger than a clutch are prohibited. Small clutches and wallets up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches, with or without a strap, are allowed.

    Notre Dame clear bag policy page, checked

  • Ohio StadiumConditional

    Purses are banned, but a wallet, wristlet or clutch no larger than 5 x 8 x 1 inches is permitted.

    Ohio Stadium A-Z guide, checked

  • Oklahoma Memorial StadiumConditional

    One non-clear bag up to 7.5 x 5.5 inches is allowed, including crossbody bags, fanny packs and clutch wallets. Other purses, including diaper bags, are not permitted.

    Oklahoma bag policy gameday page, checked

  • Razorback StadiumConditional

    Small clutch purses up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches, with or without a strap, are permitted along with the clear tote or freezer bag.

    Arkansas Razorbacks bag policy page, checked

  • Rice-Eccles StadiumConditional

    A small clutch or purse is allowed along with the one clear bag. The page does not give a size for it.

    Rice-Eccles Stadium venue policies page, checked

  • Rose Bowl StadiumConditional

    Purses are non-approved bags, but a clutch with a strap no larger than 4.5 x 6.5 inches is approved.

    UCLA gameday information page, checked

  • Ross-Ade StadiumConditional

    Purses are prohibited, but one small clutch up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches is allowed.

    Purdue clear bag policy and prohibited items page, checked

  • Sanford StadiumNot stated

    The pages do not mention purses.

    Sanford Stadium policies and procedures page, checked

  • Scott StadiumConditional

    Small clutch bags or wallets no larger than 4.5 x 6.5 inches, with or without a strap, are allowed.

    Virginia football gameday page, checked

  • SECU StadiumConditional

    Purses are prohibited bags, but a small clutch of 4.5 x 6.5 inches, with or without a strap, is allowed.

    Maryland football gameday info guide, checked

  • SHI StadiumConditional

    Small clutch bags about the size of a hand can be taken in.

    Rutgers game day policies page, checked

  • Spartan StadiumConditional

    A small clutch bag up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches, with or without a strap, is permitted.

    Michigan State football gameday stadium services, checked

  • Tiger StadiumConditional

    Small handheld clutch purses no larger than 4.5 x 6.5 inches are permitted.

    Tiger Stadium in-stadium policies page, checked

  • Vaught-Hemingway StadiumNot stated

    The pages do not mention purses.

    Vaught-Hemingway Stadium A-Z guide, checked

  • Wallace Wade StadiumConditional

    Small clutches or wallets, with or without a strap, that fit in the palm of the hand and are no larger than 8 x 5 x 1 inches are allowed.

    Duke entry screening and clear bag policy page, checked

  • Williams-Brice StadiumConditional

    Purses larger than a clutch are prohibited. A small clutch, with or without a strap, is permitted with the clear bag.

    South Carolina clear bag policy page, checked

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Questions about purses at NCAA football stadiums

  1. It depends on the venue. Of the 57 NCAA football stadiums we have verified, 53 state a rule for purses, and the rows above show each one with its source.

  2. Michigan Stadium bans them, according to the official pages we read.

  3. Often. The venues we have verified say rules can change by event, so check the event page for your date and the venue page linked above.

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