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Is A water bottle Allowed at NCAA Football stadiums? Rules

Of the 57 NCAA football stadiums we have verified for water bottles, 1 allows them, 32 allow them with limits, 10 ban them and 14 do not say. Rules can change by event, so check the event page for your date too. Each venue below shows its rule, the official page behind it and the date we checked it.

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NCAA Football stadiums compared
57
State a rule
43
Last check
Oct 5, 2026

How the verified NCAA football stadiums treat water bottles

Allowed outright: Husky Stadium.

Allowed with limits: Kyle Field, Tiger Stadium, Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Darrell K Royal Stadium, Bryant-Denny Stadium, Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, Kinnick Stadium, LA Memorial Coliseum, Doak Campbell Stadium, Lane Stadium, Spartan Stadium, Huntington Bank Stadium and Folsom Field and 18 more.

Not allowed: Camp Randall Stadium, Clemson Memorial Stadium, Davis Wade Stadium, Scott Stadium, Boston College Alumni Stadium, Michigan Stadium, Wallace Wade Stadium, SHI Stadium, L&N Stadium and JMA Wireless Dome.

Not mentioned on the pages we read: Beaver Stadium, Notre Dame Stadium, Kroger Field, Jordan-Hare Stadium, Nebraska Memorial Stadium, Williams-Brice Stadium, Razorback Stadium, FirstBank Stadium, Milan Puskar Stadium, Bill Snyder Family Stadium, Mountain America Stadium, Faurot Field, Carter-Finley Stadium and Rice-Eccles 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 water bottles 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.

Water bottle

  • Amon G. Carter StadiumConditional

    One unopened bottle of water is allowed. Glass bottles and containers are prohibited.

    TCU clear bag policy page, checked

  • Autzen StadiumConditional

    Glass or metal containers, vacuum bottles and thermos-type containers are not permitted, and open plastic beverage containers are not permitted unless they are empty.

    Autzen Stadium page on goducks.com, checked

  • Beaver StadiumNot stated

    The pages do not mention water bottles.

    Penn State Athletics bag policy announcement, checked

  • Ben Hill Griffin StadiumConditional

    Fans may bring one empty, commercially branded plastic water bottle no larger than 20 ounces. Outside drinks are not allowed.

    Florida Gators clear bag policy page, checked

  • Bill Snyder Family StadiumNot stated

    The pages do not mention water bottles.

    K-State clear bag policy page, checked

  • Bobby Dodd StadiumConditional

    Fans may bring one factory-sealed 20-ounce water bottle or one empty clear water bottle. Other bottles, cans and thermoses are prohibited.

    Bobby Dodd Stadium policies page, checked

  • Boone Pickens StadiumConditional

    Fans may bring unopened clear plastic water bottles, according to the 2021 policies item. The A-Z guide bans outside food and drink and does not mention water.

    Boone Pickens Stadium policies news item, checked

  • Boston College Alumni StadiumNot allowed

    No outside food or beverages are permitted inside Alumni Stadium.

    Boston College football A-Z guide, checked

  • Bryant-Denny StadiumConditional

    Guests may bring empty, non-glass bottles and cups. Cans and glass bottles are prohibited.

    Alabama football A-Z index, checked

  • Camp Randall StadiumNot allowed

    Outside food and beverages are prohibited, except for water at the games against Western Michigan and Alabama.

    Wisconsin football fan information page, checked

  • Carter-Finley StadiumNot stated

    The pages do not mention water bottles.

    NC State bag policies page, checked

  • Clemson Memorial StadiumNot allowed

    Food and beverages from outside are prohibited. The pages do not name water bottles separately.

    Clemson football fan information A-Z page, checked

  • Darrell K Royal StadiumConditional

    One sealed soft plastic bottle of water up to one liter is permitted. No other outside beverages or containers are allowed, including Yeti-type bottles. Free fountains are available for refilling.

    Texas football fan guide, checked

  • Davis Wade StadiumNot allowed

    Outside food or beverages are prohibited. Water refill stations are on every level.

    Mississippi State football gameday A-Z, checked

  • Doak Campbell StadiumConditional

    Food or beverages from outside the stadium are prohibited, but empty bottles or cups are permitted. Fans can fill them at the water fountains on the east side lower concourse.

    Florida State football gameday FAQ, checked

  • Faurot FieldNot stated

    The pages do not mention water bottles.

    Missouri clear bag policy page, checked

  • FirstBank StadiumNot stated

    The pages do not mention water bottles.

    FirstBank Stadium policies page, checked

  • Folsom FieldConditional

    Non-alcoholic drinks in approved factory-sealed plastic containers of 51 ounces or 1.5 liters or smaller are allowed. Metal bottles, thermoses and glass are prohibited.

    Folsom Field A-Z guide, checked

  • Gies Memorial StadiumConditional

    Sealed plastic water bottles of 20 ounces or less, and empty water bottles or tumblers, may be carried in. Glass bottles, cans and thermos bottles are banned.

    Gies Memorial Stadium gameday information, checked

  • Huntington Bank StadiumConditional

    Cans, bottles and thermoses are prohibited, but fans may bring an empty clear plastic bottle. Water fountains are available inside.

    Gopher football gameday FAQ, checked

  • Husky StadiumAllowed

    Empty or factory-sealed plastic water bottles and thermoses are allowed, along with unopened soft-sided juice boxes and baby bottles.

    Washington clear bag policy page, checked

  • Indiana Memorial StadiumConditional

    Fans may bring an empty clear water bottle of up to 64 ounces and fill it at the stations inside. Cans and glass bottles are not permitted.

    Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium policies page, checked

  • Jack Trice StadiumConditional

    Fans may bring unopened bottles of water of 20 ounces or less. For a hot game in 2026 the per-person limit was dropped. Bottle filling stations and fountains are inside.

    Iowa State football gameday information, checked

  • JMA Wireless DomeNot allowed

    Outside food and beverage are prohibited, and so are coolers and containers.

    Syracuse clear bag policy page, checked

  • Jones AT&T StadiumConditional

    One unopened bottle of water of 20 ounces or less, not frozen, may be brought in for outdoor athletic events. Cans, glass and other containers are prohibited.

    Texas Tech A-Z stadium text, checked

  • Jordan-Hare StadiumNot stated

    The pages do not mention water bottles.

    Auburn clear bag policy page, checked

  • Kenan StadiumConditional

    Each person may bring up to two unopened bottles of water of 20 ounces or less, and empty drink containers that can be filled at the fountains.

    UNC football A to Z gameday info, checked

  • Kinnick StadiumConditional

    Factory-sealed water bottles or empty, refillable bottles are allowed, limit one, under one gallon.

    Iowa football gameday page, checked

  • Kroger FieldNot stated

    The pages do not mention water bottles.

    Kentucky football gameday information page, checked

  • Kyle FieldConditional

    Outside cups and containers may not be brought in, with the exception of one clear, unopened plastic water bottle. That includes cups bought at previous games.

    Kyle Field policies page, checked

  • L&N StadiumNot allowed

    Glass or plastic bottles, cans, containers, food and beverages of any kind are on the list of items not permitted. Water fountains are on the concourses.

    Louisville stadium A to Z guide, checked

  • LA Memorial ColiseumConditional

    Factory-sealed plastic bottles of water of 17 ounces or less are allowed, limit two per person. Other bottles, cans and glass are prohibited.

    USC football gameday A-Z guide, checked

  • Lane StadiumConditional

    Water bottles are prohibited, with the exception of clear and empty bottles.

    Lane Stadium fan guide A-Z, checked

  • McLane StadiumConditional

    Fans may bring one clear, empty water bottle, up to one liter, to fill at the fountains. Glass containers and backpack-style hydration systems are not allowed.

    McLane Stadium game day page, checked

  • Michigan StadiumNot allowed

    All bottles are prohibited, including glass, plastic and aluminum water bottles. Water fountains, bottle filling stations and free cups of water are inside.

    Michigan Stadium safety and prohibited items page, checked

  • Milan Puskar StadiumNot stated

    The pages do not mention water bottles.

    WVU clear bag and metal detectors policy page, checked

  • Mountain America StadiumNot stated

    The pages do not mention water bottles.

    ASU clear bag policy page, checked

  • Nebraska Memorial StadiumNot stated

    Glass bottles and cans are prohibited. The page does not say whether a plastic water bottle may be brought in.

    Nebraska football game day information page, checked

  • New Ryan FieldConditional

    Water bottles that are sealed and unfrozen, or empty and refillable up to 32 ounces, are allowed. Other bottles and cans are not.

    New Ryan Field getting in page, checked

  • Neyland StadiumConditional

    One factory-sealed water bottle is permitted. Cans and bottles are otherwise prohibited.

    Tennessee gameday central page, checked

  • Nippert StadiumConditional

    Fans may bring two unopened water bottles. Other food and beverages are prohibited.

    Nippert Stadium A-Z guide, checked

  • Notre Dame StadiumNot stated

    The pages do not mention water bottles.

    Notre Dame clear bag policy page, checked

  • Ohio StadiumConditional

    Water bottles that are clear, plastic and empty are permitted. Food and beverages, cans and heavy plastic or glass bottles are prohibited.

    Ohio Stadium A-Z guide, checked

  • Oklahoma Memorial StadiumConditional

    Empty, clear plastic water bottles less than 17 ounces are permitted.

    Oklahoma bag policy gameday page, checked

  • Razorback StadiumNot stated

    The pages do not mention water bottles.

    Arkansas Razorbacks bag policy page, checked

  • Rice-Eccles StadiumNot stated

    The pages do not mention water bottles.

    Rice-Eccles Stadium venue policies page, checked

  • Rose Bowl StadiumConditional

    Beverage containers larger than 32 ounces or 1 liter are prohibited. Factory-sealed plastic bottles and empty reusable bottles are allowed, limit two per person. Cans, glass bottles and alcohol are prohibited.

    UCLA gameday information page, checked

  • Ross-Ade StadiumConditional

    For outdoor athletic events only, one sealed disposable water bottle of 20 ounces or less is permitted. Cans, glass bottles, drinks and cups are prohibited.

    Purdue clear bag policy and prohibited items page, checked

  • Sanford StadiumConditional

    All fans may bring one unopened bottle of water of 20 ounces or less. Thermos bottles, other bottles and cans are prohibited.

    Sanford Stadium policies and procedures page, checked

  • Scott StadiumNot allowed

    Containers, including glass bottles, cups, cans and flasks, and outside food and beverages are prohibited. Water stations and bottle fillers are inside.

    Virginia football gameday page, checked

  • SECU StadiumConditional

    One factory-sealed plastic or empty metal water bottle per fan is allowed. Glass bottles, cans and other beverage containers are not. Exceptions are made for medical needs.

    Maryland football gameday info guide, checked

  • SHI StadiumNot allowed

    Bottles and cans are prohibited, along with outside food and beverages.

    Rutgers game day policies page, checked

  • Spartan StadiumConditional

    One factory-sealed 20-ounce bottle of water per person is allowed. Open bottled water, cups, bottles, cans, flasks and thermoses are not.

    Michigan State football gameday stadium services, checked

  • Tiger StadiumConditional

    One empty beverage container and one factory-sealed water bottle of 32 ounces or smaller are allowed. Free filling stations are located around the stadium.

    Tiger Stadium in-stadium policies page, checked

  • Vaught-Hemingway StadiumConditional

    Outside beverages and containers are prohibited, with the exception of one sealed water bottle or empty drink container that does not exceed 20 ounces.

    Vaught-Hemingway Stadium A-Z guide, checked

  • Wallace Wade StadiumNot allowed

    Cups, bottles, thermoses and drink containers are prohibited.

    Duke entry screening and clear bag policy page, checked

  • Williams-Brice StadiumNot stated

    The pages do not mention water bottles.

    South Carolina clear bag policy page, checked

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Questions about water bottles at NCAA football stadiums

  1. It depends on the venue. Of the 57 NCAA football stadiums we have verified, 43 state a rule for water bottles, and the rows above show each one with its source.

  2. Camp Randall Stadium, Clemson Memorial Stadium, Davis Wade Stadium, Scott Stadium, Boston College Alumni Stadium, Michigan Stadium, Wallace Wade Stadium and SHI Stadium and 2 more ban 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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