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Big Ten Football Bag Policies and What Each Stadium Allows

Big Ten schools publish their own football bag rules, and most of the stadiums we verified use a clear bag up to 12 by 6 by 12 inches. Rules on bottles, umbrellas and strollers differ, so read each page. We have verified 18 of the 18 Big Ten stadiums we cover.

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At a glance

Big Ten stadiums covered
18
Verified so far
18
League-wide rule on file
No

Every stadium sets its own rules

We have not verified a league-wide Big Ten bag rule, so this page does not claim one. Places that host Big Ten games also host concerts and other events, and each publishes its own limits.

Among the 18 stadiums we have verified, the limits run from a small clutch of about 4 by 6 inches to bags 14 inches or more on a side, and the table below lists each one with its source.

Bag rules at verified Big Ten stadiums

These rows come from each venue's own policy page and update when a venue is read again.

Bag policy

  • Autzen StadiumConditional

    Fans may bring in one clear bag up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches or a one-gallon plastic storage bag. Fans are limited to one clear bag per person, along with a small clutch or purse for privacy.

    Autzen Stadium page on goducks.com, checked

  • Beaver StadiumConditional

    Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and 12 x 6 x 12 inches or smaller are permitted, along with a wristlet no larger than 4 x 6 x 1 inches.

    Penn State Athletics bag policy announcement, checked

  • Camp Randall StadiumConditional

    Each ticket holder may bring one small clutch purse no larger than 6.5 x 4.5 inches and one large clear bag, either a one-gallon clear storage bag or a 12 x 6 x 12 inch clear tote. Diaper bags are allowed with a child and are inspected.

    Wisconsin football fan information page, checked

  • Gies Memorial StadiumConditional

    Allowed are clear plastic or vinyl bags up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches, a clear drawstring bag of 12 x 12 inches, a one-gallon clear storage bag and a small clutch up to 4.5 x 7 inches. Exceptions are made for diaper bags with a child and approved medical needs.

    Gies Memorial Stadium gameday information, checked

  • Huntington Bank StadiumConditional

    The clear bag policy applies to all events. Allowed are clear plastic, vinyl or tote bags up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches, one-gallon resealable clear bags, and small bags up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches. Bags needed for medical purposes are screened by the gate supervisor and tagged.

    Gopher football gameday FAQ, checked

  • Husky StadiumConditional

    Each person may bring one clear bag, either clear plastic, vinyl or PVC up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches or a one-gallon resealable bag, and one small clutch up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches. Every member of a party may carry a permissible bag.

    Washington clear bag policy page, checked

  • Indiana Memorial StadiumConditional

    Under the 2017 policy, all items must fit in a clear bag up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches, a one-gallon clear freezer bag or a small clutch up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches. Each patron may bring one clutch and one clear bag. The 2025 policies page links the current clear bag policy, which was not read.

    IU clear bag policy announcement, checked

  • Kinnick StadiumConditional

    Allowed after inspection are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches, one-gallon clear bags, clutches up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches, and diaper bags, which are searched and tagged at the gate.

    Iowa football gameday page, checked

  • LA Memorial ColiseumConditional

    Guests may bring one clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bag up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches or a one-gallon clear storage bag, plus a small clutch or purse about the size of a hand. Exceptions may be made for medically necessary items after inspection.

    USC football gameday A-Z guide, checked

  • Michigan StadiumNot allowed

    The stadium has a restricted bag policy. All bags, including purses, backpacks, fanny packs and clear bags, are prohibited. One medically necessary or child care bag is allowed after inspection.

    Michigan Stadium information A-Z, checked

  • Nebraska Memorial StadiumConditional

    Nebraska Athletics follows a clear bag policy for all ticketed events, and only clear tote bags no larger than 12 x 6 x 12 inches are allowed. The university may examine any bag or container.

    Nebraska football game day information page, checked

  • New Ryan FieldConditional

    One bag per person is allowed, up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches, and it does not have to be clear. Backpacks of any kind and hard cases such as briefcases, suitcases and instrument cases are not allowed.

    New Ryan Field getting in page, checked

  • Ohio StadiumConditional

    Bags or purses of any size are not permitted. A wallet, wristlet or clutch no larger than 5 x 8 x 1 inches, with or without a strap, is allowed. One bag per person is allowed for medical, dietary or child care needs.

    Ohio Stadium A-Z guide, checked

  • Rose Bowl StadiumConditional

    Approved bags are a 12 x 6 x 12 inch clear plastic bag, a one-gallon plastic freezer bag, a clutch with a shoulder or wrist strap no larger than 4.5 x 6.5 inches, and a diaper bag as long as a child is with you. Non-compliant bags can be checked at the free bag check.

    UCLA gameday information page, checked

  • Ross-Ade StadiumConditional

    Permitted are one clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bag up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches, one one-gallon clear bag, and one small clutch up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches. Medical and diaper bags are accepted at all entrances after inspection.

    Purdue clear bag policy and prohibited items page, checked

  • SECU StadiumConditional

    Only clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches, one-gallon clear freezer bags and small clutch bags of 4.5 x 6.5 inches are allowed. All other bags are not permitted.

    Maryland football gameday info guide, checked

  • SHI StadiumConditional

    Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and about 12 x 6 x 12 inches, one-gallon clear bags or similar, and small clutch bags about the size of a hand may be taken in. Exceptions are made for medically necessary items after inspection.

    Rutgers game day policies page, checked

  • Spartan StadiumConditional

    The only bags permitted are a clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bag up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches, a one-gallon clear freezer bag, and a small clutch bag or camera or binocular case up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches.

    Michigan State football gameday stadium services, checked

Every Big Ten home we cover

18 stadiums are on our list. A verified page shows its bag rule here, and the others say they are still being checked.

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Questions about Big Ten rules

  1. We have not verified one. Each stadium page shows what that venue's own policy says, with the source and the date we read it.

  2. We read each venue's own policy before showing a rule. The ones still marked have not been read yet, and we do not guess while they wait.

  3. Not always. The venues we have verified say their rules can change by event, so check the event page for your date.

Sources for this page

Every rule above comes from one of these official pages. They open in a new tab.

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