StadiumGainesville, FLFlorida Gators football games at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium Entry Rules: Bags, Water and Food
Checked Source: Florida Gators clear bag policy page (floridagators.com, opens in a new tab)Verified by BC
Short answer
Florida allows a clear bag up to 12 by 6 by 12 inches, a one-gallon clear bag or a clutch up to 4.5 by 6.5 inches at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. One empty branded plastic water bottle up to 20 ounces is allowed. Outside food, coolers, umbrellas, strollers, flags and detachable-lens cameras are banned.
Every rule at Ben Hill Griffin 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 plastic, vinyl or PVC bags up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches, a one-gallon clear resealable bag, and a small clutch up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches are approved, along with medically necessary items after inspection. A logo no larger than 4.5 x 3.4 inches is allowed on one side. Backpacks are on the prohibited items list. Purses are prohibited, apart from a clutch or wallet no larger than 4.5 x 6.5 inches.
- Bag: Clear 12 x 6 x 12 in, 1-gallon bag or clutch
- Backpack: Not allowed
- Water bottle: One empty branded plastic bottle, 20 oz
- Outside food: Not allowed
Food and drink
Fans may bring one empty, commercially branded plastic water bottle no larger than 20 ounces. Outside drinks are not allowed. Outside food and drink, including alcohol, are prohibited. Ice chests and coolers are prohibited, and so are containers or bags including cans or cups.
Cameras and electronics
Cameras with detachable lenses or lenses longer than six inches are prohibited, and so are video cameras and their cases. Cameras can be carried without a bag. Cameras with detachable lenses or lenses longer than six inches are prohibited. Phones, cameras and tablets can be carried in as long as they are not in their own bag. The pages do not mention tripods, drones, laptops and power banks.
Strollers and family items
Strollers are on the prohibited items list. Fans with medical items or equipment enter at a 'Bag' entry line to have them inspected by security.
Umbrellas, blankets and comfort items
Umbrellas are on the prohibited items list. Seat cushions no larger than 16 inches with no pockets and no back are permitted. Personal seatbacks are not. The pages do not mention blankets.
Signs, flags and fan items
Signs or banners that cannot be held are prohibited. Flags are on the prohibited items list. Binoculars can be carried as long as they are not in their own bag. Binocular cases are prohibited.
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
There are separate 'Bag' and 'No Bag' entry lines at each point of entry. The page says there are no provisions to check items at the gates, so fans with a prohibited bag must return it to their vehicle.
Bag storage and lockers
The page says there are no provisions to check items at the gates.
Football games
The page covers football events. Other events at the stadium can differ, so check the event page for your date.
Prohibited items
From the official entry page. Staff can also refuse anything they decide could affect safety.
- Backpacks
- Outside food
- Coolers
- Camera lenses
- Umbrellas
- Strollers
- Flags
- Artificial noise makers
- Tobacco products and e-cigarettes
- Laser pointers
- Sticks, poles and selfie sticks
- Weapons
- Luggage and computer bags
- Cinch and drawstring bags
Questions about Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
Clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches, a one-gallon clear resealable bag, and a small clutch up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches are approved, along with medically necessary items after inspection. A logo no larger than 4.5 x 3.4 inches is allowed on one side.
Backpacks are on the prohibited items list.
Fans may bring one empty, commercially branded plastic water bottle no larger than 20 ounces. Outside drinks are not allowed.
Outside food and drink, including alcohol, are prohibited.
Ice chests and coolers are prohibited, and so are containers or bags including cans or cups.
Strollers are on the prohibited items list.
Sources
- Clear Bag Policy - Florida Gators (opens in a new tab)
floridagators.com, read
Checked on October 4, 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 18, 2026.
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