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Boone Pickens Stadium Entry Rules: Bags, Water and Food
Checked Source: Oklahoma State football A-Z guide (okstate.com, opens in a new tab), Boone Pickens Stadium policies news item (okstate.com, opens in a new tab)Verified by BC
Short answer
Boone Pickens Stadium allows a clear bag up to 12 by 6 by 12 inches plus a clutch up to 6 by 9 inches, one bag per person. Unopened clear plastic water bottles and seat cushions up to 16 inches wide are allowed. Backpacks, outside food, coolers, umbrellas, strollers, signs, flags and cameras with lenses over 3 inches are banned.
Every rule at Boone Pickens Stadium
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Bag policy in detail
Small clutch purses up to 6 x 9 inches and clear bags of 12 x 6 x 12 inches are permitted, one bag per person plus a clutch. There are no provisions to check items at the gates. Backpacks are not allowed in Boone Pickens Stadium. A small clutch purse no larger than 6 x 9 inches is permitted with a clear bag.
- Bag: Clear 12 x 6 x 12 in plus a 6 x 9 in clutch
- Backpack: Not allowed
- Water bottle: Unopened clear plastic bottles
- Outside food: Not allowed
Food and drink
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. Outside food or drink is on the list of items not allowed in the stadium. Ice chests are on the list of items not allowed in the stadium.
Cameras and electronics
Cameras without camera cases are permitted for personal use. Video cameras, tripods, monopods, commercial photography and cameras with a lens longer than 3 inches, detachable or not, are prohibited. Cameras with a lens longer than 3 inches, detachable or non-detachable, are prohibited. Tripods, monopods and selfie sticks are prohibited. Drones are on the list of items not allowed. The pages do not mention laptops, tablets and power banks.
Strollers and family items
Baby strollers and carriers are not allowed in the stadium, and neither are car seats. The pages do not mention a medical bag process.
Umbrellas, blankets and comfort items
Umbrellas are on the list of items not allowed. Seat cushions are permitted if they are 16 inches wide or smaller with no back or metal frame. Chair backs are not permitted. The pages do not mention blankets.
Signs, flags and fan items
Banners, signs or flags are not permitted inside the stadium, apart from recognized spirit groups. Banners, signs or flags are not permitted inside the stadium, apart from recognized spirit groups. The pages do not mention binoculars.
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
Guests and belongings may be searched on entry. Anyone who refuses a visual inspection of allowed items is denied entry.
Bag storage and lockers
There are no provisions to check items at the gates, and the university is not responsible for items left at the gate.
Football games
The A-Z guide is written for Oklahoma State football and says there is no re-entry. The guide mentions the 2026 season but its address dates from 2015, so check the gameday page for changes.
Prohibited items
From the official entry page. Staff can also refuse anything they decide could affect safety.
- Backpacks
- Outside food
- Coolers
- Tripods
- Drones
- Umbrellas
- Strollers
- Signs
- Flags
- Car seats
- Artificial noisemakers
- Beach balls
- Laser pointers
- Explosives, weapons and firearms
Questions about Boone Pickens Stadium
Small clutch purses up to 6 x 9 inches and clear bags of 12 x 6 x 12 inches are permitted, one bag per person plus a clutch. There are no provisions to check items at the gates.
Backpacks are not allowed in Boone Pickens Stadium.
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.
Outside food or drink is on the list of items not allowed in the stadium.
Ice chests are on the list of items not allowed in the stadium.
Baby strollers and carriers are not allowed in the stadium, and neither are car seats.
Sources
- A-Z Guide: Football - Oklahoma State University Athletics (opens in a new tab)
okstate.com, read
- Boone Pickens Stadium Policies for 2021 Oklahoma State Football (opens in a new tab)
okstate.com, read
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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