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Bryant-Denny Stadium Entry Rules: Bags, Water, Food and Gear
Checked Source: Alabama football A-Z index (rolltide.com, opens in a new tab)Verified by BC
Short answer
Bryant-Denny Stadium allows clear bags up to 12 by 6 by 12 inches and non-clear bags up to 4.5 by 6.5 inches. Empty plastic bottles and cups are allowed, but outside food and drink, coolers, umbrellas, strollers, laptops and detachable-lens cameras are banned. Handheld signs and flags are allowed without poles, and there is no re-entry.
Every rule at Bryant-Denny Stadium
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Bag policy in detail
Clear bags may not exceed 12 x 6 x 12 inches and non-clear bags may not exceed 4.5 x 6.5 inches. Exceptions are made only for medically necessary items after inspection by security. Clear bags over 12 x 6 x 12 inches and non-clear bags over 4.5 x 6.5 inches are prohibited, including coolers. A non-clear bag may be no larger than 4.5 x 6.5 inches.
- Bag: Clear 12 x 6 x 12 in, or small clutch
- Backpack: Only as a clear bag in the size limit
- Water bottle: Empty non-glass bottles and cups
- Outside food: Not allowed, medical snacks excepted
Food and drink
Guests may bring empty, non-glass bottles and cups. Cans and glass bottles are prohibited. Food and drink may not be brought in, including alcohol. Exceptions are made for approved medically necessary snack items. Coolers and hard-sided containers are prohibited under the clear bag policy.
Cameras and electronics
Still cameras are welcome for personal use. Detachable camera lenses, tripods, monopods and selfie sticks are not permitted, and video cameras are prohibited. Detachable camera lenses are not permitted. Tripods, monopods and selfie sticks are not permitted. Laptop computers are not permitted in the stadium. Tablets such as iPads are permitted if they are smaller than 12 x 12 x 6 inches and can be powered on at security if asked. Individual phone chargers, including charging blocks, cords and external battery packs, are permitted. Guests should be ready to show security that the device works. The pages do not mention drones.
Strollers and family items
Strollers, car seats and mobility devices that are not ADA compliant are prohibited. Exceptions to the bag rules are made for medically necessary items after proper inspection by security.
Umbrellas, blankets and comfort items
Umbrellas are on the prohibited items list. Seat backs larger than a single seat, 16 inches wide, are prohibited. The pages do not mention blankets.
Signs, flags and fan items
Handheld banners, signs and flags are permitted if they are not on a pole and not commercial, political or offensive. They must not block others' views or cover stadium signage. Handheld flags are permitted if they are not on a pole and not commercial, political or offensive. Binoculars are permitted. Binocular cases are not permitted under the clear bag policy.
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
All guests are searched, and approved clear bags are inspected by hand. Guests should be ready to open their bags and may be asked to take items out.
Bag storage and lockers
The page lists phone charging lockers on the Level 1 South concourse. It describes no bag storage.
Football games and other events
The page is the football A-Z index. The bag rules apply per the policy of the event, so check the event page for other events.
Prohibited items
From the official entry page. Staff can also refuse anything they decide could affect safety.
- Outside food
- Coolers
- Camera lenses
- Tripods
- Laptops
- Umbrellas
- Strollers
- Artificial noisemakers such as cowbells
- Animals other than service animals
- External microphones
- Large electronics
- Weapons and firearms
Questions about Bryant-Denny Stadium
Clear bags may not exceed 12 x 6 x 12 inches and non-clear bags may not exceed 4.5 x 6.5 inches. Exceptions are made only for medically necessary items after inspection by security.
Clear bags over 12 x 6 x 12 inches and non-clear bags over 4.5 x 6.5 inches are prohibited, including coolers.
Guests may bring empty, non-glass bottles and cups. Cans and glass bottles are prohibited.
Food and drink may not be brought in, including alcohol. Exceptions are made for approved medically necessary snack items.
Coolers and hard-sided containers are prohibited under the clear bag policy.
Strollers, car seats and mobility devices that are not ADA compliant are prohibited.
Sources
- Football A-Z Index - Alabama Athletics (opens in a new tab)
rolltide.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.
Change log
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