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Doak Campbell Stadium Entry Rules: Bags, Water and Food

Checked Source: Florida State football gameday FAQ (seminoles.com, opens in a new tab)Verified by BC

Short answer

Doak Campbell Stadium allows a clear bag up to 12 by 6 by 12 inches and a small clutch up to 4.5 by 6.5 inches. Empty bottles and cups are allowed, but outside food and drink, coolers, umbrellas, strollers, laptops, signs and flags are banned. Still cameras with lenses over 6 inches and video equipment are banned.

Every rule at Doak Campbell 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

Each fan may bring a small clutch no larger than 4.5 x 6.5 inches and a clear plastic bag no larger than 12 x 6 x 12 inches. Bags that are not clear or are larger will not be allowed. All bags that are not clear plastic, vinyl or PVC, and all bags larger than 12 x 6 x 12 inches, are prohibited. A small clutch bag no larger than 4.5 x 6.5 inches is allowed.

  • Bag: Clear 12 x 6 x 12 in plus a small clutch
  • Backpack: Only as a clear bag in the size limit
  • Water bottle: Empty bottles and cups only
  • Outside food: Not allowed
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The 12 x 6 x 12 inch clear limit drawn to scale. Width by depth by height.

Food and drink

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. Food or beverages from outside the stadium are prohibited. Hard coolers and ice chests are prohibited.

Cameras and electronics

Professional video cameras or recorders are not permitted, and neither are still cameras with a lens over 6 inches. Still cameras with a lens over 6 inches are not permitted. Laptops are on the prohibited items list. The pages do not mention tripods, drones, tablets and power banks.

Strollers and family items

Strollers are on the prohibited items list. The pages do not mention a medical bag process.

Umbrellas, blankets and comfort items

Umbrellas are on the prohibited items list. Seat cushions and backs are allowed. Chair backs with arms, or larger than a single seat, are prohibited. The pages do not mention blankets.

Signs, flags and fan items

Sticks, poles, flags and signs are prohibited. Sticks, poles, flags and signs are prohibited. 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

Florida State uses walk-through metal detectors, and fans do not need to take items from their pockets or empty their clear bags.

Bag storage and lockers

The FAQ describes no bag storage.

Football gamedays

The FAQ is written for football gamedays. Fans are allowed back in during a weather delay, but there is no re-entry otherwise.

Prohibited items

From the official entry page. Staff can also refuse anything they decide could affect safety.

  • Outside food
  • Coolers
  • Camera lenses
  • Laptops
  • Umbrellas
  • Strollers
  • Signs
  • Flags
  • Alcohol and illegal drugs
  • Weapons and explosives
  • Artificial noisemakers
  • Laser pointers
  • Pets
  • Skateboards and hover boards

Questions about Doak Campbell Stadium

  1. Each fan may bring a small clutch no larger than 4.5 x 6.5 inches and a clear plastic bag no larger than 12 x 6 x 12 inches. Bags that are not clear or are larger will not be allowed.

  2. All bags that are not clear plastic, vinyl or PVC, and all bags larger than 12 x 6 x 12 inches, are prohibited.

  3. 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.

  4. Food or beverages from outside the stadium are prohibited.

  5. Hard coolers and ice chests are prohibited.

  6. Strollers are on the prohibited items list.

Sources

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

  1. First check: 21 rules read against the Florida State football gameday FAQ.

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