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FirstBank Stadium Entry Rules: Bags, Water, Food and Cameras
Checked Source: FirstBank Stadium policies page (vucommodores.com, opens in a new tab)Verified by BC
Short answer
FirstBank Stadium follows the SEC clear bag policy: one clear bag up to 12 by 6 by 12 inches or a one-gallon clear bag, plus a small clutch up to 4.5 by 6.5 inches. Backpacks, diaper bags, coolers, camera bags, binocular cases and personal seatbacks are banned, and strollers must go back to your vehicle.
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Bag policy in detail
Approved are 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. Medically necessary items are allowed after inspection at a designated location. Backpacks are on the list of prohibited bags. Purses are prohibited, but a small clutch no larger than 4.5 x 6.5 inches is approved.
- Bag: Clear 12 x 6 x 12 in, 1-gallon bag, plus a clutch
- Backpack: Not allowed
Food and drink
Coolers are on the list of prohibited bags. The pages do not mention water bottles and outside food.
Cameras and electronics
Camera bags are prohibited. The page does not describe other camera rules. The pages do not mention camera lenses, tripods, drones, laptops, tablets and power banks.
Strollers and family items
Non-compliant bags, purses and strollers must be returned to your vehicle. Medically necessary items are allowed after inspection at a designated location.
Umbrellas, blankets and comfort items
Personal seatbacks are on the list of prohibited bags. The pages do not mention umbrellas and blankets.
Signs, flags and fan items
Binocular cases are on the list of prohibited bags. The pages do not mention signs and flags.
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
Items left outside the stadium gates are discarded under Vanderbilt policy.
Bag storage and lockers
The page says items abandoned outside the gates are discarded. Other Vanderbilt pages describe bag storage near the stadium, so check the gameday page.
Home football games
The page covers home football games. Other events 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
- Coolers
- Strollers
- Diaper bags
- Mesh, tinted and printed plastic bags
- Cinch and drawstring bags
- Briefcases and computer bags
- Fanny packs
- Luggage of any kind
Questions about FirstBank Stadium
A clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bag up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches or a one-gallon clear resealable bag, plus a small clutch up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches.
No. Backpacks are on the list of prohibited bags, along with purses, diaper bags, coolers, fanny packs and luggage.
No. The page says non-compliant bags, purses and strollers must be returned to your vehicle, and items left outside the gates are discarded.
Only a small clutch no larger than 4.5 x 6.5 inches. Larger purses are on the list of prohibited bags.
The page does not describe camera rules beyond banning camera bags and binocular cases, so check the gameday page for your date.
Sources
- FirstBank Stadium Policies - Vanderbilt Commodores (opens in a new tab)
vucommodores.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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