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Indiana Memorial Stadium Entry Rules: Bags, Water and Food
Checked Source: Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium policies page (iuhoosiers.com, opens in a new tab), IU clear bag policy announcement (iuhoosiers.com, opens in a new tab)Verified by BC
Short answer
Indiana Memorial Stadium 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, per the 2017 policy. Fans can bring an empty clear water bottle up to 64 ounces. Outside food and drink, coolers, strollers, umbrellas, signs, flags and seat cushions are banned.
Every rule at Indiana Memorial 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
Under the 2017 policy, all items must fit in a clear bag up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches, a one-gallon clear freezer bag or a small clutch up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches. Each patron may bring one clutch and one clear bag. The 2025 policies page links the current clear bag policy, which was not read. The pages do not mention backpacks and purses.
- Bag: Clear 12 x 6 x 12 in, 1-gallon bag or clutch
- Water bottle: One empty clear bottle, up to 64 oz
- Outside food: Not allowed
Food and drink
Fans may bring an empty clear water bottle of up to 64 ounces and fill it at the stations inside. Cans and glass bottles are not permitted. Outside food and outside beverage are on the prohibited items list. No coolers are permitted in the stadium. The only container allowed is the empty clear water bottle.
Cameras and electronics
Video recording devices and cameras with lenses longer than six inches are not permitted. Cameras with lenses longer than six inches are not permitted. The pages do not mention tripods, drones, laptops, tablets and power banks.
Strollers and family items
Strollers are not permitted. Necessary diaper bags are allowed after proper inspection at all gates. Necessary diaper bags are allowed after proper inspection at all gates. The page does not describe other medical bags.
Umbrellas, blankets and comfort items
Umbrellas are on the prohibited items list. Seat backs or cushions are on the prohibited items list. The pages do not mention blankets.
Signs, flags and fan items
Placards, signs and banners are on the prohibited items list. Flags are on the prohibited items list. 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
The 2017 announcement added walk-through metal detectors at the stadium. Throwing objects is prohibited, and patrons who throw them are escorted out.
Bag storage and lockers
Neither lockers nor check-in facilities are available at the stadium.
Football games
The policies page is written for Indiana football. The clear bag details come from a 2017 announcement, so check the gameday page for changes.
Prohibited items
From the official entry page. Staff can also refuse anything they decide could affect safety.
- Outside food
- Coolers
- Umbrellas
- Strollers
- Seat cushions
- Signs
- Flags
- Tobacco and e-cigarettes
- Alcohol
- Animals other than service animals
- Noise makers
- Weapons, mace and pepper spray
- Balloons and televisions
Questions about Indiana Memorial Stadium
Under the 2017 policy, all items must fit in a clear bag up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches, a one-gallon clear freezer bag or a small clutch up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches. Each patron may bring one clutch and one clear bag. The 2025 policies page links the current clear bag policy, which was not read.
Fans may bring an empty clear water bottle of up to 64 ounces and fill it at the stations inside. Cans and glass bottles are not permitted.
Outside food and outside beverage are on the prohibited items list.
No coolers are permitted in the stadium. The only container allowed is the empty clear water bottle.
Strollers are not permitted. Necessary diaper bags are allowed after proper inspection at all gates.
Umbrellas are on the prohibited items list.
Sources
- Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium Policies - Indiana University Athletics (opens in a new tab)
iuhoosiers.com, read
- IU Athletics to Implement Clear Bag and Metal Detector Policy for Home Football and Basketball Games (opens in a new tab)
iuhoosiers.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
First check: 21 rules read against the Memorial Stadium policies page and the 2017 clear bag policy announcement.
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