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Kinnick Stadium Entry Rules: Bags, Water, Food and Cameras
Checked Source: Iowa football gameday page (hawkeyesports.com, opens in a new tab)Verified by BC
Short answer
Kinnick Stadium allows clear bags up to 12 by 6 by 12 inches, one-gallon clear bags and clutches up to 4.5 by 6.5 inches. Food in a clear one-gallon bag is allowed, and so is one sealed or empty refillable bottle under a gallon. Backpacks, coolers, umbrellas, strollers, tripods and banners are banned, and there is no re-entry.
Every rule at Kinnick 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
Allowed after inspection are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches, one-gallon clear bags, clutches up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches, and diaper bags, which are searched and tagged at the gate. Backpacks, purses, handbags and cinch bags are prohibited. Purses and handbags are prohibited, but a clutch up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches, with or without a strap, is allowed.
- Bag: Clear 12 x 6 x 12 in, 1-gallon bag or clutch
- Backpack: Not allowed
- Water bottle: One sealed or empty refillable bottle
- Outside food: Only in a clear one-gallon bag
Food and drink
Factory-sealed water bottles or empty, refillable bottles are allowed, limit one, under one gallon. Food items in a clear storage bag no larger than one gallon are allowed after inspection. Alcohol is not allowed. Coolers, kegs, glass containers and backpack-style hydration systems are prohibited.
Cameras and electronics
Large-lens cameras of 6 inches or more, tripods and video cameras are prohibited. Large-lens cameras of 6 inches or more are prohibited. Tripods are prohibited. The pages do not mention drones, laptops, tablets and power banks.
Strollers and family items
Strollers and car seats are prohibited. Medically necessary items and breast pump bags are allowed after search and are tagged at the gate.
Umbrellas, blankets and comfort items
Umbrellas are on the prohibited items list. Blankets are on the list of allowed items. Seat cushions without back support are allowed. Personal chairbacks are prohibited.
Signs, flags and fan items
Banners and signs are on the prohibited items list. Binocular cases are allowed after proper inspection at any gate. The pages do not mention 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
All guests go through security screening, and approved clear bags and carry-in items are inspected. Staff at each gate give instructions.
Bag storage and lockers
The page describes no bag storage.
Football gamedays
The page is the football gameday guide. Other events at Kinnick Stadium 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
- Camera lenses
- Tripods
- Umbrellas
- Strollers
- Signs
- Alcoholic beverages
- Footballs
- Noisemakers, horns and bugles
- Non-service animals
- Tobacco of any kind
- Weapons of any kind
Questions about Kinnick Stadium
Allowed after inspection are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches, one-gallon clear bags, clutches up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches, and diaper bags, which are searched and tagged at the gate.
Backpacks, purses, handbags and cinch bags are prohibited.
Factory-sealed water bottles or empty, refillable bottles are allowed, limit one, under one gallon.
Food items in a clear storage bag no larger than one gallon are allowed after inspection. Alcohol is not allowed.
Coolers, kegs, glass containers and backpack-style hydration systems are prohibited.
Not allowed. Strollers and car seats are prohibited.
Sources
- Football Gameday - Iowa Hawkeyes Athletics (opens in a new tab)
hawkeyesports.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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