StadiumLexington, KYKentucky Wildcats football games at Kroger Field
Kroger Field Entry Rules: Bags, Water, Food and Cameras
Checked Source: Kentucky football gameday information page (ukathletics.com, opens in a new tab)Verified by BC
Short answer
Kroger Field allows one large clear bag, either a one-gallon freezer bag or a 12 by 6 by 12 inch tote, plus a small clutch up to 4.5 by 6.5 inches. Backpacks, even clear ones, and outside food and drink are banned. Umbrellas, tablets, laptops, blankets and small collapsible strollers are allowed, and there is no re-entry.
Every rule at Kroger Field
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 carry one large clear bag, either a one-gallon freezer bag or a 12 x 6 x 12 inch clear bag, plus a small clutch up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches. All bags are searched. Backpacks, even clear ones, and drawstring bags, even clear ones, are prohibited. Purses larger than a clutch that are not clear are prohibited. A small clutch is allowed.
- Bag: One clear bag plus a small clutch
- Backpack: Not allowed, even clear
- Outside food: Not allowed
Food and drink
Outside food and drinks, including alcohol, and outside food and drink containers, are prohibited. Glass and aluminum containers and ice chests are prohibited. The pages do not mention water bottles.
Cameras and electronics
Camera lenses may be a maximum of 6 inches long, and detachable lenses are not allowed. Camera lenses have a maximum length of 6 inches and cannot be detachable. Unmanned aircraft are on the prohibited items list. Tablets and laptops are allowed as long as their use does not disturb other guests. They cannot be plugged into the building's outlets. Tablets and laptops are allowed as long as their use does not disturb other guests. The pages do not mention tripods and power banks.
Strollers and family items
Strollers are allowed if they are a small collapsible style that fits under a stadium seat without blocking the row. They are subject to search. The pages do not mention a medical bag process.
Umbrellas, blankets and comfort items
Umbrellas are permitted but may not be opened in the seating area. Blankets and coats that will not fit in a compliant bag can be carried in over a shoulder or arm. The pages do not mention seat cushions.
Signs, flags and fan items
Signs must be approved by UK Athletics before an event. Small signs must not be commercial or obscene, and signs cannot be hung or fastened. The pages do not mention flags and 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
All bags are subject to search, and bags left unattended at any gate or around the stadium are disposed of.
Bag storage and lockers
The page describes no bag storage. Bags left unattended at gates are disposed of.
Football gamedays
The page is the football gameday guide. Other events at Kroger Field 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
- Outside food
- Coolers
- Drones
- Artificial noisemakers and laser pointers
- Portable heaters
- Poles, extensions and selfie sticks
- Tobacco products and e-cigarettes
- Pets
- Inflatables
Questions about Kroger Field
Each fan may carry one large clear bag, either a one-gallon freezer bag or a 12 x 6 x 12 inch clear bag, plus a small clutch up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches. All bags are searched.
Backpacks, even clear ones, and drawstring bags, even clear ones, are prohibited.
Outside food and drinks, including alcohol, and outside food and drink containers, are prohibited.
Glass and aluminum containers and ice chests are prohibited.
Strollers are allowed if they are a small collapsible style that fits under a stadium seat without blocking the row. They are subject to search.
Umbrellas are permitted but may not be opened in the seating area.
Sources
- Football Gameday Information - UK Athletics (opens in a new tab)
ukathletics.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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