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LA Memorial Coliseum Entry Rules: Bags, Water, Food and Gear
Checked Source: USC football gameday A-Z guide (usctrojans.com, opens in a new tab)Verified by BC
Short answer
The Coliseum allows one clear bag up to 12 by 6 by 12 inches or a one-gallon clear bag, plus a small clutch about the size of a hand. Factory-sealed water bottles of 17 ounces or less are allowed, with a limit of two. Coolers, umbrellas, strollers, drones, tripods and professional cameras with lenses over 3 inches are banned.
Every rule at LA Memorial Coliseum
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
Guests may bring one clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bag up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches or a one-gallon clear storage bag, plus a small clutch or purse about the size of a hand. Exceptions may be made for medically necessary items after inspection. The Coliseum and Galen Center prohibit bags, backpacks and other containers except the clear bag and clutch exceptions. Purses larger than a clutch are prohibited. A small clutch or purse about the size of a hand, with or without a strap, is allowed with the clear bag.
- Bag: One clear bag plus a small clutch
- Backpack: Not allowed
- Water bottle: Factory-sealed, 17 oz or less, limit 2
Food and drink
Factory-sealed plastic bottles of water of 17 ounces or less are allowed, limit two per person. Other bottles, cans and glass are prohibited. Hard or soft coolers, baskets, packages and containers are prohibited. The guide names hard and soft coolers, baskets, packages, containers and unsliced fruits and vegetables as prohibited. It does not describe other outside food.
Cameras and electronics
Professional cameras with lenses longer than 3 inches, camera equipment, tripods and video or audio recording equipment are prohibited. Camera bags are not allowed. Cameras with lenses longer than 3 inches are prohibited. Selfie sticks and tripods are prohibited. Drones are on the prohibited items list. The pages do not mention laptops, tablets and power banks.
Strollers and family items
Strollers are on the prohibited items list. An exception may be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection.
Umbrellas, blankets and comfort items
Umbrellas are on the prohibited items list. Oversized seat cushions with pockets or metal structures are not allowed. The pages do not mention blankets.
Signs, flags and fan items
Banners, sticks and poles are prohibited. The guide does not name hand-held signs separately. 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
Guests should read the Coliseum building policies before entering. Bags that do not meet the policy are not allowed in.
Bag storage and lockers
The guide describes no bag storage.
USC football and other Coliseum events
The guide is written for USC football and covers the Coliseum and the Galen Center. Other Coliseum events post their own rules, 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
- Drones
- Umbrellas
- Strollers
- Signs
- Alcoholic beverages, cans and glass
- Illegal drugs and weapons
- Pets, other than service animals
- Inflatables, frisbees and balls
- Balloons, skateboards and beach chairs
- Laser pointers
Questions about LA Memorial Coliseum
Guests may bring one clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bag up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches or a one-gallon clear storage bag, plus a small clutch or purse about the size of a hand. Exceptions may be made for medically necessary items after inspection.
The Coliseum and Galen Center prohibit bags, backpacks and other containers except the clear bag and clutch exceptions.
Factory-sealed plastic bottles of water of 17 ounces or less are allowed, limit two per person. Other bottles, cans and glass are prohibited.
Hard or soft coolers, baskets, packages and containers are prohibited.
Strollers are on the prohibited items list.
Umbrellas are on the prohibited items list.
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Sources
- A-Z Guide | USC Trojans Football Gameday - USC Athletics (opens in a new tab)
usctrojans.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.
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