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Neyland Stadium Entry Rules: Bags, Water, Food and Cameras

Checked Source: Tennessee gameday central page (utsports.com, opens in a new tab), Tennessee football gameday page (utsports.com, opens in a new tab)Verified by BC

Short answer

Neyland Stadium allows 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. One factory-sealed water bottle is allowed. Backpacks, diaper bags, outside food, coolers, umbrellas, strollers, flags and cameras with detachable lenses are banned.

Every rule at Neyland 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

Fans are limited to one clear plastic bag up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches or a one-gallon clear resealable bag per person. A small clutch purse up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches is also permitted. Non-clear bags of any size are prohibited. Backpacks of any size are on the prohibited items list. Small clutch purses no larger than 4.5 x 6.5 inches are permitted. Large purses are prohibited.

  • Bag: One clear bag plus a small clutch
  • Backpack: Not allowed
  • Water bottle: One factory-sealed bottle
  • Outside food: Not allowed, medical needs excepted
LETTER PAPER8.5 x 11 in12 in12 in6 in
The 12 x 6 x 12 inch clear limit drawn to scale. Width by depth by height.

Food and drink

One factory-sealed water bottle is permitted. Cans and bottles are otherwise prohibited. Outside food, snacks and beverages are prohibited unless needed for medical purposes. Cans, bottles and coolers are on the prohibited items list.

Cameras and electronics

Cameras may be used in a limited way and game action may not be filmed. Video cameras and professional cameras or cameras with detachable lenses are prohibited. Professional cameras and cameras with detachable lenses are prohibited. Unmanned aircraft are on the prohibited items list. The pages do not mention tripods, laptops, tablets and power banks.

Strollers and family items

Strollers are on the prohibited items list. Outside food and beverages are allowed when needed for medical purposes. Diapers and baby items must go in a clear bag.

Umbrellas, blankets and comfort items

Umbrellas are on the prohibited items list. Seat cushions without arms or pockets are permitted. Stadium seats with arms or pockets are prohibited. The pages do not mention blankets.

Signs, flags and fan items

Posters and signs larger than 8.5 x 11 inches are prohibited. Flags are on the prohibited items list. Binoculars without a case are permitted.

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 university can examine the contents of any container. Items are not stored at the gate or venue for pickup after the game.

Bag storage and lockers

Items will not be stored at the gate or venue for pickup after the game.

Football gamedays

The pages are written for Tennessee athletics events, with football on the gameday page. The gameday page says there is no re-entry, so check the event page for other dates.

Prohibited items

From the official entry page. Staff can also refuse anything they decide could affect safety.

  • Backpacks
  • Outside food
  • Coolers
  • Camera lenses
  • Drones
  • Umbrellas
  • Strollers
  • Flags
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Artificial noisemakers
  • Hoverboards and Segways
  • Radios without headsets
  • Weapons, including pocket knives
  • Smoking and e-cigarettes
  • Selfie sticks

Questions about Neyland Stadium

  1. Fans are limited to one clear plastic bag up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches or a one-gallon clear resealable bag per person. A small clutch purse up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches is also permitted. Non-clear bags of any size are prohibited.

  2. Backpacks of any size are on the prohibited items list.

  3. One factory-sealed water bottle is permitted. Cans and bottles are otherwise prohibited.

  4. Outside food, snacks and beverages are prohibited unless needed for medical purposes.

  5. Cans, bottles and coolers are on the prohibited items list.

  6. Strollers are on the prohibited items list.

Sources

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

  1. First check: 21 rules read against the Tennessee gameday central page and the football gameday page.

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