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

Bags or purses of any size are not permitted. A wallet, wristlet or clutch no larger than 5 x 8 x 1 inches, with or without a strap, is allowed. One bag per person is allowed for medical, dietary or child care needs. All bags are banned, including backpacks, fanny packs, purses, cinch bags, messenger bags, crossbody bags, camera bags, briefcases and duffle bags. Purses are banned, but a wallet, wristlet or clutch no larger than 5 x 8 x 1 inches is permitted.

• Bag: No bags, clutch up to 5 x 8 x 1 in
• Backpack: Not allowed
• Water bottle: Clear, plastic and empty only
• Outside food: Not allowed

Water bottles that are clear, plastic and empty are permitted. Food and beverages, cans and heavy plastic or glass bottles are prohibited. Food or beverages are on the prohibited items list. Dietary or medical snacks go through the special entrances. Hard and soft coolers, ice chests, picnic baskets and thermoses are prohibited containers.

Still cameras with a lens of 100 mm or less are permitted. Cameras with a lens over 100 mm, audio or video recording equipment, monopods, dual pods and tripods are not. Still cameras with a lens of 100 mm or less are permitted. Monopods, dual pods, tripods and selfie sticks are prohibited. Drones, including unmanned aircraft systems and model aircraft, are prohibited. Laptops and computers are on the prohibited items list. Tablets are on the permitted items list. The pages do not mention power banks.

Strollers and car-seat type baby carriers are not permitted. Body-worn carriers with a child, such as wraps and slings, are allowed. One bag per person is permitted for medical, dietary or child care needs. Those guests enter through the Band Center doors or the Security Entrance to have the bag inspected.

Guests may carry umbrellas in for use before and after the game, but they may not be opened in the seating areas. Blankets are permitted if they are unrolled or unbagged. Foam seat cushions are permitted if they have no back supports, zippers or storage slots. Seatbacks need a doctor's note and must be 16 inches wide or less.

Banners, flags and signs are on the prohibited items list. Banners, flags and signs are on the prohibited items list. Binoculars are permitted without a case. Binocular cases are banned as bags.

The pages describe no separate medical bag process, so ask the venue before the event if you need to bring medical items.

All items and people are screened with a walk-through metal detector or a hand wand. Guests with medical or child care needs enter at the Band Center doors between Gates 10 and 12 or at the Security Entrance.

The guide describes no bag storage. Bags of any size are not allowed in, so leave them in your vehicle.

The guide is written for Ohio State football. Other events at Ohio Stadium can differ, so check the event page for your date.