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Q2 Stadium Entry Rules: Bags, Water, Food, Cameras and Gear
Checked Source: Q2 Stadium A-Z policy guide (q2stadium.com, opens in a new tab)Verified by BC
Short answer
Q2 Stadium prohibits all bags, backpacks and other carriers, except clutches up to about 8 by 5 by 1 inches and medical, childcare and cultural bags after screening. Outside food and drink, laptops, tripods, selfie sticks, seat cushions and drones are banned. Strollers are allowed once cleared, and bag lockers sit outside two gates.
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Bag policy in detail
All bags, backpacks and other carriers are prohibited. Exemptions are considered after screening for a clutch the size of your hand, about 8 x 5 x 1 inches, plus medical bags, childcare bags with a child and cultural bags. Backpacks are among the carriers the guide says are prohibited. Only a clutch purse equal to or smaller than the size of your hand, about 8 x 5 x 1 inches, is considered for an exemption.
- Bag: No bags, clutch up to 8 x 5 x 1 in
- Backpack: Not allowed
- Water bottle: Outside drinks banned, over 30 oz banned
- Outside food: Not allowed, medical accommodations
Food and drink
Outside food and beverage of any kind is prohibited, with accommodations for medical conditions and special needs. Reusable drink vessels larger than 30 ounces and water bladders are also prohibited. The guide does not say whether an empty reusable bottle may be brought in. Outside food and beverage of any kind is prohibited. Accommodations are made for medical conditions and special needs. The pages do not mention coolers.
Cameras and electronics
Cameras with professional or removable lenses, camera cases, monopods, tripods and selfie sticks are prohibited. Cameras with professional and/or removable lenses are prohibited. Tripods, monopods and selfie sticks are prohibited. Drones and all unmanned aircraft systems are prohibited, and the guide gives an email to ask for an exemption. Laptops, tablets, computers and other large electronic devices are prohibited. Laptops, tablets, computers and other large electronic devices are prohibited. The pages do not mention power banks.
Strollers and family items
Strollers are permitted once cleared by security at entry. They can be checked in at Guest Services. Medical bags are considered for an exemption after the required security screening.
Umbrellas, blankets and comfort items
Umbrellas larger than 48 inches are prohibited unless bought at the Verde Store. Seat cushions are on the prohibited items list. The pages do not mention blankets.
Signs, flags and fan items
Signs and posters larger than 3 x 5 feet are prohibited. Content that is abusive, discriminatory, commercial or political is also not allowed. Handheld flags up to 3 x 5 feet are permitted in any gate if their content is approved at screening. Flag poles and banners are not allowed outside the home supporters section, and need advance approval inside sections 101 to 105. The pages do not mention 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
Exempted bags go through the required security screening. Guests may not exit and re-enter with the same ticket.
Bag storage and lockers
Bag check lockers sit outside the Northwest and Southwest Gates, first come, first served, and open 45 minutes before gates and for one hour after the event. They are run by a third party, and the stadium is not responsible for lost items.
Austin FC matches and other events
The guide says the prohibited list is subject to change by event type and that entry of any item is at stadium management's discretion. Supporters sections 101 to 105 have extra rules, including pouring drinks into cups.
Prohibited items
From the official entry page. Staff can also refuse anything they decide could affect safety.
- Backpacks
- Outside food
- Camera lenses
- Tripods
- Drones
- Laptops
- Tablets
- Seat cushions
- Aerosol cans
- Alcohol
- Balloons and inflatable objects
- Confetti, streamers and register tape
- Glass bottles and cans
- Radios and walkie talkies
- Tobacco, lighters and vaporizers
- Weapons of any kind
- Skateboards, scooters and hoverboards
Questions about Q2 Stadium
All bags, backpacks and other carriers are prohibited. Exemptions are considered after screening for a clutch the size of your hand, about 8 x 5 x 1 inches, plus medical bags, childcare bags with a child and cultural bags.
Backpacks are among the carriers the guide says are prohibited.
Outside food and beverage of any kind is prohibited, with accommodations for medical conditions and special needs. Reusable drink vessels larger than 30 ounces and water bladders are also prohibited. The guide does not say whether an empty reusable bottle may be brought in.
Outside food and beverage of any kind is prohibited. Accommodations are made for medical conditions and special needs.
Strollers are permitted once cleared by security at entry. They can be checked in at Guest Services.
Umbrellas larger than 48 inches are prohibited unless bought at the Verde Store.
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.
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