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Sanford Stadium Entry Rules: Bags, Water, Food and Cameras
Checked Source: Sanford Stadium policies and procedures page (georgiadogs.com, opens in a new tab)Verified by BC
Short answer
Sanford Stadium allows clear bags up to 12 by 12 inches, and non-clear bags and backpacks are banned. Each fan may bring one unopened water bottle of 20 ounces or less, but other food and drink, coolers, umbrellas, strollers and cameras with detachable lenses are banned. Medical bags go through checks at Gates 6 and 10.
Every rule at Sanford 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
Non-clear bags and clear bags larger than 12 x 12 inches are on the prohibited items list. The page links the full clear bag policy as a PDF, which was not read. Backpacks are on the prohibited items list. The pages do not mention purses.
- Bag: Clear bags up to 12 x 12 in
- Backpack: Not allowed
- Water bottle: One unopened bottle, 20 oz or less
- Outside food: Not allowed, one water bottle excepted
Food and drink
All fans may bring one unopened bottle of water of 20 ounces or less. Thermos bottles, other bottles and cans are prohibited. All other food and drinks are prohibited from being brought into the stadium. Ice chests, ice bags and food or drink containers are prohibited.
Cameras and electronics
Cameras with detachable lenses are prohibited. The page does not describe other camera rules. Cameras with detachable lenses are prohibited. The pages do not mention tripods, drones, laptops, tablets and power banks.
Strollers and family items
Strollers and infant seats are not allowed inside the stadium. Guests who need to bring a bag for medical reasons enter through the Medical Bag Check locations at Gate 6 and Gate 10.
Umbrellas, blankets and comfort items
Umbrellas are not allowed inside the stadium. Seatbacks larger than 16 inches, or with arms or pockets, are prohibited. The pages do not mention blankets.
Signs, flags and fan items
Holding, hanging or displaying signs on stadium walls, bleacher areas, ramps or near the stadium is prohibited as a safety precaution. 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
Stadium security can inspect any item at any time. Prohibited items must be returned to cars or discarded, and unattended items left outside the gates may be searched and discarded.
Bag storage and lockers
Prohibited items must be returned to cars or disposed of before entry, and should not be left outside the gates.
Football games
The page is the stadium policies and procedures page for football. Other events 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
- Camera lenses
- Umbrellas
- Strollers
- Laser pointers
- Artificial noisemakers
- Hard-surfaced materials
- Weapons of any kind
- Infant seats
Questions about Sanford Stadium
Non-clear bags and clear bags larger than 12 x 12 inches are on the prohibited items list. The page links the full clear bag policy as a PDF, which was not read.
Backpacks are on the prohibited items list.
All fans may bring one unopened bottle of water of 20 ounces or less. Thermos bottles, other bottles and cans are prohibited.
All other food and drinks are prohibited from being brought into the stadium.
Ice chests, ice bags and food or drink containers are prohibited.
Strollers and infant seats are not allowed inside the stadium.
Sources
- Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium - Policies & Procedures - University of Georgia Athletics (opens in a new tab)
georgiadogs.com, read
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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