StadiumCharlottesville, VAVirginia Cavaliers football games at Scott Stadium
Scott Stadium Entry Rules: Bags, Water, Food and Cameras
Checked Source: Virginia football gameday page (virginiasports.com, opens in a new tab)Verified by BC
Short answer
Scott Stadium allows clear bags up to 12 by 6 by 12 inches, one-gallon clear freezer bags and clutches or wallets up to 4.5 by 6.5 inches. Cameras with lenses under six inches are allowed, but outside food and drink, coolers, umbrellas, folding chairs, drones, tripods and strollers other than umbrella strollers are banned.
Every rule at Scott 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
Bags must be clear plastic, vinyl or PVC up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches, or clear one-gallon freezer bags, and small clutch bags or wallets up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches are also permitted. The policy limits the type of bag, not the items brought. Only the clear bags and small clutches described in the policy are allowed. Small clutch bags or wallets no larger than 4.5 x 6.5 inches, with or without a strap, are allowed.
- Bag: Clear 12 x 6 x 12 in, 1-gallon bag or clutch
- Backpack: Only as a clear bag in the size limit
- Water bottle: Outside beverages not allowed
- Outside food: Not allowed
Food and drink
Containers, including glass bottles, cups, cans and flasks, and outside food and beverages are prohibited. Water stations and bottle fillers are inside. Outside food and beverages are prohibited. Containers, including coolers, are prohibited.
Cameras and electronics
Cameras with lenses less than six inches are allowed. Flash photography and stands or tripods of any type are prohibited. Cameras with lenses less than six inches are allowed. Stands and tripods of any type are prohibited. Drones and unmanned aircraft systems are prohibited. The pages do not mention laptops, tablets and power banks.
Strollers and family items
Strollers are prohibited, except for umbrella strollers. The pages do not mention a medical bag process.
Umbrellas, blankets and comfort items
Umbrellas are on the prohibited items list. The pages do not mention blankets and seat cushions.
Signs, flags and fan items
Banners, signs and flags are allowed if they do not block views, cover facility signage or attach to the facility. Ones on poles or sticks are prohibited. Flags on poles or sticks are prohibited. 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
Fans walk through metal detectors with their personal items and clear bags.
Bag storage and lockers
The page describes no bag storage.
Football gamedays
The page is the football gameday guide. Other events at Scott Stadium 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.
- Water bottles
- Outside food
- Coolers
- Tripods
- Drones
- Umbrellas
- Folding chairs
- Weapons of any kind, including those carried with a permit
- Animals other than trained service animals
Questions about Scott Stadium
Bags must be clear plastic, vinyl or PVC up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches, or clear one-gallon freezer bags, and small clutch bags or wallets up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches are also permitted. The policy limits the type of bag, not the items brought.
Only the clear bags and small clutches described in the policy are allowed.
Containers, including glass bottles, cups, cans and flasks, and outside food and beverages are prohibited. Water stations and bottle fillers are inside.
Outside food and beverages are prohibited.
Containers, including coolers, are prohibited.
Strollers are prohibited, except for umbrella strollers.
Keep exploring
Sources
- Football Gameday - Virginia Cavaliers Official Athletic Site (opens in a new tab)
virginiasports.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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