Alabama venues — what you can bring in
Packaroni tracks 87 verified policies across 5 venues in Alabama — Tuscaloosa, Mobile, Auburn, Troy, and 1 more. Every entry below links back to the venue's own published rule and carries the date it was last checked.
What the rules look like in Alabama
The patterns that hold across stadium & arena venues here — the kind of comparison no single venue's website will give you.
- All 5 restrict bags in some way — expect a size limit, a clear-bag rule, or both.
- Outside water: 4 of the 5 allow it sealed or size-limited and 1 lets you bring your own.
- Outside food is banned at all 4.
- Coolers are prohibited at all 4.
- Bringing your own alcohol: 3 of the 5 prohibit it and 2 allow it conditionally.
- Strollers and wagons: 3 of the 4 turn them away and 1 caps the size or bans wagons.
- 4 of the 5 charge a fee for at least one item — usually bag storage or a locker — so bringing something you can't carry in may still cost you.
Alabama venues at a glance
| Venue | Bags & Backpacks | Water Bottles | Outside Food | Coolers | Strollers & Wagons | Re-Entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryant-Denny StadiumTuscaloosa | Conditional | Conditional | Not Allowed | Not Allowed | Not Allowed | Not Allowed |
| Hancock Whitney StadiumMobile | Conditional | Allowed | — | — | — | — |
| Jordan-Hare StadiumAuburn | Conditional | Conditional | Not Allowed | Not Allowed | Conditional | Not Allowed |
| Larry Blakeney Field at Veterans Memorial StadiumTroy | Conditional | Conditional | Not Allowed | Not Allowed | Not Allowed | Not Allowed |
| Protective StadiumBirmingham | Conditional | Conditional | Not Allowed | Not Allowed | Not Allowed | Not Allowed |
“—” means that item hasn't been researched for that venue yet. It does not mean it's unrestricted.
Item by item across Alabama
Each venue's actual wording, grouped by what you're trying to bring.
Bags & Backpacks
Only small clear bags or a small clutch are allowed; all other bags, including backpacks and diaper bags, are prohibited.
Max size: 12" x 6" x 12" (clear bag); 4.5" x 6.5" (non-clear clutch)
Clear plastic/vinyl/PVC tote no larger than 12" x 6" x 12" (max logo 4.5" x 3.4"), or a one-gallon clear resealable plastic bag, or a small clutch/wallet up to 6.5" x 4.5" is allowed; non-clear or oversized bags, backpacks, diaper bags, camera/binocular cases, and fanny packs are prohibited, with no bag-check service offered.
Max size: 12" x 6" x 12" clear tote (logo up to 4.5" x 3.4"), or 1-gallon clear resealable bag; clutch up to 6.5" x 4.5"
Only one clear bag (max 12" x 6" x 12") plus a small clutch purse is allowed; diaper bags are not permitted.
Max size: 12" x 6" x 12" (clear plastic/vinyl/PVC or one-gallon clear Ziploc-style bag); clutch purse carried separately
Effective the 2026-27 season: clear plastic/vinyl/PVC bag no larger than 12" x 6" x 12", or a one-gallon clear freezer bag, or a small clutch up to 4.5" x 6.5" with or without a strap; non-clear purses/wallets/clutches over that size, coolers, briefcases, solid backpacks, fanny packs, luggage, and camera/computer bags are prohibited.
Max size: 12" x 6" x 12" clear bag, or 1-gallon clear freezer bag; clutch up to 4.5" x 6.5"
One clear plastic/vinyl/PVC bag per guest, no larger than 12" x 6" x 12" and not tinted; non-clear bags are allowed only if 5" x 7" or smaller.
Max size: 12" x 6" x 12" (clear bag); non-clear max 5" x 7"
Parking
Day-of-game parking is a flat $40, paid at the lot entrance by card (no cash), in the Grass Lot #1 and Grass Lot #2 areas.
Fee: $40 flat, day-of-game
A valid parking permit is required for all vehicle lots; tailgating opens when lots open and ends 2 hours after the game, with no vehicle re-entry once a permit is validated.
Auburn's own stadium-policies page didn't surface a parking rate table for this entry — secondary sources put campus parking area pricing at $35-50, with free (but farther-out) lots also available and RV parking free in the Hayfields starting 2pm Thursdays, first-come-first-served.
Fee: $35-50 campus lots (per secondary sources, unconfirmed officially); free farther-out lots; free RV (Hayfields, Thu 2pm start)
On-campus reserved lots are limited to Trojan Warrior Club donors; single-game parking is available in Lot 5 for $25/game; RV parking is arranged through the Ticket Office; handicap parking is at the Rec Center lot with a valid state handicap tag.
Fee: $25/game, Lot 5
Six BJCC lots serve the stadium, cashless payment only, pre-purchasable via BJCCParking.com. UAB's 2026 season parking pass is $120 through the Athletics Ticket Office; ADA parking (Lot P5) is $20/game with a valid ADA placard.
Fee: $120 season (UAB pass); $20/game ADA
Water Bottles
An empty, non-glass bottle or cup may be brought in and filled at free water stations inside.
One empty, clear plastic bottle is allowed per person, refillable at hydration stations inside.
One empty clear water bottle (for free refill stations) plus one factory-sealed bottled water up to 1 liter is allowed; other outside drinks are prohibited.
Empty non-glass bottles or cups are allowed to refill at water stations, or one sealed bottle of water/empty plastic container up to 20 oz. is permitted.
Max size: 20 oz., sealed or empty
Non-glass water bottles 32oz or smaller are permitted if empty upon entry; free-fill hydration stations are available on the concourse.
Outside Food
Outside food and drink are not allowed inside the stadium.
Outside food and drink are prohibited, aside from the permitted water bottle exception.
Food and drink containers are listed as prohibited items inside the stadium; outside (pre-kickoff) tailgating explicitly allows food and beverages for personal consumption, plus small portable grills.
Outside food and beverages of any kind are prohibited from entering the stadium; concessions are cashless.
Medical Supplies & Equipment
Medically necessary items, including bags/snacks that would otherwise violate size rules, are permitted with an exception.
Items required for medical, family, or child care needs are allowed after proper inspection, with special consideration made for guests with medical needs.
Medically necessary items that don't fit approved bags get dedicated screening at designated gates, and a medical/emergency pass can be obtained at the First Aid station.
Bags that contain necessary medical items are exempt from the standard clear-bag rule but must be inspected and approved at a designated gate.
Medical bags or special medical equipment can be screened at any gate entrance and are tagged as medical-approved after inspection, serving as an exception to the clear-bag rule.
Alcohol / BYOB
Outside alcohol is prohibited, but Alabama now sells beer and wine inside the stadium (21+, not in the student section).
Alcohol brought into the tailgating lots is limited to secondary (cup/paper/plastic) containers, with no kegs or drinking games, and must comply with state/local law; under-21 consumption is prohibited.
Outside alcohol may not be brought in; beer, seltzers and canned wine are sold inside the stadium to guests 21 and older.
No outside alcohol is permitted; alcohol is sold inside the venue to guests 21+ with ID and a wristband, limited to 2 beers per purchase, with sales stopping at the end of the 3rd quarter.
Alcoholic beverages may not be brought into the stadium. Concession purchases are capped at 2 drinks per transaction with valid ID required, ending in the 3rd quarter for football.
Coolers
Coolers of any kind are prohibited.
Coolers are not permitted as part of the outside food/drink and non-clear-bag restrictions.
Ice bags and ice chests are listed as prohibited items, and coolers are separately banned as a prohibited bag type.
Coolers, ice chests, and thermos containers are not permitted inside the stadium.
Strollers & Wagons
Strollers and car seats are not permitted inside the stadium.
Strollers are allowed and can be checked for free at designated stroller-check locations.
Strollers are listed among the stadium's prohibited items; wagons are not separately addressed in any official source found.
Strollers are not permitted into the stadium; car seats are allowed if they don't block movement or seats. Wagons are not separately addressed.
Breast Pumps & Nursing Supplies
A dedicated nursing mothers' area is available on gamedays, and breast pump equipment qualifies for the bag policy's medical exception.
Nursing mothers have access to dedicated Tiger Babies stations run by the Auburn School of Nursing.
Troy University's Title IX office provides a private lactation space on gameday, accessible by finding the nearest stadium security worker.
A Nursing Mothers Room is located in the northeast corner of the concourse, with an additional space on the Stadium Club/Suite Level.
Wheelchairs & ECVs
ADA-compliant wheelchairs and mobility scooters are allowed; non-ADA mobility devices are prohibited.
Wheelchairs and mobility devices are accommodated, with dedicated accessible seating and easiest-access entry gates.
Guests with limited mobility are encouraged to bring their own electric scooter or wheelchair, as onsite wheelchair inventory is limited. ADA-designated parking (Lot P5) and accessible drop-off points are provided at the NE/NW gates.
E-Bikes, Scooters & Hoverboards
Hoverboards are prohibited inside the stadium.
Skateboards and rollerblades are explicitly listed as prohibited items; recreational bicycles and kick-scooters are not separately addressed.
Cameras & Photo Gear
Personal-use still cameras are allowed, but lenses over 6 inches, camcorders/video recorders, tripods, and selfie sticks are not.
Max size: 6-inch max lens length
Cameras and binoculars are allowed if carried without a case, but professional equipment and video cameras are banned.
Video cameras are listed as a prohibited item, and camera bags are a prohibited bag type; no official Troy source states a specific still-camera lens-length limit.
Professional photography and recording equipment are not permitted without an approved media credential; tripods, monopods, and selfie sticks are explicitly prohibited.
Drones
Drones and other unmanned/remote-controlled aircraft are strictly prohibited in and around the stadium on gameday.
Remote-controlled aircraft and unmanned aircraft systems (drones) are prohibited.
Drones, model aircraft, kites, and other remote-controlled or tethered flying objects are not permitted on the BJCC Complex.
Umbrellas
Umbrellas are not allowed inside the stadium.
Umbrellas are not permitted inside the stadium.
Umbrellas are explicitly listed as a prohibited item.
Small foldable umbrellas that fit inside the approved clear bag are permitted but may not be opened once inside the stadium.
Noisemakers, Flags & Banners
Artificial noisemakers, signs, and sign supports/placards are prohibited.
Artificial noisemakers are banned, and flags/banners/signs may not exceed 3 feet by 5 feet.
Max size: Signs/banners/flags: 3' x 5' max
Artificial noisemakers and large flags are listed as prohibited items.
Signs/banners must not exceed 11" x 17" and may not be attached to a stick or pole; bullhorns and other noisemakers are explicitly prohibited.
Max size: Signs/banners: 11" x 17" max
Chairs & Blankets
Small seat cushions/pads without pockets, zippers, or compartments are allowed; large cushions or chairbacks over single-seat width are not.
Max size: ~16 inches wide (single seat width)
Blankets and armless seat cushions may be carried in loosely, but stadium seats with arms are prohibited.
Seat cushions are permitted only if they have no pockets, are not carried in a bag, are 18 inches wide or less, and have no armrests.
Max size: Seat cushions: up to 18" wide, no pockets/armrests
Stadium seats without armrests are allowed; seats with armrests, stools, and folding chairs are prohibited. Blankets are not separately addressed.
Weapons
Weapons and firearms of any kind are strictly prohibited.
University Firearms Policy 2101 prohibits all dangerous weapons, including firearms, pellet guns, tasers, and knives over 3 inches, on all University-owned or managed property, with a narrow exception for an unloaded, locked, out-of-sight firearm in a lawfully parked personal vehicle; Alabama law does not permit concealed carry on any public or private college campus in the state.
Weapons, including pocket knives, are prohibited and must be left at home or locked in a vehicle.
Weapons or any object deemed hazardous by stadium management are prohibited; university-wide, firearms are banned in all buildings and public areas, with the only exception being storage in a locked vehicle compartment. Troy, a public university, maintains this ban under its own institutional authority even after Alabama's 2023 permitless-carry law removed the state permit requirement generally.
Weapons and firearms of all kinds are prohibited, including for off-duty law enforcement; knives, brass knuckles, stun guns, pepper spray, tear gas, explosives, and fireworks are also explicitly listed.
Vapes & Smoking
Smoking and vaping are prohibited everywhere on campus, including the stadium.
The University of South Alabama is a 100% tobacco-free campus, prohibiting smoking, vaping, e-cigarettes, and smokeless tobacco anywhere on campus property, with the sole exception of personal vehicles.
Smoking is not permitted inside Jordan-Hare Stadium.
Troy University is a tobacco-free campus, a ban that explicitly includes vaping and the use of Juuls.
Protective Stadium is a non-smoking facility; smoking, including electronic cigarettes and vaporizers, is prohibited.
Pets & Service Animals
Pets are not allowed, but service animals performing a task are permitted.
ADA-defined service animals are permitted; emotional-support or assistance animals are not permitted for visitors, and ordinary pets are not permitted in tailgating areas.
Pets are not permitted inside the stadium.
Pets are not permitted in tailgating areas or sporting venues; only DOJ-defined service animals are allowed, and emotional-support animals are not covered by this exception.
Trained guide, signal, and service animals assisting guests with disabilities are permitted; regular pets are prohibited.
Re-Entry
No re-entry is allowed once a guest leaves the stadium.
No pass-outs are given for any reason; guests who leave must purchase another ticket to re-enter.
Pass-outs are not permitted at Veterans Memorial Stadium.
Guests may not exit and re-enter the stadium using the same ticket; a valid, unscanned ticket is required for every entry.
Other
Bryant-Denny Stadium is a fully cashless facility.
Golf carts driven on campus roads require University Police inspection and tagging and must park in a golf-cart lot northeast of the stadium; ATVs and off-road vehicles are banned campus-wide; tents in tailgating areas are capped at 10' x 10' without written permission and cannot be staked into the ground.
Max size: Tailgate tents: 10' x 10' without written permission
A catch-all clause bars any object deemed hazardous by stadium management at their discretion; free sunscreen stations, misting fans, and first-aid stations are provided at Gates 2 and 7.
All 5 venues in Alabama
Policies in Alabama change without notice, and gate staff have discretion on the day. Follow the source link on a venue's page and confirm anything you can't afford to be wrong about. Spotted something out of date? Let us know.