Packaroni

Georgia venues — what you can bring in

Packaroni tracks 143 verified policies across 7 venues in Georgia — Statesboro, Atlanta, Athens. 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 Georgia

The patterns that hold across stadium & arena and concert venue & amphitheater venues here — the kind of comparison no single venue's website will give you.

  • All 7 restrict bags in some way — expect a size limit, a clear-bag rule, or both.
  • Outside water: 1 of the 7 bans it entirely and 6 allow it sealed or size-limited.
  • Outside food: 4 of the 7 ban it outright and 3 allow it with limits.
  • Coolers: 6 of the 7 ban them and 1 allows a limited cooler.
  • Bringing your own alcohol: 6 of the 7 prohibit it and 1 allows it conditionally.
  • Strollers and wagons: 4 of the 7 turn them away and 3 cap the size or ban wagons.
  • 6 of the 7 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.

Georgia venues at a glance

VenueBags & BackpacksWater BottlesOutside FoodCoolersStrollers & WagonsRe-Entry
Allen E. Paulson StadiumStatesboroConditionalNot AllowedNot AllowedNot AllowedNot AllowedNot Allowed
Bobby Dodd Stadium at Historic Grant FieldAtlantaConditionalConditionalNot AllowedNot AllowedNot AllowedNot Allowed
Center Parc Credit Union StadiumAtlantaConditionalConditionalNot AllowedNot AllowedConditionalNot Allowed
Dooley Field at Sanford StadiumAthensConditionalConditionalNot AllowedNot AllowedNot AllowedNot Allowed
Mercedes-Benz StadiumAtlantaConditionalConditionalConditionalNot AllowedConditional—
Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain ParkAtlantaConditionalConditionalConditionalConditionalNot AllowedNot Allowed
Truist ParkAtlantaConditionalConditionalConditionalNot AllowedConditionalNot Allowed

“—” means that item hasn't been researched for that venue yet. It does not mean it's unrestricted.

Item by item across Georgia

Each venue's actual wording, grouped by what you're trying to bring.

Bags & Backpacks

Conditional
Allen E. Paulson Stadium

Each ticketed fan may carry one clear plastic/vinyl/PVC bag up to 12" x 6" x 12" or a one-gallon clear freezer bag, plus one small clutch/purse.

Max size: Clear bag: 12" x 6" x 12" OR 1-gallon clear freezer bag; clutch/purse: 4.5" x 6.5"

Conditional
Bobby Dodd Stadium at Historic Grant Field

Only clear tote bags up to 12" x 12" x 6", one-gallon clear freezer bags, or small clutches up to 4.5" x 6.5" are allowed; backpacks, purses, and most other bags are prohibited.

Max size: Tote: 12" x 12" x 6"; clutch: 4.5" x 6.5"; freezer bag: 1 gallon

Conditional
Center Parc Credit Union Stadium

Only clear bags, 1-gallon clear freezer bags, or small clutches are allowed; backpacks and non-compliant bags are prohibited.

Max size: Clear bag no larger than 12" x 6" x 12"; 1-gallon clear plastic freezer bag; clutch/wallet no larger than 4.5" x 6.5"

Conditional
Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium

Bags must be clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC and no larger than 12"x6"x12"; a small clutch (up to 4.5"x6.5") and a one-gallon clear freezer bag are also allowed, but backpacks and non-clear bags are prohibited.

Max size: 12"x6"x12" (clear tote) or 4.5"x6.5" (clutch)

Conditional
Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Only clear plastic/vinyl/PVC bags up to 12"x6"x12" (plus one small non-clear clutch up to 4.5"x6.5") are allowed; all other bags are prohibited.

Max size: 12"x6"x12" (clear) or 4.5"x6.5" (clutch)

Conditional
Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park

At standard ("non-table") shows, only a clear plastic/vinyl/PVC tote up to 12" x 6" x 12" and/or a small clutch up to 6" x 9" (need not be clear) is allowed; at table/cooler shows, average-sized bags and backpacks are allowed subject to search. Large bags/backpacks are prohibited either way.

Max size: Non-table shows: 12" x 6" x 12" clear tote, or 6" x 9" clutch

Conditional
Truist Park

Bags are not allowed for the 2026 season, with narrow exceptions for medical, ADA, diaper, and small clutch bags.

Max size: 5" x 9" (clutches/clear bags only)

Fee: $12+ per bag (baseball games), $16+ (special events) for optional Smart Locker storage

Bag Storage & Lockers

Allowed
Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Non-complying bags can be stored for a fee at an off-site third-party locker location.

Allowed
Truist Park

Non-compliant bags can be stored in an optional Smart Locker instead of being turned away.

Fee: $12+ per bag (baseball games), $16+ (special events)

Parking

Conditional
Allen E. Paulson Stadium

Georgia Southern's own gameday parking map page confirms the Erk Russell Fund premium lots at Allen E. Paulson Stadium are season-long only ($500-$1,500+ donation, no single-game sales), with ADA parking there requiring a $1,500+ donation too. Secondary sources describe a separate general-public option (Ordinary Motor Vehicle parking, first-come-first-served, cash or card) at $20 in advance or $25 on gameday, with single-game ADA directed to a paid RAC lot with a shuttle.

Fee: $500-$1,500+ (season, Erk Russell Fund lots, confirmed officially); $20 advance / $25 gameday (general public OMV lot, per secondary sources, unconfirmed officially)

Conditional
Bobby Dodd Stadium at Historic Grant Field

Secondary sources put general lots at $25, with the budget North Avenue deck at $10 and cash-at-the-gate pricing as high as $60 — advance reservation is said to bring the rate down to roughly $35 — this wasn't independently confirmed from a first-party fetch for this entry.

Fee: $25 general lots (per secondary sources, unconfirmed officially); $10 North Ave deck (cheapest); ~$35 advance reserved; $60 cash at gate

Conditional
Center Parc Credit Union Stadium

All single-game parking is sold exclusively through the ParkMobile app — no cash or card sales are accepted on-site, even on gameday. A specific rate wasn't found for this entry; Panther Athletic Club donor parking is available in Summerhill A and on Georgia Ave.

Conditional
Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium

UGA Transportation & Parking Services sells season passes ($280 for the Carlton Street Deck, East Campus Deck, River Road, and Health/Visitors Center decks; $1,050 for Park & Ride) via ParkMobile — this wasn't independently confirmed from a first-party fetch for this entry, and single-game public pricing wasn't found on an official page. Resale-market single-game passes average around $106, ranging roughly $20-90+ by matchup.

Fee: $280 season pass, per deck (per secondary sources, unconfirmed officially); ~$106 average single-game resale, $20-90+ range

Conditional
Mercedes-Benz Stadium

The stadium's official site confirms 11 official lots booked in advance through a JustPark-powered portal, with pricing that "varies by lot" rather than a single flat rate. Secondary sources put NFL regular-season rates at roughly $20-75 depending on lot and demand.

Fee: $20-75 by lot (per secondary sources, mechanism confirmed officially)

Allowed
Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park

Parking is $30, paid in person on the day of the show, card only (Visa/Mastercard/Discover/Amex — the venue is cash-free); lots open about 1 hour before gates. Accessible parking is free on Elliott Galloway Way, first-come first-served, requiring a visible plate or placard.

Fee: $30/vehicle, card only

Conditional
Truist Park

The Braves' own site confirms oversized-vehicle rates ($50 15-passenger van / $75 RV up to 35ft) and bus rates ($50-75) but doesn't publish a flat general-lot rate — general parking is sold dynamically through a "Buy Parking" tool. Secondary sources put typical general lots at $20-30, ranging up to $75 for the premium Red Deck.

Fee: $50 (van) / $75 (RV) oversized, confirmed; $20-30 general / up to $75 Red Deck (per secondary sources)

Water Bottles

Not Allowed
Allen E. Paulson Stadium

Outside beverages, including bottled water, cans, and thermoses, may not be brought into Allen E. Paulson Stadium.

Conditional
Bobby Dodd Stadium at Historic Grant Field

Each ticket holder may bring one factory-sealed water bottle up to 20 oz., or an empty clear reusable bottle to fill at stations inside; all other beverage containers are prohibited.

Conditional
Center Parc Credit Union Stadium

Empty, reusable, clear, non-glass water bottles may be brought in, but sealed bottles, thermoses, and metal water bottles are prohibited.

Conditional
Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium

One unopened bottle of water, 20 ounces or less, may be brought into the stadium.

Conditional
Mercedes-Benz Stadium

One factory-sealed, unopened 500mL bottle of plain water per person is allowed; no soda, flavored water, or sports drinks.

Conditional
Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park

At non-table shows, one factory-sealed bottle of water up to 1 liter is allowed, or one empty refillable bottle (refill stations at Gate 1 and Gate 4); a separate FAQ page on the same official site states factory-sealed bottles up to one gallon are allowed, an internal conflict not yet resolved by the venue — treated here as 1 liter, the more restrictive figure.

Max size: 1 liter, factory-sealed (or empty refillable)

Conditional
Truist Park

One sealed plastic bottle of water per ticket is permitted; aluminum cans/bottles are prohibited.

Outside Food

Not Allowed
Allen E. Paulson Stadium

Outside food and beverages are prohibited in all Georgia Southern athletic facilities, and gates are searched to enforce this.

Not Allowed
Bobby Dodd Stadium at Historic Grant Field

Outside food and beverages are not allowed into the stadium, though infant formula/milk and medically necessary snacks are permitted after inspection.

Not Allowed
Center Parc Credit Union Stadium

Outside food and drink are not permitted inside the stadium.

Not Allowed
Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium

Outside food and drink are prohibited, aside from one unopened water bottle of 20 oz. or less; concessions (Aramark) are available throughout the stadium.

Conditional
Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Outside food is generally not allowed, except infant formula/milk and medically necessary food after inspection.

Conditional
Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park

Outside food is prohibited at standard ("non-table") shows, but allowed (along with plastic cutlery/cups) at table/cooler shows, a per-event designation the venue publishes ahead of each show.

Conditional
Truist Park

Outside food is allowed if it fits in one clear, gallon-size plastic bag per ticket.

Max size: Gallon-size (clear bag)

Medical Supplies & Equipment

Conditional
Allen E. Paulson Stadium

A bag carrying necessary medical equipment is permitted as an exception to the clear bag rule, after inspection and tagging at the gate.

Allowed
Bobby Dodd Stadium at Historic Grant Field

Medically necessary items, including medical assistance devices and medically necessary snacks, are permitted after inspection at the gate.

Conditional
Center Parc Credit Union Stadium

Exceptions to the bag policy and other item restrictions are made for guests with documented medical requirements or special needs, subject to inspection at the gate.

Allowed
Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium

Medically necessary bags or equipment that don't conform to the clear bag policy are allowed after inspection and tagging at designated Medical Bag Check locations at Gate 6 and Gate 10.

Allowed
Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Medically necessary items are permitted after inspection, as a blanket exception to both the bag and food/beverage policies.

Conditional
Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park

Dietary needs and medication requests are accommodated where possible per the venue's accessibility page, but no official page states an explicit exception letting a medical bag bypass the standard bag-size rule.

Allowed
Truist Park

Medical bags and medically-necessary soft-sided coolers are permitted despite the general bag/cooler ban.

Alcohol / BYOB

Not Allowed
Allen E. Paulson Stadium

Fans may not bring alcohol into the stadium; alcohol is only served to guests 21+ with valid ID inside luxury suites/VIP areas hosted by the Athletic Foundation.

Not Allowed
Bobby Dodd Stadium at Historic Grant Field

Outside alcohol may not be brought into the stadium; beer and wine are sold at concession points inside.

Not Allowed
Center Parc Credit Union Stadium

Outside alcohol is prohibited inside the stadium; alcohol is sold at concession stands with valid ID and sales end at the start of the fourth quarter.

Not Allowed
Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium

Outside alcohol may not be brought in, but beer and seltzer are sold at concession stands throughout the stadium's general seating areas.

Not Allowed
Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Outside/BYOB alcohol is prohibited; alcohol is only sold inside, limited to two drinks per transaction with ID required.

Conditional
Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park

Outside alcohol is prohibited entirely at non-table shows. At table shows, beer, wine, and spirits are allowed, but liquor bottles must be smaller than 375ml (a pint), and ID is required to drink.

Not Allowed
Truist Park

Outside alcohol cannot be brought in; alcohol purchased inside is capped at two drinks per person and can't leave the park.

Cannabis / Marijuana

Not Allowed
Allen E. Paulson Stadium

Illegal drugs are listed among prohibited items/actions at Georgia Southern athletic facilities, which covers cannabis.

Not Allowed
Center Parc Credit Union Stadium

Not addressed as its own category; cannabis falls under the official guide's general prohibition on 'illegal drugs.' (Inferred from the general drug ban, not a standalone official statement.)

Not Allowed
Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park

Not named specifically, but falls under the general "illegal drugs" prohibition listed for both show types; Georgia does not permit recreational cannabis.

Coolers

Not Allowed
Allen E. Paulson Stadium

Hard-sided and soft-sided coolers are prohibited inside Allen E. Paulson Stadium.

Not Allowed
Bobby Dodd Stadium at Historic Grant Field

Coolers, ice chests, thermos bottles, and ice bags are all prohibited inside the stadium.

Not Allowed
Center Parc Credit Union Stadium

Ice chests and both hard-sided and soft-sided coolers are prohibited.

Not Allowed
Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium

Coolers and ice chests are not allowed inside the stadium.

Not Allowed
Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Coolers are explicitly banned from entry.

Conditional
Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park

Coolers are prohibited at non-table shows. At table shows, one cooler per person is allowed, up to 23" long x 16" deep, subject to search at the gate.

Max size: Table shows only: 23" L x 16" D, one per person

Not Allowed
Truist Park

Ice chests and hard-sided coolers are banned; soft-sided coolers (no plastic liner) are allowed only for medical needs.

Strollers & Wagons

Not Allowed
Allen E. Paulson Stadium

Baby strollers and car carriers are listed as prohibited items and may not be brought into the stadium.

Not Allowed
Bobby Dodd Stadium at Historic Grant Field

Strollers are not permitted inside Bobby Dodd Stadium.

Conditional
Center Parc Credit Union Stadium

Strollers are grouped with chairs, booster seats, and stools as prohibited seating devices in the stadium bowl; diaper bags are allowed when accompanied by an infant.

Not Allowed
Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium

Strollers are not allowed inside the stadium.

Conditional
Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Strollers are allowed but must be checked at Guest Services (Gate 1 or Section 116) and aren't permitted in the seating bowl; wagons aren't addressed officially.

Not Allowed
Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park

Strollers and wagons are explicitly prohibited at both non-table and table shows.

Conditional
Truist Park

Standard fold-up strollers under 31"x52" are allowed; stroller wagons are explicitly not permitted.

Max size: 31" (79cm) x 52" (132cm)

Breast Pumps & Nursing Supplies

Allowed
Bobby Dodd Stadium at Historic Grant Field

Breast pumps and supplies are permitted; family restrooms are available at Sections 108 and 210.

Allowed
Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium

Nursing/breast pumps are permitted inside the stadium, ideally carried in a clear bag; Mamava nursing pods are located at the Gate 2 elevator (100 Level) and outside Section 222.

Allowed
Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Dedicated nursing/pumping rooms and Mamava lactation suites are available (Sections 116, 219, 132, and near 333).

Allowed
Truist Park

Breast pumps are permitted as a bag-policy exception; the Northside Hospital Nursing Lounge is on the Lower Level near Section 141.

Wheelchairs & ECVs

Allowed
Bobby Dodd Stadium at Historic Grant Field

Wheelchairs, scooters, and other medical mobility/assistance devices are permitted, with ADA-accessible seating available throughout the venue.

Conditional
Center Parc Credit Union Stadium

The official guide does not detail a specific wheelchair/mobility-device policy; accessible seating is available and guests are directed to contact the athletics accessibility line in advance.

Allowed
Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium

Wheelchairs and mobility devices are accommodated, with designated wheelchair seating areas, accessible elevators for wheelchair patrons, and a free accessible shuttle from the Ramsey Center parking deck starting 3.5 hours before kickoff.

Allowed
Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Wheelchairs and mobility devices are welcomed, with Mobility Ambassador escort service, dedicated storage, and accessible seating/lifts throughout.

Allowed
Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park

Wheelchairs, canes, walkers, and other mobility devices are explicitly accommodated, with limited storage available for them; accessible entrances are at Gates 1 and 4 only (Gates 2 and 3 are not accessible), and accessible parking is available on Elliott Galloway Way on a first-come, first-served basis with a valid plate or placard. The lawn area is stated as not accessible.

Allowed
Truist Park

Wheelchairs and motorized scooters are welcomed, with complimentary wheelchair escort service and accessible shuttles available.

E-Bikes, Scooters & Hoverboards

Not Allowed
Bobby Dodd Stadium at Historic Grant Field

Skateboards, hoverboards, scooters, and other personal transportation devices are not permitted (medical mobility scooters/wheelchairs are excepted separately).

Not Allowed
Center Parc Credit Union Stadium

Personal transportation devices, including bicycles, skateboards, hoverboards, scooters, and rollerblades, are prohibited.

Conditional
Mercedes-Benz Stadium

E-bikes, e-scooters, and skateboards are accepted only via the on-site Bike Valet (Gates 3-4); hoverboards are explicitly banned.

Not Allowed
Truist Park

Skateboards, hoverboards, and rollerblades are prohibited inside the ballpark; bicycles can be parked at outside racks instead.

Cameras & Photo Gear

Conditional
Allen E. Paulson Stadium

Hand-held still cameras with lenses 6 inches or shorter are allowed for personal, noncommercial use without a carrying case, but tripods, flash photography, and longer-lens or single-purpose video/still cameras are not.

Max size: Lens length 6 inches or shorter

Conditional
Bobby Dodd Stadium at Historic Grant Field

Handheld cameras (including GoPros) are allowed, but tripods, monopods, selfie sticks, and lenses longer than 4 inches are prohibited, and video recording of the event is not allowed.

Max size: Lenses limited to 4 inches or shorter

Conditional
Center Parc Credit Union Stadium

Cameras with lenses longer than 3 inches are not permitted for non-media guests, and selfie sticks, camera pods/monopods, and clip-on lights are restricted.

Max size: Camera lens under 3 inches (interchangeable, detachable, or fixed)

Conditional
Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium

Cameras are allowed, but cameras with detachable lenses and tripods/monopods are prohibited.

Conditional
Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Handheld cameras with lenses under 6 inches are allowed; tripods, monopods, and selfie sticks are prohibited.

Max size: Lens length under 6 inches

Conditional
Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park

Personal phone cameras, disposable cameras, and small non-professional point-and-shoot digital cameras are allowed. Professional cameras, detachable-lens cameras, and any camera whose lens zooms out more than 1 inch are prohibited without a media pass.

Max size: Lens zoom: up to 1 inch without a media pass

Conditional
Truist Park

Handheld cameras are allowed if the lens is 5 inches or shorter (3 inches for concerts); tripods/monopods/selfie sticks are banned.

Max size: Lens ≤5in (baseball games), ≤3in (concerts)

Drones

Not Allowed
Bobby Dodd Stadium at Historic Grant Field

Use of drones or other unmanned aircraft systems is strictly prohibited on gamedays.

Not Allowed
Center Parc Credit Union Stadium

Georgia State University strictly prohibits the use of drones (remote controlled aircraft/unmanned aircraft systems).

Not Allowed
Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Remote-controlled aircraft and drones (unmanned aircraft systems) are prohibited.

Not Allowed
Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park

Drones are explicitly prohibited, listed alongside GoPros, professional cameras, and iPads, at both non-table and table shows.

Not Allowed
Truist Park

Drones and any remote-controlled aircraft are strictly prohibited.

Umbrellas

Not Allowed
Allen E. Paulson Stadium

Umbrellas are listed as a prohibited item and may not be brought into Allen E. Paulson Stadium.

Not Allowed
Bobby Dodd Stadium at Historic Grant Field

Umbrellas are prohibited inside Bobby Dodd Stadium.

Not Allowed
Center Parc Credit Union Stadium

Umbrellas are prohibited inside the stadium.

Not Allowed
Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium

Umbrellas are not allowed inside the stadium.

Conditional
Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Umbrellas are allowed only if under 33 inches.

Max size: Under 33 inches

Allowed
Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park

Personal-sized umbrellas are permitted, listed among allowed items for both non-table and table shows.

Allowed
Truist Park

Umbrellas are permitted as long as guests are considerate of others' sightlines.

Noisemakers, Flags & Banners

Not Allowed
Allen E. Paulson Stadium

Artificial noisemakers (horns, whistles), signs, flags, sticks, and laser pointers are prohibited inside the stadium.

Conditional
Bobby Dodd Stadium at Historic Grant Field

Noisemaking devices like air horns, cowbells, and whistles are banned, but soft banners/signs/flags up to 3' x 5' without sticks or poles are allowed if they don't obstruct views or carry offensive/commercial messaging.

Max size: Banners/flags up to 3' x 5', no poles or sticks

Not Allowed
Center Parc Credit Union Stadium

Artificial noisemakers (horns, whistles, bells, electronic noisemakers, vuvuzelas) are prohibited, as are flags, signs, or banners larger than 3' x 2' or affixed to poles or sticks.

Max size: Flags/signs/banners must be 3' x 2' or smaller and not attached to a pole or stick

Not Allowed
Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium

Artificial noisemakers (air horns, cowbells, etc.) are not permitted, and holding, hanging, or displaying signs/banners on stadium walls, bleachers, ramps, or nearby areas is prohibited.

Conditional
Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Noisemakers (air horns, cowbells, whistles) are banned; flags/signs up to 3'x5' are allowed if non-commercial, non-political, and made of paper/lightweight cloth.

Max size: 3' x 5' max

Conditional
Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park

Signs and banners larger than 8.5" x 11" (standard paper size) are not permitted. Noisemakers such as air horns are not addressed as their own category on any official page found.

Max size: Signs/banners: 8.5" x 11" maximum

Conditional
Truist Park

Bullhorns, noisemakers, and confetti are banned; signs/banners are allowed only if baseball-related, non-commercial, and not obstructive (1 per location).

Chairs & Blankets

Conditional
Allen E. Paulson Stadium

Personal chairs or seats with backs are not allowed for football games at Paulson Stadium; fans may bring one blanket or one backless seat cushion up to 17 inches wide, screened at the gate.

Max size: Seat cushion max 17" wide; no backs, arms, legs, or pockets

Conditional
Bobby Dodd Stadium at Historic Grant Field

Stadium seat cushions without arms, pockets, or covers and non-electric blankets are permitted, but chair-backs with arms/pockets/compartments and electric or battery-powered blankets are not.

Conditional
Center Parc Credit Union Stadium

Chairs, booster seats, and stools are prohibited; battery-powered blankets are also banned, though ordinary non-powered blankets are not explicitly addressed.

Conditional
Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium

Blankets may be carried into the stadium (e.g., over the shoulders); seat cushions/backs are allowed if no wider than 16" and without arms or pockets, but standard folding chairs and larger/armed seatbacks are prohibited.

Max size: Seat cushion/back: no wider than 16", no arms or pockets

Conditional
Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Chairs, booster seats, and stools are prohibited; blankets and clear pocket-free seat cushions are allowed.

Conditional
Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park

Lawn/folding chairs are prohibited at both show types, but blankets and beach towels are explicitly allowed for seating comfort. TV trays up to 23" x 16" are allowed for orchestra/table seating.

Max size: TV trays: 23" x 16" maximum

Not Allowed
Truist Park

Folding chairs, tables, and stools are prohibited; no separate blanket policy was found.

Weapons

Not Allowed
Allen E. Paulson Stadium

Weapons of any kind are prohibited inside Allen E. Paulson Stadium.

Not Allowed
Bobby Dodd Stadium at Historic Grant Field

Firearms and other weapons are not permitted inside the stadium, including for off-duty law enforcement.

Not Allowed
Center Parc Credit Union Stadium

Weapons of any kind, including firearms, knives, pepper spray, stun guns, and concealed weapons, are prohibited even if carried with a permit.

Not Allowed
Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium

Weapons of any kind are prohibited inside the stadium.

Not Allowed
Mercedes-Benz Stadium

All weapons, including knives, pepper spray, stun guns, and firearms, are prohibited.

Not Allowed
Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park

Weapons of any kind are explicitly prohibited at both non-table and table shows.

Not Allowed
Truist Park

Firearms, knives, mace, pepper spray, tasers/stun guns, replica weapons, and fireworks are all prohibited.

Vapes & Smoking

Not Allowed
Allen E. Paulson Stadium

Georgia Southern is a tobacco-free campus under University System of Georgia Board of Regents policy 9.1.7, so smoking is not permitted anywhere on campus, including the stadium.

Not Allowed
Bobby Dodd Stadium at Historic Grant Field

All forms of tobacco, including smokeless tobacco and e-cigarettes/vapes, are prohibited, with violators subject to ejection.

Not Allowed
Center Parc Credit Union Stadium

Smoking of tobacco products and vaping with e-cigarettes are prohibited inside the stadium.

Not Allowed
Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium

Sanford Stadium is entirely smoke- and tobacco-free; smoking (including e-cigarettes/vaping, per University System of Georgia's tobacco-product definition) is not permitted anywhere in the stadium, and there are no designated smoking areas.

Not Allowed
Mercedes-Benz Stadium

The entire stadium campus, including gate plazas and the Front Porch fan area, is smoke-free, vape-free, and tobacco-free.

Not Allowed
Truist Park

Truist Park is tobacco-free; smoking/vaping are banned throughout except in any designated smoking areas.

Costumes & Masks

Conditional
Bobby Dodd Stadium at Historic Grant Field

Costumes are allowed within limits (must fit in one seat, no props or weapon-like elements, appropriate footwear required) but masks must be removed before entering the gates, and admittance is at the discretion of Georgia Tech Athletics.

Conditional
Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Masks that conceal identity are banned under Georgia law, though health masks and face paint are fine; holiday costumes reviewed case-by-case.

Conditional
Truist Park

Costumes are allowed (may be subject to search); masks/coverings that hide the face are prohibited unless for health reasons.

Power Banks & Batteries

Conditional
Center Parc Credit Union Stadium

Loose batteries and battery-powered devices such as heaters or blankets are prohibited; standard phone power banks are not separately addressed.

Conditional
Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Cell phone chargers and external rechargeable battery packs are permitted; loose batteries not in a working device are not.

Pets & Service Animals

Conditional
Allen E. Paulson Stadium

Animals are not allowed in Georgia Southern athletic facilities except certified service animals; emotional support animals are not permitted.

Conditional
Bobby Dodd Stadium at Historic Grant Field

Only certified, leashed service animals as defined by ADA Title II/III are permitted; other pets and therapy animals are not allowed.

Conditional
Center Parc Credit Union Stadium

Animals are prohibited except certified service animals and service animals in training for guests with disabilities, which are allowed with documentation.

Conditional
Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium

Only service animals are permitted inside the stadium; all other animals are not allowed to enter.

Conditional
Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Only certified, leashed service animals (dogs or miniature horses per ADA) are permitted; comfort/therapy/emotional-support animals are not.

Conditional
Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park

Only ADA-defined service animals (dogs or miniature horses trained to perform a disability-related task) are permitted; animals whose sole function is emotional support or comfort do not qualify and are excluded, along with all other pets.

Conditional
Truist Park

Trained service animals (dogs, sometimes miniature horses) are welcome, leashed and under handler control; all other pets are prohibited.

Re-Entry

Not Allowed
Allen E. Paulson Stadium

Re-entry to Allen E. Paulson Stadium is not permitted; fans who leave must purchase a new ticket to re-enter.

Not Allowed
Bobby Dodd Stadium at Historic Grant Field

Guests may not exit and re-enter the stadium using the same ticket.

Not Allowed
Center Parc Credit Union Stadium

There is no re-entry into Center Parc Credit Union Stadium once a guest exits.

Not Allowed
Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium

No re-entry is permitted at any gate; guests who leave the stadium must have a new ticket to be readmitted.

Not Allowed
Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park

"Nope. We don't do in-and-outs, so make sure not to leave unless you're definitely done enjoying the show."

Not Allowed
Truist Park

Guests generally cannot leave and re-enter on the same ticket, with narrow emergency exceptions approved by a Guest Services Supervisor.

Other

Not Allowed
Allen E. Paulson Stadium

Confetti, fireworks, illegal drugs, full-sized footballs, and any item that could be used as a projectile or is deemed a safety/security hazard are also prohibited.

Not Allowed
Center Parc Credit Union Stadium

Inflated balls (including beach balls), frisbees, bats, clubs, laser pointers, lighters/torch lighters, and fireworks or pyrotechnics of any kind are prohibited.

Not Allowed
Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium

Other prohibited items include laser pointers, thermos bottles, cans/bottles, infant seats, ice bags, and other hard-surfaced materials or food/drink containers that could be thrown onto the field.

Conditional
Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park

All shows are all-ages with a ticket required for every guest, including children; gates typically open 60-90 minutes before showtime, and entry involves metal detectors, a possible pat-down, and a bag check.

All 7 venues in Georgia

Policies in Georgia 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.

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