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
| Venue | Bags & Backpacks | Water Bottles | Outside Food | Coolers | Strollers & Wagons | Re-Entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen E. Paulson StadiumStatesboro | Conditional | Not Allowed | Not Allowed | Not Allowed | Not Allowed | Not Allowed |
| Bobby Dodd Stadium at Historic Grant FieldAtlanta | Conditional | Conditional | Not Allowed | Not Allowed | Not Allowed | Not Allowed |
| Center Parc Credit Union StadiumAtlanta | Conditional | Conditional | Not Allowed | Not Allowed | Conditional | Not Allowed |
| Dooley Field at Sanford StadiumAthens | Conditional | Conditional | Not Allowed | Not Allowed | Not Allowed | Not Allowed |
| Mercedes-Benz StadiumAtlanta | Conditional | Conditional | Conditional | Not Allowed | Conditional | — |
| Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain ParkAtlanta | Conditional | Conditional | Conditional | Conditional | Not Allowed | Not Allowed |
| Truist ParkAtlanta | Conditional | Conditional | Conditional | Not Allowed | Conditional | Not 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
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"
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
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"
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)
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)
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
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
Non-complying bags can be stored for a fee at an off-site third-party locker location.
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
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)
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
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.
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
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)
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
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
Outside beverages, including bottled water, cans, and thermoses, may not be brought into Allen E. Paulson Stadium.
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.
Empty, reusable, clear, non-glass water bottles may be brought in, but sealed bottles, thermoses, and metal water bottles are prohibited.
One unopened bottle of water, 20 ounces or less, may be brought into the stadium.
One factory-sealed, unopened 500mL bottle of plain water per person is allowed; no soda, flavored water, or sports drinks.
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)
One sealed plastic bottle of water per ticket is permitted; aluminum cans/bottles are prohibited.
Outside Food
Outside food and beverages are prohibited in all Georgia Southern athletic facilities, and gates are searched to enforce this.
Outside food and beverages are not allowed into the stadium, though infant formula/milk and medically necessary snacks are permitted after inspection.
Outside food and drink are not permitted inside the 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.
Outside food is generally not allowed, except infant formula/milk and medically necessary food after inspection.
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.
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
A bag carrying necessary medical equipment is permitted as an exception to the clear bag rule, after inspection and tagging at the gate.
Medically necessary items, including medical assistance devices and medically necessary snacks, are permitted after inspection at the gate.
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.
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.
Medically necessary items are permitted after inspection, as a blanket exception to both the bag and food/beverage policies.
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.
Medical bags and medically-necessary soft-sided coolers are permitted despite the general bag/cooler ban.
Alcohol / BYOB
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.
Outside alcohol may not be brought into the stadium; beer and wine are sold at concession points inside.
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.
Outside alcohol may not be brought in, but beer and seltzer are sold at concession stands throughout the stadium's general seating areas.
Outside/BYOB alcohol is prohibited; alcohol is only sold inside, limited to two drinks per transaction with ID required.
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.
Outside alcohol cannot be brought in; alcohol purchased inside is capped at two drinks per person and can't leave the park.
Cannabis / Marijuana
Illegal drugs are listed among prohibited items/actions at Georgia Southern athletic facilities, which covers cannabis.
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 named specifically, but falls under the general "illegal drugs" prohibition listed for both show types; Georgia does not permit recreational cannabis.
Coolers
Hard-sided and soft-sided coolers are prohibited inside Allen E. Paulson Stadium.
Coolers, ice chests, thermos bottles, and ice bags are all prohibited inside the stadium.
Ice chests and both hard-sided and soft-sided coolers are prohibited.
Coolers and ice chests are not allowed inside the stadium.
Coolers are explicitly banned from entry.
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
Ice chests and hard-sided coolers are banned; soft-sided coolers (no plastic liner) are allowed only for medical needs.
Strollers & Wagons
Baby strollers and car carriers are listed as prohibited items and may not be brought into the stadium.
Strollers are not permitted inside Bobby Dodd 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.
Strollers are not allowed inside the 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.
Strollers and wagons are explicitly prohibited at both non-table and table shows.
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
Breast pumps and supplies are permitted; family restrooms are available at Sections 108 and 210.
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.
Dedicated nursing/pumping rooms and Mamava lactation suites are available (Sections 116, 219, 132, and near 333).
Breast pumps are permitted as a bag-policy exception; the Northside Hospital Nursing Lounge is on the Lower Level near Section 141.
Wheelchairs & ECVs
Wheelchairs, scooters, and other medical mobility/assistance devices are permitted, with ADA-accessible seating available throughout the venue.
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.
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.
Wheelchairs and mobility devices are welcomed, with Mobility Ambassador escort service, dedicated storage, and accessible seating/lifts throughout.
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.
Wheelchairs and motorized scooters are welcomed, with complimentary wheelchair escort service and accessible shuttles available.
E-Bikes, Scooters & Hoverboards
Skateboards, hoverboards, scooters, and other personal transportation devices are not permitted (medical mobility scooters/wheelchairs are excepted separately).
Personal transportation devices, including bicycles, skateboards, hoverboards, scooters, and rollerblades, are prohibited.
E-bikes, e-scooters, and skateboards are accepted only via the on-site Bike Valet (Gates 3-4); hoverboards are explicitly banned.
Skateboards, hoverboards, and rollerblades are prohibited inside the ballpark; bicycles can be parked at outside racks instead.
Cameras & Photo Gear
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
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
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)
Cameras are allowed, but cameras with detachable lenses and tripods/monopods are prohibited.
Handheld cameras with lenses under 6 inches are allowed; tripods, monopods, and selfie sticks are prohibited.
Max size: Lens length under 6 inches
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
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
Use of drones or other unmanned aircraft systems is strictly prohibited on gamedays.
Georgia State University strictly prohibits the use of drones (remote controlled aircraft/unmanned aircraft systems).
Remote-controlled aircraft and drones (unmanned aircraft systems) are prohibited.
Drones are explicitly prohibited, listed alongside GoPros, professional cameras, and iPads, at both non-table and table shows.
Drones and any remote-controlled aircraft are strictly prohibited.
Umbrellas
Umbrellas are listed as a prohibited item and may not be brought into Allen E. Paulson Stadium.
Umbrellas are prohibited inside Bobby Dodd Stadium.
Umbrellas are prohibited inside the stadium.
Umbrellas are not allowed inside the stadium.
Personal-sized umbrellas are permitted, listed among allowed items for both non-table and table shows.
Umbrellas are permitted as long as guests are considerate of others' sightlines.
Noisemakers, Flags & Banners
Artificial noisemakers (horns, whistles), signs, flags, sticks, and laser pointers are prohibited inside the stadium.
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
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
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.
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
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
Bullhorns, noisemakers, and confetti are banned; signs/banners are allowed only if baseball-related, non-commercial, and not obstructive (1 per location).
Chairs & Blankets
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
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.
Chairs, booster seats, and stools are prohibited; battery-powered blankets are also banned, though ordinary non-powered blankets are not explicitly addressed.
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
Chairs, booster seats, and stools are prohibited; blankets and clear pocket-free seat cushions are allowed.
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
Folding chairs, tables, and stools are prohibited; no separate blanket policy was found.
Weapons
Weapons of any kind are prohibited inside Allen E. Paulson Stadium.
Firearms and other weapons are not permitted inside the stadium, including for off-duty law enforcement.
Weapons of any kind, including firearms, knives, pepper spray, stun guns, and concealed weapons, are prohibited even if carried with a permit.
Weapons of any kind are prohibited inside the stadium.
All weapons, including knives, pepper spray, stun guns, and firearms, are prohibited.
Weapons of any kind are explicitly prohibited at both non-table and table shows.
Firearms, knives, mace, pepper spray, tasers/stun guns, replica weapons, and fireworks are all prohibited.
Vapes & Smoking
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.
All forms of tobacco, including smokeless tobacco and e-cigarettes/vapes, are prohibited, with violators subject to ejection.
Smoking of tobacco products and vaping with e-cigarettes are prohibited inside the 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.
The entire stadium campus, including gate plazas and the Front Porch fan area, is smoke-free, vape-free, and tobacco-free.
Truist Park is tobacco-free; smoking/vaping are banned throughout except in any designated smoking areas.
Costumes & Masks
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.
Masks that conceal identity are banned under Georgia law, though health masks and face paint are fine; holiday costumes reviewed case-by-case.
Costumes are allowed (may be subject to search); masks/coverings that hide the face are prohibited unless for health reasons.
Power Banks & Batteries
Loose batteries and battery-powered devices such as heaters or blankets are prohibited; standard phone power banks are not separately addressed.
Cell phone chargers and external rechargeable battery packs are permitted; loose batteries not in a working device are not.
Pets & Service Animals
Animals are not allowed in Georgia Southern athletic facilities except certified service animals; emotional support animals are not permitted.
Only certified, leashed service animals as defined by ADA Title II/III are permitted; other pets and therapy animals are not allowed.
Animals are prohibited except certified service animals and service animals in training for guests with disabilities, which are allowed with documentation.
Only service animals are permitted inside the stadium; all other animals are not allowed to enter.
Only certified, leashed service animals (dogs or miniature horses per ADA) are permitted; comfort/therapy/emotional-support animals are not.
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.
Trained service animals (dogs, sometimes miniature horses) are welcome, leashed and under handler control; all other pets are prohibited.
Re-Entry
Re-entry to Allen E. Paulson Stadium is not permitted; fans who leave must purchase a new ticket to re-enter.
Guests may not exit and re-enter the stadium using the same ticket.
There is no re-entry into Center Parc Credit Union Stadium once a guest exits.
No re-entry is permitted at any gate; guests who leave the stadium must have a new ticket to be readmitted.
"Nope. We don't do in-and-outs, so make sure not to leave unless you're definitely done enjoying the show."
Guests generally cannot leave and re-enter on the same ticket, with narrow emergency exceptions approved by a Guest Services Supervisor.
Other
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.
Inflated balls (including beach balls), frisbees, bats, clubs, laser pointers, lighters/torch lighters, and fireworks or pyrotechnics of any kind are prohibited.
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.
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.