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Alamodome

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Stadium & Arena · San Antonio, TX · UTSA Roadrunners Athletics

Also known as UTSA Roadrunners stadium, UTSA stadium.

Official venue site ↗
Category
Status
Bags & Carried Items
Bags & Backpacks
Conditional

Clear plastic/vinyl/PVC bags no larger than 12" x 6" x 12", or a small clutch up to 5.5" x 8.5", or a one-gallon freezer bag are allowed; all opaque bags, backpacks, purses, and camera bags are banned.

MAX SIZE
12" x 6" x 12" clear bag, or 5.5" x 8.5" clutch, or 1-gallon freezer bag
Source: Alamodome - Clear Bag Policy (City of San Antonio-operated venue) ↗
Strollers & Wagons
Conditional

Strollers are permitted but must be checked at Guest Services (North/South Plaza) and are not allowed in the seating bowl; wagons, personal carts, and other large rolling devices are prohibited.

Source: Alamodome - Facility Rules & Security ↗
Umbrellas
Conditional

Umbrellas are allowed under one's seat if not blocking others' foot space, or can be checked at Guest Services.

Source: Alamodome - Facility Rules & Security ↗
Chairs & Blankets
Not Allowed

Folding chairs and stools are prohibited; blankets are not addressed in any official source found.

Source: Alamodome - Facility Rules & Security ↗
Parking & Arrival
Parking
Conditional

Parking is fee-based, priced event-by-event, with cashless payment only; Lots A/B/C open at 8am for permit holders and close 1 hour after the game; limited ADA parking is available first-come, first-served.

Source: Alamodome - Facility Rules & Security ↗
Food & Drink
Water Bottles
Not Allowed

Outside food and beverage are generally prohibited (except baby formula and diabetic-specific snacks); a separate general UTSA Athletics prohibited-items page states one sealed 1-liter water bottle is allowed, but this exception does not appear on the Alamodome's own venue-specific rules page, which controls actual entry screening as the operator.

Exceptions: Baby formula and diabetic-specific snacks are allowed.

Source: Alamodome - Facility Rules & Security ↗
Outside Food
Not Allowed

No outside food is permitted except baby formula and diabetic-specific snacks; concessions are available for purchase.

Source: Alamodome - Facility Rules & Security ↗
Alcohol / BYOB
Not Allowed

BYOB functions are not permitted; alcohol is sold only by licensed vendors at applicable events, and sales to minors are prohibited.

Source: Alamodome - Facility Rules & Security ↗
Coolers
Not Allowed

Coolers, ice chests, and thermoses are prohibited inside; motorized coolers are also banned in tailgating lots.

Source: Alamodome - Facility Rules & Security ↗
Accessibility & Medical
Medical Supplies & Equipment
Allowed

Medically necessary bags/devices too large to fit standard bag-size limits are exempt from those limits but are subject to search; medications, pill bottles, epi-pens, inhalers, syringes, and diabetic snacks are separately allowed regardless of bag size.

Source: Alamodome - Clear Bag Policy ↗
Wheelchairs & ECVs
Allowed

Wheelchairs are accommodated, with a limited number of on-site wheelchairs available with escort from entrance to seat.

Source: Alamodome - Facility Rules & Security ↗
Pets & Service Animals
Conditional

ADA service animals are always welcome; other animals are barred except at pre-approved contracted events, and are never permitted within 50 feet of food-service areas.

Source: Alamodome - Facility Rules & Security ↗
Electronics & Gear
Cameras & Photo Gear
Conditional

Small personal cameras are allowed; professional cameras, interchangeable-lens cameras, or fixed lenses 3 inches or longer are prohibited, along with tripods, monopods, and selfie sticks.

MAX SIZE
Camera lens: under 3 inches
Source: Alamodome - Facility Rules & Security ↗
E-Bikes, Scooters & Hoverboards
Not Allowed

Segways, skateboards, and hoverboards are prohibited inside; golf carts, motorized coolers, and bicycles are also banned in tailgating lots.

Source: Alamodome - Facility Rules & Security ↗
Drones
Not Allowed

Unmanned aircraft systems and remote-control model aircraft are prohibited.

Source: Alamodome - Facility Rules & Security ↗
Other Restrictions
Noisemakers, Flags & Banners
Conditional

Artificial noisemakers are banned; handheld signs and posters are allowed if a reasonable size with no poles or sticks, but signs or flags larger than 3' x 2' are prohibited.

MAX SIZE
Signs/flags: 3' x 2' maximum
Source: Alamodome - Facility Rules & Security ↗
Other
Conditional

All guests are screened via walk-through metal detectors (pocket contents may stay in pockets), with secondary hand-wand screening available; the facility is fully cashless for parking and concessions.

Source: Alamodome - Facility Rules & Security ↗
Weapons
Not Allowed

Weapons are banned at all high school, collegiate, and professional sporting events held at the Alamodome, even for concealed-handgun permit holders. Because the Alamodome is City-owned rather than university property, Texas's campus-carry law does not apply here; instead, Texas Penal Code §46.03 independently bans weapons at any professional/collegiate/interscholastic sporting-event venue regardless of ownership.

Source: Alamodome - Facility Rules & Security, corroborated by UTSA's Campus Carry FAQ ↗
Vapes & Smoking
Not Allowed

The facility is fully tobacco/smoke-free, including e-cigarettes, vapes, and smokeless tobacco, per City of San Antonio designation, with no designated smoking areas and the ban extending 300 feet outside the building.

Source: Alamodome - Facility Rules & Security ↗
Re-Entry
Not Allowed

The Alamodome has a no re-entry policy.

Source: Alamodome - Facility Rules & Security ↗

Only 20 item types have been independently verified for Alamodome so far.

Not yet verified for Alamodome: Bag Storage & Lockers, Cannabis / Marijuana, Breast Pumps & Nursing Supplies, Costumes & Masks, Power Banks & Batteries — this doesn't mean it's unrestricted, just not researched yet.

Frequently asked questions about Alamodome

What is the bag policy and size limit at Alamodome?

Conditional. Clear plastic/vinyl/PVC bags no larger than 12" x 6" x 12", or a small clutch up to 5.5" x 8.5", or a one-gallon freezer bag are allowed; all opaque bags, backpacks, purses, and camera bags are banned. Max size: 12" x 6" x 12" clear bag, or 5.5" x 8.5" clutch, or 1-gallon freezer bag.

What are the parking options and cost at Alamodome?

Conditional. Parking is fee-based, priced event-by-event, with cashless payment only; Lots A/B/C open at 8am for permit holders and close 1 hour after the game; limited ADA parking is available first-come, first-served.

What is the water bottle policy at Alamodome?

Not Allowed. Outside food and beverage are generally prohibited (except baby formula and diabetic-specific snacks); a separate general UTSA Athletics prohibited-items page states one sealed 1-liter water bottle is allowed, but this exception does not appear on the Alamodome's own venue-specific rules page, which controls actual entry screening as the operator. Exceptions: Baby formula and diabetic-specific snacks are allowed.

What is the outside food policy at Alamodome?

Not Allowed. No outside food is permitted except baby formula and diabetic-specific snacks; concessions are available for purchase.

Can I bring medical supplies or equipment into Alamodome?

Allowed. Medically necessary bags/devices too large to fit standard bag-size limits are exempt from those limits but are subject to search; medications, pill bottles, epi-pens, inhalers, syringes, and diabetic snacks are separately allowed regardless of bag size.

Can you bring your own alcohol (BYOB) into Alamodome?

Not Allowed. BYOB functions are not permitted; alcohol is sold only by licensed vendors at applicable events, and sales to minors are prohibited.

Are coolers allowed at Alamodome?

Not Allowed. Coolers, ice chests, and thermoses are prohibited inside; motorized coolers are also banned in tailgating lots.

Are strollers and wagons allowed at Alamodome?

Conditional. Strollers are permitted but must be checked at Guest Services (North/South Plaza) and are not allowed in the seating bowl; wagons, personal carts, and other large rolling devices are prohibited.

Are wheelchairs and ECVs allowed at Alamodome?

Allowed. Wheelchairs are accommodated, with a limited number of on-site wheelchairs available with escort from entrance to seat.

Are e-bikes, scooters, or hoverboards allowed at Alamodome?

Not Allowed. Segways, skateboards, and hoverboards are prohibited inside; golf carts, motorized coolers, and bicycles are also banned in tailgating lots.

What is the camera policy at Alamodome, and what equipment is allowed?

Conditional. Small personal cameras are allowed; professional cameras, interchangeable-lens cameras, or fixed lenses 3 inches or longer are prohibited, along with tripods, monopods, and selfie sticks. Max size: Camera lens: under 3 inches.

Are drones allowed at Alamodome?

Not Allowed. Unmanned aircraft systems and remote-control model aircraft are prohibited.

Are umbrellas allowed at Alamodome?

Conditional. Umbrellas are allowed under one's seat if not blocking others' foot space, or can be checked at Guest Services.

Are noisemakers, flags, or banners allowed at Alamodome?

Conditional. Artificial noisemakers are banned; handheld signs and posters are allowed if a reasonable size with no poles or sticks, but signs or flags larger than 3' x 2' are prohibited. Max size: Signs/flags: 3' x 2' maximum.

Are chairs and blankets allowed at Alamodome?

Not Allowed. Folding chairs and stools are prohibited; blankets are not addressed in any official source found.

What is the weapons policy at Alamodome?

Not Allowed. Weapons are banned at all high school, collegiate, and professional sporting events held at the Alamodome, even for concealed-handgun permit holders. Because the Alamodome is City-owned rather than university property, Texas's campus-carry law does not apply here; instead, Texas Penal Code §46.03 independently bans weapons at any professional/collegiate/interscholastic sporting-event venue regardless of ownership.

Is smoking or vaping allowed at Alamodome, and is there a designated area?

Not Allowed. The facility is fully tobacco/smoke-free, including e-cigarettes, vapes, and smokeless tobacco, per City of San Antonio designation, with no designated smoking areas and the ban extending 300 feet outside the building.

Are pets or service animals allowed at Alamodome?

Conditional. ADA service animals are always welcome; other animals are barred except at pre-approved contracted events, and are never permitted within 50 feet of food-service areas.

Does Alamodome allow re-entry?

Not Allowed. The Alamodome has a no re-entry policy.

What else should I know about Alamodome's policies?

Conditional. All guests are screened via walk-through metal detectors (pocket contents may stay in pockets), with secondary hand-wand screening available; the facility is fully cashless for parking and concessions.

Is UTSA Roadrunners stadium the same place as Alamodome?

Yes — UTSA Roadrunners stadium is a former or alternate name for Alamodome. All of the entry policies on this page apply the same way.

Is UTSA stadium the same place as Alamodome?

Yes — UTSA stadium is a former or alternate name for Alamodome. All of the entry policies on this page apply the same way.

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