Allen E. Paulson Stadium
VerifiedStadium & Arena · Statesboro, GA · Georgia Southern Eagles Athletics
Also known as Georgia Southern Eagles stadium, Paulson Stadium (Georgia Southern).
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.
Exceptions: Medical equipment bags and diaper bags (when accompanied by a baby/small child) are allowed after inspection and tagging at the gate; non-clear bags like backpacks, purses, camera bags, and fanny packs are prohibited.
Source: Georgia Southern Athletics – Clear Bag Policy ↗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.
Exceptions: Padded "Eagle Seats" chairbacks can be rented by the season or per game via GSEagles.com/EagleSeats.
Source: Georgia Southern Athletics – Clear Bag Policy ↗Baby strollers and car carriers are listed as prohibited items and may not be brought into the stadium.
Source: Georgia Southern Athletics – Event & Ticketing Policies ↗Umbrellas are listed as a prohibited item and may not be brought into Allen E. Paulson Stadium.
Source: Georgia Southern Athletics – Clear Bag Policy ↗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.
This appears to be two distinct systems — official donor-only premium lots at the stadium itself, and a general-public lot elsewhere on campus — worth re-confirming directly since the official page's parking-map text reads as if donor status is required for any stadium parking.
Outside beverages, including bottled water, cans, and thermoses, may not be brought into Allen E. Paulson Stadium.
Source: Georgia Southern Athletics – Event & Ticketing Policies ↗Outside food and beverages are prohibited in all Georgia Southern athletic facilities, and gates are searched to enforce this.
Source: Georgia Southern Athletics – Event & Ticketing Policies ↗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.
Source: Georgia Southern Athletics – Event & Ticketing Policies ↗Hard-sided and soft-sided coolers are prohibited inside Allen E. Paulson Stadium.
Source: Georgia Southern Athletics – Clear Bag Policy ↗A bag carrying necessary medical equipment is permitted as an exception to the clear bag rule, after inspection and tagging at the gate.
Exceptions: Bag is screened and tagged before entry.
Source: Georgia Southern Athletics – Clear Bag Policy ↗Animals are not allowed in Georgia Southern athletic facilities except certified service animals; emotional support animals are not permitted.
Source: Georgia Southern Athletics – Event & Ticketing Policies ↗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.
Exceptions: No camera bags/cases, tripods, or flash photography permitted.
Source: Georgia Southern Athletics – Event & Ticketing Policies ↗Illegal drugs are listed among prohibited items/actions at Georgia Southern athletic facilities, which covers cannabis.
Source: Georgia Southern Athletics – Event & Ticketing Policies ↗Artificial noisemakers (horns, whistles), signs, flags, sticks, and laser pointers are prohibited inside the stadium.
Source: Georgia Southern Athletics – Event & Ticketing Policies ↗Weapons of any kind are prohibited inside Allen E. Paulson Stadium.
Source: Georgia Southern Athletics – Event & Ticketing Policies ↗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.
The official page states the tobacco-free campus policy specifically for smoking; it does not separately itemize e-cigarettes/vaping.
Source: Georgia Southern Athletics – Event & Ticketing Policies ↗Re-entry to Allen E. Paulson Stadium is not permitted; fans who leave must purchase a new ticket to re-enter.
Source: Georgia Southern Athletics – Event & Ticketing Policies ↗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.
Source: Georgia Southern Athletics – Event & Ticketing Policies ↗Only 18 item types have been independently verified for Allen E. Paulson Stadium so far.
Not yet verified for Allen E. Paulson Stadium: Bag Storage & Lockers, Breast Pumps & Nursing Supplies, Wheelchairs & ECVs, E-Bikes, Scooters & Hoverboards, Drones, Costumes & Masks, Power Banks & Batteries — this doesn't mean it's unrestricted, just not researched yet.
Frequently asked questions about Allen E. Paulson Stadium
What is the bag policy and size limit at Allen E. Paulson Stadium?
Conditional. 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". Exceptions: Medical equipment bags and diaper bags (when accompanied by a baby/small child) are allowed after inspection and tagging at the gate; non-clear bags like backpacks, purses, camera bags, and fanny packs are prohibited.
What are the parking options and cost at Allen E. Paulson Stadium?
Conditional. 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. This appears to be two distinct systems — official donor-only premium lots at the stadium itself, and a general-public lot elsewhere on campus — worth re-confirming directly since the official page's parking-map text reads as if donor status is required for any stadium parking. Fee: $500-$1,500+ (season, Erk Russell Fund lots, confirmed officially); $20 advance / $25 gameday (general public OMV lot, per secondary sources, unconfirmed officially).
What is the water bottle policy at Allen E. Paulson Stadium?
Not Allowed. Outside beverages, including bottled water, cans, and thermoses, may not be brought into Allen E. Paulson Stadium.
What is the outside food policy at Allen E. Paulson Stadium?
Not Allowed. Outside food and beverages are prohibited in all Georgia Southern athletic facilities, and gates are searched to enforce this.
Can I bring medical supplies or equipment into Allen E. Paulson Stadium?
Conditional. A bag carrying necessary medical equipment is permitted as an exception to the clear bag rule, after inspection and tagging at the gate. Exceptions: Bag is screened and tagged before entry.
Can you bring your own alcohol (BYOB) into Allen E. Paulson Stadium?
Not Allowed. 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.
Is cannabis or marijuana allowed at Allen E. Paulson Stadium?
Not Allowed. Illegal drugs are listed among prohibited items/actions at Georgia Southern athletic facilities, which covers cannabis.
Are coolers allowed at Allen E. Paulson Stadium?
Not Allowed. Hard-sided and soft-sided coolers are prohibited inside Allen E. Paulson Stadium.
Are strollers and wagons allowed at Allen E. Paulson Stadium?
Not Allowed. Baby strollers and car carriers are listed as prohibited items and may not be brought into the stadium.
What is the camera policy at Allen E. Paulson Stadium, and what equipment is allowed?
Conditional. 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. Exceptions: No camera bags/cases, tripods, or flash photography permitted.
Are umbrellas allowed at Allen E. Paulson Stadium?
Not Allowed. Umbrellas are listed as a prohibited item and may not be brought into Allen E. Paulson Stadium.
Are noisemakers, flags, or banners allowed at Allen E. Paulson Stadium?
Not Allowed. Artificial noisemakers (horns, whistles), signs, flags, sticks, and laser pointers are prohibited inside the stadium.
Are chairs and blankets allowed at Allen E. Paulson Stadium?
Conditional. 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. Exceptions: Padded "Eagle Seats" chairbacks can be rented by the season or per game via GSEagles.com/EagleSeats.
What is the weapons policy at Allen E. Paulson Stadium?
Not Allowed. Weapons of any kind are prohibited inside Allen E. Paulson Stadium.
Is smoking or vaping allowed at Allen E. Paulson Stadium, and is there a designated area?
Not Allowed. 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. The official page states the tobacco-free campus policy specifically for smoking; it does not separately itemize e-cigarettes/vaping.
Are pets or service animals allowed at Allen E. Paulson Stadium?
Conditional. Animals are not allowed in Georgia Southern athletic facilities except certified service animals; emotional support animals are not permitted.
Does Allen E. Paulson Stadium allow re-entry?
Not Allowed. Re-entry to Allen E. Paulson Stadium is not permitted; fans who leave must purchase a new ticket to re-enter.
What else should I know about Allen E. Paulson Stadium's policies?
Not Allowed. 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.
Is Georgia Southern Eagles stadium the same place as Allen E. Paulson Stadium?
Yes — Georgia Southern Eagles stadium is a former or alternate name for Allen E. Paulson Stadium. All of the entry policies on this page apply the same way.
Is Paulson Stadium (Georgia Southern) the same place as Allen E. Paulson Stadium?
Yes — Paulson Stadium (Georgia Southern) is a former or alternate name for Allen E. Paulson Stadium. All of the entry policies on this page apply the same way.