Bridgeforth Stadium

Conditional. Bags must be clear and no larger than 12" x 12" x 6" (or a one-gallon clear freezer bag), plus a max 4.5" x 6.5" clutch/wallet. Max size: 12" x 12" x 6" (clear bag) or 1-gallon freezer bag; clutch max 4.5" x 6.5".

Conditional. Guests with a non-compliant bag can bring it to the Guest Services Booth on the APC patio and have it secured for free in a locker while they use an approved bag instead. Fee: Free.

Conditional. General parking is free, first-come-first-served; reserved lots require a pass. RV/bus parking (Lot R10) must be reserved in advance for a per-game fee that varies. ADA parking is in Lot C3 with a dedicated shuttle. Fee: Free (general lots); reserved RV/bus fee varies.

Conditional. One empty refillable OR one unopened/sealed water bottle is allowed per person. Max quantity: 1 bottle per person.

Not Allowed. Outside food and beverage of any kind, including empty glass bottles, may not be brought into the stadium.

Conditional. Medically necessary items get an exception to the clear bag rule after inspection at a designated entrance.

Conditional. Bringing alcohol into the stadium is prohibited, but licensed beer sales have been offered inside the stadium since 2019.

Not Allowed. Coolers are explicitly listed among prohibited items.

Conditional. Strollers aren't permitted inside the seating bowl but can be dropped off (at the owner's own risk) at Guest Services in front of the Plecker Athletic Performance Center between Gates A and B.

Allowed. Two lactation spaces are provided: a lockable private room with a baby-changing station on the Club Level, and a comparable space off the Lower Concourse.

Conditional. Wheelchair-accessible seating is reserved via advance booking through the ticket office; guests must supply their own wheelchair. Accessible entry is via Gate D (ramp) or Gate H (elevator).

Not Allowed. "Wheelies, bicycles, and skateboards" are named as prohibited items.

Conditional. Still cameras and binoculars are permitted if carried without a case/bag; video cameras, monopods, and tripods are not permitted at all.

Not Allowed. The use of umbrellas is listed under prohibited actions.

Conditional. Noisemakers/devices that impede the game are prohibited; banners, posters, and signs are welcome if handheld by one person, no larger than 24" x 36", not affixed to poles/sticks, and free of advertising, political, or offensive content. Max size: Signs/banners: 24" x 36" max.

Conditional. Blankets may be carried in loosely (draped over an arm/shoulder); if folded, they must be opened for inspection. Portable seat cushions/seatbacks are allowed only without pockets, armrests, or a carrying bag, and no wider than 18". Max size: Seat cushions/seatbacks: 18" max width.

Not Allowed. Weapons, controlled substances, and fireworks are prohibited; concealed-carry permit holders (including off-duty/retired police) are not exempt.

Not Allowed. Smoking and tobacco use, including e-cigarettes/vapor cigarettes, are banned per University Policy 1111.

Conditional. Service animals are welcome (fans are asked to notify the ticket office when ordering tickets); emotional support animals are explicitly NOT permitted.

Not Allowed. Stadium re-entry is not permitted once a guest exits.

Yes — James Madison Dukes stadium is a former or alternate name for Bridgeforth Stadium. All of the entry policies on this page apply the same way.

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

Yes — Zane Showker Field is a former or alternate name for Bridgeforth Stadium. All of the entry policies on this page apply the same way.