Broadview Stadium
VerifiedStadium & Arena · Amherst, NY · Buffalo Bulls Athletics
Also known as Buffalo Bulls stadium, UB stadium, UB Stadium.
Effective the 2025-26 season: one clear plastic/vinyl/PVC bag no larger than 12" x 6" x 12", or a one-gallon clear freezer bag, or a small non-clear clutch up to 7" x 5"; backpacks, large purses, camera bags, and fanny packs are prohibited.
Exceptions: Medically necessary items allowed after inspection at designated gates.
Source: Buffalo Athletics (UBBulls.com) - UB Bulls Introduce Clear Bag Policy for Stadium and Arena Events ↗Strollers are allowed but cannot obstruct an aisleway and are subject to search at the gate; wagons are not addressed in any official source found.
Source: Buffalo Athletics (UBBulls.com) - Football Game Day Guide ↗Umbrellas are explicitly listed as a prohibited item.
Source: Buffalo Athletics (UBBulls.com) - Football Game Day Guide ↗General public parking (Baird, Slee, Jacobs lots) is free on gamedays; premium lots (Stadium, Arena, Alumni B) require pre-approved hangtags tied to giving levels starting around $100.
Source: Buffalo Athletics (UBBulls.com) - What's New for the 2025 UB Football Season ↗No alcohol of any kind can be brought into the stadium; beer, seltzer, and cider are sold at expanded concession points inside as of 2025.
Source: Buffalo Athletics (UBBulls.com) - Football Game Day Guide, corroborated by What's New for the 2025 UB Football Season ↗Containers, bottles, cans, and coolers are prohibited except for guests with medical or dietary needs; no separate factory-sealed water bottle exception is stated.
Exceptions: Medical/dietary-needs exception.
Source: Buffalo Athletics (UBBulls.com) - Football Game Day Guide ↗Outside food is prohibited; concessions are sold inside on a cashless (credit/debit only) basis.
Source: Buffalo Athletics (UBBulls.com) - Football Game Day Guide ↗Coolers are explicitly prohibited except for guests with medical or dietary needs.
Exceptions: Medical/dietary-needs exception.
Source: Buffalo Athletics (UBBulls.com) - Football Game Day Guide ↗Medically necessary items are exempt from the clear-bag rule and the general container/food ban, subject to inspection at designated gates.
Source: Buffalo Athletics (UBBulls.com) - UB Bulls Introduce Clear Bag Policy for Stadium and Arena Events ↗The stadium is ADA-compliant with accessible entrances, ramps, and elevators, designated wheelchair-accessible seating and companion chairs, and an accessible shuttle loop from the Alumni A/Slee lots.
Source: Buffalo Athletics (UBBulls.com) - Football Game Day Guide ↗Animals are prohibited except assistive animals for guests with disabilities.
Source: Buffalo Athletics (UBBulls.com) - Football Game Day Guide ↗Still cameras are permitted; video cameras are not permitted, and resale of photography for commercial or personal purposes is strictly prohibited.
Source: Buffalo Athletics (UBBulls.com) - Football Game Day Guide ↗Drone operation requires an FAA-certified pilot with LAANC authorization or an FAA waiver, plus advance express consent from UB Athletics, Environmental Health & Safety, and University Police, since North Campus sits in FAA Class Controlled Airspace.
Source: Buffalo Athletics (UBBulls.com) - Football Game Day Guide, corroborated by the University at Buffalo Drone Policy ↗Bikes are explicitly listed as a prohibited item.
Source: Buffalo Athletics (UBBulls.com) - Football Game Day Guide ↗Horns, whistles, boom boxes, and other noisemakers are prohibited; banners/posters/signs are allowed if no more than 3 feet high, not obstructing views or signage, and free of obscene language.
Re-entry is not allowed until the ticket office closes, which the most current official page states occurs at the beginning of halftime; an older official page had instead stated the ticket office remains open until the start of the 4th quarter, a discrepancy not yet resolved by the venue.
Exceptions: Two official pages disagree on the exact ticket-office closing time; the newer page (halftime) is used here.
Source: Buffalo Athletics (UBBulls.com) - Football Game Day Guide ↗The stadium is fully cashless for concessions and the 50/50 raffle; a lightning-detection system with evacuation procedures is in place; the Fan Conduct code covers public intoxication, fighting, and field trespass.
Source: Buffalo Athletics (UBBulls.com) - Football Game Day Guide ↗All weapons of any type are prohibited. As a SUNY state-operated campus, Buffalo is governed by SUNY Board of Trustees Rule 8 NYCRR §535.3(j) and §590, which prohibits firearms and weapons on campus absent written campus-president authorization, reinforced by New York's Concealed Carry Improvement Act designating SUNY campuses as "sensitive locations" where concealed carry is banned statewide regardless of permit.
Source: SUNY System Policy - Firearms on State-operated Campuses, corroborated by the Football Game Day Guide ↗Smoking is prohibited at the stadium and listed as unacceptable under the Fan Conduct policy.
Source: Buffalo Athletics (UBBulls.com) - Football Game Day Guide ↗Only 19 item types have been independently verified for Broadview Stadium so far.
Not yet verified for Broadview Stadium: Bag Storage & Lockers, Cannabis / Marijuana, Breast Pumps & Nursing Supplies, Chairs & Blankets, Costumes & Masks, Power Banks & Batteries — this doesn't mean it's unrestricted, just not researched yet.
Frequently asked questions about Broadview Stadium
What is the bag policy and size limit at Broadview Stadium?
Conditional. Effective the 2025-26 season: one clear plastic/vinyl/PVC bag no larger than 12" x 6" x 12", or a one-gallon clear freezer bag, or a small non-clear clutch up to 7" x 5"; backpacks, large purses, camera bags, and fanny packs are prohibited. Max size: 12" x 6" x 12" clear bag, or 1-gallon clear freezer bag; clutch up to 7" x 5". Exceptions: Medically necessary items allowed after inspection at designated gates.
What are the parking options and cost at Broadview Stadium?
Conditional. General public parking (Baird, Slee, Jacobs lots) is free on gamedays; premium lots (Stadium, Arena, Alumni B) require pre-approved hangtags tied to giving levels starting around $100.
What is the water bottle policy at Broadview Stadium?
Not Allowed. Containers, bottles, cans, and coolers are prohibited except for guests with medical or dietary needs; no separate factory-sealed water bottle exception is stated. Exceptions: Medical/dietary-needs exception.
What is the outside food policy at Broadview Stadium?
Not Allowed. Outside food is prohibited; concessions are sold inside on a cashless (credit/debit only) basis.
Can I bring medical supplies or equipment into Broadview Stadium?
Allowed. Medically necessary items are exempt from the clear-bag rule and the general container/food ban, subject to inspection at designated gates.
Can you bring your own alcohol (BYOB) into Broadview Stadium?
Conditional. No alcohol of any kind can be brought into the stadium; beer, seltzer, and cider are sold at expanded concession points inside as of 2025.
Are coolers allowed at Broadview Stadium?
Not Allowed. Coolers are explicitly prohibited except for guests with medical or dietary needs. Exceptions: Medical/dietary-needs exception.
Are strollers and wagons allowed at Broadview Stadium?
Conditional. Strollers are allowed but cannot obstruct an aisleway and are subject to search at the gate; wagons are not addressed in any official source found.
Are wheelchairs and ECVs allowed at Broadview Stadium?
Allowed. The stadium is ADA-compliant with accessible entrances, ramps, and elevators, designated wheelchair-accessible seating and companion chairs, and an accessible shuttle loop from the Alumni A/Slee lots.
Are e-bikes, scooters, or hoverboards allowed at Broadview Stadium?
Not Allowed. Bikes are explicitly listed as a prohibited item.
What is the camera policy at Broadview Stadium, and what equipment is allowed?
Conditional. Still cameras are permitted; video cameras are not permitted, and resale of photography for commercial or personal purposes is strictly prohibited.
Are drones allowed at Broadview Stadium?
Conditional. Drone operation requires an FAA-certified pilot with LAANC authorization or an FAA waiver, plus advance express consent from UB Athletics, Environmental Health & Safety, and University Police, since North Campus sits in FAA Class Controlled Airspace.
Are umbrellas allowed at Broadview Stadium?
Not Allowed. Umbrellas are explicitly listed as a prohibited item.
Are noisemakers, flags, or banners allowed at Broadview Stadium?
Conditional. Horns, whistles, boom boxes, and other noisemakers are prohibited; banners/posters/signs are allowed if no more than 3 feet high, not obstructing views or signage, and free of obscene language. Max size: Banners/signs: up to 3 feet high.
What is the weapons policy at Broadview Stadium?
Not Allowed. All weapons of any type are prohibited. As a SUNY state-operated campus, Buffalo is governed by SUNY Board of Trustees Rule 8 NYCRR §535.3(j) and §590, which prohibits firearms and weapons on campus absent written campus-president authorization, reinforced by New York's Concealed Carry Improvement Act designating SUNY campuses as "sensitive locations" where concealed carry is banned statewide regardless of permit.
Is smoking or vaping allowed at Broadview Stadium, and is there a designated area?
Not Allowed. Smoking is prohibited at the stadium and listed as unacceptable under the Fan Conduct policy.
Are pets or service animals allowed at Broadview Stadium?
Conditional. Animals are prohibited except assistive animals for guests with disabilities.
Does Broadview Stadium allow re-entry?
Conditional. Re-entry is not allowed until the ticket office closes, which the most current official page states occurs at the beginning of halftime; an older official page had instead stated the ticket office remains open until the start of the 4th quarter, a discrepancy not yet resolved by the venue. Exceptions: Two official pages disagree on the exact ticket-office closing time; the newer page (halftime) is used here.
What else should I know about Broadview Stadium's policies?
Conditional. The stadium is fully cashless for concessions and the 50/50 raffle; a lightning-detection system with evacuation procedures is in place; the Fan Conduct code covers public intoxication, fighting, and field trespass.
Is Buffalo Bulls stadium the same place as Broadview Stadium?
Yes — Buffalo Bulls stadium is a former or alternate name for Broadview Stadium. All of the entry policies on this page apply the same way.
Is UB stadium the same place as Broadview Stadium?
Yes — UB stadium is a former or alternate name for Broadview Stadium. All of the entry policies on this page apply the same way.
Is UB Stadium the same place as Broadview Stadium?
Yes — UB Stadium is a former or alternate name for Broadview Stadium. All of the entry policies on this page apply the same way.