Camp Randall Stadium
VerifiedStadium & Arena · Madison, WI · Wisconsin Badgers Athletics
Also known as Wisconsin Badgers stadium, UW stadium.
Each fan may bring one small clear bag (12" x 6" x 12" tote or 1-gallon clear Ziploc-style bag) or a non-clear clutch no larger than 6.5" x 4.5"; all other bags, purses, fanny packs, binocular cases, and camera bags are prohibited.
Exceptions: No check-in location exists for non-approved bags; fans are turned away and must return the item to their vehicle.
Source: UW Badgers - Football Bag Policy FAQs ↗Jackets and blankets may be carried in, and seat cushions/chairbacks are permitted if no more than 16 inches wide; chairs with arms or oversized chairbacks are prohibited.
Strollers, car seats, and handheld baby carriers/wagons are not permitted inside the stadium.
Source: UW Badgers - Football Bag Policy FAQs ↗Umbrellas are not permitted inside the stadium.
Source: UW Badgers - Football Bag Policy FAQs ↗Outside beverages including water are generally prohibited, but UW Athletics has periodically allowed unopened bottled water on specific games (e.g., during extreme heat advisories).
Exceptions: Exceptions announced on a game-by-game basis, typically for extreme heat.
Source: UW Badgers - Fans encouraged to prepare for extreme weather ↗Outside food is not permitted inside Camp Randall Stadium.
Source: UW Badgers - Fan Policies ↗Outside alcohol is prohibited; beer, wine, and pre-packaged alcoholic beverages are instead sold at concessions throughout general seating (limit two drinks per purchase per person).
Coolers and other containers are not permitted inside the stadium.
Source: UW Badgers - Fan Policies ↗Items related to a medical condition are explicitly permitted as carry-ins.
Source: UW Badgers - Carry-In Policy for Athletic Events ↗Nursing-related items such as pumps and bottles are permitted as carry-ins, and a private lactation/nursing room is available through the Guest Services Office in the south end zone concourse.
Source: UW Badgers - Guest Services FAQs ↗Wheelchairs, mobility scooters, and other mobility devices are allowed and accessible seating/escort service is provided by Guest Services, but no secure storage is available for these devices at the stadium.
Exceptions: No wheelchair/mobility device storage available on the concourse.
Source: UW Badgers - Wisconsin Athletics Facilities Accessibility Guide ↗Pets are not permitted at any UW Athletics facility, but ADA-recognized service animals are welcome (notify the ticket seller in advance if accessible seating is needed).
Exceptions: Service animal handlers must maintain full control via harness, leash, tether, or other means.
Source: UW Badgers - Guest Services FAQs ↗Personal cameras and binoculars are permitted, but video cameras/camcorders are prohibited, and any bag/case used to carry them must still meet the clear bag policy size limits.
Exceptions: Camera bags/binocular cases larger than the permitted clutch size are prohibited.
Source: UW Badgers - Football Bag Policy FAQs ↗Drones and remote-controlled vehicles are prohibited from being brought into or flown over the stadium.
Source: UW Badgers - Football Bag Policy FAQs ↗Costumes (e.g., for Halloween games) may be worn as long as they fit into a normal seating space and are of an appropriate nature; no additional carry-in items are allowed as part of a costume.
Exceptions: Must fit within a single seating space; no extra carry-ins permitted as part of costume.
Source: UW Badgers - Carry-In Policy for Athletic Events ↗Noisemakers (air horns, cowbells, whistles) and flags, banners, or signs are not permitted inside the stadium.
Source: UW Badgers - Fan Policies ↗Weapons of any kind, including replicas, nooses, and ropes, are prohibited from all UW Athletics facilities.
Source: UW Badgers - Fan Policies ↗Camp Randall is a smoke-free facility under Wisconsin state law; smoking, including electronic/smokeless cigarettes, is prohibited in all areas with no designated smoking zones and no exit/re-entry for smoking.
Source: UW-Madison Policy Library - Smoke-Free Policy ↗No re-entry is permitted once a fan exits Camp Randall Stadium during an event.
Source: UW Badgers - Fan Policies ↗Only 19 item types have been independently verified for Camp Randall Stadium so far.
Not yet verified for Camp Randall Stadium: Bag Storage & Lockers, Cannabis / Marijuana, E-Bikes, Scooters & Hoverboards, Power Banks & Batteries, Other — this doesn't mean it's unrestricted, just not researched yet.
Frequently asked questions about Camp Randall Stadium
What is the bag policy and size limit at Camp Randall Stadium?
Conditional. Each fan may bring one small clear bag (12" x 6" x 12" tote or 1-gallon clear Ziploc-style bag) or a non-clear clutch no larger than 6.5" x 4.5"; all other bags, purses, fanny packs, binocular cases, and camera bags are prohibited. Max size: Clear bag: 12" x 6" x 12", or non-clear clutch: 6.5" x 4.5". Exceptions: No check-in location exists for non-approved bags; fans are turned away and must return the item to their vehicle.
What is the water bottle policy at Camp Randall Stadium?
Conditional. Outside beverages including water are generally prohibited, but UW Athletics has periodically allowed unopened bottled water on specific games (e.g., during extreme heat advisories). Exceptions: Exceptions announced on a game-by-game basis, typically for extreme heat.
What is the outside food policy at Camp Randall Stadium?
Not Allowed. Outside food is not permitted inside Camp Randall Stadium.
Can I bring medical supplies or equipment into Camp Randall Stadium?
Allowed. Items related to a medical condition are explicitly permitted as carry-ins.
Can you bring your own alcohol (BYOB) into Camp Randall Stadium?
Not Allowed. Outside alcohol is prohibited; beer, wine, and pre-packaged alcoholic beverages are instead sold at concessions throughout general seating (limit two drinks per purchase per person). Max quantity: 2 drinks per purchase per person (in-stadium sales).
Are coolers allowed at Camp Randall Stadium?
Not Allowed. Coolers and other containers are not permitted inside the stadium.
Are strollers and wagons allowed at Camp Randall Stadium?
Not Allowed. Strollers, car seats, and handheld baby carriers/wagons are not permitted inside the stadium.
Can I bring a breast pump or nursing supplies into Camp Randall Stadium?
Allowed. Nursing-related items such as pumps and bottles are permitted as carry-ins, and a private lactation/nursing room is available through the Guest Services Office in the south end zone concourse.
Are wheelchairs and ECVs allowed at Camp Randall Stadium?
Conditional. Wheelchairs, mobility scooters, and other mobility devices are allowed and accessible seating/escort service is provided by Guest Services, but no secure storage is available for these devices at the stadium. Exceptions: No wheelchair/mobility device storage available on the concourse.
What is the camera policy at Camp Randall Stadium, and what equipment is allowed?
Conditional. Personal cameras and binoculars are permitted, but video cameras/camcorders are prohibited, and any bag/case used to carry them must still meet the clear bag policy size limits. Exceptions: Camera bags/binocular cases larger than the permitted clutch size are prohibited.
Are drones allowed at Camp Randall Stadium?
Not Allowed. Drones and remote-controlled vehicles are prohibited from being brought into or flown over the stadium.
Are umbrellas allowed at Camp Randall Stadium?
Not Allowed. Umbrellas are not permitted inside the stadium.
Are noisemakers, flags, or banners allowed at Camp Randall Stadium?
Not Allowed. Noisemakers (air horns, cowbells, whistles) and flags, banners, or signs are not permitted inside the stadium.
Are chairs and blankets allowed at Camp Randall Stadium?
Conditional. Jackets and blankets may be carried in, and seat cushions/chairbacks are permitted if no more than 16 inches wide; chairs with arms or oversized chairbacks are prohibited. Max size: Chairback/seat cushion: 16" wide maximum.
What is the weapons policy at Camp Randall Stadium?
Not Allowed. Weapons of any kind, including replicas, nooses, and ropes, are prohibited from all UW Athletics facilities.
Is smoking or vaping allowed at Camp Randall Stadium, and is there a designated area?
Not Allowed. Camp Randall is a smoke-free facility under Wisconsin state law; smoking, including electronic/smokeless cigarettes, is prohibited in all areas with no designated smoking zones and no exit/re-entry for smoking.
Are costumes and masks allowed at Camp Randall Stadium?
Conditional. Costumes (e.g., for Halloween games) may be worn as long as they fit into a normal seating space and are of an appropriate nature; no additional carry-in items are allowed as part of a costume. Exceptions: Must fit within a single seating space; no extra carry-ins permitted as part of costume.
Are pets or service animals allowed at Camp Randall Stadium?
Conditional. Pets are not permitted at any UW Athletics facility, but ADA-recognized service animals are welcome (notify the ticket seller in advance if accessible seating is needed). Exceptions: Service animal handlers must maintain full control via harness, leash, tether, or other means.
Does Camp Randall Stadium allow re-entry?
Not Allowed. No re-entry is permitted once a fan exits Camp Randall Stadium during an event.
Is Wisconsin Badgers stadium the same place as Camp Randall Stadium?
Yes — Wisconsin Badgers stadium is a former or alternate name for Camp Randall Stadium. All of the entry policies on this page apply the same way.
Is UW stadium the same place as Camp Randall Stadium?
Yes — UW stadium is a former or alternate name for Camp Randall Stadium. All of the entry policies on this page apply the same way.