DATCU Stadium
VerifiedStadium & Arena · Denton, TX · North Texas Mean Green Athletics
Also known as North Texas Mean Green stadium, UNT stadium, Apogee Stadium, Mean Green Stadium.
Clear plastic/vinyl/PVC tote no larger than 12" x 6" x 12" (logo up to 4.5" x 3.4"), or a one-gallon clear resealable plastic bag, or a small clutch purse up to 5.5" x 8.5" is approved; fanny packs, cinch bags, backpacks, binocular cases, briefcases, camera bags, computer bags, coolers, and luggage are not approved.
Exceptions: Diaper bags allowed with accompanying child; seat cushions without pockets/compartments allowed.
Source: North Texas Athletics (MeanGreenSports.com) - Clear Bag Policy ↗Strollers are permitted, with a check-in/drop-off service offered at Guest Services (Gates 2 and 4), but strollers are not allowed in the seating areas themselves; wagons are not separately addressed.
Source: North Texas Athletics (MeanGreenSports.com) - DATCU Stadium A To Z ↗Blankets are an explicitly permitted item, and seat cushions without pockets or compartments are allowed per the Clear Bag Policy; portable/folding chairs are not addressed either way at this fixed-seating stadium.
Source: North Texas Athletics (MeanGreenSports.com) - DATCU Stadium A To Z, corroborated by the Clear Bag Policy ↗Umbrellas are prohibited for the safety of all spectators, with rain apparel suggested as an alternative.
Source: North Texas Athletics (MeanGreenSports.com) - DATCU Stadium A To Z ↗Multiple lots surround the stadium with tailgating rules (one vehicle per space, no blocking drive/fire lanes); RV parking is sold seasonally or per-game in the Blue Lot, with individual sales also in the Orange Lot; dedicated ADA parking, drop-off, and shuttle are provided.
Source: North Texas Athletics (MeanGreenSports.com) - DATCU Stadium A To Z ↗One unopened, factory-sealed bottle of water 1 liter or smaller is permitted per person as an exception to the general outside food/drink ban.
Outside food and drink are prohibited inside the stadium, aside from the sealed-water-bottle exception.
Source: North Texas Athletics (MeanGreenSports.com) - DATCU Stadium A To Z ↗Alcohol cannot be brought in or taken out; beer and wine are sold at concession stands with sales ending at the start of the 4th quarter, valid ID required, and no sales to intoxicated guests.
Source: North Texas Athletics (MeanGreenSports.com) - DATCU Stadium A To Z ↗Coolers are explicitly listed as not approved for entry.
Source: North Texas Athletics (MeanGreenSports.com) - Clear Bag Policy, corroborated by DATCU Stadium A To Z ↗Nursing mothers may use the First Aid stations as needed; no dedicated lactation room is documented.
Source: North Texas Athletics (MeanGreenSports.com) - DATCU Stadium A To Z ↗ADA seating is available on the concourse level between the lower and upper bowl (one companion permitted per wheelchair guest), with ADA parking in the Orange and Blue Lots, a dedicated ADA shuttle to Gates 1-3, and ADA drop-off at Gate 1.
Source: North Texas Athletics (MeanGreenSports.com) - DATCU Stadium A To Z ↗Pets of any kind are prohibited except assistance animals for guests with disabilities, which are explicitly permitted in the ADA seating section.
Source: North Texas Athletics (MeanGreenSports.com) - DATCU Stadium A To Z ↗Still cameras with a lens up to 100mm are permitted for personal use only; still cameras with a lens over 100mm, any audio/video recording equipment, monopods, dual pods, and tripods are prohibited.
Drones are explicitly listed under prohibited items.
Source: North Texas Athletics (MeanGreenSports.com) - DATCU Stadium A To Z ↗Artificial noisemakers are prohibited per NCAA and American Athletic Conference policies; handheld signs/banners/flags are permitted if free of profanity or derogatory content, non-commercial, and don't obstruct views, but no sticks or poles of any kind are allowed under a separate Flag Pole Policy.
Source: North Texas Athletics (MeanGreenSports.com) - DATCU Stadium A To Z ↗Metal detectors are in use at every entry point (Gates 1-4, VIP entrance, loading dock, promenade) for all fans and staff except players, coaches, and officials; phones and keys can stay in pockets during screening.
Source: North Texas Athletics (MeanGreenSports.com) - DATCU Stadium A To Z ↗Not itemized by name, but falls under a general "Alcohol and Banned Substances" section heading; Texas state law independently prohibits cannabis possession.
Source: North Texas Athletics (MeanGreenSports.com) - DATCU Stadium A To Z ↗Weapons of any kind, including pocket knives 3.5 inches or longer when open, are prohibited. University Policy 04.001 explicitly bars concealed handguns at any location where a collegiate sporting event is taking place, citing Texas Penal Code §46.03, the same sporting-event carve-out to Texas's SB11 campus-carry law already established at other public Texas universities this session.
Source: University of North Texas Policy 04.001 - Carrying of Concealed Handguns and Other Firearms on Campus, corroborated by DATCU Stadium A To Z ↗The University of North Texas is a smoke-free campus; smoking is prohibited in the stadium.
Source: North Texas Athletics (MeanGreenSports.com) - DATCU Stadium A To Z ↗Guests are not permitted to leave DATCU Stadium and return on the same ticket; re-entry is permitted only in the case of an emergency, and only after checking with security before exiting.
Source: North Texas Athletics (MeanGreenSports.com) - DATCU Stadium A To Z ↗Only 20 item types have been independently verified for DATCU Stadium so far.
Not yet verified for DATCU Stadium: Bag Storage & Lockers, Medical Supplies & Equipment, E-Bikes, Scooters & Hoverboards, Costumes & Masks, Power Banks & Batteries — this doesn't mean it's unrestricted, just not researched yet.
Frequently asked questions about DATCU Stadium
What is the bag policy and size limit at DATCU Stadium?
Conditional. Clear plastic/vinyl/PVC tote no larger than 12" x 6" x 12" (logo up to 4.5" x 3.4"), or a one-gallon clear resealable plastic bag, or a small clutch purse up to 5.5" x 8.5" is approved; fanny packs, cinch bags, backpacks, binocular cases, briefcases, camera bags, computer bags, coolers, and luggage are not approved. Max size: 12" x 6" x 12" clear tote (logo up to 4.5" x 3.4"), or 1-gallon clear resealable bag; clutch up to 5.5" x 8.5". Exceptions: Diaper bags allowed with accompanying child; seat cushions without pockets/compartments allowed.
What are the parking options and cost at DATCU Stadium?
Conditional. Multiple lots surround the stadium with tailgating rules (one vehicle per space, no blocking drive/fire lanes); RV parking is sold seasonally or per-game in the Blue Lot, with individual sales also in the Orange Lot; dedicated ADA parking, drop-off, and shuttle are provided.
What is the water bottle policy at DATCU Stadium?
Conditional. One unopened, factory-sealed bottle of water 1 liter or smaller is permitted per person as an exception to the general outside food/drink ban. Max size: 1 liter or smaller, sealed.
What is the outside food policy at DATCU Stadium?
Not Allowed. Outside food and drink are prohibited inside the stadium, aside from the sealed-water-bottle exception.
Can you bring your own alcohol (BYOB) into DATCU Stadium?
Not Allowed. Alcohol cannot be brought in or taken out; beer and wine are sold at concession stands with sales ending at the start of the 4th quarter, valid ID required, and no sales to intoxicated guests.
Is cannabis or marijuana allowed at DATCU Stadium?
Not Allowed. Not itemized by name, but falls under a general "Alcohol and Banned Substances" section heading; Texas state law independently prohibits cannabis possession.
Are coolers allowed at DATCU Stadium?
Not Allowed. Coolers are explicitly listed as not approved for entry.
Are strollers and wagons allowed at DATCU Stadium?
Conditional. Strollers are permitted, with a check-in/drop-off service offered at Guest Services (Gates 2 and 4), but strollers are not allowed in the seating areas themselves; wagons are not separately addressed.
Can I bring a breast pump or nursing supplies into DATCU Stadium?
Conditional. Nursing mothers may use the First Aid stations as needed; no dedicated lactation room is documented.
Are wheelchairs and ECVs allowed at DATCU Stadium?
Allowed. ADA seating is available on the concourse level between the lower and upper bowl (one companion permitted per wheelchair guest), with ADA parking in the Orange and Blue Lots, a dedicated ADA shuttle to Gates 1-3, and ADA drop-off at Gate 1.
What is the camera policy at DATCU Stadium, and what equipment is allowed?
Conditional. Still cameras with a lens up to 100mm are permitted for personal use only; still cameras with a lens over 100mm, any audio/video recording equipment, monopods, dual pods, and tripods are prohibited. Max size: Camera lens: up to 100mm.
Are drones allowed at DATCU Stadium?
Not Allowed. Drones are explicitly listed under prohibited items.
Are umbrellas allowed at DATCU Stadium?
Not Allowed. Umbrellas are prohibited for the safety of all spectators, with rain apparel suggested as an alternative.
Are noisemakers, flags, or banners allowed at DATCU Stadium?
Conditional. Artificial noisemakers are prohibited per NCAA and American Athletic Conference policies; handheld signs/banners/flags are permitted if free of profanity or derogatory content, non-commercial, and don't obstruct views, but no sticks or poles of any kind are allowed under a separate Flag Pole Policy.
Are chairs and blankets allowed at DATCU Stadium?
Conditional. Blankets are an explicitly permitted item, and seat cushions without pockets or compartments are allowed per the Clear Bag Policy; portable/folding chairs are not addressed either way at this fixed-seating stadium.
What is the weapons policy at DATCU Stadium?
Not Allowed. Weapons of any kind, including pocket knives 3.5 inches or longer when open, are prohibited. University Policy 04.001 explicitly bars concealed handguns at any location where a collegiate sporting event is taking place, citing Texas Penal Code §46.03, the same sporting-event carve-out to Texas's SB11 campus-carry law already established at other public Texas universities this session.
Is smoking or vaping allowed at DATCU Stadium, and is there a designated area?
Not Allowed. The University of North Texas is a smoke-free campus; smoking is prohibited in the stadium.
Are pets or service animals allowed at DATCU Stadium?
Conditional. Pets of any kind are prohibited except assistance animals for guests with disabilities, which are explicitly permitted in the ADA seating section.
Does DATCU Stadium allow re-entry?
Not Allowed. Guests are not permitted to leave DATCU Stadium and return on the same ticket; re-entry is permitted only in the case of an emergency, and only after checking with security before exiting.
What else should I know about DATCU Stadium's policies?
Conditional. Metal detectors are in use at every entry point (Gates 1-4, VIP entrance, loading dock, promenade) for all fans and staff except players, coaches, and officials; phones and keys can stay in pockets during screening.
Is North Texas Mean Green stadium the same place as DATCU Stadium?
Yes — North Texas Mean Green stadium is a former or alternate name for DATCU Stadium. All of the entry policies on this page apply the same way.
Is UNT stadium the same place as DATCU Stadium?
Yes — UNT stadium is a former or alternate name for DATCU Stadium. All of the entry policies on this page apply the same way.
Is Apogee Stadium the same place as DATCU Stadium?
Yes — Apogee Stadium is a former or alternate name for DATCU Stadium. All of the entry policies on this page apply the same way.
Is Mean Green Stadium the same place as DATCU Stadium?
Yes — Mean Green Stadium is a former or alternate name for DATCU Stadium. All of the entry policies on this page apply the same way.