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David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium

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Stadium & Arena · Lawrence, KS · Kansas Jayhawks Athletics

Also known as Kansas Jayhawks stadium, KU stadium, Kansas Memorial Stadium, The Booth.

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Category
Status
Bags & Carried Items
Bags & Backpacks
Conditional

Clear plastic/vinyl/PVC bags up to 12" x 6" x 12", a 1-gallon clear freezer bag, or one small clutch (roughly 5.5" x 8.5") are allowed; backpacks, duffels, larger purses, fanny packs, diaper bags, mesh bags, tinted totes, camera/binocular cases, and chairbacks are banned.

MAX SIZE
12" x 6" x 12" clear bag or 1-gallon clear freezer bag; small clutch ~5.5" x 8.5"
FEE
$5 bag-check service available for those who don't want to return items to their car.
Source: Kansas Athletics (KUAthletics.com) - Prohibited Items
Strollers & Wagons
Not Allowed

Strollers are explicitly listed as a prohibited item.

Source: Kansas Athletics (KUAthletics.com) - Prohibited Items
Umbrellas
Not Allowed
Chairs & Blankets
Not Allowed

Chairbacks (seat-back cushions) are explicitly listed as a prohibited item; blankets are not addressed in any official source found.

Source: Kansas Athletics (KUAthletics.com) - Prohibited Items
Food & Drink
Alcohol / BYOB
Conditional

Outside alcohol (BYOB) is prohibited; beer and wine are sold stadium-wide via concessions as of the 2025 season, while served/hosted liquor remains restricted to Scholarship Suites and the Touchdown Club, with sales cutting off at the end of the 3rd quarter.

Source: Kansas Athletics (KUAthletics.com) - Policy 704G: Alcohol Consumption & Tailgating, updated by the 2025 concessions-partners announcement
Water Bottles
Not Allowed

Containers, bottles, cans, and other liquid containers are listed under prohibited items, with no explicit empty-bottle or sealed-water exception found.

Source: Kansas Athletics (KUAthletics.com) - Prohibited Items
Outside Food
Not Allowed

Food is explicitly named as a prohibited item; outside food is not allowed, and concessions are available inside.

Source: Kansas Athletics (KUAthletics.com) - Prohibited Items
Coolers
Not Allowed

Coolers are explicitly listed as a prohibited item.

Source: Kansas Athletics (KUAthletics.com) - Prohibited Items
Accessibility & Medical
Medical Supplies & Equipment
Conditional

An exception is made for medically necessary items after proper inspection by a supervisor at each gate; guests with medical devices are asked to notify Event Staff for assisted screening rather than using the walk-through detector.

Source: Kansas Athletics (KUAthletics.com) - Clear Bag Policy
Wheelchairs & ECVs
Conditional

Wheelchairs and scooters for guests with disabilities are accommodated with dedicated elevators, wheelchair seating with 3 companion seats, and accessible drop-off/parking, but these devices are still subject to screening and search since standard walk-through metal detectors are not accessible for them — hand screening is used instead.

Source: Kansas Athletics (KUAthletics.com) - The Accessible Jayhawk Fan Experience
Pets & Service Animals
Conditional

Pets and animals are generally prohibited except service animals for guests with disabilities, for whom 5 days' advance notice to the Facilities Office is requested but not required; live mascots/animals are separately banned even for visiting teams.

Source: Kansas Athletics (KUAthletics.com) - Prohibited Items, corroborated by Policy 704E: Football Game Day
Electronics & Gear
Cameras & Photo Gear
Conditional

Video cameras and camera or binocular cases are explicitly prohibited; no explicit rule addresses small point-and-shoot or phone cameras carried without a case.

Source: Kansas Athletics (KUAthletics.com) - Prohibited Items
Drones
Conditional

Drone flights over campus require prior approval from KU Marketing (at least 3 business days' notice); flights over or around Memorial Stadium are barred from 1 hour before to 1 hour after football games, and flights within 300 feet of any outdoor KU athletic event are prohibited outright except for Kansas Athletics' own use.

Source: University of Kansas Policy Library - Use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UASs or Drones)
E-Bikes, Scooters & Hoverboards
Not Allowed

Bikes are explicitly prohibited alongside umbrellas and strollers; hoverboards, personal scooters, and skateboards are not separately addressed.

Source: Kansas Athletics (KUAthletics.com) - Prohibited Items
Other Restrictions
Noisemakers, Flags & Banners
Conditional

Horns, whistles, boom boxes, and other noisemakers are explicitly banned; poles or sticks of any kind (including flag/banner poles) and objects that obstruct another patron's view are prohibited, though small handheld flags without poles are not explicitly addressed.

Source: Kansas Athletics (KUAthletics.com) - Prohibited Items
Other
Conditional

Patrons are subject to inspection of their person, bags, and clothing capable of concealing prohibited items; patrons may refuse inspection but management reserves the right to refuse entry.

Source: Kansas Athletics (KUAthletics.com) - Prohibited Items
Cannabis / Marijuana
Not Allowed

Not addressed by name, but covered under the Fan Code of Conduct's ban on possession or use of illegal drugs; Kansas has not legalized recreational or medical marijuana, so cannabis remains illegal under state law with no stadium-specific carve-out.

Source: Kansas Athletics (KUAthletics.com) - Jayhawk Fan Code of Conduct
Weapons
Not Allowed

Weapons of any type, including concealed firearms and fireworks, are prohibited, backed by mandatory walk-through metal-detector screening of all persons entering the stadium — the same "adequate security measures" pathway under Kansas's K.S.A. 75-7c20 already documented for Kansas State's Bill Snyder Family Stadium.

Source: Kansas Board of Regents - Fact Sheet: Weapons Possession at State Universities in Kansas, corroborated by KUAthletics.com's Prohibited Items page
Vapes & Smoking
Not Allowed

Smoking, including the use of electronic cigarettes, is explicitly listed as a banned behavior.

Source: Kansas Athletics (KUAthletics.com) - Jayhawk Fan Code of Conduct
Re-Entry
Not Allowed

A "No Re-Entry/No Pass" policy was instituted alongside stadium-wide alcohol sales; guests who leave the stadium generally cannot return without a new ticket.

Source: Kansas Athletics (KUAthletics.com) - Kansas Athletics to Sell Beer, Wine at Football Games

Only 20 item types have been independently verified for David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium so far.

Not yet verified for David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium: Bag Storage & Lockers, Breast Pumps & Nursing Supplies, Costumes & Masks, Power Banks & Batteries — this doesn't mean it's unrestricted, just not researched yet.

Frequently asked questions about David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium

What is the bag policy and size limit at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium?

Conditional. Clear plastic/vinyl/PVC bags up to 12" x 6" x 12", a 1-gallon clear freezer bag, or one small clutch (roughly 5.5" x 8.5") are allowed; backpacks, duffels, larger purses, fanny packs, diaper bags, mesh bags, tinted totes, camera/binocular cases, and chairbacks are banned. Max size: 12" x 6" x 12" clear bag or 1-gallon clear freezer bag; small clutch ~5.5" x 8.5". Fee: $5 bag-check service available for those who don't want to return items to their car..

What is the water bottle policy at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium?

Not Allowed. Containers, bottles, cans, and other liquid containers are listed under prohibited items, with no explicit empty-bottle or sealed-water exception found.

What is the outside food policy at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium?

Not Allowed. Food is explicitly named as a prohibited item; outside food is not allowed, and concessions are available inside.

Can I bring medical supplies or equipment into David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium?

Conditional. An exception is made for medically necessary items after proper inspection by a supervisor at each gate; guests with medical devices are asked to notify Event Staff for assisted screening rather than using the walk-through detector.

Can you bring your own alcohol (BYOB) into David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium?

Conditional. Outside alcohol (BYOB) is prohibited; beer and wine are sold stadium-wide via concessions as of the 2025 season, while served/hosted liquor remains restricted to Scholarship Suites and the Touchdown Club, with sales cutting off at the end of the 3rd quarter.

Is cannabis or marijuana allowed at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium?

Not Allowed. Not addressed by name, but covered under the Fan Code of Conduct's ban on possession or use of illegal drugs; Kansas has not legalized recreational or medical marijuana, so cannabis remains illegal under state law with no stadium-specific carve-out.

Are coolers allowed at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium?

Not Allowed. Coolers are explicitly listed as a prohibited item.

Are strollers and wagons allowed at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium?

Not Allowed. Strollers are explicitly listed as a prohibited item.

Are wheelchairs and ECVs allowed at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium?

Conditional. Wheelchairs and scooters for guests with disabilities are accommodated with dedicated elevators, wheelchair seating with 3 companion seats, and accessible drop-off/parking, but these devices are still subject to screening and search since standard walk-through metal detectors are not accessible for them — hand screening is used instead.

Are e-bikes, scooters, or hoverboards allowed at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium?

Not Allowed. Bikes are explicitly prohibited alongside umbrellas and strollers; hoverboards, personal scooters, and skateboards are not separately addressed.

What is the camera policy at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, and what equipment is allowed?

Conditional. Video cameras and camera or binocular cases are explicitly prohibited; no explicit rule addresses small point-and-shoot or phone cameras carried without a case.

Are drones allowed at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium?

Conditional. Drone flights over campus require prior approval from KU Marketing (at least 3 business days' notice); flights over or around Memorial Stadium are barred from 1 hour before to 1 hour after football games, and flights within 300 feet of any outdoor KU athletic event are prohibited outright except for Kansas Athletics' own use.

Are umbrellas allowed at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium?

Not Allowed. Umbrellas are explicitly prohibited.

Are noisemakers, flags, or banners allowed at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium?

Conditional. Horns, whistles, boom boxes, and other noisemakers are explicitly banned; poles or sticks of any kind (including flag/banner poles) and objects that obstruct another patron's view are prohibited, though small handheld flags without poles are not explicitly addressed.

Are chairs and blankets allowed at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium?

Not Allowed. Chairbacks (seat-back cushions) are explicitly listed as a prohibited item; blankets are not addressed in any official source found.

What is the weapons policy at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium?

Not Allowed. Weapons of any type, including concealed firearms and fireworks, are prohibited, backed by mandatory walk-through metal-detector screening of all persons entering the stadium — the same "adequate security measures" pathway under Kansas's K.S.A. 75-7c20 already documented for Kansas State's Bill Snyder Family Stadium.

Is smoking or vaping allowed at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, and is there a designated area?

Not Allowed. Smoking, including the use of electronic cigarettes, is explicitly listed as a banned behavior.

Are pets or service animals allowed at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium?

Conditional. Pets and animals are generally prohibited except service animals for guests with disabilities, for whom 5 days' advance notice to the Facilities Office is requested but not required; live mascots/animals are separately banned even for visiting teams.

Does David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium allow re-entry?

Not Allowed. A "No Re-Entry/No Pass" policy was instituted alongside stadium-wide alcohol sales; guests who leave the stadium generally cannot return without a new ticket.

What else should I know about David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium's policies?

Conditional. Patrons are subject to inspection of their person, bags, and clothing capable of concealing prohibited items; patrons may refuse inspection but management reserves the right to refuse entry.

Is Kansas Jayhawks stadium the same place as David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium?

Yes — Kansas Jayhawks stadium is a former or alternate name for David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. All of the entry policies on this page apply the same way.

Is KU stadium the same place as David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium?

Yes — KU stadium is a former or alternate name for David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. All of the entry policies on this page apply the same way.

Is Kansas Memorial Stadium the same place as David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium?

Yes — Kansas Memorial Stadium is a former or alternate name for David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. All of the entry policies on this page apply the same way.

Is The Booth the same place as David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium?

Yes — The Booth is a former or alternate name for David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. All of the entry policies on this page apply the same way.

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