Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium

Conditional. One clear plastic bag no larger than 12" x 6" x 12", or a clear/resealable one-gallon plastic storage bag, or a small clutch purse no larger than 4.5" x 6.5" (clutch must be carried outside the clear bag). Non-conforming bags must be returned to the vehicle; nothing can be left or stored at the gates. Max size: 12" x 6" x 12" (clear bag) or 1-gallon bag; clutch max 4.5" x 6.5".

Conditional. General public parking (Carol Belk Building, Charles Blvd) is $20/vehicle, cashless card only, first-come-first-served, opening 6 hours before kickoff. RV parking is $100-$150 in the Carol Belk lot with an advance reservation required. 2026 introduced digital parking passes. Fee: $20 general lot; $100-$150 RV.

Not Allowed. No outside containers (cans, plastic bottles, etc.), coolers, or food items are permitted; outside food, snacks, and beverages are explicitly prohibited.

Conditional. Small bags containing medically necessary items are permitted, subject to inspection.

Conditional. Beer and wine are sold in-stadium at 24 locations (2 per transaction, valid photo ID required), from 2 hours before kickoff through the end of the 3rd quarter; a new-for-2026 policy also allows 1 liquor drink per transaction. Outside alcohol is not addressed as allowed and falls under the general outside-container ban.

Not Allowed. Coolers are explicitly prohibited, grouped with the outside-container/food ban.

Allowed. Accessible entrances are located at Gates 1, 6, and 7, with wheelchair seating on the South and North sides of the stadium (one attendant per wheelchair patron permitted); ADA accommodation requests go through the Athletic Ticket Office at least 48 hours before the event.

Conditional. Small cameras, cell phones, and binoculars may be carried without a separate bag/case; video cameras, professional cameras, and cameras with detachable lenses are prohibited.

Not Allowed. Umbrellas are not permitted in the stadium seating areas.

Conditional. Banners must be pre-approved by calling the athletics office by 5:00pm the Thursday before the game. Flags on poles are not permitted, and whistles, airhorns, electronically amplified noisemakers, and selfie sticks are prohibited.

Conditional. Seat cushions/seats without arms, pockets, zippers, or compartments are allowed; non-conforming versions are prohibited. Blankets are allowed if carried over a shoulder or arm rather than in a bag, for screening.

Not Allowed. Weapons of any kind, including pocketknives, are explicitly prohibited.

Conditional. Smoking is not permitted in the stadium seating areas; it is permitted only in the open areas beneath the North and South stands and the open concourse beneath the upper deck.

Not Allowed. A "no readmittance" policy is in effect at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium.

Yes — East Carolina Pirates stadium is a former or alternate name for Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. All of the entry policies on this page apply the same way.

Yes — ECU stadium is a former or alternate name for Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. All of the entry policies on this page apply the same way.