Gerald J. Ford Stadium

Conditional. Only clear plastic/vinyl/PVC bags up to 12x6x12 inches, one-gallon clear freezer bags, or small hand-sized clutch bags are allowed; medical/nursing bags are permitted but inspected. Max size: 12 x 6 x 12 inches (clear bags only); clutch bags approx. hand-sized also allowed. Exceptions: Medical and nursing bags permitted with inspection; separate screening available at gates for medically-necessary items that don't fit the clear bag policy

Conditional. One sealed, unopened bottle of water is allowed per fan; otherwise outside food/drink is prohibited. Max quantity: 1 bottle. Exceptions: Must be sealed and unopened

Not Allowed. Outside food or drink is prohibited, aside from one sealed bottle of water. Exceptions: One sealed, unopened bottle of water permitted

Conditional. Medical and nursing bags are permitted but subject to inspection upon entry; medically-necessary items that don't fit the clear bag policy get separate screening at the gates. Exceptions: Subject to inspection/separate screening

Not Allowed. No outside alcohol may be brought into or taken from the stadium; alcohol is only available for purchase inside (21+, government ID required, two drinks per transaction, sales end after the 3rd quarter).

Not Allowed. Coolers of any kind are prohibited.

Conditional. Strollers are not permitted inside the seating bowl; fans must enter through Gate 5 and check strollers at Guest Services. Exceptions: Must be checked at Guest Services near Gate 5; not allowed in seating area

Conditional. Nursing bags are permitted into the venue (subject to inspection), and a lactation room is available in Heritage Hall on gamedays. Exceptions: Bag subject to inspection at entry

Conditional. Camera bags/cases are on the prohibited items list (must comply with the clear bag policy like any other bag); no separate restriction is stated for cameras carried without a bag. Exceptions: Camera bags must meet the clear bag size/material requirements

Not Allowed. Umbrellas are prohibited.

Conditional. Noise makers are prohibited, but banners/signs may be displayed as long as they aren't on poles or hung/posted inside the stadium, and aren't offensive or in violation of SMU/ACC sportsmanship rules. Exceptions: Signs may be removed if offensive or violate sportsmanship policy

Conditional. Seat cushions with zippers, pockets, or compartments are prohibited; plain seat cushions aren't listed as banned, and all seating is reserved.

Not Allowed. Firearms, weapons, or knives of any kind are prohibited; SMU is a weapons-free campus (since at least 1994) and, as a private university, formally opted out of Texas's 2016 campus-carry law (SB 11) after community consultation, so licensed concealed handguns are also barred under Texas Penal Code 30.06.

Not Allowed. Smoking is not permitted inside Gerald J. Ford Stadium, including seating areas or restrooms.

Conditional. Animals are prohibited except service animals. Exceptions: Service animals permitted

Not Allowed. Ford Stadium has a no re-entry policy; exceptions are handled case-by-case at Guest Services (behind section 117). Exceptions: Case-by-case exceptions via Guest Services

Not Allowed. Also prohibited: laser pointers, footballs or other objects usable as projectiles, and radios (except pocket-sized radios used with headsets).

Yes — SMU Mustangs stadium is a former or alternate name for Gerald J. Ford Stadium. All of the entry policies on this page apply the same way.

Yes — SMU stadium is a former or alternate name for Gerald J. Ford Stadium. All of the entry policies on this page apply the same way.

Yes — Ford Stadium is a former or alternate name for Gerald J. Ford Stadium. All of the entry policies on this page apply the same way.