Husky Stadium
VerifiedStadium & Arena · Seattle, WA · Washington Huskies Athletics
Also known as Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium, Washington Huskies stadium, UW stadium (Washington).
Only a small clear bag (or one-gallon Ziploc) plus a tiny clutch may be carried in; backpacks, purses, and other non-clear bags are not allowed.
Exceptions: Diaper bags permitted only if clear and within size limits; bags with medically necessary items get additional screening at any gate
Source: University of Washington Athletics – Security Screening & Bag Policy ↗Strollers are explicitly permitted; wagons are not addressed in official policy.
Exceptions: Strollers are on the official Approved Items List; wagons are not separately mentioned
Source: University of Washington Athletics – Security Screening & Bag Policy ↗Umbrellas are on the official Approved Items List.
Source: University of Washington Athletics – Security Screening & Bag Policy ↗Blankets and soft, pocket-free seat cushions are allowed; rigid or folding chairs are not on the approved list.
Exceptions: Seat cushions must have no zippers or pockets; blankets should be carried over the arm/shoulder rather than in a bag
Source: University of Washington Athletics – Security Screening & Bag Policy ↗Empty or factory-sealed water bottles and thermoses are allowed in; open or non-factory-sealed containers are not.
Exceptions: Approved items list specifies empty or factory-sealed plastic water bottles/thermoses and unopened soft-sided juice boxes/baby bottles
Source: University of Washington Athletics – Security Screening & Bag Policy ↗Single servings of outside food are permitted; larger shared quantities are not on the approved items list.
Exceptions: Medically necessary food/liquids allowed with inspection
Source: University of Washington Athletics – Security Screening & Bag Policy ↗Outside alcohol cannot be brought in, but beer, wine, and select spirits are sold at concession stands and premium/deck areas throughout the stadium.
Exceptions: Beer/wine sales were excluded from the student Dawg Pack sections per the original 2021 rollout announcement
Source: University of Washington Athletics – Fan Experience Changes Announcement ↗Coolers/ice chests are not on the stadium's approved items list, so they are not permitted inside.
Only clear bags, a one-gallon Ziploc bag, and a small clutch are approved containers; per official policy, any item not on the approved list is not allowed unless separately approved
Source: University of Washington Athletics – Security Screening & Bag Policy ↗Medically necessary items, liquids, and food are allowed after inspection at any gate.
Source: University of Washington Athletics – Security Screening & Bag Policy ↗Baby bottles and medically necessary items are approved, and special consideration is given to guests caring for infants.
Source: University of Washington Athletics – ADA Information, Husky Stadium ↗Wheelchairs and other mobility devices are fully accommodated, with ADA-accessible entrances/elevators and complimentary wheelchair-assist service.
All entrances are ADA accessible with elevators at North/South entrances; staff-assisted wheelchair escort available at each entrance
Source: University of Washington Athletics – ADA Information, Husky Stadium ↗Service animals are explicitly welcomed; other pets are not on the approved items list.
Source: University of Washington Athletics – ADA Information, Husky Stadium ↗Binoculars and still-photography cameras are allowed to carry in, but camera cases count as a non-approved bag.
Exceptions: Camera cases are listed as a prohibited bag type; carry the camera/binoculars around the neck or in hand instead
Source: University of Washington Athletics – Security Screening & Bag Policy ↗Bikes, skateboards, and similar personal transport devices are not on the stadium's approved items list.
Excluded under the venue's approved-items-only policy
Source: University of Washington Athletics – Security Screening & Bag Policy ↗Drones are not on the stadium's approved items list and are not permitted to be brought in.
Excluded under the venue's approved-items-only policy
Source: University of Washington Athletics – Security Screening & Bag Policy ↗Handheld flags and banners are permitted; artificial noisemakers are not on the approved items list.
Exceptions: Flags/banners must be handheld, not on sticks/poles
Source: University of Washington Athletics – Security Screening & Bag Policy ↗UW campuses, including Husky Stadium, are smoke- and vape-free except in designated outdoor smoking areas.
This is a university-wide policy (not stadium-specific)
Source: University of Washington Environmental Health & Safety – Designated Areas for Smoking and Vaping ↗All fans may be screened by Evolv Express walk-through security systems at stadium gates in addition to the bag check.
Guests should keep items in pockets/approved bags and walk through at a natural pace; guests with health or safety concerns are offered an alternative screening method
Source: University of Washington Athletics – Security Screening & Bag Policy ↗Cannabis/marijuana is not on the stadium's approved items list and is not permitted inside, despite being legal recreationally in Washington state.
Excluded under the venue's approved-items-only policy (cannabis also remains federally illegal, and UW is a federally-funded institution)
Source: University of Washington Athletics – Security Screening & Bag Policy ↗Weapons are not on the stadium's approved items list and are not permitted inside; all guests and items are subject to search.
Excluded under the venue's approved-items-only policy
Source: University of Washington Athletics – Security Screening & Bag Policy ↗Husky Stadium enforces a no re-entry policy — once you exit and scan out, you cannot scan back in for general stadium access.
Exceptions: The Zone (a separate ticketed pregame hospitality area outside the stadium gates) closes at kickoff and does not reopen
Source: University of Washington Athletics – Fan Experience Changes Announcement ↗Only 21 item types have been independently verified for Husky Stadium so far.
Not yet verified for Husky Stadium: Bag Storage & Lockers, Costumes & Masks, Power Banks & Batteries — this doesn't mean it's unrestricted, just not researched yet.
Frequently asked questions about Husky Stadium
What is the bag policy and size limit at Husky Stadium?
Conditional. Only a small clear bag (or one-gallon Ziploc) plus a tiny clutch may be carried in; backpacks, purses, and other non-clear bags are not allowed. Max size: Clear plastic/vinyl/PVC bag no larger than 12" x 6" x 12", OR a one-gallon clear resealable plastic bag; a small clutch no larger than 4.5" x 6.5" is also allowed alongside one clear bag. Exceptions: Diaper bags permitted only if clear and within size limits; bags with medically necessary items get additional screening at any gate
What is the water bottle policy at Husky Stadium?
Conditional. Empty or factory-sealed water bottles and thermoses are allowed in; open or non-factory-sealed containers are not. Exceptions: Approved items list specifies empty or factory-sealed plastic water bottles/thermoses and unopened soft-sided juice boxes/baby bottles
What is the outside food policy at Husky Stadium?
Conditional. Single servings of outside food are permitted; larger shared quantities are not on the approved items list. Exceptions: Medically necessary food/liquids allowed with inspection
Can I bring medical supplies or equipment into Husky Stadium?
Allowed. Medically necessary items, liquids, and food are allowed after inspection at any gate.
Can you bring your own alcohol (BYOB) into Husky Stadium?
Not Allowed. Outside alcohol cannot be brought in, but beer, wine, and select spirits are sold at concession stands and premium/deck areas throughout the stadium. Exceptions: Beer/wine sales were excluded from the student Dawg Pack sections per the original 2021 rollout announcement
Is cannabis or marijuana allowed at Husky Stadium?
Not Allowed. Cannabis/marijuana is not on the stadium's approved items list and is not permitted inside, despite being legal recreationally in Washington state. Excluded under the venue's approved-items-only policy (cannabis also remains federally illegal, and UW is a federally-funded institution)
Are coolers allowed at Husky Stadium?
Not Allowed. Coolers/ice chests are not on the stadium's approved items list, so they are not permitted inside. Only clear bags, a one-gallon Ziploc bag, and a small clutch are approved containers; per official policy, any item not on the approved list is not allowed unless separately approved
Are strollers and wagons allowed at Husky Stadium?
Conditional. Strollers are explicitly permitted; wagons are not addressed in official policy. Exceptions: Strollers are on the official Approved Items List; wagons are not separately mentioned
Can I bring a breast pump or nursing supplies into Husky Stadium?
Conditional. Baby bottles and medically necessary items are approved, and special consideration is given to guests caring for infants.
Are wheelchairs and ECVs allowed at Husky Stadium?
Allowed. Wheelchairs and other mobility devices are fully accommodated, with ADA-accessible entrances/elevators and complimentary wheelchair-assist service. All entrances are ADA accessible with elevators at North/South entrances; staff-assisted wheelchair escort available at each entrance
Are e-bikes, scooters, or hoverboards allowed at Husky Stadium?
Not Allowed. Bikes, skateboards, and similar personal transport devices are not on the stadium's approved items list. Excluded under the venue's approved-items-only policy
What is the camera policy at Husky Stadium, and what equipment is allowed?
Conditional. Binoculars and still-photography cameras are allowed to carry in, but camera cases count as a non-approved bag. Exceptions: Camera cases are listed as a prohibited bag type; carry the camera/binoculars around the neck or in hand instead
Are drones allowed at Husky Stadium?
Not Allowed. Drones are not on the stadium's approved items list and are not permitted to be brought in. Excluded under the venue's approved-items-only policy
Are umbrellas allowed at Husky Stadium?
Allowed. Umbrellas are on the official Approved Items List.
Are noisemakers, flags, or banners allowed at Husky Stadium?
Conditional. Handheld flags and banners are permitted; artificial noisemakers are not on the approved items list. Exceptions: Flags/banners must be handheld, not on sticks/poles
Are chairs and blankets allowed at Husky Stadium?
Conditional. Blankets and soft, pocket-free seat cushions are allowed; rigid or folding chairs are not on the approved list. Exceptions: Seat cushions must have no zippers or pockets; blankets should be carried over the arm/shoulder rather than in a bag
What is the weapons policy at Husky Stadium?
Not Allowed. Weapons are not on the stadium's approved items list and are not permitted inside; all guests and items are subject to search. Excluded under the venue's approved-items-only policy
Is smoking or vaping allowed at Husky Stadium, and is there a designated area?
Conditional. UW campuses, including Husky Stadium, are smoke- and vape-free except in designated outdoor smoking areas. This is a university-wide policy (not stadium-specific)
Are pets or service animals allowed at Husky Stadium?
Conditional. Service animals are explicitly welcomed; other pets are not on the approved items list.
Does Husky Stadium allow re-entry?
Not Allowed. Husky Stadium enforces a no re-entry policy — once you exit and scan out, you cannot scan back in for general stadium access. Exceptions: The Zone (a separate ticketed pregame hospitality area outside the stadium gates) closes at kickoff and does not reopen
What else should I know about Husky Stadium's policies?
Conditional. All fans may be screened by Evolv Express walk-through security systems at stadium gates in addition to the bag check. Guests should keep items in pockets/approved bags and walk through at a natural pace; guests with health or safety concerns are offered an alternative screening method
Is Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium the same place as Husky Stadium?
Yes — Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium is a former or alternate name for Husky Stadium. All of the entry policies on this page apply the same way.
Is Washington Huskies stadium the same place as Husky Stadium?
Yes — Washington Huskies stadium is a former or alternate name for Husky Stadium. All of the entry policies on this page apply the same way.
Is UW stadium (Washington) the same place as Husky Stadium?
Yes — UW stadium (Washington) is a former or alternate name for Husky Stadium. All of the entry policies on this page apply the same way.