Joan C. Edwards Stadium
VerifiedStadium & Arena · Huntington, WV · Marshall Thundering Herd Athletics
Also known as Marshall Thundering Herd stadium.
One clear bag no larger than 12" x 6" x 12", or a one-gallon clear plastic storage bag, plus one small clutch no larger than 4.5" x 6.5", are permitted. Non-clear bags and backpacks of any size are prohibited and must be returned to the vehicle.
Seatbacks with arms or pockets are prohibited; armless seat cushions/seatbacks without pockets, zippers, or compartments are permitted, described as up to 16" wide on one official page and up to 18" on another. Blankets may be carried draped over a shoulder or arm.
Items will not be stored at the gate or venue for pickup after the game — there is no bag-check or storage service.
Source: Marshall Athletics official Gameday Central page ↗Strollers are explicitly listed as a prohibited item; wagons are not addressed.
Source: Marshall Athletics official Gameday Central page ↗Umbrellas are explicitly listed as a prohibited item.
Source: Marshall Athletics official Gameday Central page ↗Per the most recent gameday notice, single-game parking is $20 at the Third Avenue Parking Garage and $20 at the State Electric Parking Lot; RV parking is $10/spot behind the Arthur Weisberg Engineering Complex. Handicap drop-off is available in "4½ Alley" next to the stadium.
Fans may bring a sealed or empty clear plastic bottle to fill at in-stadium refill stations, per the current policy; an earlier official page described only empty, clear water bottles.
Source: Marshall Athletics official Safe To Stay With The Herd page ↗Outside food, snacks, and beverages are prohibited, with an exception for medical need.
Exceptions: Medical need
Source: Marshall Athletics official Gameday Central page ↗Alcoholic beverages of any kind may not be brought into the stadium. Beer is sold on the concourses, and beer/wine/malt beverages are sold in the Big Green Room, with sales ending after the 3rd quarter.
Source: Marshall Athletics official Gameday Central page ↗Cans, bottles, coolers, and ice chests are explicitly prohibited.
Source: Marshall Athletics official Gameday Central page ↗An outside food/beverage exception exists for medical need, and medically necessary bags or equipment too large for the clear-bag policy are inspected and tagged by security (contact Athletics Operations in advance).
Source: Marshall Athletics official Clear Bag Policy page ↗Wheelchair/accessible seating is reserved in designated rows of several sections, with advance reservation recommended through the Ticket Office; guests requiring a wheelchair must provide one for their own use.
Source: Marshall Athletics official Football Game Day Information page ↗Only service animals assisting guests with disabilities are permitted.
Source: Marshall Athletics official Football Game Day Information page ↗Cameras without flash are permitted for limited personal use; video cameras/recorders, tripods, selfie sticks, and professional cameras or cameras with detachable lenses are prohibited. Binoculars are permitted without a case.
Source: Marshall Athletics official Gameday Central page ↗Hoverboards and Segways are explicitly listed as prohibited items.
Source: Marshall Athletics official Gameday Central page ↗Unmanned aircraft are explicitly listed as a prohibited item.
Source: Marshall Athletics official Gameday Central page ↗Artificial noisemakers are prohibited, and the venue-wide list caps posters/signs at 8.5" x 11", while a separate football-specific page says banners/signs are permitted if family-friendly and non-obstructive without stating a size cap — official pages disagree on this point.
Source: Marshall Athletics official Gameday Central page ↗Weapons, including pocketknives and firearms, are prohibited; the stadium is enforced as a gun-free zone via weapon-detector screening despite West Virginia's campus carry law.
Source: Marshall Athletics official Safe To Stay With The Herd page ↗Smoking, including e-cigarettes, is prohibited inside the venue at all times.
Source: Marshall Athletics official Gameday Central page ↗No re-entry is permitted without a separate, unscanned game ticket, with documented exceptions for a medical emergency (timed re-entry after re-screening) or inclement-weather evacuation to designated shelter locations.
Source: Marshall Athletics official Safe To Stay With The Herd page ↗Only 20 item types have been independently verified for Joan C. Edwards Stadium so far.
Not yet verified for Joan C. Edwards Stadium: Cannabis / Marijuana, Breast Pumps & Nursing Supplies, Costumes & Masks, Power Banks & Batteries, Other — this doesn't mean it's unrestricted, just not researched yet.
Frequently asked questions about Joan C. Edwards Stadium
What is the bag policy and size limit at Joan C. Edwards Stadium?
Conditional. One clear bag no larger than 12" x 6" x 12", or a one-gallon clear plastic storage bag, plus one small clutch no larger than 4.5" x 6.5", are permitted. Non-clear bags and backpacks of any size are prohibited and must be returned to the vehicle. Max size: 12" x 6" x 12" (clear bag) or 1-gallon bag; clutch max 4.5" x 6.5".
Are lockers or bag storage available at Joan C. Edwards Stadium?
Not Allowed. Items will not be stored at the gate or venue for pickup after the game — there is no bag-check or storage service.
What are the parking options and cost at Joan C. Edwards Stadium?
Conditional. Per the most recent gameday notice, single-game parking is $20 at the Third Avenue Parking Garage and $20 at the State Electric Parking Lot; RV parking is $10/spot behind the Arthur Weisberg Engineering Complex. Handicap drop-off is available in "4½ Alley" next to the stadium. Fee: $20 single-game lots; $10 RV.
What is the water bottle policy at Joan C. Edwards Stadium?
Conditional. Fans may bring a sealed or empty clear plastic bottle to fill at in-stadium refill stations, per the current policy; an earlier official page described only empty, clear water bottles.
What is the outside food policy at Joan C. Edwards Stadium?
Conditional. Outside food, snacks, and beverages are prohibited, with an exception for medical need. Exceptions: Medical need
Can I bring medical supplies or equipment into Joan C. Edwards Stadium?
Conditional. An outside food/beverage exception exists for medical need, and medically necessary bags or equipment too large for the clear-bag policy are inspected and tagged by security (contact Athletics Operations in advance).
Can you bring your own alcohol (BYOB) into Joan C. Edwards Stadium?
Conditional. Alcoholic beverages of any kind may not be brought into the stadium. Beer is sold on the concourses, and beer/wine/malt beverages are sold in the Big Green Room, with sales ending after the 3rd quarter.
Are coolers allowed at Joan C. Edwards Stadium?
Not Allowed. Cans, bottles, coolers, and ice chests are explicitly prohibited.
Are strollers and wagons allowed at Joan C. Edwards Stadium?
Not Allowed. Strollers are explicitly listed as a prohibited item; wagons are not addressed.
Are wheelchairs and ECVs allowed at Joan C. Edwards Stadium?
Conditional. Wheelchair/accessible seating is reserved in designated rows of several sections, with advance reservation recommended through the Ticket Office; guests requiring a wheelchair must provide one for their own use.
Are e-bikes, scooters, or hoverboards allowed at Joan C. Edwards Stadium?
Not Allowed. Hoverboards and Segways are explicitly listed as prohibited items.
What is the camera policy at Joan C. Edwards Stadium, and what equipment is allowed?
Conditional. Cameras without flash are permitted for limited personal use; video cameras/recorders, tripods, selfie sticks, and professional cameras or cameras with detachable lenses are prohibited. Binoculars are permitted without a case.
Are drones allowed at Joan C. Edwards Stadium?
Not Allowed. Unmanned aircraft are explicitly listed as a prohibited item.
Are umbrellas allowed at Joan C. Edwards Stadium?
Not Allowed. Umbrellas are explicitly listed as a prohibited item.
Are noisemakers, flags, or banners allowed at Joan C. Edwards Stadium?
Conditional. Artificial noisemakers are prohibited, and the venue-wide list caps posters/signs at 8.5" x 11", while a separate football-specific page says banners/signs are permitted if family-friendly and non-obstructive without stating a size cap — official pages disagree on this point.
Are chairs and blankets allowed at Joan C. Edwards Stadium?
Conditional. Seatbacks with arms or pockets are prohibited; armless seat cushions/seatbacks without pockets, zippers, or compartments are permitted, described as up to 16" wide on one official page and up to 18" on another. Blankets may be carried draped over a shoulder or arm. Max size: Seatbacks: 16"-18" max width, depending on source page.
What is the weapons policy at Joan C. Edwards Stadium?
Not Allowed. Weapons, including pocketknives and firearms, are prohibited; the stadium is enforced as a gun-free zone via weapon-detector screening despite West Virginia's campus carry law.
Is smoking or vaping allowed at Joan C. Edwards Stadium, and is there a designated area?
Not Allowed. Smoking, including e-cigarettes, is prohibited inside the venue at all times.
Are pets or service animals allowed at Joan C. Edwards Stadium?
Conditional. Only service animals assisting guests with disabilities are permitted.
Does Joan C. Edwards Stadium allow re-entry?
Not Allowed. No re-entry is permitted without a separate, unscanned game ticket, with documented exceptions for a medical emergency (timed re-entry after re-screening) or inclement-weather evacuation to designated shelter locations.
Is Marshall Thundering Herd stadium the same place as Joan C. Edwards Stadium?
Yes — Marshall Thundering Herd stadium is a former or alternate name for Joan C. Edwards Stadium. All of the entry policies on this page apply the same way.