Kelly/Shorts Stadium

Conditional. One clear plastic/vinyl/PVC tote up to 12" x 6" x 12" (logo up to 4.5" x 3.4" on one side), or a one-gallon clear Ziploc-style bag, plus one small clutch/handbag up to 4.5" x 6.5"; all bags are subject to search. Max size: 12" x 6" x 12" clear tote (logo up to 4.5" x 3.4"), or 1-gallon clear Ziploc-style bag; clutch up to 4.5" x 6.5".

Conditional. As of 2025, the entire venue including parking is fully cashless (Apple Wallet/Google Wallet/credit/debit/Apple Pay/Google Pay only); lots on the south side (63E, 63W, 73) open 4 hours before kickoff, with RV parking in 63W.

Not Allowed. Outside food and beverages are prohibited, explicitly including bottled water; water is sold at concessions inside.

Not Allowed. Outside food and beverages are prohibited; concessions are extensive and, as of 2025, cashless-only.

Allowed. Medical bags or necessary medical equipment, such as oxygen tanks or concentrators, and other personal medical equipment are explicit exceptions to the clear-bag policy, still subject to inspection.

Conditional. It is strictly prohibited to bring alcohol into the stadium, with violators subject to ejection; the stadium does sell beer and seltzers at multiple points on the west concourse. Tailgating alcohol is subject to Michigan law, confined to the CMU-Police-designated tailgating area, with no kegs, glass containers, mass quantities, or drinking games.

Not Allowed. CMU's Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act policy prohibits possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs by anyone on CMU property or as part of a university activity; marijuana remains federally illicit, so this applies at football games despite Michigan's state legalization.

Not Allowed. Coolers, thermoses, cups, bottles, cans, or flasks brought from outside are explicitly prohibited.

Conditional. Strollers are allowed, subject to search, and cannot be left unattended in the concourse or stands; strollers with a small child are also an explicit exception to the clear-bag policy. Wagons are not addressed in any official source found.

Allowed. Accessible/wheelchair-companion seating, elevator access to all levels, and an open-captioning system for deaf/hard-of-hearing patrons are available; fans needing accommodations are directed to arrange in advance via Ticket Central.

Conditional. Small non-professional cameras and radios are permitted; camera bags and binocular cases are explicitly prohibited as a bag type.

Conditional. CMU's campus-wide drone policy explicitly lists flights during a CMU football game or other events with restricted airspace as requiring special-operation approval from CMU Police or the Drone Lab Manager.

Not Allowed. Umbrellas of any size are explicitly prohibited; rain apparel such as ponchos is explicitly permitted instead.

Conditional. Artificial noisemakers are prohibited; signs are permitted, but signs on poles that block the view of other fans or stadium advertisements are prohibited. Flags and banners specifically are not addressed in any official source found.

Conditional. Blankets are explicitly permitted; seat cushions/seatbacks are permitted only if they have no pockets, and personal seatbacks with pockets are listed as prohibited. Full-size personal chairs are not addressed.

Not Allowed. Weapons are explicitly prohibited stadium-wide. CMU's Weapons Policy (3-5) bans possession, discharge, or use of any weapon on all CMU-owned, leased, or controlled property, explicitly stating this applies regardless of whether the individual holds a concealed weapon permit — the same property-based-ban pattern already confirmed at Western Michigan, since Michigan has no statute forcing public universities to allow concealed carry.

Not Allowed. CMU is a tobacco-free campus, with a policy explicitly defining tobacco products to include traditional cigarettes, e-cigarettes/vapes, chew, pipes, cigars, and hookah/waterpipe smoking, across all CMU properties, facilities, and vehicles.

Conditional. All pets, including dogs, are prohibited inside the stadium and tailgate areas, with an exception for service animals.

Conditional. The entire venue, including parking, concessions, and tickets, went fully cashless starting the 2025 season, and a Digital Student Access Pass replaced physical CMU ID for student admission; a gameday-issue text hotline is available.

Yes — Central Michigan Chippewas stadium is a former or alternate name for Kelly/Shorts Stadium. All of the entry policies on this page apply the same way.

Yes — CMU stadium is a former or alternate name for Kelly/Shorts Stadium. All of the entry policies on this page apply the same way.

Yes — Perry Shorts Stadium is a former or alternate name for Kelly/Shorts Stadium. All of the entry policies on this page apply the same way.