Mackay Stadium
VerifiedStadium & Arena · Reno, NV · Nevada Wolf Pack Athletics
Also known as Nevada Wolf Pack stadium, UNR stadium.
Clear plastic/vinyl/PVC bag no larger than 12" x 6" x 12", or a one-gallon clear plastic storage bag, or a small clutch up to 4.5" x 6.5", one clear bag plus one clutch per person including children; backpacks, camera cases, luggage, and tinted/mesh/oversized bags are prohibited.
Exceptions: Medically necessary items and diaper bags allowed after inspection and tagging.
Source: Nevada Athletics (NevadaWolfPack.com) - Clear Bag Policy ↗Strollers are permitted, with guests directed to use Designated Medical/Family Lanes at entry for screening; no stroller-check service exists. Wagons are not addressed in any official source found.
Source: Nevada Athletics (NevadaWolfPack.com) - Mackay Stadium Gameday Guide ↗Umbrellas are permitted but may not be opened while in seating areas.
Source: Nevada Athletics (NevadaWolfPack.com) - Mackay Stadium Gameday Guide ↗Blankets, seat cushions, and stadium chairs without metal parts are explicitly listed under permitted items.
Source: Nevada Athletics (NevadaWolfPack.com) - Mackay Stadium Gameday Guide ↗Lots open 5 hours before kickoff; parking passes and pricing vary by lot and opponent, purchased via the ticket office; RV/bus parking requires designated passes.
Source: Nevada Athletics (NevadaWolfPack.com) - Mackay Stadium Gameday Guide ↗The current gameday guide states outside food and beverage are prohibited except for medical and childcare reasons, with no explicit outside-water carve-out; an older official page had allowed one sealed 20 oz. water bottle, a discrepancy not yet resolved by the venue — the newer, stricter page is treated as authoritative.
Exceptions: Medical/childcare exception; the venue's own older page conflicts on this point.
Source: Nevada Athletics (NevadaWolfPack.com) - Mackay Stadium Gameday Guide ↗Outside food and beverage are prohibited, with exceptions for medical and childcare reasons.
Exceptions: Medical/childcare exception.
Source: Nevada Athletics (NevadaWolfPack.com) - Mackay Stadium Gameday Guide ↗No outside alcohol may be brought in or taken out; concession alcohol sales (beer, seltzer, hard cider) are available to guests 21+ with ID, capped at 2 drinks per ID per transaction, with sales ending at the end of the 3rd quarter.
Source: Nevada Athletics (NevadaWolfPack.com) - Mackay Stadium Gameday Guide ↗The current gameday guide's blanket outside food/beverage prohibition effectively bars coolers; an older official page had explicitly permitted soft coolers up to 10" x 12" x 12", now superseded by the stricter current policy.
Source: Nevada Athletics (NevadaWolfPack.com) - Mackay Stadium Gameday Guide ↗Medically necessary items are explicitly exempted from both the bag-size policy and the food/beverage ban, subject to inspection.
Source: Nevada Athletics (NevadaWolfPack.com) - Clear Bag Policy, corroborated by the Mackay Stadium Gameday Guide ↗Wheelchairs and mobility devices are accommodated via ADA seating (west concourse for wheelchairs, Section G for other mobility impairments), Designated Medical/Family entry lanes, and elevators.
Source: Nevada Athletics (NevadaWolfPack.com) - Mackay Stadium Gameday Guide ↗Trained ADA service animals and service animals in training are welcomed; therapy, emotional-support, and companion dogs are explicitly excluded as not meeting the ADA definition.
Source: Nevada Athletics (NevadaWolfPack.com) - Mackay Stadium Gameday Guide ↗Hand-held still cameras are permitted for personal use only; cameras or video cameras with a lens longer than 4 inches, or interchangeable/detachable-lens cameras, are prohibited.
The ticket office is cashless with digital ticketing required; gates open about 2 hours before kickoff; complimentary Wi-Fi is available; kegs are never allowed anywhere on campus, including tailgate lots.
Source: Nevada Athletics (NevadaWolfPack.com) - Mackay Stadium Gameday Guide, corroborated by the Nevada Athletics Tailgating Policy ↗The University of Nevada, Reno's Tobacco Free University policy bans all marijuana products across all owned, operated, leased, or controlled university property, including Mackay Stadium and its lots.
Source: University of Nevada, Reno - Administrative Manual 5,460: Tobacco Free University ↗Banners and signs are not permitted inside the stadium, and athletics reserves the right to prohibit or remove any signage deemed obstructive, advertising-like, or inappropriate.
Source: Nevada Athletics (NevadaWolfPack.com) - Mackay Stadium Gameday Guide ↗Firearms and other dangerous weapons are prohibited on all university property, including Mackay Stadium, without prior written authorization from the university president or a designated agent; a standard Nevada concealed-carry permit does not override this requirement, under NRS 202.265 and the NSHE/UNR Code of Conduct.
Source: University of Nevada, Reno - Student Code of Conduct, Section III ↗The University of Nevada, Reno is a Tobacco-Free Campus, explicitly stated to include gamedays at Mackay Stadium, covering cigarettes, e-cigarettes/vaping devices, and similar products.
Source: Nevada Athletics (NevadaWolfPack.com) - Mackay Stadium Gameday Guide, corroborated by Administrative Manual 5,460 ↗Stadium re-entry is not permitted at Mackay Stadium, with the only exception being a severe-weather evacuation, where re-entry is allowed with a valid ticket stub once conditions clear.
Source: Nevada Athletics (NevadaWolfPack.com) - Mackay Stadium Gameday Guide ↗Only 19 item types have been independently verified for Mackay Stadium so far.
Not yet verified for Mackay Stadium: Bag Storage & Lockers, Breast Pumps & Nursing Supplies, E-Bikes, Scooters & Hoverboards, Drones, Costumes & Masks, Power Banks & Batteries — this doesn't mean it's unrestricted, just not researched yet.
Frequently asked questions about Mackay Stadium
What is the bag policy and size limit at Mackay Stadium?
Conditional. Clear plastic/vinyl/PVC bag no larger than 12" x 6" x 12", or a one-gallon clear plastic storage bag, or a small clutch up to 4.5" x 6.5", one clear bag plus one clutch per person including children; backpacks, camera cases, luggage, and tinted/mesh/oversized bags are prohibited. Max size: 12" x 6" x 12" clear bag, or 1-gallon clear storage bag; clutch up to 4.5" x 6.5". Exceptions: Medically necessary items and diaper bags allowed after inspection and tagging.
What are the parking options and cost at Mackay Stadium?
Conditional. Lots open 5 hours before kickoff; parking passes and pricing vary by lot and opponent, purchased via the ticket office; RV/bus parking requires designated passes.
What is the water bottle policy at Mackay Stadium?
Conditional. The current gameday guide states outside food and beverage are prohibited except for medical and childcare reasons, with no explicit outside-water carve-out; an older official page had allowed one sealed 20 oz. water bottle, a discrepancy not yet resolved by the venue — the newer, stricter page is treated as authoritative. Exceptions: Medical/childcare exception; the venue's own older page conflicts on this point.
What is the outside food policy at Mackay Stadium?
Conditional. Outside food and beverage are prohibited, with exceptions for medical and childcare reasons. Exceptions: Medical/childcare exception.
Can I bring medical supplies or equipment into Mackay Stadium?
Allowed. Medically necessary items are explicitly exempted from both the bag-size policy and the food/beverage ban, subject to inspection.
Can you bring your own alcohol (BYOB) into Mackay Stadium?
Conditional. No outside alcohol may be brought in or taken out; concession alcohol sales (beer, seltzer, hard cider) are available to guests 21+ with ID, capped at 2 drinks per ID per transaction, with sales ending at the end of the 3rd quarter.
Is cannabis or marijuana allowed at Mackay Stadium?
Not Allowed. The University of Nevada, Reno's Tobacco Free University policy bans all marijuana products across all owned, operated, leased, or controlled university property, including Mackay Stadium and its lots.
Are coolers allowed at Mackay Stadium?
Not Allowed. The current gameday guide's blanket outside food/beverage prohibition effectively bars coolers; an older official page had explicitly permitted soft coolers up to 10" x 12" x 12", now superseded by the stricter current policy.
Are strollers and wagons allowed at Mackay Stadium?
Conditional. Strollers are permitted, with guests directed to use Designated Medical/Family Lanes at entry for screening; no stroller-check service exists. Wagons are not addressed in any official source found.
Are wheelchairs and ECVs allowed at Mackay Stadium?
Allowed. Wheelchairs and mobility devices are accommodated via ADA seating (west concourse for wheelchairs, Section G for other mobility impairments), Designated Medical/Family entry lanes, and elevators.
What is the camera policy at Mackay Stadium, and what equipment is allowed?
Conditional. Hand-held still cameras are permitted for personal use only; cameras or video cameras with a lens longer than 4 inches, or interchangeable/detachable-lens cameras, are prohibited. Max size: Camera lens: 4 inches maximum, no detachable lens.
Are umbrellas allowed at Mackay Stadium?
Conditional. Umbrellas are permitted but may not be opened while in seating areas.
Are noisemakers, flags, or banners allowed at Mackay Stadium?
Not Allowed. Banners and signs are not permitted inside the stadium, and athletics reserves the right to prohibit or remove any signage deemed obstructive, advertising-like, or inappropriate.
Are chairs and blankets allowed at Mackay Stadium?
Allowed. Blankets, seat cushions, and stadium chairs without metal parts are explicitly listed under permitted items.
What is the weapons policy at Mackay Stadium?
Not Allowed. Firearms and other dangerous weapons are prohibited on all university property, including Mackay Stadium, without prior written authorization from the university president or a designated agent; a standard Nevada concealed-carry permit does not override this requirement, under NRS 202.265 and the NSHE/UNR Code of Conduct.
Is smoking or vaping allowed at Mackay Stadium, and is there a designated area?
Not Allowed. The University of Nevada, Reno is a Tobacco-Free Campus, explicitly stated to include gamedays at Mackay Stadium, covering cigarettes, e-cigarettes/vaping devices, and similar products.
Are pets or service animals allowed at Mackay Stadium?
Conditional. Trained ADA service animals and service animals in training are welcomed; therapy, emotional-support, and companion dogs are explicitly excluded as not meeting the ADA definition.
Does Mackay Stadium allow re-entry?
Not Allowed. Stadium re-entry is not permitted at Mackay Stadium, with the only exception being a severe-weather evacuation, where re-entry is allowed with a valid ticket stub once conditions clear.
What else should I know about Mackay Stadium's policies?
Conditional. The ticket office is cashless with digital ticketing required; gates open about 2 hours before kickoff; complimentary Wi-Fi is available; kegs are never allowed anywhere on campus, including tailgate lots.
Is Nevada Wolf Pack stadium the same place as Mackay Stadium?
Yes — Nevada Wolf Pack stadium is a former or alternate name for Mackay Stadium. All of the entry policies on this page apply the same way.
Is UNR stadium the same place as Mackay Stadium?
Yes — UNR stadium is a former or alternate name for Mackay Stadium. All of the entry policies on this page apply the same way.