Gesa Field at Martin Stadium
VerifiedStadium & Arena · Pullman, WA · Washington State Cougars Athletics
Also known as Washington State Cougars stadium, WSU stadium, Martin Stadium.
Clear plastic/vinyl/PVC bags no larger than 14" x 8" x 14", or a one-gallon clear resealable bag, or a small clutch purse up to 4.5" x 6.5" are allowed; all other bags (backpacks, diaper bags, fanny packs, mesh bags, purses, hard-sided bags, briefcases) are prohibited.
Blankets are explicitly permitted; soft-sided seat cushions with no pockets or zippers are permitted, implying rigid or framed chairs are not, though this isn't stated outright for chairs as their own category.
Source: Washington State Athletics (WSUCougars.com) - A-Z Gameday Guide: Football ↗There will not be a bag check at Gesa Field to collect or store non-permissible bags during the game; fans with a non-compliant bag must return it to their vehicle.
Source: Washington State Athletics (WSUCougars.com) - Clear Bag Policy ↗Strollers, including umbrella strollers, are not permitted in the stadium seating areas and must be left in the concourse area at the owner's risk; no stroller check service is offered.
Source: Washington State Athletics (WSUCougars.com) - A-Z Gameday Guide: Football ↗Umbrellas are explicitly listed as a prohibited item.
Source: Washington State Athletics (WSUCougars.com) - A-Z Gameday Guide: Football ↗Season parking passes are sold via donor-giving tier; general parking is purchased through WSU Parking & Transportation Services; accessible parking is space-available with a valid placard plus a gameday permit, and a free Park & Ride runs via Pullman Transit on gamedays.
Source: Washington State Athletics (WSUCougars.com) - Home Event Parking Information ↗Empty transparent plastic water bottles 1.5 liters or less (including empty non-disposable bottles) are permitted; glass, metal, and thermoses are prohibited.
No outside alcohol is permitted. A Walk-Around Alcohol Pilot Program allows in-venue purchase for guests 21+ with valid ID, capped at 2 drinks per person in possession; the North Concourse and student sections are alcohol-free, and sales end at the close of the 3rd quarter.
Source: Washington State Athletics (WSUCougars.com) - 2026 Walk-Around Alcohol Pilot Program at Gesa Field ↗Food and drinks from outside vendors are not permitted, except baby food with a child in arms.
Exceptions: Baby food with child present is allowed.
Source: Washington State Athletics (WSUCougars.com) - A-Z Gameday Guide: Football ↗Hard-sided bags, suitcases, coolers, and similar devices are explicitly prohibited.
Source: Washington State Athletics (WSUCougars.com) - A-Z Gameday Guide: Football ↗Guests with medically necessary items may enter at any gate but are subject to additional screening, including for a medically necessary bag exceeding the standard size limits.
Source: Washington State Athletics (WSUCougars.com) - Clear Bag Policy ↗Accessible seating is available in sections 5, 10, 22, 26, and the East end zone, with accessible parking (space-available, valid placard plus gameday permit) and a complimentary shuttle for mobility-impaired guests.
Source: Washington State Athletics (WSUCougars.com) - A-Z Gameday Guide: Football ↗Service animals or those in training for guests with disabilities are allowed in the facility; all other animals are prohibited.
Source: Washington State Athletics (WSUCougars.com) - A-Z Gameday Guide: Football ↗Hand-held photography cameras for personal use are allowed at all WSU athletic facilities, but cameras with large lenses may be restricted; camcorders/videotaping equipment require written permission from WSU Athletics in advance.
Source: Washington State Athletics (WSUCougars.com) - A-Z Gameday Guide: Football ↗Bicycles are explicitly listed as a prohibited item.
Source: Washington State Athletics (WSUCougars.com) - A-Z Gameday Guide: Football ↗FAA and Pac-12 Conference policies prohibit aerial drones, helicopters, and any other remote-controlled flying devices in or around Gesa Field or any other WSU athletic facility at any time.
Source: Washington State Athletics (WSUCougars.com) - A-Z Gameday Guide: Football ↗Artificial noisemaking devices are prohibited, with confiscation and possible university disciplinary action for violators; hand-held banners/signs are permitted if in good taste with no profanity and not blocking other guests' views, but flag poles, sign-extension devices, and selfie sticks are prohibited.
Source: Washington State Athletics (WSUCougars.com) - A-Z Gameday Guide: Football ↗Use, possession, manufacture, or distribution of cannabis is prohibited campus-wide, including at spectator events, under university policy and the federal Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act.
Source: Washington State University Community Standards - Alcohol and Drug Policy ↗Fireworks, weapons, and explosive devices are listed as prohibited items. Washington Administrative Code prohibits possession or use of firearms and other dangerous weapons on WSU campus and at WSU-sponsored events for both students and the general public, with a valid concealed pistol license providing no exemption from the campus-wide prohibition.
Source: Washington State University Police - Firearms, corroborated by A-Z Gameday Guide: Football ↗Smoking is prohibited on the Washington State University campus; WSU became a tobacco- and nicotine-free campus in 2016, a ban that explicitly extends to e-cigarettes and vaporizers.
Source: Washington State Athletics (WSUCougars.com) - A-Z Gameday Guide: Football, corroborated by WSU Insider's 2016 tobacco-free campus announcement ↗Re-entry is not permitted at Gesa Field once a guest's ticket has been scanned.
Source: Washington State Athletics (WSUCougars.com) - A-Z Gameday Guide: Football ↗Also prohibited: selfie sticks/extension devices and laser pointers; camcorders require advance written permission.
Source: Washington State Athletics (WSUCougars.com) - A-Z Gameday Guide: Football ↗Only 22 item types have been independently verified for Gesa Field at Martin Stadium so far.
Not yet verified for Gesa Field at Martin Stadium: Breast Pumps & Nursing Supplies, Costumes & Masks, Power Banks & Batteries — this doesn't mean it's unrestricted, just not researched yet.
Frequently asked questions about Gesa Field at Martin Stadium
What is the bag policy and size limit at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium?
Conditional. Clear plastic/vinyl/PVC bags no larger than 14" x 8" x 14", or a one-gallon clear resealable bag, or a small clutch purse up to 4.5" x 6.5" are allowed; all other bags (backpacks, diaper bags, fanny packs, mesh bags, purses, hard-sided bags, briefcases) are prohibited. Max size: 14" x 8" x 14" clear bag, or 1-gallon clear resealable bag, or 4.5" x 6.5" clutch.
Are lockers or bag storage available at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium?
Not Allowed. There will not be a bag check at Gesa Field to collect or store non-permissible bags during the game; fans with a non-compliant bag must return it to their vehicle.
What are the parking options and cost at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium?
Conditional. Season parking passes are sold via donor-giving tier; general parking is purchased through WSU Parking & Transportation Services; accessible parking is space-available with a valid placard plus a gameday permit, and a free Park & Ride runs via Pullman Transit on gamedays.
What is the water bottle policy at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium?
Conditional. Empty transparent plastic water bottles 1.5 liters or less (including empty non-disposable bottles) are permitted; glass, metal, and thermoses are prohibited. Max size: 1.5 liters or less, empty.
What is the outside food policy at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium?
Not Allowed. Food and drinks from outside vendors are not permitted, except baby food with a child in arms. Exceptions: Baby food with child present is allowed.
Can I bring medical supplies or equipment into Gesa Field at Martin Stadium?
Conditional. Guests with medically necessary items may enter at any gate but are subject to additional screening, including for a medically necessary bag exceeding the standard size limits.
Can you bring your own alcohol (BYOB) into Gesa Field at Martin Stadium?
Conditional. No outside alcohol is permitted. A Walk-Around Alcohol Pilot Program allows in-venue purchase for guests 21+ with valid ID, capped at 2 drinks per person in possession; the North Concourse and student sections are alcohol-free, and sales end at the close of the 3rd quarter.
Is cannabis or marijuana allowed at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium?
Not Allowed. Use, possession, manufacture, or distribution of cannabis is prohibited campus-wide, including at spectator events, under university policy and the federal Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act.
Are coolers allowed at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium?
Not Allowed. Hard-sided bags, suitcases, coolers, and similar devices are explicitly prohibited.
Are strollers and wagons allowed at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium?
Not Allowed. Strollers, including umbrella strollers, are not permitted in the stadium seating areas and must be left in the concourse area at the owner's risk; no stroller check service is offered.
Are wheelchairs and ECVs allowed at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium?
Allowed. Accessible seating is available in sections 5, 10, 22, 26, and the East end zone, with accessible parking (space-available, valid placard plus gameday permit) and a complimentary shuttle for mobility-impaired guests.
Are e-bikes, scooters, or hoverboards allowed at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium?
Not Allowed. Bicycles are explicitly listed as a prohibited item.
What is the camera policy at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium, and what equipment is allowed?
Conditional. Hand-held photography cameras for personal use are allowed at all WSU athletic facilities, but cameras with large lenses may be restricted; camcorders/videotaping equipment require written permission from WSU Athletics in advance.
Are drones allowed at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium?
Not Allowed. FAA and Pac-12 Conference policies prohibit aerial drones, helicopters, and any other remote-controlled flying devices in or around Gesa Field or any other WSU athletic facility at any time.
Are umbrellas allowed at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium?
Not Allowed. Umbrellas are explicitly listed as a prohibited item.
Are noisemakers, flags, or banners allowed at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium?
Conditional. Artificial noisemaking devices are prohibited, with confiscation and possible university disciplinary action for violators; hand-held banners/signs are permitted if in good taste with no profanity and not blocking other guests' views, but flag poles, sign-extension devices, and selfie sticks are prohibited.
Are chairs and blankets allowed at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium?
Conditional. Blankets are explicitly permitted; soft-sided seat cushions with no pockets or zippers are permitted, implying rigid or framed chairs are not, though this isn't stated outright for chairs as their own category.
What is the weapons policy at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium?
Not Allowed. Fireworks, weapons, and explosive devices are listed as prohibited items. Washington Administrative Code prohibits possession or use of firearms and other dangerous weapons on WSU campus and at WSU-sponsored events for both students and the general public, with a valid concealed pistol license providing no exemption from the campus-wide prohibition.
Is smoking or vaping allowed at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium, and is there a designated area?
Not Allowed. Smoking is prohibited on the Washington State University campus; WSU became a tobacco- and nicotine-free campus in 2016, a ban that explicitly extends to e-cigarettes and vaporizers.
Are pets or service animals allowed at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium?
Conditional. Service animals or those in training for guests with disabilities are allowed in the facility; all other animals are prohibited.
Does Gesa Field at Martin Stadium allow re-entry?
Not Allowed. Re-entry is not permitted at Gesa Field once a guest's ticket has been scanned.
What else should I know about Gesa Field at Martin Stadium's policies?
Not Allowed. Also prohibited: selfie sticks/extension devices and laser pointers; camcorders require advance written permission.
Is Washington State Cougars stadium the same place as Gesa Field at Martin Stadium?
Yes — Washington State Cougars stadium is a former or alternate name for Gesa Field at Martin Stadium. All of the entry policies on this page apply the same way.
Is WSU stadium the same place as Gesa Field at Martin Stadium?
Yes — WSU stadium is a former or alternate name for Gesa Field at Martin Stadium. All of the entry policies on this page apply the same way.
Is Martin Stadium the same place as Gesa Field at Martin Stadium?
Yes — Martin Stadium is a former or alternate name for Gesa Field at Martin Stadium. All of the entry policies on this page apply the same way.