Merlin Olsen Field at Maverik Stadium
VerifiedStadium & Arena · Logan, UT · Utah State Aggies Athletics
Also known as Utah State Stadium, Romney Stadium.
Clear plastic/vinyl/PVC bags no larger than 12"x12"x6", one per person, plus one small clutch/purse (max 6.5"x4.5") or a one-gallon clear plastic storage bag. Opaque medical/diaper bags are allowed only through Gates B and E.
Exceptions: Opaque medical/diaper bags permitted through Gates B and E only.
Source: Utah State Aggies Athletics — Clear Bag Policy ↗Oversized stadium seats and lawn chairs with legs are prohibited; blankets and extra clothing are permitted, subject to search.
Source: Utah State Aggies Athletics — Bag Search Policy ↗Umbrellas are explicitly prohibited; ponchos are recommended instead.
Source: Utah State Aggies Athletics — 2026 Football Game Day Information ↗Cashless single-game parking is $15 in advance online or $20 on game day, across lots A-F; tailgating is permitted starting when gates open (90 minutes before kickoff). No RV-specific rules are published on the official pages found.
One factory-sealed clear plastic water bottle of 1 liter or less is permitted per person.
Outside food and drink are prohibited, with the sole exception of one sealed water bottle (see Water).
Source: Utah State Aggies Athletics — 2026 Football Game Day Information ↗Possession of outside alcoholic beverages is a listed prohibited/ejectable item; whether concessions sell alcohol in designated areas is not confirmed on the official pages found.
Source: Utah State Aggies Athletics — 2026 Football Game Day Information ↗Coolers are explicitly listed as a prohibited item at Maverik Stadium.
Source: Utah State Aggies Athletics — 2026 Football Game Day Information ↗Non-service animals are explicitly listed as prohibited; the policy language implies service animals are permitted, though no standalone welcoming statement was found.
Source: Utah State Aggies Athletics — 2026 Football Game Day Information ↗Cameras, binoculars, and smartphones are permitted (a camera/binocular case itself counts as a bag under the clear-bag rule); monopods, bipods, and tripods are explicitly prohibited.
Source: Utah State Aggies Athletics — Bag Search Policy ↗Bicycles, skateboards, and scooters are explicitly listed as prohibited items.
Source: Utah State Aggies Athletics — 2026 Football Game Day Information ↗Drones are explicitly listed as a prohibited item.
Source: Utah State Aggies Athletics — 2026 Football Game Day Information ↗USU's own gameday pages list weapons as prohibited 'except as expressly permitted by state law.' Utah has allowed licensed concealed carry on public university campuses since 2004, expanded in 2025 (HB 128) to permit open carry with a valid Concealed Carry Permit on public campuses generally — this is a state-level allowance, not a stadium-specific exception, and USU's own site does not spell out whether it applies inside the stadium bowl itself.
Reflects Utah's general campus-carry statute rather than a USU athletics-specific carve-out; the stadium-bowl-specific application could not be independently confirmed.
Source: Utah State Aggies Athletics — 2026 Football Game Day Information ↗Glass containers are explicitly prohibited. As of August 2026, USU announced it is ending its Maverik naming-rights deal early, renaming the venue 'Jim Laub Family Stadium' effective January 1, 2027 (after the 2026 season); the playing field keeps the 'Merlin Olsen Field' name regardless.
Source: Deseret News — Utah State renames football stadium Laub Family Stadium ↗Smoking, tobacco use, and e-cigarettes/vaping are explicitly prohibited; tobacco/e-cigarette use is also listed among ejectable unacceptable behaviors.
Source: Utah State Aggies Athletics — 2026 Football Game Day Information ↗Strict no-re-entry policy, with exceptions only for extenuating circumstances approved by facility and event management, such as retrieving medical equipment.
Source: Utah State Aggies Athletics — Football: Utah State Announces New Security Procedures for Maverik Stadium ↗Only 16 item types have been independently verified for Merlin Olsen Field at Maverik Stadium so far.
Not yet verified for Merlin Olsen Field at Maverik Stadium: Bag Storage & Lockers, Medical Supplies & Equipment, Cannabis / Marijuana, Strollers & Wagons, Breast Pumps & Nursing Supplies, Wheelchairs & ECVs, Noisemakers, Flags & Banners, Costumes & Masks, Power Banks & Batteries — this doesn't mean it's unrestricted, just not researched yet.
Frequently asked questions about Merlin Olsen Field at Maverik Stadium
What is the bag policy and size limit at Merlin Olsen Field at Maverik Stadium?
Conditional. Clear plastic/vinyl/PVC bags no larger than 12"x12"x6", one per person, plus one small clutch/purse (max 6.5"x4.5") or a one-gallon clear plastic storage bag. Opaque medical/diaper bags are allowed only through Gates B and E. Max size: Clear bag: 12"x12"x6"; clutch/purse: 6.5"x4.5". Exceptions: Opaque medical/diaper bags permitted through Gates B and E only.
What are the parking options and cost at Merlin Olsen Field at Maverik Stadium?
Conditional. Cashless single-game parking is $15 in advance online or $20 on game day, across lots A-F; tailgating is permitted starting when gates open (90 minutes before kickoff). No RV-specific rules are published on the official pages found. Fee: $15 advance / $20 gameday.
What is the water bottle policy at Merlin Olsen Field at Maverik Stadium?
Conditional. One factory-sealed clear plastic water bottle of 1 liter or less is permitted per person. Max size: 1 liter or less.
What is the outside food policy at Merlin Olsen Field at Maverik Stadium?
Not Allowed. Outside food and drink are prohibited, with the sole exception of one sealed water bottle (see Water).
Can you bring your own alcohol (BYOB) into Merlin Olsen Field at Maverik Stadium?
Not Allowed. Possession of outside alcoholic beverages is a listed prohibited/ejectable item; whether concessions sell alcohol in designated areas is not confirmed on the official pages found.
Are coolers allowed at Merlin Olsen Field at Maverik Stadium?
Not Allowed. Coolers are explicitly listed as a prohibited item at Maverik Stadium.
Are e-bikes, scooters, or hoverboards allowed at Merlin Olsen Field at Maverik Stadium?
Not Allowed. Bicycles, skateboards, and scooters are explicitly listed as prohibited items.
What is the camera policy at Merlin Olsen Field at Maverik Stadium, and what equipment is allowed?
Conditional. Cameras, binoculars, and smartphones are permitted (a camera/binocular case itself counts as a bag under the clear-bag rule); monopods, bipods, and tripods are explicitly prohibited.
Are drones allowed at Merlin Olsen Field at Maverik Stadium?
Not Allowed. Drones are explicitly listed as a prohibited item.
Are umbrellas allowed at Merlin Olsen Field at Maverik Stadium?
Not Allowed. Umbrellas are explicitly prohibited; ponchos are recommended instead.
Are chairs and blankets allowed at Merlin Olsen Field at Maverik Stadium?
Conditional. Oversized stadium seats and lawn chairs with legs are prohibited; blankets and extra clothing are permitted, subject to search.
What is the weapons policy at Merlin Olsen Field at Maverik Stadium?
Conditional. USU's own gameday pages list weapons as prohibited 'except as expressly permitted by state law.' Utah has allowed licensed concealed carry on public university campuses since 2004, expanded in 2025 (HB 128) to permit open carry with a valid Concealed Carry Permit on public campuses generally — this is a state-level allowance, not a stadium-specific exception, and USU's own site does not spell out whether it applies inside the stadium bowl itself. Reflects Utah's general campus-carry statute rather than a USU athletics-specific carve-out; the stadium-bowl-specific application could not be independently confirmed.
Is smoking or vaping allowed at Merlin Olsen Field at Maverik Stadium, and is there a designated area?
Not Allowed. Smoking, tobacco use, and e-cigarettes/vaping are explicitly prohibited; tobacco/e-cigarette use is also listed among ejectable unacceptable behaviors.
Are pets or service animals allowed at Merlin Olsen Field at Maverik Stadium?
Conditional. Non-service animals are explicitly listed as prohibited; the policy language implies service animals are permitted, though no standalone welcoming statement was found.
Does Merlin Olsen Field at Maverik Stadium allow re-entry?
Not Allowed. Strict no-re-entry policy, with exceptions only for extenuating circumstances approved by facility and event management, such as retrieving medical equipment.
What else should I know about Merlin Olsen Field at Maverik Stadium's policies?
Conditional. Glass containers are explicitly prohibited. As of August 2026, USU announced it is ending its Maverik naming-rights deal early, renaming the venue 'Jim Laub Family Stadium' effective January 1, 2027 (after the 2026 season); the playing field keeps the 'Merlin Olsen Field' name regardless.
Is Utah State Stadium the same place as Merlin Olsen Field at Maverik Stadium?
Yes — Utah State Stadium is a former or alternate name for Merlin Olsen Field at Maverik Stadium. All of the entry policies on this page apply the same way.
Is Romney Stadium the same place as Merlin Olsen Field at Maverik Stadium?
Yes — Romney Stadium is a former or alternate name for Merlin Olsen Field at Maverik Stadium. All of the entry policies on this page apply the same way.