Nippert Stadium

Conditional. One clear bag (1-gallon Ziploc-style bag or a clear tote up to 12" x 6" x 12") plus one small clutch/wallet is allowed at all UC athletic venues; non-clear backpacks, camera bags, and oversized purses are barred. Max size: 12" x 6" x 12" clear tote or 1-gallon clear Ziploc-style bag; clutch up to 6" x 9" (a 2022 announcement had listed 4.5" x 6.5", superseded by the 2024 figure). Exceptions: Exceptions made for medically necessary items after proper inspection at the gate.

Conditional. Two unopened, factory-sealed water bottles are permitted per person; all other beverages are prohibited. Max quantity: 2 unopened water bottles.

Not Allowed. Outside food and beverages are prohibited, except for the two permitted water bottles.

Allowed. Medically necessary items are exempt from the clear-bag size/clarity rule after proper inspection at the gate.

Conditional. No outside alcohol may be brought in; in-venue purchases are capped at two alcoholic beverages per transaction, 21+ with valid ID, with sales discontinued at the end of the 3rd quarter.

Not Allowed. Coolers are explicitly prohibited.

Not Allowed. Strollers are listed as a prohibited item; no official wagon-specific rule was found.

Allowed. Lactation rooms are available at multiple stadium locations, and baby-changing stations are in all restrooms, all ADA accessible.

Allowed. ADA accessible seating is provided in multiple sections plus premium areas, along with accessible parking and a golf-cart shuttle from Woodside Garage; fans are directed to the Ticket Office for accommodations.

Conditional. Cameras and video equipment are allowed, but flashes, lights, tripods, and monopods are prohibited; separate camera bags/cases are barred under the clear-bag policy.

Not Allowed. Drones and other unmanned aircraft are barred within a 3-nautical-mile radius and below 3,000 feet of any stadium seating 30,000 or more for an NCAA Division I football game, from 1 hour before to 1 hour after the event, per FAA regulation.

Not Allowed. Umbrellas are explicitly listed as a prohibited item.

Conditional. Noisemakers, air horns, and other compressed-gas devices are prohibited outright; flags are permitted only without poles.

Conditional. Blankets are permitted; seat cushions are permitted up to 18 inches, with no freestanding stadium chairs addressed. Max size: Seat cushions: max 18 inches.

Not Allowed. Knives, guns, explosives, and fireworks are explicitly prohibited stadium-wide; the University of Cincinnati has not opted in to Ohio's law (Ohio HB 48) allowing schools to permit concealed carry, so campus/venue policy continues to bar concealed handguns outright.

Not Allowed. Smoking and any type of tobacco use, including vaping, is banned in all areas of Nippert Stadium and any public place on campus.

Conditional. Only certified service dogs and service dogs in training for guests with disabilities are welcome, and they must wear their identifying collar, vest, or harness at all times; emotional-support animals are excluded.

Not Allowed. Re-entry is not permitted at any Nippert Stadium event; guests with emergencies are told to contact the ticket taker or security supervisor at the nearest gate.

Not Allowed. Also prohibited: laser pointers, compressed-gas devices, large purses, and non-clear backpacks.

Yes — Cincinnati Bearcats stadium is a former or alternate name for Nippert Stadium. All of the entry policies on this page apply the same way.

Yes — James Gamble Nippert Memorial Stadium is a former or alternate name for Nippert Stadium. All of the entry policies on this page apply the same way.

Yes — Carson Field is a former or alternate name for Nippert Stadium. All of the entry policies on this page apply the same way.