S.B. Ballard Stadium
VerifiedStadium & Arena · Norfolk, VA · Old Dominion Monarchs Athletics
Also known as Old Dominion Monarchs stadium, ODU stadium, Kornblau Field.
One clear bag (tote/cinch style, roughly 12" x 6" x 12" per a local-news report citing ODU Athletics) plus one small clutch/purse up to 4.5" x 6.5" are permitted per person. Backpacks and other large/non-clear bags are prohibited; all bags are inspected.
Umbrellas are explicitly listed among prohibited items.
Source: Old Dominion Athletics official Stadium Guidelines page ↗Portable/bleacher-style stadium seats are explicitly prohibited; blankets and seat cushions are not separately addressed.
Source: Old Dominion Athletics official Stadium Guidelines page ↗Free public parking is available in the Chartway Arena decks and numerous color-coded surface lots. Reserved tailgate spaces require an ODAF hang tag. Tailgating opens 4 hours before kickoff, and lots must be vacated within 2 hours of the final whistle.
Source: Old Dominion Athletics official Parking & Tailgating page ↗Outside alcoholic beverages or containers of any kind are not permitted. Beer and wine are sold to general-admission fans inside the stadium; mixed drinks are restricted to premium seating areas.
Source: Old Dominion Athletics official Stadium Guidelines page ↗Water bottles or mugs are explicitly listed as not permitted inside the stadium.
Source: Old Dominion Athletics official Stadium Guidelines page ↗Outside food and beverage are explicitly prohibited; concessions are cashless, card-only.
Source: Old Dominion Athletics official Stadium Guidelines page ↗Coolers or containers of any kind are explicitly prohibited.
Source: Old Dominion Athletics official Stadium Guidelines page ↗The stadium is described as fully accessible to guests with disabilities, with accessible seating in multiple sections and ADA parking in the Red Garage; a dedicated disability-services line is available for accommodation requests.
Source: Old Dominion Athletics official Stadium Guidelines page ↗Animals are not permitted in or on stadium grounds, with an exception for trained service animals for fans with disabilities; the same rule applies in the tailgating lots.
Source: Old Dominion Athletics official Stadium Guidelines page ↗Still cameras and mobile phones with lenses less than six inches are allowed, but flash photography and stands/tripods are prohibited. Video cameras are not allowed in the stadium.
Source: Old Dominion Athletics official Stadium Guidelines page ↗Skateboards and rollerblades are explicitly listed as prohibited items.
Source: Old Dominion Athletics official Stadium Guidelines page ↗FAA regulations prohibit operating unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) in the immediate vicinity of Kornblau Field at S.B. Ballard Stadium on game days.
Source: Old Dominion Athletics official Stadium Guidelines page ↗Handheld banners and signs are approved if sportsmanlike and not view-blocking; flags are approved but flagpoles are not. Cowbells, horns, whistles, drums, and megaphones are prohibited, while thunder sticks, balloons, fan clappers, and "rollabana" are approved.
Source: Old Dominion Athletics official Stadium Guidelines page ↗Fireworks, firearms, or other weapons are explicitly prohibited.
Source: Old Dominion Athletics official Stadium Guidelines page ↗Smoking is not permitted in the seating areas, plaza/concourse, or restrooms.
Source: Old Dominion Athletics official Stadium Guidelines page ↗Re-entry to the stadium is prohibited.
Source: Old Dominion Athletics official Stadium Guidelines page ↗Only 17 item types have been independently verified for S.B. Ballard Stadium so far.
Not yet verified for S.B. Ballard Stadium: Bag Storage & Lockers, Medical Supplies & Equipment, Cannabis / Marijuana, Strollers & Wagons, Breast Pumps & Nursing Supplies, Costumes & Masks, Power Banks & Batteries, Other — this doesn't mean it's unrestricted, just not researched yet.
Frequently asked questions about S.B. Ballard Stadium
What is the bag policy and size limit at S.B. Ballard Stadium?
Conditional. One clear bag (tote/cinch style, roughly 12" x 6" x 12" per a local-news report citing ODU Athletics) plus one small clutch/purse up to 4.5" x 6.5" are permitted per person. Backpacks and other large/non-clear bags are prohibited; all bags are inspected. Max size: ~12" x 6" x 12" (clear bag, per secondary source); clutch max 4.5" x 6.5".
What are the parking options and cost at S.B. Ballard Stadium?
Allowed. Free public parking is available in the Chartway Arena decks and numerous color-coded surface lots. Reserved tailgate spaces require an ODAF hang tag. Tailgating opens 4 hours before kickoff, and lots must be vacated within 2 hours of the final whistle.
What is the water bottle policy at S.B. Ballard Stadium?
Not Allowed. Water bottles or mugs are explicitly listed as not permitted inside the stadium.
What is the outside food policy at S.B. Ballard Stadium?
Not Allowed. Outside food and beverage are explicitly prohibited; concessions are cashless, card-only.
Can you bring your own alcohol (BYOB) into S.B. Ballard Stadium?
Conditional. Outside alcoholic beverages or containers of any kind are not permitted. Beer and wine are sold to general-admission fans inside the stadium; mixed drinks are restricted to premium seating areas.
Are coolers allowed at S.B. Ballard Stadium?
Not Allowed. Coolers or containers of any kind are explicitly prohibited.
Are wheelchairs and ECVs allowed at S.B. Ballard Stadium?
Allowed. The stadium is described as fully accessible to guests with disabilities, with accessible seating in multiple sections and ADA parking in the Red Garage; a dedicated disability-services line is available for accommodation requests.
Are e-bikes, scooters, or hoverboards allowed at S.B. Ballard Stadium?
Not Allowed. Skateboards and rollerblades are explicitly listed as prohibited items.
What is the camera policy at S.B. Ballard Stadium, and what equipment is allowed?
Conditional. Still cameras and mobile phones with lenses less than six inches are allowed, but flash photography and stands/tripods are prohibited. Video cameras are not allowed in the stadium.
Are drones allowed at S.B. Ballard Stadium?
Not Allowed. FAA regulations prohibit operating unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) in the immediate vicinity of Kornblau Field at S.B. Ballard Stadium on game days.
Are umbrellas allowed at S.B. Ballard Stadium?
Not Allowed. Umbrellas are explicitly listed among prohibited items.
Are noisemakers, flags, or banners allowed at S.B. Ballard Stadium?
Conditional. Handheld banners and signs are approved if sportsmanlike and not view-blocking; flags are approved but flagpoles are not. Cowbells, horns, whistles, drums, and megaphones are prohibited, while thunder sticks, balloons, fan clappers, and "rollabana" are approved.
Are chairs and blankets allowed at S.B. Ballard Stadium?
Not Allowed. Portable/bleacher-style stadium seats are explicitly prohibited; blankets and seat cushions are not separately addressed.
What is the weapons policy at S.B. Ballard Stadium?
Not Allowed. Fireworks, firearms, or other weapons are explicitly prohibited.
Is smoking or vaping allowed at S.B. Ballard Stadium, and is there a designated area?
Not Allowed. Smoking is not permitted in the seating areas, plaza/concourse, or restrooms.
Are pets or service animals allowed at S.B. Ballard Stadium?
Conditional. Animals are not permitted in or on stadium grounds, with an exception for trained service animals for fans with disabilities; the same rule applies in the tailgating lots.
Does S.B. Ballard Stadium allow re-entry?
Not Allowed. Re-entry to the stadium is prohibited.
Is Old Dominion Monarchs stadium the same place as S.B. Ballard Stadium?
Yes — Old Dominion Monarchs stadium is a former or alternate name for S.B. Ballard Stadium. All of the entry policies on this page apply the same way.
Is ODU stadium the same place as S.B. Ballard Stadium?
Yes — ODU stadium is a former or alternate name for S.B. Ballard Stadium. All of the entry policies on this page apply the same way.
Is Kornblau Field the same place as S.B. Ballard Stadium?
Yes — Kornblau Field is a former or alternate name for S.B. Ballard Stadium. All of the entry policies on this page apply the same way.