Scott Stadium
VerifiedStadium & Arena · Charlottesville, VA · Virginia Cavaliers Athletics
Also known as Virginia Cavaliers stadium, UVA stadium, David A. Harrison III Field at Scott Stadium.
Clear plastic/vinyl/PVC bags up to 12" x 6" x 12", or one-gallon clear Ziploc-style bags, or small clutch bags/wallets up to 4.5" x 6.5", are permitted, subject to search; purses, backpacks, fanny packs, cinch bags, diaper bags, briefcases, computer/camera bags, and luggage are prohibited.
Small umbrella strollers, or strollers that fold and tuck under a seat, are permitted; full-size or non-umbrella strollers are prohibited. Wagons are not addressed in any official source found.
Source: Virginia Athletics (VirginiaSports.com) - Football Gameday ↗Folding chairs are prohibited; seat cushions/seat backs are allowed if they have no pockets or zippers and aren't in a carrying bag, rentable on-site for $15 gameday or $12 in advance. Blankets and extra coats may be carried over an arm or shoulder.
Umbrellas are explicitly listed as a prohibited item, separate from the small-stroller exception.
Source: Virginia Athletics (VirginiaSports.com) - Football Gameday ↗As of the 2026 season, fans may bring an empty, clear plastic reusable bottle under 40 oz.; glass, aluminum, and single-use bottles are not allowed. Two potable-water refill stations are available (Outer West Concourse, Outer East Concourse/Section 101).
Outside food and beverages are listed as prohibited items; concessions, including expanded specialty stands and food trucks, are sold inside.
Source: Virginia Athletics (VirginiaSports.com) - Football Gameday ↗Outside alcoholic beverages or containers of any kind are not permitted; in-venue purchase is allowed for guests 21+, limited to two drinks per transaction, and alcohol must stay inside the stadium.
Source: Virginia Athletics (VirginiaSports.com) - Football Gameday ↗Coolers are explicitly listed under prohibited containers.
Source: Virginia Athletics (VirginiaSports.com) - Football Gameday ↗An exception is made for items necessary for medical reasons after proper inspection at a gate designated for this purpose, using a secondary search and temporary wristband process.
Source: Virginia Athletics (VirginiaSports.com) - Football Gameday ↗ADA/accessible seating with companion seats is provided at the top of the lower bowl and bottom of the upper bowl; ADA elevators are in the South endzone, and ADA parking plus free accessible shuttles are provided.
Source: Virginia Athletics (VirginiaSports.com) - Football Gameday (Accessibility & ADA) ↗Animals are prohibited in the stadium with the exception of trained, leashed service animals assisting guests with special needs.
Source: Virginia Athletics (VirginiaSports.com) - Football Gameday ↗Cameras and lenses under 6 inches, plus binoculars, are allowed if carried (not in a bag or case); flash photography and tripods/stands are prohibited, and camera bags are a prohibited bag type.
Drones or unmanned aircraft systems are explicitly listed as a prohibited item.
Source: Virginia Athletics (VirginiaSports.com) - Football Gameday ↗Artificial noisemakers are prohibited outright; banners, signs, and flags are allowed only if they don't block another guest's view or facility signage and aren't attached to the facility, with any on a pole or stick prohibited.
Source: Virginia Athletics (VirginiaSports.com) - Football Gameday ↗The University of Virginia prohibits smoking and vaping in all of its facilities on Grounds, per Policy SEC-028, but designated smoking areas exist at the Southwest and East gates.
Source: Virginia Athletics (VirginiaSports.com) - Football Gameday, corroborated by University Policy SEC-028 ↗The University's policy on alcoholic beverages and other drugs continues to prohibit possession and use of cannabis on Grounds despite Virginia's state legalization, citing cannabis's federal Schedule I status and the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act, applicable to all university property and functions including Scott Stadium.
Source: University of Virginia Policy STU-001 - Use of Alcoholic Beverages and Prohibition of Other Drugs ↗Weapons of any kind are prohibited, including those carried with a valid Virginia concealed-handgun permit, backed by University Policy SEC-030 and the Virginia Administrative Code chapter adopted by UVA's Board of Visitors under state law authorizing each public university's governing board to regulate weapons on its property.
Source: Virginia Athletics (VirginiaSports.com) - Football Gameday, corroborated by University Policy SEC-030 ↗Re-entry into Scott Stadium is prohibited, except during emergency evacuations with proof of ticket.
Source: Virginia Athletics (VirginiaSports.com) - Football Gameday ↗Balls, frisbees, lacrosse sticks, and similar throwable items are separately banned; field/court access is strictly limited to participants, officials, and authorized staff.
Source: Virginia Athletics (VirginiaSports.com) - Football Gameday ↗Only 19 item types have been independently verified for Scott Stadium so far.
Not yet verified for Scott Stadium: Bag Storage & Lockers, Breast Pumps & Nursing Supplies, E-Bikes, Scooters & Hoverboards, Costumes & Masks, Power Banks & Batteries — this doesn't mean it's unrestricted, just not researched yet.
Frequently asked questions about Scott Stadium
What is the bag policy and size limit at Scott Stadium?
Conditional. Clear plastic/vinyl/PVC bags up to 12" x 6" x 12", or one-gallon clear Ziploc-style bags, or small clutch bags/wallets up to 4.5" x 6.5", are permitted, subject to search; purses, backpacks, fanny packs, cinch bags, diaper bags, briefcases, computer/camera bags, and luggage are prohibited. Max size: 12" x 6" x 12" clear bag, or 1-gallon clear Ziploc-style bag, or 4.5" x 6.5" clutch.
What is the water bottle policy at Scott Stadium?
Conditional. As of the 2026 season, fans may bring an empty, clear plastic reusable bottle under 40 oz.; glass, aluminum, and single-use bottles are not allowed. Two potable-water refill stations are available (Outer West Concourse, Outer East Concourse/Section 101). Max size: Empty, clear plastic, under 40 oz..
What is the outside food policy at Scott Stadium?
Not Allowed. Outside food and beverages are listed as prohibited items; concessions, including expanded specialty stands and food trucks, are sold inside.
Can I bring medical supplies or equipment into Scott Stadium?
Conditional. An exception is made for items necessary for medical reasons after proper inspection at a gate designated for this purpose, using a secondary search and temporary wristband process.
Can you bring your own alcohol (BYOB) into Scott Stadium?
Not Allowed. Outside alcoholic beverages or containers of any kind are not permitted; in-venue purchase is allowed for guests 21+, limited to two drinks per transaction, and alcohol must stay inside the stadium.
Is cannabis or marijuana allowed at Scott Stadium?
Not Allowed. The University's policy on alcoholic beverages and other drugs continues to prohibit possession and use of cannabis on Grounds despite Virginia's state legalization, citing cannabis's federal Schedule I status and the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act, applicable to all university property and functions including Scott Stadium.
Are coolers allowed at Scott Stadium?
Not Allowed. Coolers are explicitly listed under prohibited containers.
Are strollers and wagons allowed at Scott Stadium?
Conditional. Small umbrella strollers, or strollers that fold and tuck under a seat, are permitted; full-size or non-umbrella strollers are prohibited. Wagons are not addressed in any official source found.
Are wheelchairs and ECVs allowed at Scott Stadium?
Allowed. ADA/accessible seating with companion seats is provided at the top of the lower bowl and bottom of the upper bowl; ADA elevators are in the South endzone, and ADA parking plus free accessible shuttles are provided.
What is the camera policy at Scott Stadium, and what equipment is allowed?
Conditional. Cameras and lenses under 6 inches, plus binoculars, are allowed if carried (not in a bag or case); flash photography and tripods/stands are prohibited, and camera bags are a prohibited bag type. Max size: Camera lens: under 6 inches.
Are drones allowed at Scott Stadium?
Not Allowed. Drones or unmanned aircraft systems are explicitly listed as a prohibited item.
Are umbrellas allowed at Scott Stadium?
Not Allowed. Umbrellas are explicitly listed as a prohibited item, separate from the small-stroller exception.
Are noisemakers, flags, or banners allowed at Scott Stadium?
Conditional. Artificial noisemakers are prohibited outright; banners, signs, and flags are allowed only if they don't block another guest's view or facility signage and aren't attached to the facility, with any on a pole or stick prohibited.
Are chairs and blankets allowed at Scott Stadium?
Conditional. Folding chairs are prohibited; seat cushions/seat backs are allowed if they have no pockets or zippers and aren't in a carrying bag, rentable on-site for $15 gameday or $12 in advance. Blankets and extra coats may be carried over an arm or shoulder. Fee: Seat cushion rental: $15 gameday, $12 advance.
What is the weapons policy at Scott Stadium?
Not Allowed. Weapons of any kind are prohibited, including those carried with a valid Virginia concealed-handgun permit, backed by University Policy SEC-030 and the Virginia Administrative Code chapter adopted by UVA's Board of Visitors under state law authorizing each public university's governing board to regulate weapons on its property.
Is smoking or vaping allowed at Scott Stadium, and is there a designated area?
Conditional. The University of Virginia prohibits smoking and vaping in all of its facilities on Grounds, per Policy SEC-028, but designated smoking areas exist at the Southwest and East gates.
Are pets or service animals allowed at Scott Stadium?
Conditional. Animals are prohibited in the stadium with the exception of trained, leashed service animals assisting guests with special needs.
Does Scott Stadium allow re-entry?
Not Allowed. Re-entry into Scott Stadium is prohibited, except during emergency evacuations with proof of ticket.
What else should I know about Scott Stadium's policies?
Not Allowed. Balls, frisbees, lacrosse sticks, and similar throwable items are separately banned; field/court access is strictly limited to participants, officials, and authorized staff.
Is Virginia Cavaliers stadium the same place as Scott Stadium?
Yes — Virginia Cavaliers stadium is a former or alternate name for Scott Stadium. All of the entry policies on this page apply the same way.
Is UVA stadium the same place as Scott Stadium?
Yes — UVA stadium is a former or alternate name for Scott Stadium. All of the entry policies on this page apply the same way.
Is David A. Harrison III Field at Scott Stadium the same place as Scott Stadium?
Yes — David A. Harrison III Field at Scott Stadium is a former or alternate name for Scott Stadium. All of the entry policies on this page apply the same way.