Tiger Stadium
VerifiedStadium & Arena · Baton Rouge, LA · LSU Athletics
Home of the LSU Tigers. Also known as Death Valley, LSU Tiger Stadium, Deaf Valley.
Only clear tote bags smaller than 12"x6"x12" are allowed, plus a one-gallon clear plastic bag and/or a small non-clear clutch no larger than 4.5"x6.5"; all backpacks are prohibited regardless of size.
This is LSU's own bag policy, not the NFL's leaguewide rule — sizes happen to match the common clear-bag standard but colleges each set their own. All bags are subject to search.
Exceptions: Approved medical-necessity bags are allowed after inspection at Gate 10 or the SW roll gate/medical gate.
Source: LSU Athletics, Tiger Stadium In-Stadium Policies ↗Strollers are permitted but discouraged; there are no designated storage areas, and strollers cannot be left where they obstruct aisles or other guests, with LSU not responsible for lost/stolen items.
Wagons are not separately addressed in LSU's official guidance.
Source: LSU Athletics, Tiger Stadium Accommodations ↗Portable stadium seats/cushions measuring 16 inches wide or less are allowed, but only if they have no pockets or compartments.
Blankets themselves aren't separately addressed in LSU's official policy language.
Umbrellas are not allowed inside Tiger Stadium (a sightline/safety hazard for other fans); LSU suggests ponchos or other wearable rain gear instead.
Source: LSU Athletics, Tiger Stadium In-Stadium Policies ↗LSU's own gameday pages didn't surface a parking rate table for this entry — secondary sources put the Old Front Nine lots at a flat $50/game, with private residential yards near campus at $20-40, and free (but distant, 20-30 min walk) first-come-first-served lots at the Hayfield, Levee Lot South, and Parker Coliseum.
Season passes across official lots/garages are reported at $600-1,500. Premium reserved tailgating spots can resell for $240-324+ for high-demand games. Sourced to secondary parking-guide aggregators, not a first-party fetch.
One factory-sealed water bottle of 32 ounces (or 1 liter) or smaller is allowed per person; more than 20 free refill stations are located throughout the stadium.
Outside food is not permitted; the only outside item allowed is one sealed water bottle.
Source: LSU Athletics, Tiger Stadium In-Stadium Policies ↗Outside alcohol is prohibited, but beer and wine are sold at concession stands throughout general seating (not the student section) to fans 21+ with valid ID, limited to two drinks per transaction, with sales ending at the conclusion of the third quarter.
LSU began stadium-wide beer/wine sales after the SEC lifted its conference-wide alcohol-sales ban in 2019; all alcohol is served in plastic cups.
Exceptions: Not sold in the student section.
Source: LSU Athletics, "LSU Details Beer, Wine Sales in Tiger Stadium" ↗Coolers, ice chests, bottles, cans, cups, flasks, and containers of any kind are not permitted.
Source: LSU Athletics, Tiger Stadium In-Stadium Policies ↗Items necessary for documented medical needs are permitted beyond the standard bag/container rules, subject to inspection at Gate 10 or the medical bag-check gate at the stadium's southwest corner.
Source: LSU Athletics, Football Fan Services ↗A dedicated, first-come first-served gameday lactation room is located between Gates 103-106 on the stadium's west side, open to any ticket holder regardless of seat location; insulated diaper/pump bags (not backpacks) are allowed in through the East/West medical gates, where staff are trained for this type of entry.
Source: LSU (Office of the Provost), Gameday Lactation Spaces ↗Wheelchairs and walkers are welcomed; there's no designated spot to leave or charge them (they can't obstruct aisles), and LSU offers a complimentary wheelchair-escort service — ask any Event Staff member near your gate.
Source: LSU Athletics, Tiger Stadium Accommodations ↗Animals of any kind are prohibited except documented service animals.
Exceptions: Documented service animals only.
Source: LSU Athletics, Tiger Stadium In-Stadium Policies ↗Still cameras are allowed for personal or editorial use only (not commercial/promotional use), but camera bags are not permitted, and video cameras/recording devices are prohibited except for working news media.
Source: LSU Athletics, Tiger Stadium In-Stadium Policies ↗Portable phone battery packs/chargers are allowed and LSU explicitly recommends bringing one, since heavy network use on gameday can drain phone batteries quickly.
Source: LSU Athletics, Football Fan Services ↗Drones and other unmanned aircraft are banned in the airspace over and around Tiger Stadium from one hour before kickoff until one hour after the game ends, enforced via an FAA temporary flight restriction (a standard federal rule for NCAA Division I games at stadiums seating 30,000+) plus Louisiana state law; violators face fines up to $4,000, up to two years imprisonment, and seizure of the drone.
LSU's broader campus policy separately bans possessing or operating drones/UAS anywhere on campus, gameday or not.
Source: WBRZ News, reporting the joint LSU Police/FAA gameday drone-ban announcement ↗Artificial noisemakers are prohibited under SEC rules, and banners may not be hung and poles may not be brought in unless pre-approved by LSU Athletic Administration.
Exceptions: Small handheld signs may be allowed subject to LSU administration approval.
Source: LSU Athletics, Tiger Stadium In-Stadium Policies ↗Weapons of any variety — including firearms, knives, pocket knives, and multi-function tools — are prohibited.
Source: LSU Athletics, Tiger Stadium In-Stadium Policies ↗All LSU athletic facilities are tobacco-free; cigarettes, e-cigarettes, cigars, pipes, smokeless tobacco, snuff, and chewing tobacco are all prohibited.
Source: LSU Athletics, Tiger Stadium In-Stadium Policies ↗There is no re-entry: anyone leaving the stadium must have a new, unscanned ticket to return, as a scanned ticket cannot be used again.
Source: LSU Athletics, Tiger Stadium In-Stadium Policies ↗Throwing any object from the stands is strictly prohibited and grounds for immediate ejection; continued standing during play when others around you are seated is also discouraged, and PA announcements are restricted to emergencies only.
Source: LSU Athletics, Tiger Stadium In-Stadium Policies ↗Only 21 item types have been independently verified for Tiger Stadium so far.
Not yet verified for Tiger Stadium: Bag Storage & Lockers, Cannabis / Marijuana, E-Bikes, Scooters & Hoverboards, Costumes & Masks — this doesn't mean it's unrestricted, just not researched yet.
Frequently asked questions about Tiger Stadium
What is the bag policy and size limit at Tiger Stadium?
Conditional. Only clear tote bags smaller than 12"x6"x12" are allowed, plus a one-gallon clear plastic bag and/or a small non-clear clutch no larger than 4.5"x6.5"; all backpacks are prohibited regardless of size. This is LSU's own bag policy, not the NFL's leaguewide rule — sizes happen to match the common clear-bag standard but colleges each set their own. All bags are subject to search. Max size: 12"x6"x12" (clear tote) or 4.5"x6.5" (clutch). Exceptions: Approved medical-necessity bags are allowed after inspection at Gate 10 or the SW roll gate/medical gate.
What are the parking options and cost at Tiger Stadium?
Conditional. LSU's own gameday pages didn't surface a parking rate table for this entry — secondary sources put the Old Front Nine lots at a flat $50/game, with private residential yards near campus at $20-40, and free (but distant, 20-30 min walk) first-come-first-served lots at the Hayfield, Levee Lot South, and Parker Coliseum. Season passes across official lots/garages are reported at $600-1,500. Premium reserved tailgating spots can resell for $240-324+ for high-demand games. Sourced to secondary parking-guide aggregators, not a first-party fetch. Fee: $50 Old Front Nine (per secondary sources, unconfirmed officially); $20-40 private yards; free at Hayfield/Levee Lot South/Parker Coliseum.
What is the water bottle policy at Tiger Stadium?
Conditional. One factory-sealed water bottle of 32 ounces (or 1 liter) or smaller is allowed per person; more than 20 free refill stations are located throughout the stadium. Max quantity: 1 sealed bottle, 32 oz / 1 liter max.
What is the outside food policy at Tiger Stadium?
Not Allowed. Outside food is not permitted; the only outside item allowed is one sealed water bottle.
Can I bring medical supplies or equipment into Tiger Stadium?
Allowed. Items necessary for documented medical needs are permitted beyond the standard bag/container rules, subject to inspection at Gate 10 or the medical bag-check gate at the stadium's southwest corner.
Can you bring your own alcohol (BYOB) into Tiger Stadium?
Not Allowed. Outside alcohol is prohibited, but beer and wine are sold at concession stands throughout general seating (not the student section) to fans 21+ with valid ID, limited to two drinks per transaction, with sales ending at the conclusion of the third quarter. LSU began stadium-wide beer/wine sales after the SEC lifted its conference-wide alcohol-sales ban in 2019; all alcohol is served in plastic cups. Max quantity: 2 alcoholic beverages per transaction. Exceptions: Not sold in the student section.
Are coolers allowed at Tiger Stadium?
Not Allowed. Coolers, ice chests, bottles, cans, cups, flasks, and containers of any kind are not permitted.
Are strollers and wagons allowed at Tiger Stadium?
Conditional. Strollers are permitted but discouraged; there are no designated storage areas, and strollers cannot be left where they obstruct aisles or other guests, with LSU not responsible for lost/stolen items. Wagons are not separately addressed in LSU's official guidance.
Can I bring a breast pump or nursing supplies into Tiger Stadium?
Allowed. A dedicated, first-come first-served gameday lactation room is located between Gates 103-106 on the stadium's west side, open to any ticket holder regardless of seat location; insulated diaper/pump bags (not backpacks) are allowed in through the East/West medical gates, where staff are trained for this type of entry.
Are wheelchairs and ECVs allowed at Tiger Stadium?
Allowed. Wheelchairs and walkers are welcomed; there's no designated spot to leave or charge them (they can't obstruct aisles), and LSU offers a complimentary wheelchair-escort service — ask any Event Staff member near your gate.
What is the camera policy at Tiger Stadium, and what equipment is allowed?
Conditional. Still cameras are allowed for personal or editorial use only (not commercial/promotional use), but camera bags are not permitted, and video cameras/recording devices are prohibited except for working news media.
Are drones allowed at Tiger Stadium?
Not Allowed. Drones and other unmanned aircraft are banned in the airspace over and around Tiger Stadium from one hour before kickoff until one hour after the game ends, enforced via an FAA temporary flight restriction (a standard federal rule for NCAA Division I games at stadiums seating 30,000+) plus Louisiana state law; violators face fines up to $4,000, up to two years imprisonment, and seizure of the drone. LSU's broader campus policy separately bans possessing or operating drones/UAS anywhere on campus, gameday or not.
Are umbrellas allowed at Tiger Stadium?
Not Allowed. Umbrellas are not allowed inside Tiger Stadium (a sightline/safety hazard for other fans); LSU suggests ponchos or other wearable rain gear instead.
Are noisemakers, flags, or banners allowed at Tiger Stadium?
Not Allowed. Artificial noisemakers are prohibited under SEC rules, and banners may not be hung and poles may not be brought in unless pre-approved by LSU Athletic Administration. Exceptions: Small handheld signs may be allowed subject to LSU administration approval.
Are chairs and blankets allowed at Tiger Stadium?
Conditional. Portable stadium seats/cushions measuring 16 inches wide or less are allowed, but only if they have no pockets or compartments. Blankets themselves aren't separately addressed in LSU's official policy language. Max size: 16" wide or less, no pockets/compartments.
What is the weapons policy at Tiger Stadium?
Not Allowed. Weapons of any variety — including firearms, knives, pocket knives, and multi-function tools — are prohibited.
Is smoking or vaping allowed at Tiger Stadium, and is there a designated area?
Not Allowed. All LSU athletic facilities are tobacco-free; cigarettes, e-cigarettes, cigars, pipes, smokeless tobacco, snuff, and chewing tobacco are all prohibited.
Can I bring a power bank or portable charger into Tiger Stadium?
Allowed. Portable phone battery packs/chargers are allowed and LSU explicitly recommends bringing one, since heavy network use on gameday can drain phone batteries quickly.
Are pets or service animals allowed at Tiger Stadium?
Conditional. Animals of any kind are prohibited except documented service animals. Exceptions: Documented service animals only.
Does Tiger Stadium allow re-entry?
Not Allowed. There is no re-entry: anyone leaving the stadium must have a new, unscanned ticket to return, as a scanned ticket cannot be used again.
What else should I know about Tiger Stadium's policies?
Not Allowed. Throwing any object from the stands is strictly prohibited and grounds for immediate ejection; continued standing during play when others around you are seated is also discouraged, and PA announcements are restricted to emergencies only.
Is Death Valley the same place as Tiger Stadium?
Yes — Death Valley is a former or alternate name for Tiger Stadium. All of the entry policies on this page apply the same way.
Is LSU Tiger Stadium the same place as Tiger Stadium?
Yes — LSU Tiger Stadium is a former or alternate name for Tiger Stadium. All of the entry policies on this page apply the same way.
Is Deaf Valley the same place as Tiger Stadium?
Yes — Deaf Valley is a former or alternate name for Tiger Stadium. All of the entry policies on this page apply the same way.