Jim Wacker Field at UFCU Stadium
VerifiedStadium & Arena · San Marcos, TX · Texas State Bobcats Athletics
Also known as Bobcat Stadium, UFCU Stadium, Texas State Stadium.
One bag per person: a clear plastic/vinyl/PVC bag no larger than 12"x6"x12", a one-gallon clear resealable bag, or a small non-clear clutch/purse no larger than 4.5"x6.5". Backpacks, handbags, and waist bags are prohibited.
Exceptions: Camera bags, diaper bags, and medical bags may be permitted upon inspection.
Source: Texas State Athletics — Venue & Ticket Operation Policies ↗Umbrellas are permitted into Texas State athletic facilities but may not be used/opened in the seating area.
Source: Texas State Athletics — Venue & Ticket Operation Policies ↗Portable chair-back seats are allowed at UFCU Stadium; no separate rule for blankets was found.
Source: Texas State Athletics — Venue & Ticket Operation Policies ↗Both paid public lots (Mill Street, Lot 5, City Hall, Thorpe Lane, Bert Brown, purchased online) and several free open lots/garages (University Events Center, Woods Street Garage, Matthews Street Garage, JCK, Sessoms) are available; Donor Lots 1-4 are reserved for Bobcat Club members.
RV parking: reserved Bobcat Club RV lot $2,500/season, or Thorpe Lane Lot RV access $400 with hookups (contact Ticket Office). Tailgating spots in Boko's Backyard run $50/spot.
Fans may bring one factory-sealed water bottle into UFCU Stadium.
Source: Texas State Athletics — Know Before You Go: Texas State Football Gameday ↗No outside food or drinks are permitted to be brought into any Texas State athletic facility, including cans, bottles, and plastic beverage containers of all kinds.
Source: Texas State Athletics — Venue & Ticket Operation Policies ↗Outside alcohol is banned by extension of the no-outside-food-or-drink policy; whether in-stadium beer/alcohol sales are offered at UFCU Stadium is not confirmed on any official page found.
Source: Texas State Athletics — Venue & Ticket Operation Policies ↗Coolers of all kinds are explicitly banned under the no-outside-food-or-drink policy.
Source: Texas State Athletics — Venue & Ticket Operation Policies ↗Medical items are permitted upon inspection despite the general outside food/drink and bag restrictions.
Source: Texas State Athletics — Venue & Ticket Operation Policies ↗Wheelchair-accessible and companion seating is available across multiple sections, with one wheelchair and one companion seat entitled per game, plus a free Accessible Courtesy Shuttle running from 2 hours before kickoff to 1 hour after.
Source: Texas State Athletics — TXST Gameday Central ↗Pets other than service animals are not allowed inside Texas State athletic facilities; guests may be asked whether an animal is a service animal before entry.
Source: Texas State Athletics — Venue & Ticket Operation Policies ↗No explicit tripod or lens-length restriction is published; a general rights clause states ticket holders may not photograph or reproduce the event except as specifically permitted, and camera bags are subject to the standard bag-policy inspection.
Source: Texas State Athletics — Venue & Ticket Operation Policies ↗Artificial noisemakers are banned except implements used by official spirit groups. Only approved sponsor/broadcast banners are allowed; individual hand-held signs aren't permitted, but U.S./Texas/Texas State flags and team-support signs are.
Source: Texas State Athletics — Venue & Ticket Operation Policies ↗Rideshare pickup/dropoff is restricted to two designated points; a free gameday shuttle runs from three lots starting 3 hours before kickoff; golf carts/utility vehicles are banned on university property; children age 2 and under are admitted free on a guardian's lap.
Source: Texas State Athletics — TXST Gameday Central ↗Texas State posts a formal Penal Code §30.06 trespass notice excluding licensed concealed handgun carry from athletic facilities — the specific mechanism by which UFCU Stadium opts out of Texas's general SB11 campus-carry law for sporting events, consistent with the Penal Code §46.03/46.035 stadium carve-out used at other Texas public schools.
Source: Texas State Athletics — Venue & Ticket Operation Policies ↗Texas State's facilities are tobacco-free campus-wide, per the university's tobacco-free policy which follows Texas Education Code §51.914's definition of tobacco products (including e-cigarettes/vapor products).
Source: Texas State Athletics — Venue & Ticket Operation Policies ↗No re-entry once a fan exits — a new ticket must be purchased to re-enter, with narrow exceptions for a medical emergency or a severe-weather delay.
Source: Texas State Athletics — Venue & Ticket Operation Policies ↗Only 17 item types have been independently verified for Jim Wacker Field at UFCU Stadium so far.
Not yet verified for Jim Wacker Field at UFCU Stadium: Bag Storage & Lockers, Cannabis / Marijuana, Strollers & Wagons, Breast Pumps & Nursing Supplies, E-Bikes, Scooters & Hoverboards, Drones, Costumes & Masks, Power Banks & Batteries — this doesn't mean it's unrestricted, just not researched yet.
Frequently asked questions about Jim Wacker Field at UFCU Stadium
What is the bag policy and size limit at Jim Wacker Field at UFCU Stadium?
Conditional. One bag per person: a clear plastic/vinyl/PVC bag no larger than 12"x6"x12", a one-gallon clear resealable bag, or a small non-clear clutch/purse no larger than 4.5"x6.5". Backpacks, handbags, and waist bags are prohibited. Max size: Clear bag: 12"x6"x12"; clutch/purse: 4.5"x6.5". Exceptions: Camera bags, diaper bags, and medical bags may be permitted upon inspection.
What are the parking options and cost at Jim Wacker Field at UFCU Stadium?
Conditional. Both paid public lots (Mill Street, Lot 5, City Hall, Thorpe Lane, Bert Brown, purchased online) and several free open lots/garages (University Events Center, Woods Street Garage, Matthews Street Garage, JCK, Sessoms) are available; Donor Lots 1-4 are reserved for Bobcat Club members. RV parking: reserved Bobcat Club RV lot $2,500/season, or Thorpe Lane Lot RV access $400 with hookups (contact Ticket Office). Tailgating spots in Boko's Backyard run $50/spot. Fee: $400-$2,500 for RV parking; free-to-paid for general lots.
What is the water bottle policy at Jim Wacker Field at UFCU Stadium?
Conditional. Fans may bring one factory-sealed water bottle into UFCU Stadium.
What is the outside food policy at Jim Wacker Field at UFCU Stadium?
Not Allowed. No outside food or drinks are permitted to be brought into any Texas State athletic facility, including cans, bottles, and plastic beverage containers of all kinds.
Can I bring medical supplies or equipment into Jim Wacker Field at UFCU Stadium?
Conditional. Medical items are permitted upon inspection despite the general outside food/drink and bag restrictions.
Can you bring your own alcohol (BYOB) into Jim Wacker Field at UFCU Stadium?
Not Allowed. Outside alcohol is banned by extension of the no-outside-food-or-drink policy; whether in-stadium beer/alcohol sales are offered at UFCU Stadium is not confirmed on any official page found.
Are coolers allowed at Jim Wacker Field at UFCU Stadium?
Not Allowed. Coolers of all kinds are explicitly banned under the no-outside-food-or-drink policy.
Are wheelchairs and ECVs allowed at Jim Wacker Field at UFCU Stadium?
Allowed. Wheelchair-accessible and companion seating is available across multiple sections, with one wheelchair and one companion seat entitled per game, plus a free Accessible Courtesy Shuttle running from 2 hours before kickoff to 1 hour after.
What is the camera policy at Jim Wacker Field at UFCU Stadium, and what equipment is allowed?
Conditional. No explicit tripod or lens-length restriction is published; a general rights clause states ticket holders may not photograph or reproduce the event except as specifically permitted, and camera bags are subject to the standard bag-policy inspection.
Are umbrellas allowed at Jim Wacker Field at UFCU Stadium?
Conditional. Umbrellas are permitted into Texas State athletic facilities but may not be used/opened in the seating area.
Are noisemakers, flags, or banners allowed at Jim Wacker Field at UFCU Stadium?
Conditional. Artificial noisemakers are banned except implements used by official spirit groups. Only approved sponsor/broadcast banners are allowed; individual hand-held signs aren't permitted, but U.S./Texas/Texas State flags and team-support signs are.
Are chairs and blankets allowed at Jim Wacker Field at UFCU Stadium?
Conditional. Portable chair-back seats are allowed at UFCU Stadium; no separate rule for blankets was found.
What is the weapons policy at Jim Wacker Field at UFCU Stadium?
Not Allowed. Texas State posts a formal Penal Code §30.06 trespass notice excluding licensed concealed handgun carry from athletic facilities — the specific mechanism by which UFCU Stadium opts out of Texas's general SB11 campus-carry law for sporting events, consistent with the Penal Code §46.03/46.035 stadium carve-out used at other Texas public schools.
Is smoking or vaping allowed at Jim Wacker Field at UFCU Stadium, and is there a designated area?
Not Allowed. Texas State's facilities are tobacco-free campus-wide, per the university's tobacco-free policy which follows Texas Education Code §51.914's definition of tobacco products (including e-cigarettes/vapor products).
Are pets or service animals allowed at Jim Wacker Field at UFCU Stadium?
Conditional. Pets other than service animals are not allowed inside Texas State athletic facilities; guests may be asked whether an animal is a service animal before entry.
Does Jim Wacker Field at UFCU Stadium allow re-entry?
Not Allowed. No re-entry once a fan exits — a new ticket must be purchased to re-enter, with narrow exceptions for a medical emergency or a severe-weather delay.
What else should I know about Jim Wacker Field at UFCU Stadium's policies?
Conditional. Rideshare pickup/dropoff is restricted to two designated points; a free gameday shuttle runs from three lots starting 3 hours before kickoff; golf carts/utility vehicles are banned on university property; children age 2 and under are admitted free on a guardian's lap.
Is Bobcat Stadium the same place as Jim Wacker Field at UFCU Stadium?
Yes — Bobcat Stadium is a former or alternate name for Jim Wacker Field at UFCU Stadium. All of the entry policies on this page apply the same way.
Is UFCU Stadium the same place as Jim Wacker Field at UFCU Stadium?
Yes — UFCU Stadium is a former or alternate name for Jim Wacker Field at UFCU Stadium. All of the entry policies on this page apply the same way.
Is Texas State Stadium the same place as Jim Wacker Field at UFCU Stadium?
Yes — Texas State Stadium is a former or alternate name for Jim Wacker Field at UFCU Stadium. All of the entry policies on this page apply the same way.