Vaught-Hemingway Stadium
VerifiedStadium & Arena · Oxford, MS · Ole Miss Rebels Athletics
Also known as Ole Miss Rebels stadium, Ole Miss stadium.
Only clear bags are permitted, plus small clutches and one-gallon freezer bags; all other bags are prohibited.
Exceptions: Medically necessary items get an exception after inspection at Gate 16 (east) or Gate 33 (west)
Source: Ole Miss Athletics A-Z Gameday Guide ↗Folding chairs and armrest chairback seats are banned, and chairback seats are capped at 16 inches.
Exceptions: Chairback seats with armrests are not allowed regardless of size
Source: Ole Miss Athletics A-Z Gameday Guide ↗Strollers and baby carriers are listed as prohibited items and may not be brought into the stadium.
Source: Ole Miss Athletics A-Z Gameday Guide ↗Umbrellas are prohibited inside the stadium, along with poles and sticks.
Source: Ole Miss Athletics A-Z Gameday Guide ↗One sealed water bottle or empty drink container up to 20oz is allowed in; all other outside beverages are banned.
Exceptions: Must be sealed if full, or empty if a reusable container, and 20oz or smaller
Source: Ole Miss Athletics A-Z Gameday Guide ↗Outside food is prohibited, aside from the single small water bottle/empty container exception.
Exceptions: Patrons with medical conditions requiring food may be permitted small snacks and juice boxes after a bag search
Source: Ole Miss Athletics Foundation - Vaught-Hemingway Stadium Policies ↗Bringing in outside alcohol is prohibited; alcohol is sold inside the stadium to guests 21+ through the end of the 3rd quarter.
In-stadium sales require valid ID, limit two drinks per transaction, and stop at the end of the 3rd quarter
Source: Ole Miss Athletics A-Z Gameday Guide ↗Outside coolers of any kind are not permitted into the stadium.
Source: Ole Miss Athletics A-Z Gameday Guide ↗Medically necessary items are allowed after inspection at a designated gate, even in bags that don't meet the clear bag policy.
Exceptions: Inspection required at Gate 16 (east) or Gate 33 (west)
Source: Ole Miss Athletics Foundation - Vaught-Hemingway Stadium Policies ↗Lactation stations (Mamava pods) are available near the stadium, with in-stadium access coordinated through security at Gate 33.
Pods are located in the Gertrude C. Ford-Ole Miss Student Union and the SJB Pavilion; check in with security on the west side at Gate 33 for stadium access
Source: Ole Miss Athletics A-Z Gameday Guide ↗Wheelchairs and mobility devices are accommodated via ADA seating, elevators near gates 13/14, and accessible restrooms.
Source: Ole Miss Athletics A-Z Gameday Guide ↗Only certified service animals on a leash or harness are permitted; all other animals are banned.
Exceptions: Certified service animals only, must remain leashed/harnessed at all times
Source: Ole Miss Athletics A-Z Gameday Guide ↗Video cameras and videotaping equipment are prohibited, but the guide does not restrict ordinary still cameras/phones.
Exceptions: Videotaping of any kind is separately called out as prohibited in the stadium
Source: Ole Miss Athletics A-Z Gameday Guide ↗Possessing or operating a drone/UAS at the stadium is prohibited without prior written permission from venue management.
Violators may face FAA criminal or civil penalties
Source: Ole Miss Athletics A-Z Gameday Guide ↗Artificial noisemakers are banned outright, while banners and signs are allowed only up to a small size.
Exceptions: Air horns, cowbells, whistles and similar artificial noisemakers are prohibited regardless of size
Source: Ole Miss Athletics A-Z Gameday Guide ↗Full face coverings are prohibited, though partial costumes or non-face-covering masks are not addressed.
Source: Ole Miss Athletics A-Z Gameday Guide ↗Ole Miss Athletics reserves the right to prohibit any item it deems dangerous or disruptive to the fan experience, beyond the listed items.
Source: Ole Miss Athletics A-Z Gameday Guide ↗Weapons of any kind are prohibited inside the stadium.
Source: Ole Miss Athletics A-Z Gameday Guide ↗The University of Mississippi is a smoke-free campus, and smoking of any kind, including vaping, is banned in and around the stadium.
Source: Ole Miss Athletics A-Z Gameday Guide ↗No re-entry is allowed once a ticket has been scanned for stadium entry.
Exceptions: Only a guest holding a valid, un-scanned ticket may enter/re-enter
Source: Ole Miss Athletics A-Z Gameday Guide ↗Only 20 item types have been independently verified for Vaught-Hemingway Stadium so far.
Not yet verified for Vaught-Hemingway Stadium: Bag Storage & Lockers, Cannabis / Marijuana, E-Bikes, Scooters & Hoverboards, Power Banks & Batteries — this doesn't mean it's unrestricted, just not researched yet.
Frequently asked questions about Vaught-Hemingway Stadium
What is the bag policy and size limit at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium?
Conditional. Only clear bags are permitted, plus small clutches and one-gallon freezer bags; all other bags are prohibited. Max size: Clear plastic/vinyl/PVC bag no larger than 12" x 6" x 12"; clutch bag (clear or any color, with or without strap) no larger than 4.5" x 6.5"; one-gallon clear plastic freezer bag also allowed. Exceptions: Medically necessary items get an exception after inspection at Gate 16 (east) or Gate 33 (west)
What is the water bottle policy at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium?
Conditional. One sealed water bottle or empty drink container up to 20oz is allowed in; all other outside beverages are banned. Max quantity: 1. Exceptions: Must be sealed if full, or empty if a reusable container, and 20oz or smaller
What is the outside food policy at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium?
Not Allowed. Outside food is prohibited, aside from the single small water bottle/empty container exception. Exceptions: Patrons with medical conditions requiring food may be permitted small snacks and juice boxes after a bag search
Can I bring medical supplies or equipment into Vaught-Hemingway Stadium?
Conditional. Medically necessary items are allowed after inspection at a designated gate, even in bags that don't meet the clear bag policy. Exceptions: Inspection required at Gate 16 (east) or Gate 33 (west)
Can you bring your own alcohol (BYOB) into Vaught-Hemingway Stadium?
Not Allowed. Bringing in outside alcohol is prohibited; alcohol is sold inside the stadium to guests 21+ through the end of the 3rd quarter. In-stadium sales require valid ID, limit two drinks per transaction, and stop at the end of the 3rd quarter
Are coolers allowed at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium?
Not Allowed. Outside coolers of any kind are not permitted into the stadium.
Are strollers and wagons allowed at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium?
Not Allowed. Strollers and baby carriers are listed as prohibited items and may not be brought into the stadium.
Can I bring a breast pump or nursing supplies into Vaught-Hemingway Stadium?
Allowed. Lactation stations (Mamava pods) are available near the stadium, with in-stadium access coordinated through security at Gate 33. Pods are located in the Gertrude C. Ford-Ole Miss Student Union and the SJB Pavilion; check in with security on the west side at Gate 33 for stadium access
Are wheelchairs and ECVs allowed at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium?
Allowed. Wheelchairs and mobility devices are accommodated via ADA seating, elevators near gates 13/14, and accessible restrooms.
What is the camera policy at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, and what equipment is allowed?
Conditional. Video cameras and videotaping equipment are prohibited, but the guide does not restrict ordinary still cameras/phones. Exceptions: Videotaping of any kind is separately called out as prohibited in the stadium
Are drones allowed at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium?
Not Allowed. Possessing or operating a drone/UAS at the stadium is prohibited without prior written permission from venue management. Violators may face FAA criminal or civil penalties
Are umbrellas allowed at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium?
Not Allowed. Umbrellas are prohibited inside the stadium, along with poles and sticks.
Are noisemakers, flags, or banners allowed at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium?
Conditional. Artificial noisemakers are banned outright, while banners and signs are allowed only up to a small size. Max size: Banners/signs must be 17" x 11" or smaller to be authorized. Exceptions: Air horns, cowbells, whistles and similar artificial noisemakers are prohibited regardless of size
Are chairs and blankets allowed at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium?
Conditional. Folding chairs and armrest chairback seats are banned, and chairback seats are capped at 16 inches. Max size: Chairback seats no larger than 16". Exceptions: Chairback seats with armrests are not allowed regardless of size
What is the weapons policy at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium?
Not Allowed. Weapons of any kind are prohibited inside the stadium.
Is smoking or vaping allowed at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, and is there a designated area?
Not Allowed. The University of Mississippi is a smoke-free campus, and smoking of any kind, including vaping, is banned in and around the stadium.
Are costumes and masks allowed at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium?
Conditional. Full face coverings are prohibited, though partial costumes or non-face-covering masks are not addressed.
Are pets or service animals allowed at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium?
Conditional. Only certified service animals on a leash or harness are permitted; all other animals are banned. Exceptions: Certified service animals only, must remain leashed/harnessed at all times
Does Vaught-Hemingway Stadium allow re-entry?
Not Allowed. No re-entry is allowed once a ticket has been scanned for stadium entry. Exceptions: Only a guest holding a valid, un-scanned ticket may enter/re-enter
What else should I know about Vaught-Hemingway Stadium's policies?
Conditional. Ole Miss Athletics reserves the right to prohibit any item it deems dangerous or disruptive to the fan experience, beyond the listed items.
Is Ole Miss Rebels stadium the same place as Vaught-Hemingway Stadium?
Yes — Ole Miss Rebels stadium is a former or alternate name for Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. All of the entry policies on this page apply the same way.
Is Ole Miss stadium the same place as Vaught-Hemingway Stadium?
Yes — Ole Miss stadium is a former or alternate name for Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. All of the entry policies on this page apply the same way.