Larry Blakeney Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium
VerifiedStadium & Arena · Troy, AL · Troy Trojans Athletics
Also known as Troy Trojans stadium, Troy stadium, Veterans Memorial Stadium (Troy).
Effective the 2026-27 season: clear plastic/vinyl/PVC bag no larger than 12" x 6" x 12", or a one-gallon clear freezer bag, or a small clutch up to 4.5" x 6.5" with or without a strap; non-clear purses/wallets/clutches over that size, coolers, briefcases, solid backpacks, fanny packs, luggage, and camera/computer bags are prohibited.
Exceptions: Bags containing necessary medical items are inspected and approved at a designated gate.
Source: Troy Athletics (TroyTrojans.com) - Troy Athletics Announces Clear Bag Policy Beginning with 2026-27 Athletics Season ↗Seat cushions are permitted only if they have no pockets, are not carried in a bag, are 18 inches wide or less, and have no armrests.
Strollers are listed among the stadium's prohibited items; wagons are not separately addressed in any official source found.
Source: Troy Athletics (TroyTrojans.com) - Gameday: Stadium Policies ↗Umbrellas are explicitly listed as a prohibited item.
Source: Troy Athletics (TroyTrojans.com) - Gameday: Stadium Policies ↗On-campus reserved lots are limited to Trojan Warrior Club donors; single-game parking is available in Lot 5 for $25/game; RV parking is arranged through the Ticket Office; handicap parking is at the Rec Center lot with a valid state handicap tag.
Empty non-glass bottles or cups are allowed to refill at water stations, or one sealed bottle of water/empty plastic container up to 20 oz. is permitted.
Food and drink containers are listed as prohibited items inside the stadium; outside (pre-kickoff) tailgating explicitly allows food and beverages for personal consumption, plus small portable grills.
Exceptions: Tailgating food/beverages for personal consumption are allowed outside the stadium.
Source: Troy Athletics (TroyTrojans.com) - Gameday: Stadium Policies, corroborated by the Troy Tailgating Policy ↗No outside alcohol is permitted; alcohol is sold inside the venue to guests 21+ with ID and a wristband, limited to 2 beers per purchase, with sales stopping at the end of the 3rd quarter.
Source: Troy Athletics (TroyTrojans.com) - Gameday: Stadium Policies ↗Ice bags and ice chests are listed as prohibited items, and coolers are separately banned as a prohibited bag type.
Source: Troy Athletics (TroyTrojans.com) - Gameday: Stadium Policies, corroborated by the Clear Bag Policy ↗Bags that contain necessary medical items are exempt from the standard clear-bag rule but must be inspected and approved at a designated gate.
Source: Troy Athletics (TroyTrojans.com) - Troy Athletics Announces Clear Bag Policy Beginning with 2026-27 Athletics Season ↗Troy University's Title IX office provides a private lactation space on gameday, accessible by finding the nearest stadium security worker.
Source: Troy Athletics (TroyTrojans.com) - Troy Football Need to Know: Gameday at The Vet ↗Pets are not permitted in tailgating areas or sporting venues; only DOJ-defined service animals are allowed, and emotional-support animals are not covered by this exception.
Source: Troy Athletics (TroyTrojans.com) - Troy Tailgating Policy ↗Video cameras are listed as a prohibited item, and camera bags are a prohibited bag type; no official Troy source states a specific still-camera lens-length limit.
Source: Troy Athletics (TroyTrojans.com) - Gameday: Stadium Policies, corroborated by the Clear Bag Policy ↗A catch-all clause bars any object deemed hazardous by stadium management at their discretion; free sunscreen stations, misting fans, and first-aid stations are provided at Gates 2 and 7.
Source: Troy Athletics (TroyTrojans.com) - Troy Football Need to Know: Gameday at The Vet ↗Artificial noisemakers and large flags are listed as prohibited items.
Source: Troy Athletics (TroyTrojans.com) - Gameday: Stadium Policies ↗Weapons or any object deemed hazardous by stadium management are prohibited; university-wide, firearms are banned in all buildings and public areas, with the only exception being storage in a locked vehicle compartment. Troy, a public university, maintains this ban under its own institutional authority even after Alabama's 2023 permitless-carry law removed the state permit requirement generally.
Source: Troy Athletics (TroyTrojans.com) - Gameday: Stadium Policies, corroborated by Troy University's official statement on Alabama's concealed-carry law ↗Troy University is a tobacco-free campus, a ban that explicitly includes vaping and the use of Juuls.
Source: Troy Athletics (TroyTrojans.com) - Gameday: Stadium Policies, corroborated by the Troy Tailgating Policy ↗Pass-outs are not permitted at Veterans Memorial Stadium.
Source: Troy Athletics (TroyTrojans.com) - Gameday: Stadium Policies ↗Only 18 item types have been independently verified for Larry Blakeney Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium so far.
Not yet verified for Larry Blakeney Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium: Bag Storage & Lockers, Cannabis / Marijuana, Wheelchairs & ECVs, 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 Larry Blakeney Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium
What is the bag policy and size limit at Larry Blakeney Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium?
Conditional. Effective the 2026-27 season: clear plastic/vinyl/PVC bag no larger than 12" x 6" x 12", or a one-gallon clear freezer bag, or a small clutch up to 4.5" x 6.5" with or without a strap; non-clear purses/wallets/clutches over that size, coolers, briefcases, solid backpacks, fanny packs, luggage, and camera/computer bags are prohibited. Max size: 12" x 6" x 12" clear bag, or 1-gallon clear freezer bag; clutch up to 4.5" x 6.5". Exceptions: Bags containing necessary medical items are inspected and approved at a designated gate.
What are the parking options and cost at Larry Blakeney Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium?
Conditional. On-campus reserved lots are limited to Trojan Warrior Club donors; single-game parking is available in Lot 5 for $25/game; RV parking is arranged through the Ticket Office; handicap parking is at the Rec Center lot with a valid state handicap tag. Fee: $25/game, Lot 5.
What is the water bottle policy at Larry Blakeney Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium?
Conditional. Empty non-glass bottles or cups are allowed to refill at water stations, or one sealed bottle of water/empty plastic container up to 20 oz. is permitted. Max size: 20 oz., sealed or empty.
What is the outside food policy at Larry Blakeney Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium?
Not Allowed. Food and drink containers are listed as prohibited items inside the stadium; outside (pre-kickoff) tailgating explicitly allows food and beverages for personal consumption, plus small portable grills. Exceptions: Tailgating food/beverages for personal consumption are allowed outside the stadium.
Can I bring medical supplies or equipment into Larry Blakeney Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium?
Allowed. Bags that contain necessary medical items are exempt from the standard clear-bag rule but must be inspected and approved at a designated gate.
Can you bring your own alcohol (BYOB) into Larry Blakeney Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium?
Not Allowed. No outside alcohol is permitted; alcohol is sold inside the venue to guests 21+ with ID and a wristband, limited to 2 beers per purchase, with sales stopping at the end of the 3rd quarter.
Are coolers allowed at Larry Blakeney Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium?
Not Allowed. Ice bags and ice chests are listed as prohibited items, and coolers are separately banned as a prohibited bag type.
Are strollers and wagons allowed at Larry Blakeney Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium?
Not Allowed. Strollers are listed among the stadium's prohibited items; wagons are not separately addressed in any official source found.
Can I bring a breast pump or nursing supplies into Larry Blakeney Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium?
Allowed. Troy University's Title IX office provides a private lactation space on gameday, accessible by finding the nearest stadium security worker.
What is the camera policy at Larry Blakeney Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium, and what equipment is allowed?
Conditional. Video cameras are listed as a prohibited item, and camera bags are a prohibited bag type; no official Troy source states a specific still-camera lens-length limit.
Are umbrellas allowed at Larry Blakeney Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium?
Not Allowed. Umbrellas are explicitly listed as a prohibited item.
Are noisemakers, flags, or banners allowed at Larry Blakeney Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium?
Not Allowed. Artificial noisemakers and large flags are listed as prohibited items.
Are chairs and blankets allowed at Larry Blakeney Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium?
Conditional. Seat cushions are permitted only if they have no pockets, are not carried in a bag, are 18 inches wide or less, and have no armrests. Max size: Seat cushions: up to 18" wide, no pockets/armrests.
What is the weapons policy at Larry Blakeney Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium?
Not Allowed. Weapons or any object deemed hazardous by stadium management are prohibited; university-wide, firearms are banned in all buildings and public areas, with the only exception being storage in a locked vehicle compartment. Troy, a public university, maintains this ban under its own institutional authority even after Alabama's 2023 permitless-carry law removed the state permit requirement generally.
Is smoking or vaping allowed at Larry Blakeney Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium, and is there a designated area?
Not Allowed. Troy University is a tobacco-free campus, a ban that explicitly includes vaping and the use of Juuls.
Are pets or service animals allowed at Larry Blakeney Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium?
Conditional. Pets are not permitted in tailgating areas or sporting venues; only DOJ-defined service animals are allowed, and emotional-support animals are not covered by this exception.
Does Larry Blakeney Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium allow re-entry?
Not Allowed. Pass-outs are not permitted at Veterans Memorial Stadium.
What else should I know about Larry Blakeney Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium's policies?
Conditional. A catch-all clause bars any object deemed hazardous by stadium management at their discretion; free sunscreen stations, misting fans, and first-aid stations are provided at Gates 2 and 7.
Is Troy Trojans stadium the same place as Larry Blakeney Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium?
Yes — Troy Trojans stadium is a former or alternate name for Larry Blakeney Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium. All of the entry policies on this page apply the same way.
Is Troy stadium the same place as Larry Blakeney Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium?
Yes — Troy stadium is a former or alternate name for Larry Blakeney Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium. All of the entry policies on this page apply the same way.
Is Veterans Memorial Stadium (Troy) the same place as Larry Blakeney Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium?
Yes — Veterans Memorial Stadium (Troy) is a former or alternate name for Larry Blakeney Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium. All of the entry policies on this page apply the same way.