Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium
VerifiedStadium & Arena · Durham, NC · Duke Blue Devils Athletics
Also known as Duke Blue Devils stadium, Wallace Wade Stadium, Duke stadium.
Bags must be clear plastic/vinyl/PVC, no larger than 12" x 12" x 6"; small clutches/wallets up to 8" x 5" x 1" and one-gallon clear plastic storage bags are also allowed.
Strollers are explicitly permitted and must be parked behind the wall at the top of the seating section; wagons are not separately addressed in any official source found.
Source: Duke Athletics (GoDuke.com) - Football A-Z Game Day Guide ↗Umbrellas are permitted but must be closed in seating areas and other crowded areas.
Source: Duke Athletics (GoDuke.com) - Entry Screening & Clear Bag Policy ↗Blankets, seat cushions, and personal stadium chairs are permitted; outside chairs such as lounge, folding, or tailgate chairs are prohibited.
Source: Duke Athletics (GoDuke.com) - Entry Screening & Clear Bag Policy ↗Outside food and beverage are prohibited, with an exception for medical and childcare needs.
Exceptions: Medical and childcare needs exception.
Source: Duke Athletics (GoDuke.com) - Football A-Z Game Day Guide ↗Personal drink containers of any kind, including empty bottles, cups, and thermoses, are prohibited; water and beverages must be purchased inside at cashless concessions.
Source: Duke Athletics (GoDuke.com) - Entry Screening & Clear Bag Policy ↗Outside alcohol is strictly prohibited (cannot be brought in or taken out); in-stadium purchase is available for guests 21+ with ID, sales end after the 3rd quarter, with a limit of 2 beers/seltzers or 1 cocktail per ID per transaction.
Source: Duke Athletics (GoDuke.com) - Football A-Z Game Day Guide ↗Coolers, ice chests, and similar containers are explicitly prohibited.
Source: Duke Athletics (GoDuke.com) - Entry Screening & Clear Bag Policy ↗Bags for medical needs still must meet clear-bag rules but get a dedicated Medical/Family screening lane; guests with medical devices get hand-held-detector or pat-down screening, with private screening available on request.
Source: Duke Athletics (GoDuke.com) - Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium Entry Policy ↗Dedicated lactation rooms are located behind Section 18, next to Bostock Gate Guest Services, and on the Club/Suite levels of Blue Devil Tower; nursing and pumping supplies fall under the bag policy's medical/childcare exception.
Source: Duke Athletics (GoDuke.com) - Football A-Z Game Day Guide ↗Wheelchairs and assistive devices are accommodated with accessible entry lanes at every gate, where devices are visually inspected rather than run through metal detectors.
Source: Duke Athletics (GoDuke.com) - Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium Entry Policy ↗Personal pets, emotional-support animals, and therapy/companion dogs are prohibited; trained service animals and service animals in training are permitted if leashed, vaccinated, and non-disruptive.
Source: Duke Athletics (GoDuke.com) - Football A-Z Game Day Guide ↗Cameras are allowed only with a lens under 4 inches and a case up to 8" x 5" x 1"; video cameras and cameras with a lens over 4 inches are prohibited.
Shoes with wheels are explicitly prohibited; bikes, skateboards, and scooters are not separately addressed in any official document found.
Source: Duke Athletics (GoDuke.com) - Entry Screening & Clear Bag Policy ↗All drones and unmanned aircraft systems are prohibited at the stadium; Duke's campus-wide drone policy states flights near stadiums are always unauthorized.
Source: Duke University - Unmanned Aircraft Systems Policy ↗Artificial noisemakers are prohibited; banners and signs are permitted, but Duke reserves the right to remove any sign that blocks views, resembles an advertisement or political statement, or is obscene.
Source: Duke Athletics (GoDuke.com) - Football A-Z Game Day Guide ↗Duke University reserves the right to deny anyone or anything from entering the venue; also prohibited: balloons, balls, frisbees, laser pointers, selfie sticks, and hazardous materials.
Source: Duke Athletics (GoDuke.com) - Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium Entry Policy ↗Not named by word, but covered under the stadium's blanket illegal-drugs prohibition; marijuana remains fully illegal in North Carolina with no medical or recreational program.
Source: Duke Athletics (GoDuke.com) - Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium Entry Policy ↗Weapons of any kind, including pocket knives, are prohibited with no exceptions, including for concealed-carry permit holders; as a private university, Duke opts out entirely of North Carolina's vehicle-storage exception for permit holders that applies at public schools, maintaining a total ban.
Source: Duke Athletics (GoDuke.com) - Entry Screening & Clear Bag Policy, corroborated by Duke Today: Despite New Law, Firearms Not Allowed at Duke ↗Duke is a Tobacco-Free Campus; all tobacco and vaping products, including cigarettes, cigars, e-cigarettes, and chewing tobacco, are banned campus-wide, including on gameday.
Source: Duke Athletics (GoDuke.com) - Football A-Z Game Day Guide ↗Strict no re-entry once a ticket is scanned, with exceptions only for emergencies and evacuations.
Source: Duke Athletics (GoDuke.com) - Football A-Z Game Day Guide ↗Only 21 item types have been independently verified for Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium so far.
Not yet verified for Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium: Bag Storage & Lockers, Costumes & Masks, Power Banks & Batteries — this doesn't mean it's unrestricted, just not researched yet.
Frequently asked questions about Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium
What is the bag policy and size limit at Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium?
Conditional. Bags must be clear plastic/vinyl/PVC, no larger than 12" x 12" x 6"; small clutches/wallets up to 8" x 5" x 1" and one-gallon clear plastic storage bags are also allowed. Max size: 12" x 12" x 6" clear bag, or 1-gallon clear storage bag; clutch up to 8" x 5" x 1".
What is the water bottle policy at Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium?
Not Allowed. Personal drink containers of any kind, including empty bottles, cups, and thermoses, are prohibited; water and beverages must be purchased inside at cashless concessions.
What is the outside food policy at Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium?
Conditional. Outside food and beverage are prohibited, with an exception for medical and childcare needs. Exceptions: Medical and childcare needs exception.
Can I bring medical supplies or equipment into Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium?
Conditional. Bags for medical needs still must meet clear-bag rules but get a dedicated Medical/Family screening lane; guests with medical devices get hand-held-detector or pat-down screening, with private screening available on request.
Can you bring your own alcohol (BYOB) into Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium?
Not Allowed. Outside alcohol is strictly prohibited (cannot be brought in or taken out); in-stadium purchase is available for guests 21+ with ID, sales end after the 3rd quarter, with a limit of 2 beers/seltzers or 1 cocktail per ID per transaction.
Is cannabis or marijuana allowed at Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium?
Not Allowed. Not named by word, but covered under the stadium's blanket illegal-drugs prohibition; marijuana remains fully illegal in North Carolina with no medical or recreational program.
Are coolers allowed at Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium?
Not Allowed. Coolers, ice chests, and similar containers are explicitly prohibited.
Are strollers and wagons allowed at Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium?
Conditional. Strollers are explicitly permitted and must be parked behind the wall at the top of the seating section; wagons are not separately addressed in any official source found.
Can I bring a breast pump or nursing supplies into Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium?
Allowed. Dedicated lactation rooms are located behind Section 18, next to Bostock Gate Guest Services, and on the Club/Suite levels of Blue Devil Tower; nursing and pumping supplies fall under the bag policy's medical/childcare exception.
Are wheelchairs and ECVs allowed at Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium?
Allowed. Wheelchairs and assistive devices are accommodated with accessible entry lanes at every gate, where devices are visually inspected rather than run through metal detectors.
Are e-bikes, scooters, or hoverboards allowed at Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium?
Not Allowed. Shoes with wheels are explicitly prohibited; bikes, skateboards, and scooters are not separately addressed in any official document found.
What is the camera policy at Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium, and what equipment is allowed?
Conditional. Cameras are allowed only with a lens under 4 inches and a case up to 8" x 5" x 1"; video cameras and cameras with a lens over 4 inches are prohibited. Max size: Camera lens: under 4 inches; case up to 8" x 5" x 1".
Are drones allowed at Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium?
Not Allowed. All drones and unmanned aircraft systems are prohibited at the stadium; Duke's campus-wide drone policy states flights near stadiums are always unauthorized.
Are umbrellas allowed at Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium?
Conditional. Umbrellas are permitted but must be closed in seating areas and other crowded areas.
Are noisemakers, flags, or banners allowed at Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium?
Conditional. Artificial noisemakers are prohibited; banners and signs are permitted, but Duke reserves the right to remove any sign that blocks views, resembles an advertisement or political statement, or is obscene.
Are chairs and blankets allowed at Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium?
Conditional. Blankets, seat cushions, and personal stadium chairs are permitted; outside chairs such as lounge, folding, or tailgate chairs are prohibited.
What is the weapons policy at Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium?
Not Allowed. Weapons of any kind, including pocket knives, are prohibited with no exceptions, including for concealed-carry permit holders; as a private university, Duke opts out entirely of North Carolina's vehicle-storage exception for permit holders that applies at public schools, maintaining a total ban.
Is smoking or vaping allowed at Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium, and is there a designated area?
Not Allowed. Duke is a Tobacco-Free Campus; all tobacco and vaping products, including cigarettes, cigars, e-cigarettes, and chewing tobacco, are banned campus-wide, including on gameday.
Are pets or service animals allowed at Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium?
Conditional. Personal pets, emotional-support animals, and therapy/companion dogs are prohibited; trained service animals and service animals in training are permitted if leashed, vaccinated, and non-disruptive.
Does Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium allow re-entry?
Not Allowed. Strict no re-entry once a ticket is scanned, with exceptions only for emergencies and evacuations.
What else should I know about Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium's policies?
Conditional. Duke University reserves the right to deny anyone or anything from entering the venue; also prohibited: balloons, balls, frisbees, laser pointers, selfie sticks, and hazardous materials.
Is Duke Blue Devils stadium the same place as Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium?
Yes — Duke Blue Devils stadium is a former or alternate name for Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium. All of the entry policies on this page apply the same way.
Is Wallace Wade Stadium the same place as Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium?
Yes — Wallace Wade Stadium is a former or alternate name for Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium. All of the entry policies on this page apply the same way.
Is Duke stadium the same place as Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium?
Yes — Duke stadium is a former or alternate name for Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium. All of the entry policies on this page apply the same way.