Autzen Stadium allows bags 12" x 6" x 12" (clear bags); 4.5" x 6.5" (clutches) or smaller. Backpacks are not allowed. Clear bags are required.
What Is the Autzen Stadium Bag Policy?
Autzen Stadium enforces a mandatory clear bag policy for all ticketed events, including every Oregon Ducks home football game in 2026.
The University of Oregon permits one clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bag per person that does not exceed 12″ x 6″ x 12″. As an alternative, fans may carry a standard one-gallon clear re-sealable plastic freezer bag. Each fan is also permitted one small clutch purse no larger than 4.5″ x 6.5″ in addition to the clear bag. No other bag types are allowed through the gates.
This policy was adopted by the University of Oregon to enhance public safety and speed up security screening for all fans. It applies to every ticketed athletic event held at Autzen Stadium, not just football. Fans who arrive with a non-compliant bag will be turned away at the gate with no exceptions and no on-site storage available.
Approved Bags at Autzen Stadium
Three bag types are permitted inside Autzen Stadium in 2026: a clear tote, a one-gallon freezer bag, and a small clutch.
The primary approved option is one clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bag measuring no more than 12″ x 6″ x 12″. Fans who do not own a clear tote bag can substitute a standard one-gallon clear re-sealable plastic storage bag, which costs almost nothing at any grocery store. Each person may also carry one small clutch purse or wallet measuring no larger than 4.5″ x 6.5″, roughly the size of a hand, with or without a handle or strap.
Beyond bags, fans can carry permitted items such as keys, phones, wallets, and makeup directly in their pockets or hands without placing them in a bag. Blankets are allowed and may be carried over your arm or shoulder. Binoculars and cameras may be brought in around your neck or in your hands as long as they are not inside a case.
Medically necessary items and equipment that do not fit within the clear bag policy are handled separately. Fans requiring medical accommodations may enter at any gate but will be subject to additional screening. Gate supervisors are available to assist at each entrance.
Prohibited Bags and Items
Any bag that is not clear or exceeds the approved dimensions is prohibited at Autzen Stadium. The following are explicitly banned: backpacks, standard purses larger than 4.5″ x 6.5″, briefcases, fanny packs, diaper bags, cinch bags, cooler bags, computer bags, camera bags, binocular cases, and luggage of any kind.
No outside food or beverage may be brought into the stadium. Sealed, factory-sealed plastic water bottles are the one exception, open or previously opened containers are not allowed inside. Glass containers, metal containers, vacuum bottles, and thermos-type insulated containers are all prohibited. No outside alcohol is permitted under any circumstances; beer and wine are available at stadium concession stands, though consumption is banned in the student seating sections.
Additional prohibited items include weapons of any kind, fireworks, laser pointers, explosives, seat cushions with pockets or zippers or compartments or covers, iPads and tablets, lighters, and spiked jewelry. Open umbrellas are banned in all seating areas, aisles, and standing-room-only locations throughout the stadium.
Any person found with a prohibited item at a security inspection will be given two options: return the item to their vehicle or discard it in a public trash receptacle. There is no bag check, no lockers, and no third option.
Bag Check and Storage Options
Autzen Stadium has no on-site bag check service and no public storage lockers available to general admission fans on game day.
If your bag is rejected at the gate, you must carry it back to your vehicle yourself. This is a significant logistical consideration at Autzen because many fans park south of the Willamette River and walk across the Autzen Footbridge to reach the stadium. A rejected bag at the gate means a round trip back over the bridge, which can easily cost 30 to 40 minutes of your time.
The only practical solution is to pack correctly before you leave your car or tailgate site. Transfer everything from a backpack or standard purse into an approved clear bag before you start walking toward the stadium. Backpacks and coolers are fine for tailgating in the parking lots, but they cannot enter the venue.
Autzen Stadium Security Screening
All fans entering Autzen Stadium pass through a walk-through metal detector before scanning their ticket at the gate. Fans carrying a bag receive an additional inspection at the entrance point.
During the bag inspection, security staff verify that the bag is fully clear, that it does not exceed the 12″ x 6″ x 12″ size limit, and that it contains no prohibited items. If any issue is found with the bag or its contents, the fan will not be permitted to enter until the problem is resolved. Large belt buckles may need to be removed during the metal detector screening process.
Gates open well before kickoff, and lines grow significantly in the final 60 to 90 minutes before the game. Arriving early is the best way to avoid a long wait. Fans with medical items or equipment that requires accommodation should notify the gate supervisor, who can direct them through the appropriate screening process.
Tips for Game Day
Pack your clear bag at home before you leave, not in the parking lot. Measure any bag you plan to use against the 12″ x 6″ x 12″ limit in advance so there are no surprises at the gate. A one-gallon freezer bag from any grocery store is a free and fully compliant alternative if you do not own a clear tote.
Eugene’s fall weather turns cold and wet by October and November. Blankets are allowed and should be carried over your arm. Ponchos and rain jackets are a smart substitution for umbrellas, since open umbrellas are prohibited in all seating and aisle areas inside the stadium. If you bring an umbrella for the walk to the stadium, close it and keep it closed the entire time you are inside.
Seat cushions are permitted but face strict size limits. The cushion may be no more than 17.5″ wide by 13.5″ deep, with a seat back no taller than 19″ and a cushion thickness no greater than 4″. Any seat cushion with pockets, zippers, compartments, or covers will be confiscated at the gate. Verify your cushion meets all four measurements before you leave home.
Leave all non-clear bags, coolers, standard purses, and backpacks in your vehicle before you start walking toward the stadium. Because Autzen has no bag check and many fans park a long walk away across the Willamette River footbridge, a rejected bag at the gate is a costly mistake. Do not bring glass containers, insulated tumblers, or Hydro Flask-style bottles, as all metal and insulated containers are banned regardless of whether they are sealed.
Heading to a show? See our Autzen Stadium parking guide for everything else you need to know before you go.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are diaper bags allowed at Autzen Stadium?
Diaper bags are not permitted as a separate exception. The University of Oregon requires all items, including diapers and baby supplies, to be carried inside an approved clear bag no larger than 12″ x 6″ x 12″. Pack baby essentials directly into your clear tote before entering.
Can I bring a camera into Autzen Stadium?
Personal still cameras are permitted and may be carried in your hands or around your neck without a case. Cameras with a lens longer than 3″, tripods, monopods, and selfie sticks are not allowed. Video recording of events is prohibited. Commercial or flash photography of any kind is not permitted.
Can I bring a water bottle into Autzen Stadium?
Factory-sealed plastic water bottles are allowed inside the stadium. Open or previously opened plastic bottles, glass containers, metal containers, and all insulated thermos-type containers including Hydro Flasks and similar tumblers are prohibited.
Are umbrellas allowed inside Autzen Stadium?
Umbrellas may be brought to the stadium but must remain closed at all times inside the seating areas, aisles, and standing-room-only locations. Fans who open an umbrella inside the stadium may be asked to leave the event. Packing a poncho is a more practical option for rainy game days.
What are the seat cushion rules at Autzen Stadium?
Seat cushions and seat backs without pockets, zippers, compartments, or covers are allowed. The permitted dimensions are no more than 17.5″ wide by 13.5″ deep, with a seat back height not exceeding 19″ and a cushion thickness no greater than 4″. Any cushion with storage features will be turned away at the gate.
What happens if my bag is rejected at the gate?
Fans with a prohibited bag will not be allowed to enter the stadium. You will need to return the bag to your vehicle or discard it in a trash receptacle. Autzen Stadium has no bag check service and no on-site lockers, so plan your walk back to your vehicle accordingly, especially if you parked across the Autzen Footbridge.
Can I bring medical equipment or items into Autzen Stadium?
Yes. Fans with medically necessary items that fall outside the standard clear bag policy may enter at any gate and will receive additional screening. Notify the gate supervisor on arrival and they will assist you through the appropriate process.
Does the clear bag policy apply to concerts and non-football events at Autzen?
Yes. The clear bag policy applies to all ticketed athletic events at Autzen Stadium. Special concerts and non-athletics events may enforce even stricter rules depending on the performer or promoter, so always verify the specific event’s policy before you arrive.
