LaVell Edwards Stadium allows bags 5" x 8" x 1" (clutch bags only); no clear bags permitted or smaller. Backpacks are not allowed. Clear bags are not required.
What Is the LaVell Edwards Stadium Bag Policy?
LaVell Edwards Stadium enforces a strict NO bag policy for all BYU Cougars football games and events. This means virtually all bags, including clear bags, backpacks, purses, tote bags, and fanny packs, are prohibited at the gates.
The only standard exception is a small clutch bag no larger than 5″ x 8″ x 1″, with or without a handle or strap. Each guest is limited to one bag. Medically necessary items, including diaper bags, are also permitted after inspection at a designated gate.
This policy is stricter than what many college football fans expect. BYU previously used a clear bag policy starting in 2018 but has since moved to a full no-bag rule. Fans who arrive with a backpack, tote, or clear bag will be turned away at the gate and asked to return their bag to their vehicle.
Approved Bags at LaVell Edwards Stadium
The only bag permitted for general fans at LaVell Edwards Stadium is a small clutch bag measuring no more than 5″ x 8″ x 1″, with or without a handle or strap. One clutch bag is allowed per person. There is no approved clear bag option, clear bags are not permitted under the current policy.
Medically necessary items, including diaper bags, are permitted after inspection. Fans traveling with these items should enter through Gate 3 or Gate 9, where staff are available to conduct the required inspection.
Personal cameras (not professional or video cameras) are welcome inside the stadium. However, camera bags are not allowed under the no-bag policy, so the camera must be carried by hand or around your neck. Tripods are not permitted in the seating bowl.
Prohibited Bags and Items
All bags beyond the approved 5″ x 8″ x 1″ clutch are prohibited. This includes backpacks, clear bags, purses larger than the clutch limit, tote bags, cinch bags, fanny packs, drawstring bags, camera bags, and coolers. Outside food and drink are also not permitted inside the stadium.
Alcohol and tobacco are not permitted anywhere on BYU campus, including inside the stadium or in its parking lots. This ban extends to all tailgating areas and covers e-cigarettes and vaping. Weapons of any kind are prohibited. Personal stadium chairs and seat cushions brought from home are also not allowed, chair back rentals are available inside the stadium at Gates 1 and 5.
Professional cameras, video cameras, and recording equipment require a media credential. Fans without credentials who arrive with professional camera gear will be denied entry with that equipment.
Bag Check and Storage Options
LaVell Edwards Stadium does not offer an official on-site bag check or storage service for general fans. If you arrive with a prohibited bag, you will be directed to return it to your vehicle before re-entering through any gate.
Because there is no bag storage on the premises, plan ahead before leaving for the game. Leave backpacks, large purses, and any non-clutch bag in your car. If you are using rideshare or being dropped off without access to a vehicle, make sure you have only your approved clutch or wallet in hand before arriving at the gate.
LaVell Edwards Stadium Security Screening
LaVell Edwards Stadium reserves the right to inspect all items brought into the facility. By using a ticket to enter, each guest consents to such a search. Guests who refuse to consent to inspection will be denied entry.
Fans with medically necessary items or diaper bags should enter through Gate 3 or Gate 9, where designated staff handle those inspections. For standard entry, any stadium gate accepts ticket scans, your ticket is valid at all gates. Gate 1 in the southwest corner tends to see the longest lines, especially close to kickoff, while other gates are typically less congested.
Download your tickets and parking pass to your phone before leaving for the stadium to speed up entry. The Stadium Management Office, located just inside Gate 3, opens as soon as guests are permitted into the stadium and closes approximately thirty minutes after the event ends. For questions during the event, stop by in person or call 801-422-6022.
Tips for Game Day
The single most important thing you can do before leaving for a BYU game is simplify what you carry. Leave all bags except a small clutch (5″ x 8″ x 1″ or smaller) in your car. Visiting fans are caught off guard by this policy more than any other, the no-bag rule applies even to clear bags, which many fans assume are universally accepted at college stadiums.
For families with young children, diaper bags are allowed after inspection at Gate 3 or Gate 9. Strollers are not permitted inside the stadium. Children under two do not need a ticket. Plan to carry diapers and essentials in the diaper bag and leave the stroller at your vehicle.
Personal stadium chairs are not permitted inside the stadium, but chair back rentals are available on a per-game basis at Gates 1 and 5, or can be purchased in advance when selecting tickets. Sunscreen in small containers, sunglasses, and light layers are practical items to carry in your clutch for afternoon games, as the Provo sun can be intense during early-season matchups.
Pre-game activities at Cougar Canyon open 3.5 hours before kickoff on the west side of the stadium. Download the BYU Cougars app for mobile-friendly stadium maps, real-time gate wait information, and mobile ticketing before you head out.
Heading to a show? See our LaVell Edwards Stadium parking guide for everything else you need to know before you go.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are clear bags allowed at LaVell Edwards Stadium?
No. LaVell Edwards Stadium has a full no-bag policy, and clear bags are not permitted. The only exception is a small clutch bag no larger than 5″ x 8″ x 1″. Do not bring a clear bag expecting it to be allowed, it will be turned away at the gate.
Are diaper bags allowed at LaVell Edwards Stadium?
Yes. Diaper bags are permitted as medically necessary items after inspection. Fans carrying diaper bags should enter through Gate 3 or Gate 9, where staff will conduct the required inspection before allowing entry.
Can I bring a backpack into LaVell Edwards Stadium?
No. Backpacks of any size, including small daypacks and clear backpacks, are prohibited. Leave your backpack in your vehicle before approaching the gates.
Can I bring a water bottle into LaVell Edwards Stadium?
No outside food or drink is permitted inside LaVell Edwards Stadium. Water and beverages are available for purchase at concession stands throughout the stadium.
Are cameras allowed at LaVell Edwards Stadium?
Personal cameras are welcome, but camera bags are not allowed due to the no-bag policy. Carry your camera by hand or on a neck strap. Professional cameras, video cameras, and recording equipment require a valid media credential.
Can I bring an umbrella into LaVell Edwards Stadium?
Small, personal compact umbrellas are generally permitted when carried by hand. Full-size golf umbrellas and large umbrellas that obstruct the view of other fans are not allowed in the seating bowl.
Are seat cushions allowed at LaVell Edwards Stadium?
Personal stadium chairs and outside chair back seats are not permitted. Chair back rentals are available on a per-game basis at Gates 1 and 5, or can be purchased in advance when selecting your tickets.
What should I do if I arrive at the stadium with a prohibited bag?
You will be directed to return your bag to your vehicle before re-entering. There is no bag check or on-site storage available at LaVell Edwards Stadium, so plan ahead and leave non-compliant bags in your car before approaching the gates.
