University of Connecticut Athletics
UConn Athletics Bag Policy
For fans attending events at all UConn athletics facilities
All bags are subject to search upon entry and are subject to additional searches within the stadium. Backpacks or oversized bags are not permitted. Purses/tote bags that are smaller than 12" x 12" x 6" will be permitted. Diaper bags are permitted in the company of a small child. Bags carrying medical needs will also be permitted and are subject to search by venue personnel. Bags for equipment and computers for those working the event, such as media, photographers, etc. are permitted and are subject to search upon entry into the venue. Guests are encouraged to return unauthorized items to their vehicles. Venues cannot safeguard items which are not permitted into the arena. Violators of the rules will be refused admission and asked to leave. This policy is in effect for all guests.
Approved Bags
- Purses or tote bags that do not exceed 12” H x 6” W x 12” L
- Small clutch bags
All other bags are prohibited. All bags are subject to search by venue personnel.
Exceptions will be made for necessary medical items and diaper bags in the company of a small child. All non-approved bags must be returned to your vehicle.
Prohibited Items
- Alcoholic beverages
- Animals (except service animals)
- Artificial noise makers
- Audio or video recording equipment
- Backpacks
- Bags or purses larger than 12” H x 6” W x 12” L
- Balloons
- Cameras with lenses larger than 3”
- Cameras with a detachable lens
- Coolers, cans, glass bottles, flasks, or any outside food or beverage
- Drugs
- Laptops
- Large or inappropriate banners/flags
- Laser pointers
- Promotional items with commercial identification not approved by UConn
- Seatbacks & chairbacks that exceed 16” H x 16” W x 12” L
- Umbrellas
- Weapons of any kind (including weapons carried with a permit)
Metal Detectors
Metal Detectors will be in place for all UConn home games at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field, Gampel Pavilion and the XL Center. Fans are encouraged to allow for extra time to enter these venues and to leave non-essential items at home. Fans will need to empty their pockets into a bin but will not need to remove their belts, shoes, coins, wallets or jewelry.
Please Remove
Cell Phones
Cameras
Headware
Keys
Don't Remove
Coins
Belts
Wallets
Watches & Jewelry
