Short answer
Each fan may carry one clear plastic bag up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches or one clear one-gallon resealable bag, plus a small clutch up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches. Medical bags are allowed after inspection. Nothing can be left at the gates (ECU 2026 game day guide; ECU bag policy).
Allowed
| Item | Rule |
|---|---|
| Clear bag | Plastic, vinyl or PVC, no larger than 12 x 6 x 12 inches, one per person |
| Gallon bag | One clear, resealable one-gallon storage bag |
| Clutch | Up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches, with or without a strap |
| Medical bag | Small bag with medically necessary items, inspected at the gate |
| Baby items | Diapers and other non-medical items go in an approved clear bag |
| Seat cushion | Allowed if it has no arms or pockets |
| Phone, small camera, binoculars | Allowed |
Not allowed
- Any other bag: backpacks, purses larger than the clutch size, fanny packs that are not clear, camera bags.
- Outside food, snacks and drinks, including cans, bottles and coolers.
- Radios without headphones.
- Umbrellas.
- Video cameras, professional cameras and cameras with detachable lenses.
- Stadium seats with arms or pockets.
- Weapons of any kind, including pocketknives.
- Selfie sticks and artificial noisemakers.
Where to get a clear bag
ECU points fans to the Dowdy Student Store in the ECU Main Student Center and area retailers. Online options:
- Clear stadium bag, 12 x 6 x 12 Measure before you buy: some “stadium approved” totes run larger.Find on Amazon
- Clear clutch or wristlet Must be 4.5 x 6.5 inches or smaller to count as the clutch.Find on Amazon
- Seat cushion without arms Bleacher seats get hot in September and cold in November.Find on Amazon
Full packing list: what to bring to an ECU game.
Questions fans ask
What size bag can I bring to an ECU football game?
A clear bag up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches or a clear one-gallon resealable bag, plus a clutch no larger than 4.5 x 6.5 inches.
Can I bring a backpack into Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium?
No. Only clear bags within the size limit, a small clutch and inspected medical bags are allowed.
Can I bring an umbrella to an ECU game?
No. Umbrellas are on the prohibited list; bring a poncho.
Sources
Last checked October 29, 2026. Kickoff times, TV and stadium rules can change; ECU Athletics posts the final word each game week.