Getting through stadium security smoothly requires following strict entry rules. University officials enforce a uniform clear bag policy and entry checkpoints system across every gate. All bags carried into the stadium must be clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC and must not exceed 12" x 6" x 12". Small clutch bags, no larger than 4.5" x 6.5", are permitted alongside one-gallon clear plastic freezer bags. Backpacks, camera cases, tinted bags, and oversized totes are barred at security checkpoints, and there are no bag check lockers on site.
Every digital ticket clearly indicates your designated gate to streamline gate entrance and concourse navigation. Stadium gates open two and a half hours prior to kickoff. Gates 1 through 10 handle the west sideline, Gates 25 through 38 process east upper and lower arrivals, and specialized northern gates manage the student influx. Moving counter to your assigned gate exterior can add 15 to 20 minutes to your arrival walk because security fencing routes lines around perimeter plazas.
For patrons with limited mobility, dedicated ADA accessible seating areas are positioned throughout the facility. Elevated wheelchair platforms line the back rows of the lower bowl and concourses across the north, south, east, and west sections. These platforms ensure unobstructed sightlines even when surrounding crowds stand up. Bryant-Denny operates ADA-specific shuttle golf carts from designated perimeter drop-off points, and elevators at Gates 6, 17, and 41 prioritize wheelchair users, companion ticket holders, and staff.
