Football

CEFCU Stadium Prohibited Items

Spartan Athletics has instituted revised security policies and is encouraging patrons to allow extra time for entry into venues. Please be aware that all persons and packages are subject to search. Security measures are constantly reviewed and subject to change as conditions warrant.

Security at entry gates will conduct a bag search and refuse entry to any persons possessing restricted items. Receptacles will be available if guests would like to discard prohibited items; otherwise, they may take the items to their vehicles.

The following items are prohibited from SJSU Athletics facilities:

  • Alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs
  • Non-clear bags larger than 4.5” x 6.5” (example: clutch purse)
  • Sealed Water Bottles (permitted) / No Other Drinks
  • Outside Food not purchased at Block Party/Tailgate Areas (unless it fits inside a permitted game day bag)
  • Animals (except service animals)*
  • Banners, signs, or flags, balloons
  • Skates, skateboards, hoverboards, scooters, or bicycles
  • Boxes or wrapped packages
  • Cans (including aerosol cans), glass, flasks, any container larger than 20 ozs (must be empty), or open containers 
  • Coolers, backpacks, or bags larger than 12” x 12” x 15”
  • Fireworks, confetti, flares, optical illusions, laser pointers of any type, or other elements used to cause a distraction or disturbance to the game
  • Horns or artificial noisemakers
  • Coverings that hide one’s identity or objects to cover one's face (medical and religious articles exempt) - unless purchased at a SJSU athletic event
  • Folding chairs, stools, and lawn furniture
  • Non-retractable umbrella (cannot be opened in seating)
  • Poles, sticks, monopods, or tripods larger than 24”
  • Remote control cars or toys, including drones (unless approved by SJSU Athletics, SJSU Risk Management, SJSU PD, and Mountain West Conference)
  • Remote-controlled devices of any kind
  • Stadium seat cushion with no structural frames (or larger than 18”)
  • Chair backs that have metal frames are not permitted. (Seat cushions and chair backs without metal frames, pockets, zippers, compartments or covers are permitted.) Seat cushions and chair backs must be 18 in width or less.**
  • Tobacco items of any kind (including e-cigarettes)
  • Weapons or projectiles (or replicas)

Additional items may be denied without notice for the safety and security of all participants, fans, and staff. Stadium management reserves the right to adjust entry policies at its sole discretion without any prior notice.

Note: Strollers are welcome but are not allowed to be stored in aisles or under seats. Strollers or portable chairs must be ADA-compliant.

Prohibited items will not be accepted for storage at the Ticket Office or anywhere at CEFCU Stadium during events. Anyone possessing PROHIBITED items will be asked to return them to their cars or dispose of them in the garbage cans at the gate.

Smoking or the use of tobacco is not permitted in SJSU Athletics facilities.

There are no in-and-out privileges at CEFCU Stadium. Once you exit the stadium, you may not re-enter.