NFL Bag Policy in Affect for 2016 Games at Gillette

Gillette Stadium, NFL Bag Policy

AMHERST, Mass. – For University of Massachusetts' three home contests at Gillette Stadium, attendees will be subject to the Gillette Stadium bag policy, in place for all events hosted at the venue. To improve your gameday experience, shorten wait times and ensure admission, UMass Athletics encourages its fans and patrons to be familiar with the following guidelines for permissible admittance.

As part of the 2016 season ticket holder benefits package, each UMass football season ticket holder will receive two clear plastic gameday bags which are in compliance with this policy. Additional gameday bags in matching quantity of total season tickets on each account can be picked up prior to both the Boston College game (Sept. 10) and FIU game (Sept. 17) at the fan experience tent located on both Minutefan Way and Minutefan Park. Simply present your existing gameday bags and the tickets from your season ticket plan, and UMass Athletics will provide you with a matching number of gameday bags, outside of the previously provided two which will arrive via mail.

Gillette Stadium Bag Policy
Only clear plastic bags that comply with the Gillette Stadium policy are allowed into Gillette Stadium on event days. Compliant bags are defined within the Prohibited Item list below. This policy is in effect for all Gillette Stadium ticketed events.

Acceptable Items:
The following items may be allowed into the stadium subject to inspection:
• Bags: Only gallon sized clear freezer bags, authorized clear bags measuring 12" x 12" x 6", women's wristlets or handheld wallets not to exceed 8" x 5" x 2", and clear plastic bags carrying only purchases made at the stadium ProShop.
• Cameras: Still cameras are allowed. All video cameras are prohibited. Detachable lenses on still cameras may be detached during inspection.
• Small electronics: Items such as cell phones, personal digital assistants, small transistor radios, small TV monitors, audio recording equipment, etc. will be allowed into the stadium but may have to be turned on during inspection.
• Binoculars
• Small flags: Flags with poles less than two feet in length may be allowed into the stadium after inspection.
• Banners: Banners may be prohibited due to size or message content

All acceptable items will be checked by security to ensure they are what they appear to be.

Prohibited Items:
Any item deemed inappropriate by stadium management will not be allowed into the stadium,
including but not limited to:
• Bags of any kind except gallon sized clear freezer bags or authorized clear bags measuring 12" x 12" x 6" and women's wristlets or handheld wallets not to exceed 8" x 5" x 2.
• Any type of portable chair or seat, other than those approved for persons with accessibility issues
• Camera cases, binocular cases, laptop bags, backpacks, diaper bags, duffel bags, purses, and any other type of carry item.
• Any alcoholic beverages
• Weapons of any kind (including knives)
• Food or beverages (unless the individual is in possession of a letter signed by Kelly Way, Director of Operations, TeamOps LLC)
• Segways/Hoverboards
• Illegal drugs or substances
• Coolers or containers, including cans and bottles
• Umbrellas
• Fireworks or pyrotechnics
• Animals, except service animals assisting those with disabilities
• Strollers or baby seats (acceptable for New England Revolution events and where designated)
• Folding and/or standalone chairs
• Heated clothing; jackets, socks etc.
• Noisemakers, bullhorns or air horns
• Balloons or beach balls
• Seat cushions
• Drones, unmanned aircraft
• Selfie sticks
• Any other item deemed inappropriate by stadium management

No prohibited items will be accepted at the stadium gates for safekeeping. Please leave all prohibited items secured in your vehicle.

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