ORLANDO (UCFKnights.com) – To provide a safer environment and expedite the entry process at Knights football games, UCF is implementing a clear bag policy at Bright House Networks Stadium. Beginning with the 2016-17 season, the type, size and number of bags brought into any athletic event at Bright House Networks Stadium.
"We feel new security measures are important," UCF Vice President and Director of Athletics Danny White said. "The safety of our student-athletes and fans will always be our highest game-day priority. In addition, the new clear bag policy will make bag checks more efficient, speeding up the process of getting into the stadium."
UCF Athletics strongly encourages fans not to bring bags of any type to Bright House Networks Stadium. But what is outlined below is permissible.
Beginning Sept. 3 for the Knights' season-opening football game, only the following style and size of bag will be allowed inside Bright House Networks Stadium:
Approved bags:
- Clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags that do not exceed 12" x 6" x 12"
- One-gallon clear plastic storage/freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar)
- Small purses and clutch bags no larger than 4.5" x 6.5" (roughly the size of an adult hand)
A logo no larger than 4.5" x 3.4" can be displayed on one side of a permissible clear bag
Medically-necessary items (after proper inspection at Gate 18)
Each guest may enter with one approved clear bag and one small clutch/purse
Prohibited bags include (but are not limited to):
- Purses larger than a clutch bag
- Briefcases
- Backpacks
- Coolers
- Fanny packs
- Cinch/Drawstring bags
- Luggage of any kind
- Computer bags
- Diaper bags
- Mesh bags
- Tinted plastic bags
- Plastic bags with a pattern
- Personal seatbacks
- Binocular cases
- Camera bags
- Non-approved seat cushions (which include large traditional seat cushions that have pockets, zippers or compartments)
Guests will continue to be able to enjoy their tailgate activities in the parking lots and do so with greater safety and the knowledge that their entry into the stadium should be more efficient. Fans will also be allowed to continue carrying items such as binoculars, cameras and smart phones into the venue.
All of UCF's game-day policies – including a list of prohibited items for football games – are available by logging on to UCFGameday.com. A full FAQ regarding the clear bag policy can also be found at the site.