Soccer at Michigan Stadium Prohibited Items and Safety
SSC Napoli vs. FC Barcelona
For the match on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019, at 5 p.m.
Athletic officials and law enforcement personnel have completed emergency response plans for a variety of situations at Michigan Stadium. We hope these emergencies never occur, but we are prepared if they do. This information will help you know what to do to contribute to a safe environment for all.
What You Should Do
Based on the nature of a specific event or emergency, directions to fans and staff will be communicated via public address announcements and video scoreboard messages. Emergency sheltering locations may include Crisler Center, Ann Arbor Pioneer High School and other nearby Athletics facilities. Fans are requested to listen to announcements and remain seated until instructed otherwise.
What Not To Do
In order to keep the Big House a safe environment for all, we remind you about these key stipulations of the University of Michigan ordinance of the Board of Regents:
• Alcohol, possession and/or consumption, is prohibited at all athletic events inside the stadium.
• No person shall throw, project or drop any projectile or object that could cause injury in the spectator or playing area.
• Unauthorized entry onto the playing field before, during or after the game is prohibited.
Violation of these articles of the University ordinance shall constitute a civil infraction and shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $50 plus court costs.
The possession and operation of unmanned and/or remote controlled aircraft (drone) is prohibited at Michigan Stadium and surrounding area. Any person who knowingly or willfully violates the rules pertaining to operations in this airspace may be subject to certain criminal penalties.
What to Bring
Fans are encouraged to bring ONLY necessary items to events at Michigan Stadium. All subjects and items are subject to search.
Permitted Items
- Foam seat pads
- Small non-pocket seat cushions without storage slots
- Binoculars -- CASES are not permitted
- Cell phones and pagers
- Small cameras (those with a lens shorter than 6 inches) and radios
- Blankets and rain apparel -- UMBRELLAS are not permitted
Prohibited Items
- All bags (including purses, fanny packs, etc.)
- All bottles (including all types of water bottles)
- Vuvuzelas and any other artificial noisemakers
- Fireworks and flares
- Flagpoles (flags/banners may NOT be hung on any surface within the stadium)
- Oversized flags (flags must be small enough for one person to hold)
- Alcoholic beverages
- Aerosol and spray cans
- Animals (except service animals for persons with a disability)
- Apparel or signage displaying profane or abusive language
- Containers of any kind (including coolers, thermoses, cups, cans, flasks)
- Food of any kind
- Irritants
- Projectiles (including footballs, Frisbees and beach balls)
- Seat cushions containing any type of metal or those with pockets, storage slots, seat backs, arm rests, or attachments of any kind
- Strollers
- Video camera, tripods and selfie sticks
- Umbrellas
- Weapons
- Any other item that may obstruct or impair the view or enjoyment of another attendee
Changes in national and regional security levels may affect security procedures at Michigan Stadium. Medical exceptions will be addressed individually at the gates. Those requiring necessary items (e.g., diapers for a baby, medical prescriptions, etc.) are encouraged to carry them into the stadium in a clear plastic bag.
We appreciate your cooperation with these security measures. Enjoy the game!
