TEMPE, Ariz.– Sun Devil Athletics will implement new security measures, including the adoption of a clear bag policy, at Sun Devil Football's home opener on Sept. 3 against Northern Arizona. ASU will also allow fans to bring in factory-sealed individual plastic water bottles or an empty, reusable plastic water bottle to fill once inside the stadium.
"The safety of our fans and visitors to Sun Devil Stadium is paramount," said Vice President for University Athletics and Athletics Director Ray Anderson. "The policies we are implementing ensure security can easily identify personal belongings to get fans through the gates and on to enjoying the game day experience and Sun Devil Football. Fans should arrive early and visit the websiteto find the best way to get to their seats because we want to see the stadium full for kickoff."
ASU is one of eight schools in the Pac-12 Conference to implement a clear bag policy. The policy is also in line with similar security measures at University of Phoenix Stadium for Arizona Cardinals games and at Chase Field for Diamondbacks games.
Sun Devil Athletics encourages fans to review the clear bag specificationsbefore heading to Sun Devil Stadium. Fans with non-compliant bags will be asked to return them to their vehicles before entering the stadium. Guests may still bring small clutch-style bags, up to 6.5 inches wide, into the game to secure personal belongings.
Given the potential for high temperatures at the start of football season, it is important that our fans stay hydrated throughout the game. This season, fans also are allowed to bring factory-sealed water bottles up to 1.5 liters or empty, clear plastic reusable water bottles into the game. Glass and metal water bottles are still prohibited.
Due to the reinvention of Sun Devil Stadium, entry on the north and south sides of the stadium will change for the upcoming season. ASU encourages fans to arrive early to the game and to visit www.thesundevils.com/findmyseatfor the best route to access seats on game day.
Sun Devil Football opens the 2016 season against Northern Arizona on Saturday, Sept. 3 at 8 p.m. PT.
"The safety of our fans and visitors to Sun Devil Stadium is paramount," said Vice President for University Athletics and Athletics Director Ray Anderson. "The policies we are implementing ensure security can easily identify personal belongings to get fans through the gates and on to enjoying the game day experience and Sun Devil Football. Fans should arrive early and visit the websiteto find the best way to get to their seats because we want to see the stadium full for kickoff."
ASU is one of eight schools in the Pac-12 Conference to implement a clear bag policy. The policy is also in line with similar security measures at University of Phoenix Stadium for Arizona Cardinals games and at Chase Field for Diamondbacks games.
Sun Devil Athletics encourages fans to review the clear bag specificationsbefore heading to Sun Devil Stadium. Fans with non-compliant bags will be asked to return them to their vehicles before entering the stadium. Guests may still bring small clutch-style bags, up to 6.5 inches wide, into the game to secure personal belongings.
Given the potential for high temperatures at the start of football season, it is important that our fans stay hydrated throughout the game. This season, fans also are allowed to bring factory-sealed water bottles up to 1.5 liters or empty, clear plastic reusable water bottles into the game. Glass and metal water bottles are still prohibited.
Due to the reinvention of Sun Devil Stadium, entry on the north and south sides of the stadium will change for the upcoming season. ASU encourages fans to arrive early to the game and to visit www.thesundevils.com/findmyseatfor the best route to access seats on game day.
Sun Devil Football opens the 2016 season against Northern Arizona on Saturday, Sept. 3 at 8 p.m. PT.
