Gameday Guide

Scott Stadium

Charlottesville, Virginia · Virginia

CLEAR BAG
12" x 6" x 12"
GATES
1h30 before
TRANSIT
Bus
OUTSIDE FOOD
Not allowed
CAPACITY
61,500

What size bag can I bring?

12" x 6" x 12"
CLEAR BAG REQUIRED
Small clutch bags/wallets no larger than 4.5″ x 6.5″ (with or without a handle or strap) can be taken into the stadium or arena and will be subject to search. An exception will be made for items necessary for medical reasons after proper inspections at a gate designated for this purpose. No outside food or drink.
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Plan your visit

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Getting in

Gates. Gates to Scott Stadium open one and a half (1.5) hours prior kickoff.
Transit. Free game-day fan shuttles run pregame and postgame between the free parking areas (Fontaine Research Park; JPJ Arena; D3/North Grounds/The Park) and Scott Stadium's east and west gates; ADA-accessible shuttles are also provided Lines: Fontaine Research Park fan shuttle, John Paul Jones Arena fan shuttle, D3/North Grounds fan shuttle.
Tailgating. Fans asked not to block traffic lanes within parking lots so an unobstructed emergency path remains; tailgate setups not in the grass/pavement/mulch area must remain within the immediate footprint of the vehicle, allowing traffic flow through the middle lane at all times. In the free lots (JPJ Arena, North Grounds, Fontaine Research Park) fans asked not to take up multiple spaces (free parking reduced for 2025 due to construction). Premium full-service tailgate packages available via REVELXP on the green space next to Observatory Hill Dining Hall (525 McCormick Rd). Propane grills permitted; charcoal grills are not allowed; grilling of any kind is not allowed in or on any parking garage.
Accessibility. UVA provides accommodations for guests with disabilities at all athletics facilities. Accessible seating (wheelchair spaces + companion seats) is at the top of the lower bowl and bottom of the upper bowl in rows WC. ADA elevators accessing all floors are in the South endzone. Advance ADA tickets via (434) 924-UVA1 or uvatickets@virginia.edu; on game day, available ADA tickets can be purchased beginning 2 hours before kickoff at the East and West Ticket Services windows. All free game-day parking lots offer ADA-accessible parking and ADA-accessible shuttles. Visually impaired fans can access a delay-free audio stream via the AudioFetch app on UVA Wireless-ADA
Entry. Prohibited: Artificial noisemakers, Balls, Frisbees, lacrosse sticks, and similar items, Containers (including plastic or glass bottles, cups, cans, coolers, or flasks), Outside Food and Beverages, Strollers (except umbrella strollers), Umbrellas, Weapons of any kind, including those carried with a permit, as defined in SEC-030: Regulations of Weapons, Fireworks and Explosives, Folding Chairs, Drones or unmanned aircraft systems, Animals (with the exception of trained service animals on leashes for our guests with disabilities). Screening procedures will be in use at all entry gates. Walk-through and hand wand metal detectors will be the primary means of screening. For guests who are unable to utilize a walk-through metal detector for medical reasons, hand-held metal detectors will be used. Any person who does not consent to screening will be denied entry into the stadium.

Parking lots

VAF single-game lots (closest to Scott Stadium). Virginia Athletics Foundation members only; Sabre-to-Cavalier Club donors ($100–$1,749) get general-admission non-numbered lots, Coaches Club+ ($1,750+) get reserved numbered lots; permit $55–$60
Fontaine Research Park. Free game-day parking; pregame/postgame fan shuttle to stadium
North Grounds. Free game-day parking
John Paul Jones Arena lots. Free game-day parking; fan shuttle to stadium
Central Grounds Garage (South Emmet Street). $25 same-day only; reserve via Clutch
Hospital South Garage (Crispell Drive and Monroe Avenue). $20 prepaid / $25 day of; reserve via Clutch
Emmet/Ivy Garage (Ivy Road). $20 prepaid / $25 day of; reserve via Clutch
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Food worth the line

Cashless venue (card only). Concession stands include UVA Classics (hot dogs, nachos, pretzels, popcorn, peanuts), 'Hoos Homestand, BBQ Alley (BBQ/brisket/andouille), Papa Johns pizza, Hamburger House (burgers, chicken fingers, fries), Eat Drink Taco, Eat Drink Nacho, Wahoo Water (Celsius, bubly), and a free-refill Refill Station. Alcohol available for 21+ at all regular stands plus dedicated alcohol-only locations and East/West concourse wine bars; limit two drinks per transaction

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Frequently asked

What size bag can I bring into Scott Stadium?

Scott Stadium requires a clear bag no larger than 12" x 6" x 12". Small clutch bags/wallets no larger than 4.5″ x 6.5″ (with or without a handle or strap) can be taken into the stadium or arena and will be subject to search. An exception will be made for items necessary for medical reasons after proper inspections at a gate designated for this purpose. Prohibited bags include, but are not limited to: purses, wallets or clutches larger than 4.5″ x 6.5″, coolers, briefcases, backpacks, fanny packs, cinch bags, diaper bags, luggage of any kind, computer bags and camera bags or any bag larger than the permissible size. Seat cushions and seat backs are permitted as long as they are not in a carrying bag.

Does Scott Stadium require a clear bag?

Yes. Scott Stadium enforces a clear bag policy, and a clear bag may be no larger than 12" x 6" x 12".

Can you bring outside food into Scott Stadium?

Outside food and beverages (including empty bottles) are prohibited. Containers of any kind — plastic or glass bottles, cups, cans, coolers, flasks — are prohibited. Outside alcoholic beverages/containers are not permitted

When do gates open at Scott Stadium?

Gates to Scott Stadium open one and a half (1.5) hours prior kickoff.

Where do you park for a Virginia game?

Scott Stadium has on-site lots including VAF single-game lots (closest to Scott Stadium), Fontaine Research Park, North Grounds, John Paul Jones Arena lots, Central Grounds Garage (South Emmet Street), Hospital South Garage (Crispell Drive and Monroe Avenue), Emmet/Ivy Garage (Ivy Road). Reserve a nearby spot in advance through SpotHero on this page.