Gameday Guide

Wallace Wade Stadium

Durham, North Carolina · duke

CLEAR BAG
12" x 12" x 6"
OUTSIDE FOOD
Not allowed

What size bag can I bring?

12" x 12" x 6"
CLEAR BAG REQUIRED
Also permitted alongside the clear bag: small clutches or wallets, with or without a strap, that fit in the palm of the hand and are no larger than 8 x 5 x 1 inches; one-gallon clear plastic storage bags; and Duke Stores merchandise bags, provided you have a receipt showing a game day purchase. All standard prohibited item rules still apply, including restrictions on noisemakers, drink containers, laser pointers and selfie sticks, even for items purchased at Duke Stores. No outside food or drink.

Teams that play here

Getting in

Tailgating. Tailgating is permitted in the parking lots.
Accessibility. Accessible entry lanes are available at all stadium entrances; guests with medical devices are assisted through screening. ADA parking is outside the Wilson Gate in Blue Zone B-7 and B-4 lots (one placard per vehicle), with overflow at the Science Drive Garage off N.C. 751/Cameron Boulevard. Accessible lift-equipped vans run from all game day parking lots (pickup at Blue Zone, Whitford Drive Circle and Grounds Lot bus stop). Accessible/gender-neutral family restrooms behind Sections 9, 18 and 26, on field level and in Blue Devil Tower; adult changing table behind Section 18. Assistive listening devices at the Bostock Gate and Club Level guest services desks; closed captioning below the video board and on concourse TVs; sensory bags and quiet areas (behind Section 9, near Section 30, near Section 32). Wheelchair assistance from gates to seats. Assistance via DUACCESS text line (text 'DUACCESS' with request and location to 919-808-5576, beginning three hours before kickoff) or Duke Access and Accommodation Services at 919-668-1267.
Entry. Prohibited: Alcoholic beverages, Artificial noisemakers, Bags larger than 12 x 12 x 6 inches, Balloons, balls and frisbees, Cameras with lenses over four inches, Coolers, ice chests and similar containers, Cups, bottles, thermoses and drink containers, Drones or unmanned aircraft systems, Hazardous materials, Laser pointers and selfie sticks, Outside food and beverages (exceptions for medical or childcare needs), Outside chairs, including folding and tailgate chairs, Pets (except service animals), Video cameras, Weapons of any kind, including pocket knives, Wheelie shoes. All fans, students and staff are subject to screening before entering the venue. Walk-through metal detectors are the primary screening method. If needed, hand-held metal detectors and physical pat-downs may be used. Guests who do not consent to screening will not be permitted to enter.

Food worth the line

Concessions are provided by Proof of the Pudding, serving various options along with Coca-Cola products, located throughout the stadium concourse (no concessions on the field level). All concession stands are cashless (credit/debit cards and mobile pay apps); Duke students can use their Flex account with a physical DukeCard. Alcohol (beer, seltzer and canned cocktails) is sold to guests 21+, with sales concluding at the end of the third quarter (max two beers/seltzers or one canned cocktail per valid ID per transaction).

Frequently asked

What size bag can I bring into Wallace Wade Stadium?

Wallace Wade Stadium requires a clear bag no larger than 12" x 12" x 6". Also permitted alongside the clear bag: small clutches or wallets, with or without a strap, that fit in the palm of the hand and are no larger than 8 x 5 x 1 inches; one-gallon clear plastic storage bags; and Duke Stores merchandise bags, provided you have a receipt showing a game day purchase. All standard prohibited item rules still apply, including restrictions on noisemakers, drink containers, laser pointers and selfie sticks, even for items purchased at Duke Stores.

Can you bring outside food into Wallace Wade Stadium?

Outside food and beverage are not permitted within the stadium; reasonable exceptions are made for medical necessities and childcare-related needs.

Where do you park for a duke game?

Wallace Wade Stadium has on-site lots including Blue Zone B-7 and B-4 lots, Science Drive Garage. Reserve a nearby spot in advance through SpotHero on this page.