We are excited to welcome you to Luther "Nick" Jeralds Stadium! The health and safety of our fans, guests, players, and employees is our top priority. Fayetteville State University is following the Cumberland County Health Department and CDC guidelines. Proof of vaccination, a negative COVID-19 test, or a face covering is not required for entry into the stadium.
All patrons must have a ticket for admission. Anyone leaving the stadium, must have a new unused ticket to re-enter.
Bag Policy
To ensure that all fans have a safe and enjoyable visit, Fayetteville State will enforce a clear bag policy wherein approved items may be placed in transparent plastic, vinyl or PVC bag no larger than 12" x 6" x 12" or purses, bags or clutches no larger than 4.5" x 6.5".
Smoking Policy
Luther "Nick" Jeralds Stadium is a smoke-free facility. Smoking is prohibited inside all areas of the stadium including concourses, seating areas, suites and club areas. This includes but is not limited to cigarettes, vapor cigarettes and electronic cigarettes.
Banners, Signs and Flags
Banners, signs and flags (national flags not included) must be football or event related and contain no commercial messages, logos or political endorsements. Banners, signs and flags should contain no offensive or obscene language. Banners, signs and flags which contain graphic depictions must be in good taste and contain no depictions that would offend or embarrass other patrons. In general, banners, signs and flags should be in good taste. Stadium Management reserves the right to approve all banners, signs and flags.
Patrons must adhere to the following guidelines:
- Banners, signs and flags must be small enough for one person to hold and no larger than 24" x 24".
- Banners, signs and flags may not be affixed, in any form, to the stadium.
- Banners, signs and flags may not obstruct the view of others.
- Banners, signs and flags may not obstruct static or electronic stadium signage.
- Banners, signs and flags should be constructed of either vinyl, cloth or other lightweight materials.
- Banners, signs and flags may not be attached to poles or sticks.
- Patrons will not be permitted to display more than one banner, sign or flag.
Stadium Management reserves the right to remove any and all banners, signs or flags not in compliance with stadium policy or which, in their sole judgment, may be offensive to others or in instances where the banners, signs or flags continue to obstruct the view of others.
Alcohol Policy
Fans who consume alcohol are encouraged to drink responsibly. Patrons who attempt to bring their own alcohol into the stadium or who are obviously intoxicated will not be admitted into the stadium. All alcohol sales inside the stadium require a picture ID as proof of age. In North Carolina, there are four acceptable forms of identification that can be used to buy alcoholic beverages: current driver's license from any state in the United States, current U.S. military identification card, current North Carolina identification card or current official passport issued by any nation. You must be at least 21 years old to purchase alcohol. All alcohol sales will be discontinued at the end of the third quarter. Sales may be discontinued earlier at the discretion of stadium management.
Prohibited Items
To ensure that all fans have a safe and enjoyable visit, the following items are not permitted in the stadium:
- Umbrellas
- Alcoholic beverages
- All balls, including footballs of any size
- All non-transparent bags or items, including backpacks, binocular/camera cases, cinch bags, computer bags, diaper bags, fanny packs, purses larger than 4.5" x 6.5", etc.
- Baby seats
- Balloons
- Coolers or containers, including cans and bottles
- Explosives
- Fireworks
- Folding chairs
- Food and beverages
- Horns, bells, whistles and other noise makers
- Illegal drugs
- Laptops
- Laser pointers
- Pets, except service animals assisting those with disabilities
- Seat cushions with covers, zippers, clasps, pockets or any other device that would allow concealment of any item
- Selfie Sticks
- Strollers
- Video equipment
- Weapons of any kind and size, including guns, knives, scissors and those carried with a permit
- Other items that in the judgment of stadium management pose a safety hazard or diminish the enjoyment of an event by other patrons
Prohibited items that are discovered during security inspections at the stadium entrances must be either returned to the owner's vehicle or discarded. Unlawful items that are discovered during security inspections are subject to confiscation, and the person in possession of those items may be denied entrance into the stadium and is subject to arrest. Any prohibited item discovered inside the stadium is subject to confiscation.
Items that will be permitted but will be inspected at bag check locations prior to entry:
- Any transparent plastic, vinyl or PVC bag no larger than 12" x 6" x 12"
- Purses, bags or clutches no larger than 4.5" x 6.5"
- Containers for medical supplies for diabetics
- Flags without poles or sticks
- Seat pads without covers, zippers, clasps, pockets or any other device that would allow concealment of any items
- Tablets
Fans are encouraged not to bring any bags or items that need inspection as our goal is to get all patrons in the stadium as quickly as possible.
