Stadium Security Policies

Safety and security for our guests, employees, entertainers and players have always been our number one concern. We want all people entering the venue to be confident that measures have been taken to secure their environment. The Outback Bowl and Tampa Sports Authority will implement and reinforce several security measures for the game. Numerous measures will be obvious to fans while some other measures will not be made public in order to maintain their effectiveness.

The Tampa Sports Authority, managers of Raymond James Stadium, is known throughout the sports industry as security innovators. Having created the first ever stadium disaster/evacuation/ emergency plan, the staff is trained in preparing for difficult security situations. Additionally, the staff has received plaudits through their work with the National Football League in hosting three successful Super Bowls since 1984, particularly Super Bowl XXV held during the Gulf War without incident.

For major events such as the Outback Bowl the stadium security deployment includes more than 600 personnel representing the Hillsborough County Sheriff Dept., Tampa Police Dept., Florida Highway Patrol, Emergency Medical Services and private security. The staff also work closely with federal agencies such as the FBI and FAA.

In addition to the 24 hour security that is always in place at the stadium, vehicles and personnel will under go daily searches in the days leading up to and including the game. Everyone and everything is subject to inspection and search (this includes vehicles, coaches, media, entertainers, employees, fans, and personal belongings - no exceptions). In the unlikely event of cold weather guests will be asked to unbutton/unzip jackets or remove/raise heavy sweaters for visual security inspection.

Some of the security measures are sure to cause delays upon entering the parking lots and stadium, therefore we ask for the patience and full cooperation of all guests attending the game, and request their respect for the policies and the personnel enforcing them.

The following items will NOT be permitted in the stadium:

• Backpacks
• Thunder sticks
• Large duffle bags
• Seat cushions
• Rolled up ponchos or blankets
• Banners or flags with sticks or poles
• Umbrellas
• Video cameras
• Coolers
• Strollers
• Weapons or fireworks
• Lasers
• Horns or air horns
• Food, drinks, cans, bottles, glass
• Cameras with lenses longer than 12"
• Large radios or TV w/no earphones
• Items that can be used as projectiles
• Anything that would obstruct a fan's view
• Pets
• Skates, skateboards, skate shoes, cycles, segways
• Drugs and/or narcotics
• Whistles
• Lunch boxes
• Flasks

Actions prohibited in Raymond James Stadium:

• Smoking (except in designated locations)
• Throwing or kicking any objects
• Standing on chairs
• Stepping over chair backs
• Standing or sitting in the following areas: main level, club level or upper level aisles, ramps and chair backs
• Disorderly conduct including public intoxication, fighting and profanity
• Abuse of intoxicants
• Spitting tobacco juice
• Placing cups on any walls
• Running or jogging
• Entering field without proper credential
• Selling of game tickets except by box office
• Hanging signs over equipment or existing signage

Parking Lot Policies:

• All vehicles subject to search
• Disorderly behavior will not be tolerated
• Throwing or kicking of objects is prohibited
• Running is prohibited
• Parking tickets are not valid for re-entry
• Patrons are not allowed to save spaces. One space per vehicle
• Tents over 10'x10' without prior approval and proper permits are not allowed
• Buses and campers over 25 ft long must park in lots 8, 13 or 14
• Selling of tickets in parking lots is prohibited
• Tailgating in parking lots is permitted, but patrons may not infringe on another patron's area and there must be room for vehicles to get out of lots (Cannot block row access).