Michie Stadium Preserved by USAA to Implement Clear Bag Policy, Enhanced Security Screening for Ticketed Events

WEST POINT, N.Y. — Army West Point Athletic Association ("AWPAA") is introducing a new clear bag policy and screening technology for all Army football games and other events at Michie Stadium Preserved by USAA ("Michie Stadium"). These measures take effect September. 5, when Army football opens its season against Bryant, and are designed to improve guest safety while making stadium entry faster.

MICHIE STADIUM CLEAR BAG AND CARRY-IN POLICY
All ticket holders must follow the Michie Stadium Carry-In Policy described below.

PERMITTED BAGS

One clear bag (plastic, vinyl or PVC), no larger than 12" x 6" x 12" OR
One clear plastic freezer bag, gallon size or smaller AND/OR
One small clutch or handheld wallet with no handle or strap, no larger than 8" x 5" x 2"

PERMITTED ITEMS

Phones, tablets, binoculars and small digital cameras
Blankets and single-seat cushions without pockets, zippers, metal frames, armrests or covers
Prescribed medical equipment and service animals
Strollers (must be checked at a Guest Services Tent) and diaper bags

PROHIBITED ITEMS

Backpacks, luggage, briefcases, computer bags, coolers, fanny packs, cinch bags and other non-compliant bags
Outside food, drinks and alcohol; water bottles and other containers
Weapons, umbrellas and non-approved seat cushions
Banners, flags and signs; inflatables; noise makers
Pets and emotional support animals
Professional cameras, camera bags, detachable lenses and video cameras (unless paired with a media credential)
Smoking within the stadium security footprint or 50 feet of an AWPAA facility

CARRY-IN POLICY DISCLAIMERS

Security staff reserves the right to prohibit any additional items deemed hazardous.
All items are subject to search.
Prohibited items will be denied at all gates and must be returned to the owner's car or discarded.
Army West Point Athletics is not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged property (including strollers).

For more information about the Clear Bag Policy, click here.

ENHANCED SCREENING PROCESS
Fans will no longer need to remove watches, phones, cameras, keys or loose change from their person, ensuring a smoother, faster experience overall. AWPAA will use the OPENGATE walk-through, weapons-detection system at each gate to expedite entry and improve security. With safety and efficiency paramount in the decision, these non-invasive, high-throughput devices will also allow fans to spend more time enjoying their pre-game tailgate.

Working personnel, including media members, will continue to enter Michie Stadium through designated gates, where they will undergo screening, bag inspections and credential checks.

For more information, visit Army Gameday - Tickets and Gameday Information

2026 ARMY FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

Saturday, September 5	Bryant	12:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 12	South Florida	12:00 p.m
Saturday, October 10	Tulane	12:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 17	Florida Atlantic	12:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 7	Air Force	7:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 21	East Carolina	12:00 p.m.

Michie Stadium Preserved by USAA
Built in 1924 and named for Dennis Mahan Michie, Michie Stadium Preserved by USAA has been the home of Army football for a century. The Preservation Project, a donor-funded project between Army West Point Athletic Association, the West Point Association of Graduates and the United States Military Academy, modernized the East Stands, originally constructed in 1962, which lagged behind contemporary athletic venues in amenities and accessibility. The project replaces the old structure with a 160,000-square-foot facility featuring premium seating, hospitality options, upgraded concessions, a new fan store, and improved accessibility.

Army West Point Athletic Association, Inc. (AWPAA)
AWPAA is an IRS code 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation established to execute the United States Military Academy's intercollegiate athletics program. AWPAA is led by a board of directors that provides guidance to the director of athletics, who serves as the primary advisor to the USMA Superintendent and the USMA leadership on all NCAA operations. The AWPAA mission is to recruit, educate, train and inspire leaders of character who are committed to the Army values through an extraordinary Division I athletic experience.

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Michie Stadium Preserved by USAA to Implement Clear Bag Policy, Enhanced Security Screening for Ticketed Events

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