Pageantry, Rivalry, Atmosphere

Welcome to your online guide to Gopher gamedays at TCF Bank Stadium.

Golden Gopher football on a Saturday afternoon in the heart of campus—screaming fans, intense Big Ten competition, a top recruiting class ready to fight for glory, and one of the best marching bands in the country. Are you ready for the thrill of it all?

When the Golden Gophers step onto the magnificent TCF Bank Stadium field in September 2009, there will be plenty of action, to be sure. This section of the site gives you a taste of the heritage that is Golden Gopher football, some history and background, and important information for getting to the stadium and finding your way once you’re here. It’s all part of the magic of the greatest homecoming ever—your Gophers at TCF Bank Stadium.

TCF Bank Stadium
Prohibited Items

Strictly Prohibited
- Aerosolcans
- Alcohol
- Animals (except assistive animals for people with disabilities)
- Backpacks, luggage, grocery, duffle bags, large bags, large purses or large camera cases:
- Balloons
- Balls (beach balls, footballs, baseballs, etc.)
- Banners
- Beverages, beverage containers, or liquids (cans, bottles or boxes)
- Camcorders and tripods
- Cameras with lenses over six inches long
- Cans, bottles, thermoses
- Chairbacks
- Coolers of any kind, including small soft pack coolers
- Fireworks
- Food
- Illegal Drugs
- Laser pointers
- Markers (permanent) and/or paint
- Noisemaking devices
- Objects that can be used as projectiles (sticks, bats, clubs, poles, frisbees, etc.)
- Sticks or flag poles
- Strollers and infant/car seats or carriers
- Tobacco products
- Umbrellas
- Video cameras
- Weapons

Inspection Required
- Cameras and small camera cases (must comply with the camera/lens limits)
- Small bags, purses and fanny packs (must comply with the bag limits)
- Signs (must comply with standards of taste and decency; no profane or offensive messages; must not block another guest's view (cannot exceed 24” by 36”)

*Please Note: All items are subject to search.