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WALK-AROUND ALCOHOL PILOT PROGRAM AT GESA FIELD

Our goal is to provide a safe, enjoyable and welcoming environment for all fans at Gesa Field. As you prepare for game day, please be aware of the following updates to alcohol service for the 2026 season.

Alcohol will continue to be available for purchase at 14 locations throughout the East, West and South sides of the stadium, as well as in premium seating areas.

Alcohol will not be sold or permitted on the North Concourse, which serves Sections 21–32.

For fans seated on the North side of the stadium who would like to purchase and enjoy an alcoholic beverage during the game, the following options are available:

  • Upper Sections 16 and 17: Seats in these sections have been reserved for North-side patrons to use while enjoying a beverage and watching the game.
  • East End Zone: Fans are also welcome to utilize the standing-room-only areas in the East end zone while enjoying a beverage.

Fans may purchase alcohol at any available location on the East, West or South sides of Gesa Field and use these designated seating or standing-room areas before returning to their seats on the North side.

As a reminder, Gesa Field, CougVille/Rogers Field will continue its no re-entry policy for the 2026 season. Once a ticket has been scanned for entry, fans who leave the stadium will not be permitted to reenter using the same ticket. We encourage all fans to plan accordingly before entering Gesa Field.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Alcohol will not be sold or permitted on the North Concourse, which serves Sections 21–32.

For fans seated on the North side of the stadium who would like to purchase and enjoy an alcoholic beverage during the game, the following options are available:

  • Upper Sections 16 and 17: Seats in these sections have been reserved for North-side patrons to use while enjoying a beverage and watching the game.
  • East End Zone: Fans are also welcome to utilize the standing-room-only areas in the East end zone while enjoying a beverage.

Fans may purchase alcohol at any available location on the East, West or South sides of Gesa Field and use these designated seating or standing-room areas before returning to their seats on the North side.

No. The student section remains alcohol-free with a zero-tolerance policy in place.

You must be 21 years or older with a valid government-issued ID. No vertical ID's will be accepted regardless of date of birth. There is a two (2) drink limit per transaction. Beer and wine sales will end at the conclusion of the third quarter.

Alcohol cannot be brought into the stadium. Fans who appear intoxicated or attempt to pass alcohol to minors will be ejected and may be subject to arrest.

Washington State University reserves the right to refuse the sale or service of alcohol to any individual at its discretion and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

No. Re-entry is not permitted once your ticket has been scanned.

Cougville/Rogers Field will become part of the ticketed footprint of Gesa Field and will require a valid game ticket to enter.

Cougville will feature a designated beer garden for fans 21 and over, serving beer and wine leading up to kickoff. Fans must be 21 or older and present valid identification to access the beer garden.

Cougville/Rogers Field, including the beer garden, will close at kickoff and will not reopen during the game.

Fans should also be aware that Gesa Field has a no re-entry policy. Once a fan exits the ticketed footprint, including Gesa Field and Cougville/Rogers Field, they will not be permitted to re-enter.

Hollingbery Fieldhouse remains closed to the public on game days and will host private corporate events managed by PlayFly Sports. The pregame tailgate Kickoff at the CUB, in the CUB Senior Ballroom, remains open
and does not require a game ticket.

Visit a Guest Services booth or speak with a stadium staff member.

Beer and wine sales will begin when gates open—two hours before kickoff—and will conclude at the end of the third quarter.

Guests will have the opportunity to purchase two drinks per transaction and can only be in possession of two alcoholic drinks at one time.

Washington State University reserves the right to refuse the sale or service of alcohol to any individual at its discretion and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Guests will show a valid goverment issued ID at stadium alcohol stands or show their valid goverment issued ID at a kiosk and receive a wrist band in order to purchase alcoholic beverages. Guest may purchase up to two drinks per transaction. No vertical ID's will be accepted regardless of date of birth

Washington State University reserves the right to refuse the sale or service of alcohol to any individual at its discretion and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

For fans seated on the North side of the stadium who would like to purchase and enjoy an alcoholic beverage during the game, the following options are available:

  • Upper Sections 16 and 17: Seats in these sections have been reserved for North-side patrons to use while enjoying a beverage and watching the game.
  • East End Zone: Fans are also welcome to utilize the standing-room-only areas in the East end zone while enjoying a beverage.

Fans may purchase alcohol at any available location on the East, West or South sides of Gesa Field and use these designated seating or standing-room areas before returning to their seats on the North side.

Beer will be served in 16-ounce cans that will be opened at the time of purchase by Aramark staff and handed to the guest. Wine will be served in a 9-ounce plastic cup.

No. In an attempt to discourage overserving and pass-offs to underage patrons, servers are prohibited from providing customers with additional cups at the point of sale.

Yes. The containers must be empty and permissible (glass, for example, is prohibited).

All alcohol sales and consumption will remain in line with the previous policy, with the exception of the no reentry policy.