LARAMIE, Wyo. (September 2, 2021) – University of Wyoming Athletics looks forward to another exciting and successful season!  We want all Cowboy football fans to have an enjoyable experience inside War Memorial Stadium, while providing for a friendly and safe environment for fans of all ages.

Updated Travel Information for Wyoming Fans Coming to Saturday's Cowboy Football Game
University of Wyoming football fans traveling to Laramie for Saturday's 2 p.m. season opener against Montana State University may find some disruption of traditional traffic routes due to construction.

While the main arterials of Grand Avenue and Third Street will be fully open, much of Interstate 80 within the city limits is restricted to one lane each direction, and detours are in place for traffic on North 15th Street and Reynolds Street.

There is a closure of 15th Street between Ivinson Street and the Wyoming Union parking lot, but travelers can access the Wyoming Union and University Store from the north on 15th Street -- with a detour between Gibbon and Bradley streets -- as well as from Willett Drive. The University Store will be open 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday. Pedestrians can still access the central campus through Fraternity Mall as well.

People traveling to reach the pass-required parking areas near War Memorial Stadium are advised to use 22nd and 30th streets. Free parking for those without passes will be available on 30th Street.

On I-80, crews are continuing work between the Curtis Street and Third Street interchanges (mile markers 310-313). Expect lane closures, reduced speed limits and other potential delays through this area. Gameday traffic may want to exit at 310 or 316 and travel through town to avoid some of these delays.

For travelers coming to Laramie from the north, there's a detour around Reynolds Street between 15th and 19th streets.

Work continues on I-80 in various areas between mile markers 221-291, or between Sinclair east of Rawlins and the Quealy Dome area west of Laramie. Expect areas with reduced speed limits, lane closures and other potential delays.

Bridge rehabilitation work continues on Wyoming Highway 487 near Medicine Bow as well as on U.S. Highway 30/287 near Bosler and the Wyoming Highway 34 interchange. Expect potential delays.

After a year of disruption due to the COVID-19 pandemic, UW's traditional tailgating and pregame activities resume this weekend in parking lots near the stadium and the Indoor Practice Facility. UW is recommending but not requiring masks indoors for voluntary public events including athletics.

Parking

• Parking Passes
  • All parking passes for the 2021 football season have moved to Mobile or Print At-Home.
  • Step by step instructions for uploading mobile tickets can be found at gowyo.com/mobiletickets
• New this year - parking passes can also be purchased on a single game basis. Click the "single game parking" option on the ticket checkout page to add a parking pass to your cart. Single game parking passes are good for entrance into the Brown Lot or Cowboy Lot on the respective gameday.
• Parking Lots will open at 8 a.m.
  • Open container starts at
    • 8 a.m. for games at 2 p.m. or earlier
    • Noon for games at 4 p.m. or later

Accessibility Services
Accessible Transportation– Wyoming Athletics offers golf cart shuttles for transporting disabled patrons from the four concourse entrances up and down the ramps in War Memorial Stadium. Should you require shuttle service, please wait at the bench provided near the bottom of each ramp. For assistance leaving the stadium, please wait at the top of the nearest ramp.
 
ADA Accessible Seating – Accessible seating is available on the Upper West side and Upper and Lower East side of the Stadium. Fans are encouraged to contact the WYO Athletic Ticket Office in advance to purchase tickets in these areas. Arrangements for seats that accommodate wheelchairs can be made in advance by contacting the WYO Athletic Ticket Office. Arrangements may also be made in advance for additional guests to accompany the wheelchair user in those areas if seating is available.
 
ADA Parking- ADA parking for fans with state issued handicapped parking placards is available in parking lots AA, D, S, FA, H and the Cowboy Field Lot. You must present your placard and display it appropriately while your vehicle is parked.

• Accessible parking is free and on a first come first served basis.
• There is an ADA shuttle from the Cowboy Field Lot (off of Willett Drive) during games.
• The ADA shuttle will begin two hours prior to kickoff and run until 30 minutes after the completion of the game.

WYOMING ATHLETICS CLEAR BAG POLICY
Wyoming Athletics has implemented a clear bag policy for ALL TICKETED Wyoming home events (Football, Men's & Women's Basketball, Volleyball, and Wrestling).

Fans are encouraged to bring only necessary items into Wyoming Athletics venues. There are no provisions to check items at the entry to an event. Fans will be asked to either take prohibited items back to their cars before entry or dispose of prohibited items at the entrance. Re-entry to any Wyoming Athletics venue is prohibited.

Each ticket holder, including children, will be allowed to enter with one clear plastic bag. Fans will be able to carry the following styles and bag sizes into Wyoming's athletic facilities:

• Bags (including clear backpacks) that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12" x 6" x 12"
• One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar)
• Small clutch bags, approximately the size of a hand, with or without a handle or strap can be taken into the venue with one of the clear plastic bags. The bag cannot be larger than 5" x 7".
• Additional clothing is permitted if carried loosely or in an approved clear bag.
• Blankets, etc. are permitted if carried over the shoulder upon entry.
• Exceptions will be made for approved medical items after proper inspection.

Prohibited items include, but are not limited to:

• Any bag larger than the permissible size
• Aerosol cans
• Aluminum bottles
• Animals (service animals are permitted)
• Artificial noisemakers
• Backpacks
• Balloons
• Bicycles, scooters, roller skates and skateboards
• Binocular cases
• Briefcases
• Camera bags
• Cameras with detachable lenses, tripods, selfie sticks
• Chairbacks and seat cushions that exceed 16" or have zippered closures
• Computer bags
• Coolers
• Diaper bags (diapers, wipes and infant feeding supplies may be carried in a clear bag)
• Fanny packs
• Fireworks
• Flags on poles or sticks
• Glass bottles or containers
• Illegal drugs
• Luggage of any kind
• Objects that can be used as projectiles
• Outside food or drink (One 16 oz factory sealed or empty water bottle allowed per person)
• Purses larger than a clutch bag
• Solid drawstring bags
• Weapons

BAG POLICY FAQ
Why did Wyoming Athletics adopt this policy?
The University of Wyoming regularly evaluates existing policies, practices, and procedures to determine its level of compliance with industry recognized best practices. Upon reviewing the previous bag policy, we determined that a realignment of the policy was necessary in order to continue to provide our fans the safest and most enjoyable experience. World events continue to shape the methods utilized for venue security within Wyoming Athletics and the Event Management Industry.

NOTE: Other Mountain West institutions who have instituted a Clear Bag Policy include: Colorado State, Boise State, San Jose State, UNLV, and Nevada. Wyoming Athletics encourages fans traveling to other venues to consult those respective facilities' game day policies and procedures.

How many bags can each person bring into the venue?
Each ticketed guest can carry one large clear bag - either the 12" by 6" by 12" clear bag or a one-gallon Ziploc-style bag - plus a small clutch purse (5" x 7"). The small clutch allows privacy for small personal items and can be easily searched.

Are seat cushions allowed to be carried into the venue?
Seat cushions and chair backs are allowed in the stadium. Seat cushions must be 16" in width or less. See graphic for approved seat cushions.

What about bringing blankets in cold weather?
Guests may bring blankets into venues by carrying them over a shoulder or arm. This will allow guests to be screened easily.

What happens if I show up at the gate with a bag that is not permitted?
Guests carrying bags that do not meet the criteria will be asked to return them to their vehicles. Fans may transfer their personal items into a provided, clear, Ziploc-style bag and discard the bag that does not meet the new guidelines.

Fans parking in remote lots and/or taking alternate forms of transportation to Wyoming Athletic facilities should consult Wyoming Game Day policies and procedures prior to arrival in order to minimize inconveniences.

If I have certain items that I need to bring into the venue for medical reasons and they won't fit in the clear bag, what do I do?
Exceptions will be made for approved medical needs. Medically necessary bags or equipment brought into a venue will be required to be inspected and tagged by security. Medically necessary items on Football Game Day may be inspected and tagged at the entry to all venues.

For questions about medical equipment or other needs please contact the Wyoming Athletic Event Management Office at (307) 766-2015.

Do I have to put everything I'm carrying into the permissible bags?
No. We are limiting only the type of bags carried into the venue, not permissible items that are brought to a game. Therefore, guests can carry in their pockets or jackets: keys, makeup, feminine products, combs, phones, wallets, credit cards, etc., if they choose not to put them in a clear bag or clutch purse (5" x 7"). Guests can carry a blanket over their shoulders, and binoculars and/or cameras around their necks or in their hands without the case. Guests can use the clear bag and clutch to carry any personal items that meet the specified criteria.

Will clear bags with patterns or oversized logos be permitted?
No - bags covered with patterns or oversized logos that jeopardize the screening process, by not allowing security staff to view through and inside of the bag, will be denied entry. Fans will need to transfer personal items into a provided Ziploc-style bag and return the prohibited bag to their vehicles. 
Mobile tickets and parking passes are coming to Wyoming Athletics. So what does that mean for you? It means you will have quick and touchless entry into our venues using your phone. This will facilitate safer and easier interactions at the entrances, and allow for instant access to ticket updates and mobile parking passes. You'll have the ability to manage, transfer or sell your tickets at any time. This will also reduce the risk of lost, stolen, counterfeit, or forgotten tickets.

 



Mobile tickets and parking passes are coming to Wyoming Athletics. So what does that mean for you? It means you will have quick and touchless entry into our venues using your phone. This will facilitate safer and easier interactions at the entrances, and allow for instant access to ticket updates and mobile parking passes. You'll have the ability to manage, transfer or sell your tickets at any time. This will also reduce the risk of lost, stolen, counterfeit, or forgotten tickets.

Mobile tickets and parking passes will both be sent to ticket holders via email and can be accessed by ticket holders through the digital wallet functions on their smartphones or by downloading the WYO Gameday mobile app. See below for step-by-step instructions on how to access, download and scan your mobile tickets on both iPhone and Android devices.


Available on Both Apple and Android Devices via Apple Wallet or Google Pay



Step-by-Step Instructions


A mobile ticket option is available for Wyoming Athletics events. In addition, all parking passes obtained through the Cowboy Joe Club (FB & MBB) have moved to MOBILE ONLY. Mobile tickets and parking passes will both be sent to ticket holders via email and can be accessed by ticket holders through the digital wallet functions on their smartphones. See below for step by step instructions for both iPhone and Android devices. The move to mobile ticketing allows for faster delivery of tickets to fans, contactless transactions at gates, and more flexibility for ticket holders.

Step 1
You will receive an email from tickets@uwyo.edu with the subject "Your Wyoming Mobile Tickets." Click on the link for the game you want to add to your phone.
 



















Step 2
Tap to save your tickets to your smartphone. Tap the button to add your tickets to your Apple Wallet or Google Pay App. Tickets will be saved on your phone for easy access.






















Step 3
If you choose Apple Wallet, just tap 'Add'. Tap the 'Add' button to add your tickets to your Apple Wallet. On event day, your iPhone will notify you on your home screen with a quick access notification icon. Your ticket can be found in your Wallet app on your iPhone.

For Google Pay, just save to your phone. Tap 'Save to phone' and your pass will save to your Google account. You can access your ticket(s) in the Goggle Pay App on the day of the event.