Duke football: alcohol sales at football matches start in 2021

Durham

Duke joins his Triangle ACC brothers in allowing the sale of alcoholic beverages in general rest areas during their home football games this season.

The school announced a slew of game day policy changes for Wallace Wade Stadium on Wednesday, including the sale of beer, cider and seltzer to fans 21 and over during Blue Devils home games. .

The state of North Carolina and North Carolina began allowing public sales at their home games during the 2019 football season after state laws were changed to legally allow it.

Duke banned spectators from one of his athletic venues during the 2020-21 school year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. When the Blue Devils play their first home football game of this season on September 10 against NC A&T, the stadium will not only have spectators again, but those who attend will be able to purchase alcoholic beverages.

Previously, Duke served alcoholic beverages only in the high-end seating areas of the Blue Devil Tower. Details regarding pricing, locations and drink options will be announced at a later date, the school said in a press release.

Here are some of the other changes spectators will experience in Duke’s home games this season:

Adjusted baggage policy

After receiving complaints from spectators about restrictions on the size and type of bags allowed in the stadium in recent seasons, Duke has changed its policy to allow ticket holders to carry their personal effects in clear bags or small bags. handbag and wallet that are not transparent plastic.

Information released on Wednesday indicates that in addition to clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags, pouches or wallets smaller than eight inches by five inches by one inch will also be allowed in the stadium, whether transparent or no.

Large bags and purses should be clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and not exceed 12 inches by 12 inches by six inches. Duke will also allow the introduction of one gallon clear plastic storage bags into the stadium.

For spectators carrying medical or childcare supplies into the stadium in authorized bags, a designated medical / family lane will be available for each gate control area.

As was the case before, spectators can carry items in Duke stores merchandise bags, which require the day of receipt of purchase to enter.

Season pass holders will receive two free Duke-branded clear bags to use this season with clear bags also available for purchase for $ 4 at multiple campus locations, including the Duke Team Store outside of the Wallace Wade Stadium.

Cashless concessions

Aiming to speed up the food and drink buying process, concession stands inside Wallace Wade Stadium will no longer accept cash payments. Instead, payment options include credit cards, Apple Pay, and Duke Flex.

New food choices

Duke uses a new supplier, Trident Provisions, for its dealerships, which means new foods on the menu.

The price now includes:

▪ Big Blue Brisket Sandwich

▪ Fully loaded Duke double stacker

▪ Bull City Smoked Brats with Sauteed Peppers and Onions and Beer Cheese Sauce

▪ Grilled Summer Chicken Wrap with Kettle Chips

▪ Seasonal garden salad with house dressing

▪ Impossible burger grilled on a potato roll with kettle chips

▪ Roasted Vegetable and Hummus Wrap with Kettle Chips

▪ Seasonal fruit salad with yogurt sauce.

Duke and Trident also offer local fare such as Gonza Tacos, Bojangles, Hog Heaven BBQ, Lindy’s Italian Ice, and Hampton Farms Peanuts.

Additionally, a different grilled cheese sandwich will be available for each game, starting with the grilled pork belly cheese on September 10 against NC A&T. The list also includes fried green tomatoes, fried bologna, chili cheese, stuffed barbecue, fried eggs, and Philly cheese.

Once the season is over, fans will be allowed to vote in a contest to pick their favorite.