Can you take water bottles into the College World Series? Exploring prohibited items at CWS
The 2024 College World Series has reached the final stage. The title will be decided at Omaha as the Tennessee Vols and the Texas A&M Aggies aim for their first national baseball championship.
Before the series, let's examine one NCAA's policy regarding water bottles at the CWS.
Can fans take water bottles into the College World Series?
According to NCAA.com, fans are only permitted to bring a specific kind of water bottle to the College World Series. Those are clear plastic bottles specifically designed for carrying water.
Thankfully, it's not one of the many things the NCAA prohibits as fans attend the CWS finals.
Here's a look at the prohibited items at the CWS:
- Any item deemed to negatively affect public safety
- Beach balls and Frisbees
- Big backpacks
- Big umbrellas
- Bottles or cans
- Bubbles or bubble-making equipment or apparatuses
- Commercial signs or banners without the proper approval of Charles Schwab Field Omaha
- Concealed firearms
- Drones
- Fireworks
- Food or Drink coolers
- Hoverboards
- Illicit drugs
- Large purses, bags, backpacks, or fanny packs
- Noise-making tools of any kind
- Outside food or drink (although 20 oz. or clear, empty plastic bottles will be allowed for water)
- Seat cushions with pockets
- Selfie sticks
- Small purses or wallets exceeding 4.5 inches tall by 6.5 inches long
- Yeti cups or coolers
How did Tennessee and Texas A&M reach the 2024 College World Series?
The Tennessee Vols and the Texas A&M Aggies have enjoyed similar paths to the 2024 College World Series title game.
The Vols had a stellar regular season, qualifying for the NCAA Regionals as the first seed. They then breezed through the postseason with a laser focus and will aim to bring the title home to Tennessee for the first time.
Meanwhile, the Aggies, too, have enjoyed a dream season in 2024. They have not trailed all preseason and have been tied for only six innings. They will make worthy opponents for Tony Vitello's team and are out to spoil the party.