Beginning with sporting events in January, Adams State athletics will require fans to go through mandatory security checkpoints and only allow clear bags inside athletic venues, according to a new safety policy announced this week.
Athletic Director Katelyn Smith says the new security protocols align with what other schools are doing.
Fans will be allowed to carry into events clear bags that are no larger than 12 inches by 6 inches by 12 inches. Small personal items, such as wallets, clutches and medically necessary items will be allowed but are subject to inspection, the university says.
Backpacks, purses and other non-clear bags will not be permitted.
“We take the safety of our fans seriously,” Smith says. “I feel like we should have been doing this all along.”
Adams State says all spectators will be required to pass through security screening prior to entry. The security screening was part of the protocol at last season’s Adams State football games at Rex Field.
Adams State released its 2026 football schedule this week. The Grizzlies will open their 2026 season at home on Aug. 29 against Western New Mexico, followed by back-to-back road games against Sul Ross State on Sept. 5 and then Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference opponent Black Hills State on Sept. 12.
Here is the full football schedule for 2026:
Aug. 29, Western New Mexico, Rex Field
Sept. 5, Sul Ross State, away
Sept. 12, Black Hills State, away
Sept. 19, South Dakota Mines, Rex Field
Sept. 26, Western Colorado, away
Oct. 3, CSU-Pueblo, Rex Field
Oct. 10, Bye
Oct. 17, Chadron State, away
Oct. 24, Colorado Mesa, Rex Field
Oct. 31, Colorado Mines, Rex Field
Nov. 7, New Mexico Highlands, away
Nov. 14, Fort Lewis, Rex Field