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Fan Code Of Conduct

BGSU Athletics is committed to providing a safe, comfortable and enjoyable gameday experience for fans, student-athletes, coaches, staff, officials, and all guests to our facilities. Our Fan Code of Conduct has been established to ensure that your experience is consistent with that commitment. Failure to follow this code will result in ejection from the facility, revocation of ticket privileges and/or potential arrest. Although season-ticket holders may transfer their tickets to others, the account holder of record is responsible for the actions of those using their tickets.  
 
The following actions are prohibited and will be communicated via our website, at time of ticket purchaseby PA read prior to the game, and visual aids throughout each athletic venue:
  • Disorderly behavior, including foul, obscene, or abusive language or gestures  
  • Any act or speech that discriminates on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identification, homophobic, biphobic, transphobic, age, race, national origin, religion, military status, disability status or any other characteristics   
  • Possession of any item listed on the "Prohibited Items List"  
  • Attempt to enter the playing field/court/surface 
  • Political or inciting messages  
  • Fighting, taunting, or threatening remarks or gestures  
  • Intoxication or signs of impairment related to alcohol or drug use  
  • Fans that appear to be inebriated and unmanageable will not be permitted admittance into the stadium and may be subject to arrest 
  • Failure to follow the directions of law enforcement or stadium/arena management  
  • Sitting in a seat other than one's ticketed seat location  
  • Engaging in action that causes a disruption or interferes with the game  
  • Refusal to remove clothing deemed offensive or obscene  
  • Smoking, vaping, and/or tobacco use