Northwest Notes Sept. 12, 2025

WSU to allow walk-around beer and wine sales at Gesa Field

Beginning with the Sept. 20 home football game against Washington, Washington State has instituted a new pilot program where fans aged 21 and over with valid, government-issued identification will be able to purchase beer and wine from general concession stands throughout the stadium, eliminating the need for a designated beer garden, WSU officials announced.

This change aligns WSU with other Pac-12 institutions, a news release said.. 

The program follows a successful model already implemented within the state that has gone through a thorough review by the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board's enforcement team. The Liquor Board provided final approval at its meeting Wednesday. 

Key elements of the pilot program, per the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board, include: 

• No stadium re-entry once a ticket has been scanned. 

• Walk-around beer and wine sales are available through the end of the third quarter. 

• Student section remains alcohol-free with a strict zero-tolerance policy. 

• Limit of two alcoholic drinks per person, per transaction and ID checks for all alcohol purchases. 

Rogers Field/Cougville becomes part of the ticketed footprint of Gesa Field and will require a game ticket to enter. Rogers Field/Cougville will serve beer and wine leading up to kickoff and will close at the start of the game and not re-open. Fans entering Rogers Field/Cougville will not be allowed to re-enter the stadium once they leave.

Information: WSUCougars.com.