PULLMAN, Wash – Washington State football fans are one giant step closer to being allowed to buy alcohol inside the stadium at football games – starting with the Apple Cup.
Washington’s Liquor and Cannabis Board’s caucus moved forward a one-year pilot program Tuesday morning that would allow WSU vendor Aramark to sell beer and wine in the general stadium areas for the first time ever.
It goes to the full Liquor and Cannabis Board Wednesday.
WSU plays at North Texas Saturday so the first game this could be allowed is September 20th when the Cougs host in-state rivals the University of Washington Huskies.
Right now, Cougar fans can only buy alcohol on the club and suite levels.
The pilot program allows for beer and wine sales everywhere in the stadium except the student section.
Customers would only be allowed two drinks per transaction and will be served in clear, plastic cups or the containers they are packaged in.
This plan would also limit re-entry into games.
Liquor and Cannabis previously approved a similar pilot plan at UW, which has been allowing beer and wine sales for several years.
A USA Today article from 2023 said most FBS schools sold alcohol in the stadium.
Only 16 major conference schools did not, including WSU. Several of the schools on the list have started selling alcohol since that list was created.
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