VENUES

Stadium bag policies

Clear-bag sizes, gates-open times and re-entry rules by venue

Bag rules differ from venue to venue, so a bag that gets you into one stadium can be turned away at the next. Always check the venue's official source before you leave, since policies can change. Each row below shows when we last checked that venue's rules.

NFL stadiums

Venue	Bag policy	Gates open	Re-entry	Notable prohibited items	Last checked
SoFi StadiumLos Angeles	Permitted bags must be clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC and not exceed 12" x 6" x 12". Small clutch bags no larger than 4.5" x 6.5" and one-gallon clear freezer bags also allowed.	NFL games: 2-3 hours prior to kickoff. Concerts/non-NFL events: 1-2 hours prior to start time.	No exit/re-entry on the same ticket except emergencies with gate supervisor authorization.	Firearms, weapons of any kind, tasers, pepper spray, expandable batons Hard-sided coolers, glass containers, metal containers Professional cameras with detachable lenses and drones	August 2026
MetLife StadiumNew York	Clear bags 12" x 6" x 12" or smaller (1 per person), small clutch-type purses 4.5" x 6.5" or smaller, or one-gallon clear plastic freezer bags permitted.	Two hours prior to event time for most events, including NFL games.	Giants games: no re-entry (one-time entry only). Jets games: re-entry allowed up to one hour before kickoff.	Weapons including firearms and knives Glass bottles, coolers, thermoses, ice chests Drones	August 2026
Lambeau FieldGreen Bay	Clear bags only (plastic, vinyl, or PVC), max 12" x 6" x 12". Small non-clear clutches up to 4.5" x 6.5" permitted alongside an approved clear bag. Backpacks, coolers, duffel bags, and large purses prohibited.	Stadium gates open 2 hours prior to kickoff. Atrium opens 4 hours before afternoon games (noon-3:30 PM) and 6 hours before evening games (6 PM or later).	Evening games (6 PM+) only: re-entry via American Family Insurance Gate until 4 hours before kickoff. Afternoon games: no re-entry once scanned in.	Firearms and weapons (stadium and parking lot) Coolers, umbrellas, large bags Video cameras and cameras with lenses over 12 inches	August 2026
GEHA Field at Arrowhead StadiumKansas City	Clear plastic/vinyl/PVC bags up to 12" x 6" x 12"; one-gallon clear zip-seal bags; small clutches up to 4.5" x 6.5" permitted. Medically necessary items allowed after inspection.	Gates open 2 hours prior to kickoff; Club Level 2.5 hours prior; parking lots 4.5 hours prior.	No re-entry once guests exit, regardless of ticket possession.	Weapons including guns and knives Outside alcohol and food/beverage except 20oz factory-sealed bottled water Professional video cameras and recording devices	August 2026
Allegiant StadiumLas Vegas	Clear plastic/vinyl/PVC bags up to 12" x 6" x 12"; one small clutch/purse/wallet up to 4.5" x 6.5" x 2" may accompany a clear bag. Prohibited: larger purses, coolers, briefcases, diaper bags, backpacks, fanny packs, cinch bags, seat cushions, luggage, computer/camera bags. Bag check at three locations, $20/bag (non-refundable, cashless), opens with stadium entry, closes one hour post-event.	Raiders games: 2 hours prior to kickoff. UNLV football: 90 minutes prior. Parking gates: 4 hours prior for Raiders and UNLV home games.	No re-entry facility; tickets become invalid once guests exit.	Purses larger than 4.5" x 6.5" x 2" Coolers and briefcases Backpacks and diaper bags	August 2026

SoFi Stadium

Los Angeles

Bag policy: Permitted bags must be clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC and not exceed 12" x 6" x 12". Small clutch bags no larger than 4.5" x 6.5" and one-gallon clear freezer bags also allowed.
Gates open: NFL games: 2-3 hours prior to kickoff. Concerts/non-NFL events: 1-2 hours prior to start time.
Re-entry: No exit/re-entry on the same ticket except emergencies with gate supervisor authorization.
Notable prohibited items: Firearms, weapons of any kind, tasers, pepper spray, expandable batons
Hard-sided coolers, glass containers, metal containers
Professional cameras with detachable lenses and drones
Last checked: August 2026

MetLife Stadium

New York

Bag policy: Clear bags 12" x 6" x 12" or smaller (1 per person), small clutch-type purses 4.5" x 6.5" or smaller, or one-gallon clear plastic freezer bags permitted.
Gates open: Two hours prior to event time for most events, including NFL games.
Re-entry: Giants games: no re-entry (one-time entry only). Jets games: re-entry allowed up to one hour before kickoff.
Notable prohibited items: Weapons including firearms and knives
Glass bottles, coolers, thermoses, ice chests
Drones
Last checked: August 2026

Lambeau Field

Green Bay

Bag policy: Clear bags only (plastic, vinyl, or PVC), max 12" x 6" x 12". Small non-clear clutches up to 4.5" x 6.5" permitted alongside an approved clear bag. Backpacks, coolers, duffel bags, and large purses prohibited.
Gates open: Stadium gates open 2 hours prior to kickoff. Atrium opens 4 hours before afternoon games (noon-3:30 PM) and 6 hours before evening games (6 PM or later).
Re-entry: Evening games (6 PM+) only: re-entry via American Family Insurance Gate until 4 hours before kickoff. Afternoon games: no re-entry once scanned in.
Notable prohibited items: Firearms and weapons (stadium and parking lot)
Coolers, umbrellas, large bags
Video cameras and cameras with lenses over 12 inches
Last checked: August 2026

GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium

Kansas City

Bag policy: Clear plastic/vinyl/PVC bags up to 12" x 6" x 12"; one-gallon clear zip-seal bags; small clutches up to 4.5" x 6.5" permitted. Medically necessary items allowed after inspection.
Gates open: Gates open 2 hours prior to kickoff; Club Level 2.5 hours prior; parking lots 4.5 hours prior.
Re-entry: No re-entry once guests exit, regardless of ticket possession.
Notable prohibited items: Weapons including guns and knives
Outside alcohol and food/beverage except 20oz factory-sealed bottled water
Professional video cameras and recording devices
Last checked: August 2026

Allegiant Stadium

Las Vegas

Bag policy: Clear plastic/vinyl/PVC bags up to 12" x 6" x 12"; one small clutch/purse/wallet up to 4.5" x 6.5" x 2" may accompany a clear bag. Prohibited: larger purses, coolers, briefcases, diaper bags, backpacks, fanny packs, cinch bags, seat cushions, luggage, computer/camera bags. Bag check at three locations, $20/bag (non-refundable, cashless), opens with stadium entry, closes one hour post-event.
Gates open: Raiders games: 2 hours prior to kickoff. UNLV football: 90 minutes prior. Parking gates: 4 hours prior for Raiders and UNLV home games.
Re-entry: No re-entry facility; tickets become invalid once guests exit.
Notable prohibited items: Purses larger than 4.5" x 6.5" x 2"
Coolers and briefcases
Backpacks and diaper bags
Last checked: August 2026

MLB ballparks

Venue	Bag policy	Gates open	Re-entry	Notable prohibited items	Last checked
Yankee StadiumNew York	One MLB-compliant soft-sided bag (16" x 16" x 8" or smaller) plus one smaller soft-sided personal item allowed. Hard-sided bags/containers of any size prohibited.	Typically 90 minutes before first pitch; Gates 6 and 8 open 2 hours before start for select games. Subject to change for weather, doubleheaders, Opening Day, Old-Timers' Day, postseason.	No re-entry after leaving on the same ticket, except emergency with prior security approval.	Glass bottles and cans Firearms, knives, weapons of any kind Professional camera equipment, video cameras, drones	August 2026
Dodger StadiumLos Angeles	Clear plastic bags up to 12" x 12" x 6" permitted, plus non-clear wristlets/clutches up to 5" x 8" x 2". Adult and infant diaper bags allowed. All bags subject to search.	Stadium gates open ~2 hours before first pitch; parking gates ~2.5 hours before game time.	Re-entry not permitted.	Weapons of any kind Professional camera equipment and lenses exceeding 6" Alcoholic beverages and cannabis products	August 2026
Fenway ParkBoston	Single-compartment bags only, max 12" x 12" x 6". Backpacks, backpack-style purses, duffel bags, and multi-compartment bags prohibited. Clear bags encouraged but must meet size limit; clear backpacks not permitted. Diaper bags and medical equipment bags exempt.	All gates open 90 minutes prior to scheduled start time for every game.	No re-entry permitted once fans exit for any reason.	Firearms and ammunition, including licensed carriers Knives, box cutters, tools Glass containers, cans, hard-sided coolers (one sealed 16oz water bottle allowed)	August 2026
Wrigley FieldChicago	Backpacks (including clear), hard-sided coolers, and bags larger than 16" x 16" x 8" not permitted. Allowed: wallets, purses, drawstring bags, fanny packs, lunch bags, soft-sided coolers under 16" x 16" x 8"; exceptions for medical and diaper bags.	90 minutes prior to first pitch for most games; 2 hours prior for Opening Day, Saturday games, and special occasions.	General re-entry prohibited. Exit via Gallagher Way Gate to access Gallagher Way from first inning; re-entry closes at bottom of eighth inning. Alcohol may not move between Gallagher Way and the ballpark.	Glass bottles, cans, alcoholic beverages, thermoses, hard-sided coolers Professional-grade cameras with extended/removable lenses and attachments Weapons of any kind	August 2026

Yankee Stadium

New York

Bag policy: One MLB-compliant soft-sided bag (16" x 16" x 8" or smaller) plus one smaller soft-sided personal item allowed. Hard-sided bags/containers of any size prohibited.
Gates open: Typically 90 minutes before first pitch; Gates 6 and 8 open 2 hours before start for select games. Subject to change for weather, doubleheaders, Opening Day, Old-Timers' Day, postseason.
Re-entry: No re-entry after leaving on the same ticket, except emergency with prior security approval.
Notable prohibited items: Glass bottles and cans
Firearms, knives, weapons of any kind
Professional camera equipment, video cameras, drones
Last checked: August 2026

Dodger Stadium

Los Angeles

Bag policy: Clear plastic bags up to 12" x 12" x 6" permitted, plus non-clear wristlets/clutches up to 5" x 8" x 2". Adult and infant diaper bags allowed. All bags subject to search.
Gates open: Stadium gates open ~2 hours before first pitch; parking gates ~2.5 hours before game time.
Re-entry: Re-entry not permitted.
Notable prohibited items: Weapons of any kind
Professional camera equipment and lenses exceeding 6"
Alcoholic beverages and cannabis products
Last checked: August 2026

Fenway Park

Boston

Bag policy: Single-compartment bags only, max 12" x 12" x 6". Backpacks, backpack-style purses, duffel bags, and multi-compartment bags prohibited. Clear bags encouraged but must meet size limit; clear backpacks not permitted. Diaper bags and medical equipment bags exempt.
Gates open: All gates open 90 minutes prior to scheduled start time for every game.
Re-entry: No re-entry permitted once fans exit for any reason.
Notable prohibited items: Firearms and ammunition, including licensed carriers
Knives, box cutters, tools
Glass containers, cans, hard-sided coolers (one sealed 16oz water bottle allowed)
Last checked: August 2026

Wrigley Field

Chicago

Bag policy: Backpacks (including clear), hard-sided coolers, and bags larger than 16" x 16" x 8" not permitted. Allowed: wallets, purses, drawstring bags, fanny packs, lunch bags, soft-sided coolers under 16" x 16" x 8"; exceptions for medical and diaper bags.
Gates open: 90 minutes prior to first pitch for most games; 2 hours prior for Opening Day, Saturday games, and special occasions.
Re-entry: General re-entry prohibited. Exit via Gallagher Way Gate to access Gallagher Way from first inning; re-entry closes at bottom of eighth inning. Alcohol may not move between Gallagher Way and the ballpark.
Notable prohibited items: Glass bottles, cans, alcoholic beverages, thermoses, hard-sided coolers
Professional-grade cameras with extended/removable lenses and attachments
Weapons of any kind
Last checked: August 2026

Arenas

Venue	Bag policy	Gates open	Re-entry	Notable prohibited items	Last checked
Madison Square GardenNew York	Bags need not be clear but must fit comfortably under the seat. Bags larger than 22" x 14" x 9" prohibited.	Typically 60-90 minutes before event start; varies by event type.	No re-entry once guests exit the building.	Weapons of any kind, including pocket knives and pepper spray Outside food and beverages, including water Professional cameras with detachable lenses or lenses longer than 3"	August 2026
Crypto.com ArenaLos Angeles	Small clutches/wallets under 5" x 9" x 1" permitted, subject to inspection. Medical/parental bags under 14" x 14" x 6" require X-ray screening. Larger bags stored at Binbox Lockers near Kobe Bryant Entrance, non-refundable fee starting at $15.	Varies by event; check individual event pages. Guests encouraged not to line up before 10:00 AM.	Guests must contact Guest Services to have ticket scanned before exiting; must repeat security screening and ticket scan to re-enter.	Weapons of any kind (no weapon check lockers provided) Professional photography equipment and video recording devices (non-flash still photography allowed) Outside food/beverages except one unopened plastic water bottle 1 liter or smaller per person	August 2026

Madison Square Garden

New York

Bag policy: Bags need not be clear but must fit comfortably under the seat. Bags larger than 22" x 14" x 9" prohibited.
Gates open: Typically 60-90 minutes before event start; varies by event type.
Re-entry: No re-entry once guests exit the building.
Notable prohibited items: Weapons of any kind, including pocket knives and pepper spray
Outside food and beverages, including water
Professional cameras with detachable lenses or lenses longer than 3"
Last checked: August 2026

Crypto.com Arena

Los Angeles

Bag policy: Small clutches/wallets under 5" x 9" x 1" permitted, subject to inspection. Medical/parental bags under 14" x 14" x 6" require X-ray screening. Larger bags stored at Binbox Lockers near Kobe Bryant Entrance, non-refundable fee starting at $15.
Gates open: Varies by event; check individual event pages. Guests encouraged not to line up before 10:00 AM.
Re-entry: Guests must contact Guest Services to have ticket scanned before exiting; must repeat security screening and ticket scan to re-enter.
Notable prohibited items: Weapons of any kind (no weapon check lockers provided)
Professional photography equipment and video recording devices (non-flash still photography allowed)
Outside food/beverages except one unopened plastic water bottle 1 liter or smaller per person
Last checked: August 2026

Bag policy FAQ

Which of these venues allow a small clutch, and what size?

According to the policies listed on this page: SoFi Stadium (4.5" x 6.5"), MetLife Stadium (4.5" x 6.5"), Lambeau Field (4.5" x 6.5"), GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium (4.5" x 6.5"), Allegiant Stadium (4.5" x 6.5" x 2"), Dodger Stadium (5" x 8" x 2") and Crypto.com Arena (5" x 9" x 1").

Which of these venues list a 12" x 6" x 12" clear-bag limit?

SoFi Stadium, MetLife Stadium, Lambeau Field, GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium and Allegiant Stadium list a 12" x 6" x 12" limit in the bag policies shown on this page. The other venues listed here use different rules, so check each row.

When do gates open at these venues?

SoFi Stadium: NFL games: 2-3 hours prior to kickoff. Concerts/non-NFL events: 1-2 hours prior to start time. MetLife Stadium: Two hours prior to event time for most events, including NFL games. Lambeau Field: Stadium gates open 2 hours prior to kickoff. Atrium opens 4 hours before afternoon games (noon-3:30 PM) and 6 hours before evening games (6 PM or later). GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium: Gates open 2 hours prior to kickoff; Club Level 2.5 hours prior; parking lots 4.5 hours prior. Allegiant Stadium: Raiders games: 2 hours prior to kickoff. UNLV football: 90 minutes prior. Parking gates: 4 hours prior for Raiders and UNLV home games. Yankee Stadium: Typically 90 minutes before first pitch; Gates 6 and 8 open 2 hours before start for select games. Subject to change for weather, doubleheaders, Opening Day, Old-Timers' Day, postseason. Dodger Stadium: Stadium gates open ~2 hours before first pitch; parking gates ~2.5 hours before game time. Fenway Park: All gates open 90 minutes prior to scheduled start time for every game. Wrigley Field: 90 minutes prior to first pitch for most games; 2 hours prior for Opening Day, Saturday games, and special occasions. Madison Square Garden: Typically 60-90 minutes before event start; varies by event type. Crypto.com Arena: Varies by event; check individual event pages. Guests encouraged not to line up before 10:00 AM.

How current is this bag policy information?

Each policy on this page was last checked against the venue's official sources in August 2026. Venues can change their rules at any time, so confirm with the official venue source before you go.