Stadium and arena bag policies
Independent guide. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by any venue, team, league or sponsor. Rules can change for specific events; always check the venue's page before you go. Venue, team and sponsor names are trademarks of their respective owners and are used only to identify the venue.
30 venues, one table. Each row links to a page with the rules in plain words, a bag checker, and the date we last checked the venue's own page. Where a venue's page is unclear or contradicts itself, we say so instead of guessing.
| Venue | City | League | Clear bag required? | Size rule | Bag storage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allegiant Stadium | Las Vegas, NV | NFL | Yes | Clear bag 12 x 6 x 12 in; small clutch 4.5 x 6.5 x 2 in | Yes, $20 per bag |
| American Airlines Center | Dallas, TX | NBA/NHL | No | Clutch 4.5 x 6.5 in at all doors; purses up to 14 x 14 x 6 in at x-ray doors | None |
| AT&T Stadium | Arlington, TX | NFL | Yes | Clear tote 12 x 6 x 12 in; small clutch 4.5 x 6.5 in | Not stated |
| Ball Arena | Denver, CO | NBA/NHL | No | 4 x 6 x 1.5 in; medical or diaper bags up to 14 x 14 x 6 in | Yes, from $15 |
| Barclays Center | Brooklyn, NY | NBA/NHL | No | Bags larger than 10 x 6 x 2 in not permitted | Not stated |
| Capital One Arena | Washington, DC | NBA/NHL | No | No bags; wallet-size clutch up to 4 x 6 in | None |
| Chase Center | San Francisco, CA | NBA/NHL | No | 14 x 6 x 14 in (page also lists 14 x 14 x 6 in) | Yes, $10 donation |
| Citi Field | Queens (New York), NY | MLB | No | Bags up to 16 x 16 x 8 in; backpacks mostly prohibited | Third-party paid lockers |
| Coors Field | Denver, CO | MLB | No | Soft-sided, single-pocket bag up to 16 x 16 x 8 in | Claim check at gates |
| Crypto.com Arena | Los Angeles, CA | NBA/NHL | No | Clutch or wallet under 5 x 9 x 1 in; medical or parental bag under 14 x 14 x 6 in | Yes, from $15 |
| Dodger Stadium | Los Angeles, CA | MLB | Yes | Clear bag 12 x 12 x 6 in; non-clear clutch 5 x 8 x 2 in | Yes, $15 per bag |
| Fenway Park | Boston, MA | MLB | No | Single-compartment bag up to 12 x 12 x 6 in | Yes (fee not stated) |
| Lambeau Field | Green Bay, WI | NFL | Yes | Clear bag 12 x 6 x 12 in; small non-clear bag 4.5 x 6.5 in with a clear bag | None stated (return items to your vehicle) |
| Lincoln Financial Field | Philadelphia, PA | NFL | Yes | Clear bag 12 x 6 x 12 in or one-gallon clear bag; small clutch 4.5 x 6.5 in | Yes (price not stated) |
| Madison Square Garden | New York, NY | NBA/NHL | No | Must fit under the seat; bags over 22 x 14 x 9 in prohibited | None |
| Mercedes-Benz Stadium | Atlanta, GA | NFL | Yes | Clear bag 12 x 6 x 12 in; small non-clear bag 4.5 x 6.5 in with a clear bag | Not stated |
| MetLife Stadium | East Rutherford, NJ | NFL | Yes | Clear bag 12 x 6 x 12 in; small clutch 4.5 x 6.5 in | Not stated |
| Oracle Park | San Francisco, CA | MLB | No | 16 x 16 x 8 in; no backpacks | Yes (fee not stated) |
| Petco Park | San Diego, CA | MLB | Yes | Clear bag 12 x 6 x 12 in; clutch or purse 5 x 7 in | Yes, $14 lockers |
| Raymond James Stadium | Tampa, FL | NFL | No | One clutch up to 4.5 x 6.5 in | Lockers for rent (price not stated) |
| SoFi Stadium | Inglewood, CA | NFL | Yes | Clear bag 12 x 6 x 12 in; small clutch 4.5 x 6.5 in | Yes, bag valet (fee) |
| Soldier Field | Chicago, IL | NFL | Yes | Clear bag 12 x 6 x 12 in; small clutch 4.5 x 6.5 in | Not stated |
| Spectrum Center | Charlotte, NC | NBA/NHL | No | 5 x 7 x 1.5 in, clear or not | None |
| Sphere | Las Vegas, NV | Concert arena | No | About 6 x 6 x 2 in (clutch, small purse, fanny pack) | None |
| T-Mobile Arena | Las Vegas, NV | NHL / concerts | No | Small bag up to 9 x 5 x 2 in | Yes, from $20 |
| TD Garden | Boston, MA | NBA/NHL | No | 6 x 4 x 1.5 in, including clear bags | Yes, $15 |
| Truist Park | Atlanta, GA | MLB | No | Clutch or clear bag up to 5 x 9 in, single compartment | Yes, from $12 |
| United Center | Chicago, IL | NBA/NHL | Not stated | Small purse or personal bag up to 10 x 6 x 2 in | Not stated |
| Wrigley Field | Chicago, IL | MLB | No | Bags smaller than 16 x 16 x 8 in; no backpacks | None |
| Yankee Stadium | Bronx, NY | MLB | No | Soft-sided bag up to 16 x 16 x 8 in plus one small personal item | None |