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MetLife Stadium bag policy
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Quick answer
- Clear bag required? Yes: clear bags 12 x 6 x 12 in or smaller, one per person.
- Also allowed: a small non-clear clutch or handbag 4.5 x 6.5 in or smaller, one per person.
- Backpacks: non-clear backpacks over 4.5 x 6.5 in are listed as prohibited. Check all conditions of the clear-bag policy.
- Diaper bags: non-clear diaper bags over 4.5 x 6.5 in are listed as prohibited.
- Events: the page says all policies are subject to change for individual events; check each event's 'Know Before You Go'.
- Camera and binocular cases: listed as prohibited only when non-clear and over 4.5 x 6.5 in. Cameras and binoculars may be carried only when not in a case.
Venue security makes the final call at the gate. This guide repeats the venue's rules and never guarantees entry.
Last verified: , against the venue's page.
It has been more than 60 days since this page was last checked, so it may be out of date. Check the venue's page.
MetLife Stadium is in East Rutherford, NJ. Home teams: New York Giants, New York Jets.
Can I bring this bag?
Venue security makes the final call at the gate. The answers below come only from what the venue's page says, and anything it does not cover is marked Check.
| Bag | Answer | What the venue's page says |
|---|---|---|
| Clear tote | Check the condition | The venue's page lists this bag type. Conditions from the venue's page: 12 x 6 x 12 in, 1 per person. Check every stated condition; venue security makes the final call at the gate. |
| Small clutch | Check the condition | The venue's page lists this bag type. Conditions from the venue's page: 4.5 x 6.5 in, 1 per person. Check every stated condition; venue security makes the final call at the gate. |
| Backpack | Check the condition | The page states a conditional prohibition. Conditions from the venue's page: non-clear and over 4.5 x 6.5 in. Confirm which condition applies before you travel. |
| Diaper bag | Check the condition | The page states a conditional prohibition. Conditions from the venue's page: non-clear and over 4.5 x 6.5 in. Confirm which condition applies before you travel. |
| Medical bag | Check with the venue | The venue's page does not name this bag type. General bag guidance (not approval for this type): Clear-bag guidance: 12 x 6 x 12 in, 1 per person; small-bag guidance: 4.5 x 6.5 in, 1 per person. Check with the venue before you travel. |
| Camera bag | Check the condition | The page states a conditional prohibition. Conditions from the venue's page: non-clear and over 4.5 x 6.5 in. Confirm which condition applies before you travel. |
Games, concerts and other events
Policies may change for individual events; check each event's Know Before You Go information.
Exceptions and accessibility
Seat cushions are allowed only for medical needs. Non-clear diaper bags over 4.5 x 6.5 in are listed as prohibited, and no explicit medical-bag exemption is stated in the carry-in list.
Other things to know
Reusable water bottles up to 20 oz are allowed if empty. Factory-sealed canned or plastic-bottled water or soft drinks up to 20 oz are permitted. Food must be in a clear plastic bag; the food rule excludes suites. Umbrellas, strollers, car seats and coolers are prohibited. Still cameras with lenses up to 6 in and binoculars must be carried without a case.
What the venue's page does not say
- Bag check or storage.
- Gate details.
- Re-entry.
We do not guess. Where the page is silent, we say so and suggest checking with the venue.
From the venue's page
The page states: “Clear bags that are 12" x 6" x 12" or less in size” (source)
Spot something out of date?
Policies change. If this page differs from what you were told at the door or from the venue's page, tell us with a link and the date. We re-check and fix the page, and the fix goes in the change log below.
Change log
- : first verified against the venue's page.
- : updated source facts and source-bound bag-type answers.
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Not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by MetLife Stadium or its teams. Rules can change for specific events; always check the venue's page before you go. Venue security makes the final call at the gate. Venue, team and sponsor names are trademarks of their respective owners and are used only to identify the venue.