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Petco Park bag policy
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Quick answer
- Clear bag required? Yes. Bags are single-compartment clear plastic, no larger than 12 x 6 x 12 inches.
- Clutches and purses: no larger than 5 x 7 inches are allowed. A second line on the venue's page says "no longer than 5 x 7".
- Infant and medical bags: allowed.
- Lockers: Lock & Go lockers, a flat $14, at four locations for Padres games and select events.
- Re-entry: permitted with ticket scan out and in, but not after the game or event has ended.
- Backpacks: prohibited unless a single-compartment clear plastic bag within 12 x 6 x 12 in. Clear backpacks are not explicitly addressed as a separate type.
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It has been more than 60 days since this page was last checked, so it may be out of date.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.
Petco Park is in San Diego, CA. Home teams: San Diego Padres.
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: single compartment, 12 x 6 x 12 in. 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: 5 x 7 in. 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: unless a single-compartment clear plastic bag within 12 x 6 x 12 in. Confirm which condition applies before you travel. |
| Diaper bag | Check the condition | Listed exception. Conditions from the venue's page: infant bags. Confirm the exception and screening requirements with the venue. |
| Medical bag | Check the condition | Listed exception. Confirm the exception and screening requirements with the venue. |
| Camera bag | Check with the venue | The venue's page does not name this bag type. General bag guidance (not approval for this type): bags prohibited except single-compartment clear plastic up to 12 x 6 x 12 in, infant/medical bags, clutches/purses up to 5 x 7 in. Check with the venue before you travel. |
Games, concerts and other events
- The page says special events at Petco Park may have different entry policies, and Lock & Go lockers may not be offered at some non-baseball events.
Exceptions and accessibility
Infant and medical bags are allowed.
If your bag is not allowed
Lock & Go lockers cost a flat $14, for all Padres games and select events, at four locations: Lexus Premier Lot across from Home Plate Gate, Tony Gwynn Dr and L St, Balboa Gate and East Village Gate. They open one hour before gates and must be emptied within 30 minutes after the game. They may not be available for non-baseball events.
Entry, gates and re-entry
Security at every gate may inspect bags. All entry gates open 90 minutes before first pitch; Season Ticket Members can enter 2 hours early at the Park Boulevard and Home Plate gates; times may change for special events.
- Prohibited items left in amnesty boxes at entrance gates are not returned.
Re-entry: Re-entry is permitted with a ticket scan out and back in. It is not allowed once the game or event has ended.
- On select giveaway days re-entry does not apply until the promotional items run out or the 3rd inning ends.
What you can bring
- Outside food for individual consumption is allowed (no bulk packaging, pans or pizza boxes), to be eaten in your seat, in individual wrapping or single-serve containers, and not taken into restaurants, club lounges or suites.
- Fruit and similar throwable food must be sliced or sectioned, and food containers must be soft-sided and fit the bag policy.
- One factory-sealed still, unflavored 1-liter water bottle and soft-sided single juice or milk containers are allowed, along with ADA-required liquids in sealed containers.
- Empty reusable water bottles up to 1 liter (no glass) are permitted if empty when entering.
- Personal non-professional still and video cameras are allowed with lenses no longer than 6 in and no extra detachable lenses.
- Strollers, wheelchairs, walkers and push-style wagons with child restraints are welcome; wheelchairs, wagons and strollers can be checked at Guest Services Centers at sections 108, 131, 303 or Gallagher Square.
What is not allowed
- Hard-sided coolers, selfie sticks, glass containers (except for infant or ADA needs), sports equipment other than baseball gloves, and balls other than baseballs are prohibited.
- Large umbrellas that block sightlines, wallet chains, vaporizers and smokeless tobacco, and toy guns including water guns are prohibited, and bicycles must be parked at approved gate bike parking.
Other things to know
Factory-sealed water bottles of 1 liter or less are allowed. Strollers are welcome and can be checked at Guest Services.
- Banners may be up to 4 x 8 ft, cannot be commercial, political or obscene, cannot be on poles or sticks, and must not block views or signage.
- Petco Park is cashless, with reverse ATMs near sections 108, 135, 208, 303 and the Ticket Office Lobby.
What the venue's page does not say
- Whether tickets must be mobile-only.
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: “single compartment clear plastic bags not exceeding 12" X 6" X 12"” (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.
- : added gates, allowed and prohibited items, bag check and exceptions from the venue's other guide pages.
- : updated source facts and source-bound bag-type answers.
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Not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Petco Park 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.