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Soldier Field bag policy
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Quick answer
- Clear bag required? Yes, for Chicago Bears games. Clear bags up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches are accepted.
- Small bags without clear plastic: a wallet, wristlet purse, clutch or crossbody bag up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches is allowed, with or without a strap. A crossbody bag may not be worn around the waist.
- One bag per person: the venue's guide says one NFL-approved bag per person.
- Lockers: two Gameday locker spots, $10, credit card only.
- Re-entry: No re-entries permitted.
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It has been more than 60 days since this page was last checked, so it may be out of date.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.
Soldier Field is in Chicago, IL. Home teams: Chicago Bears.
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, one logo on one side. 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: non-clear 4.5 x 6.5 in, with or without strap. 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 backpacks are prohibited; clear backpacks within 12 x 6 x 12 in are allowed. Confirm which condition applies before you travel. |
| Diaper bag | Check the condition | Listed exception. Conditions from the venue's page: clear diaper bag within 12 x 6 x 12 allowed; non-clear prohibited (A-Z: unless medically necessary). Confirm the exception and screening requirements with the venue. |
| Medical bag | Check the condition | Listed exception. Conditions from the venue's page: permitted after screening and approval; screening at gates 8, 38 and 47. Confirm the exception and screening requirements with the venue. |
| Camera bag | Not permitted | The venue's stated bag prohibition applies to this choice. |
Games, concerts and other events
- The guide and bag policy are written for Chicago Bears home games; the page does not state rules for other events at Soldier Field.
Exceptions and accessibility
Medical bags are permitted after screening and approval at Gates 8, 38 and 47. Clear diaper bags within 12 x 6 x 12 in are permitted. Non-clear diaper bags are prohibited on the bag-policy page; the A-Z guide lists diaper bags as prohibited unless medically necessary.
- Gate 8 is the designated gate for service animals and for exchanging a mobile ticket for a wheelchair-accessible seat; all gates are ADA accessible.
If your bag is not allowed
- Gameday lockers for storing prohibited items are at two spots: the Field Museum East Terrace inside the Miller Lite Ultimate Tailgate (off McFetridge Drive) and the 18th Street turnaround just west of DuSable Lake Shore Drive.
- Locker rental is $10 and credit card only.
Entry, gates and re-entry
- Stadium gates open two hours before kickoff, and walk-through metal detectors are used at the gates.
- At the detectors, phones, keys, wallets, belts and similar items can stay on; only large metal objects go on the table, and a handheld wand may be used if the detector alerts.
- All guests must enter with a mobile ticket from the Bears app, and the page says only one NFL-approved bag per person is allowed.
- Re-entry is not permitted, and the guide says every guest must pass through a security checkpoint.
What you can bring
- Hand-held binoculars are permitted, but binocular cases are not.
What is not allowed
- Umbrellas, coolers and ice chests (including soft-sided), cans/bottles/other beverage containers, and alcohol are not permitted inside.
- Also barred: poles including selfie sticks, cameras with lenses over 6 in, video cameras, seat cushions with zippers or pockets, balloons, beach balls, confetti and drones.
- Strollers are not allowed in the seating area; they can be checked at Gate 10 or the United Club 100 Level concierge desks, with Gate 8 used beginning in October, and no other prohibited item can be checked.
Other things to know
Blankets are allowed, carried in your hand or in an approved clear bag. Prohibited bags may not be shrunk to fit the approved size or hidden inside approved bags. Fans attempting to conceal a bag, or found inside with a prohibited bag that has not been screened and approved, are subject to ejection.
- Smoking and vaping are prohibited with no designated smoking areas, and the guide notes re-entry is prohibited for smoking breaks.
What the venue's page does not say
- Rules for events other than Chicago Bears home games.
- The stroller-check gate in October (the venue's page names Gate 10 and the United Club 100 Level concierge desks and adds Gate 8 'beginning in October', and we repeat it as written).
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 up to 12" x 6" x 12" are accepted” (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.
Pages we checked
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 Soldier Field 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.