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Wrigley Field bag policy

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Quick answer

  • Clear bag required? No. Bags smaller than 16 x 16 x 8 in are permitted; larger bags are not.
  • Backpacks: not permitted, including clear backpacks.
  • Exceptions: medical bags and diaper bags that accompany guests with young children, subject to inspection.
  • Bag check: none. There is no storage area for any items.
  • Re-entry: not allowed once you scan your ticket.

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.

Wrigley Field is in Chicago, IL. Home teams: Chicago Cubs.

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.

Can I bring this bag? Wrigley Field, from the venue's page, checked 5 November 2026
BagAnswerWhat the venue's page says
Clear toteCheck with the venueThe venue's page does not name this bag type. General bag guidance (not approval for this type): bags smaller than 16 x 16 x 8 in permitted. Check with the venue before you travel.
Small clutchCheck the conditionThe venue's page lists this bag type. Conditions from the venue's page: smaller than 16 x 16 x 8 in. Check every stated condition; venue security makes the final call at the gate.
BackpackNot permittedThe venue's stated bag prohibition applies to this choice.
Diaper bagCheck the conditionListed exception. Conditions from the venue's page: accompanying guests with young children; subject to inspection. Confirm the exception and screening requirements with the venue.
Medical bagCheck the conditionListed exception. Conditions from the venue's page: subject to inspection. Confirm the exception and screening requirements with the venue.
Camera bagCheck with the venueThe venue's page does not name this bag type. General bag guidance (not approval for this type): bags smaller than 16 x 16 x 8 in permitted. Check with the venue before you travel.

Games, concerts and other events

Prohibited items may differ for non-baseball events such as concerts. The page suggests contacting Cubs Fan Services at 800-THE-CUBS.

Exceptions and accessibility

Medical bags and diaper bags that accompany guests with young children are excepted. All bags are subject to inspection.

If your bag is not allowed

None. There is no storage area for any items at Wrigley Field.

Entry, gates and re-entry

Gates generally open 90 minutes before first pitch, or two hours on Opening Day, Saturdays and special occasions. Tickets are mobile only with an assigned entry gate, and there are self-scan pedestals and a metal detector.

Re-entry: You may not exit and re-enter once your ticket has been scanned.

Other things to know

Hard-sided coolers of any size prohibited; soft-sided coolers under size limit permitted; umbrellas over 10 in or with metal tips prohibited; non-factory-sealed plastic bottles only if empty; professional camera gear prohibited.

From the venue's page

The page states: “Backpacks (including clear backpacks)” (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 Wrigley 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.