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Minneapolis Entry Rules: Bag Limits, Water, Food and Cameras
We cover 8 venues in Minneapolis, and all of them have verified pages. Their bag rules differ widely, and the table below puts each rule next to its official source and the date we checked it. Check each venue before you pack.
Last updated
At a glance
- Venues covered
- 8
- Verified so far
- 8
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026
Every venue we cover in Minneapolis
Minneapolis and Saint Paul. A verified page shows its bag rule here, and the others say they are still being checked.
Showing 8 of 8
- Minneapolis, MNU.S. Bank Stadium bag policyConditionalClear 12 x 6 x 12 in, plus a small clutch
- Minneapolis, MNTarget Field bag policyConditionalSingle-compartment, up to 16 x 16 x 8 in
- Minneapolis, MNTarget Center bag policyConditionalUp to 5 x 9 in
- Saint Paul, MNGrand Casino Arena bag policyConditionalPurse up to 12 x 12 x 6 in at x-ray doors
- Minneapolis, MNHuntington Bank Stadium bag policyConditionalClear 12 x 6 x 12 in, 1-gallon bag or small bag
- Saint Paul, MNAllianz Field bag policyConditionalClear 12 x 6 x 12 in or 1-gallon bag, plus clutch
- Minneapolis, MNWilliams Arena bag policyConditionalClear tote up to 12 x 12 in or 4.5 x 6.5 in bag
- Shakopee, MNValleyfair bag policyConditionalAllowed and inspected, no size limit
Bag rules side by side
These rows come from each Minneapolis venue's own policy page.
Bag policy
- Allianz FieldConditional
Minnesota United encourages fans not to bring bags. One clear bag no larger than 12 x 6 x 12 inches or a one-gallon clear freezer bag is permitted, plus a clutch or purse no larger than 5 x 9 inches. There is no bag check, and bags are checked and tagged at entry.
Allianz Field A-Z guide, checked
- Grand Casino ArenaConditional
The arena strongly discourages bags of any kind, clear ones included. Purses up to 12 x 12 x 6 inches are allowed at designated x-ray entry points, and wristlets, clutches and wallets up to 4 x 6 x 1.5 inches are allowed at all entrances. Medical and parenting bags are permitted after x-ray.
Grand Casino Arena venue policies page, checked
- Huntington Bank StadiumConditional
The clear bag policy applies to all events. Allowed are clear plastic, vinyl or tote bags up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches, one-gallon resealable clear bags, and small bags up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches. Bags needed for medical purposes are screened by the gate supervisor and tagged.
Gopher football gameday FAQ, checked
- Target CenterConditional
Permitted bags are no larger than 5 x 9 inches, plus diaper bags and medical bags, which are subject to search. Purses larger than 5 x 9 inches and suitcases are prohibited, and the arena has no item check.
Target Center arena policies and FAQ page, checked
- Target FieldConditional
Single-compartment bags up to 16 x 16 x 8 inches are allowed: purses, clutches, totes, clear bags, drawstring bags, diaper bags, soft-sided coolers, fanny packs and bags with medically necessary items. Any bag over that size is not allowed, and the Twins recommend coming without a bag.
Target Field policies and procedures page, checked
- U.S. Bank StadiumConditional
For Vikings games, bags must be clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and no larger than 12 x 6 x 12 inches, or a one-gallon clear freezer bag. A small clutch of 4.5 x 6.5 inches can come in with one of the clear options.
Vikings U.S. Bank Stadium bag policy page, checked
- ValleyfairConditional
All guests, bags, parcels and other items are subject to inspection, including metal detection or other screening. The FAQ gives no bag size limit.
Valleyfair FAQ page, checked
- Williams ArenaConditional
The only bags allowed are clear tote bags no larger than 12 x 12 inches or small bags of 4.5 x 6.5 inches, such as clutch purses and cross-body fanny packs. There is no bag check.
Williams Arena gameday FAQ, checked
Bag storage at the verified venues
U.S. Bank Stadium: A bag check is available at all events, outside the Legacy Gates and Ticketmaster Gate, at 15 dollars per bag. Bags that exceed the policy have to go back to your vehicle, be disposed of or be checked.
Target Field: Prohibited bags can be stored at no charge during Twins home games, in an area near Gate 6 and Target Field Station. Guests with other prohibited items can surrender them at the gate, leave and return without them, or use a locker outside Gate 6.
Target Center: Target Center does not offer an item check. It asks that prohibited items be left at home or in your vehicle.
Grand Casino Arena: The page describes no bag storage.
Huntington Bank Stadium: A free bag check is in the University Avenue lobby of The Barn. It opens two and a half hours before kickoff and stays open until about an hour after the game.
Allianz Field: There is no bag check at Allianz Field, and fans with bags that are not permitted must return them to their cars.
Williams Arena: There is no bag check available at The Barn.
Valleyfair: Lockers rent for the whole day and can be opened as often as you like: regular for 15 dollars, large for 20 and jumbo for 25.
Questions about Minneapolis venues
Not by default. The bag rules we have verified in Minneapolis differ widely, so read the table above. A smaller bag is the easier choice if you visit more than one.
No. These are the pilot venues. We add more in waves, starting with the places people search for most.
Sources for this page
Every verified rule comes from one of these official pages. They open in a new tab.
- Vikings U.S. Bank Stadium Bag Policy | Minnesota Vikings (opens in a new tab)
vikings.com. Official page, read 2026-10-04.
- Safety & Clear Bag Policy | U.S. Bank Stadium (opens in a new tab)
usbankstadium.com. Official page, read 2026-10-04.
- Target Field Policies and Procedures | Minnesota Twins (opens in a new tab)
mlb.com. Official page, read 2026-10-04.
- Arena Policies & FAQ | Target Center (opens in a new tab)
targetcenter.com. Official page, read 2026-10-04.
- Venue Policies | Grand Casino Arena (opens in a new tab)
grandcasinoarena.com. Official page, read 2026-10-04.
- Gopher Football Gameday FAQ | Huntington Bank Stadium (opens in a new tab)
gophersports.com. Official page, read 2026-10-04.
- Allianz Field | A-Z Guide (opens in a new tab)
allianzfield.com. Official page, read 2026-10-05.
- Event Information & Gameday FAQ - Gopher Men's Basketball at The Barn by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota - University of Minnesota Athletics (opens in a new tab)
gophersports.com. Official page, read 2026-10-05.
- Frequently Asked Questions - Valleyfair (opens in a new tab)
valleyfair.enchantedparks.com. Official page, read 2026-10-05.
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