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Can You Bring a Camera Lens Into Stadiums? Rules by Venue

Of the 151 stadiums we have verified for camera lenses, 23 allow them with limits, 79 ban them and 48 do not say. Rules can change by event, so check the event page for your date too. Each venue below shows its own rule, the official page it comes from and the date we read it.

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Stadiums compared
151
State a rule
102
Last check
Oct 7, 2026

How the verified stadiums treat camera lenses

A verdict here is a summary of the venue's own wording, and the rows below give that wording. Rules can change by event, so a game and a concert at the same venue can differ. See the camera lenses guide for how every kind of venue treats them.

What each of the 151 stadiums says

Each row is the venue's own rule, with the official page it came from and the date we read it.

Detachable lens

  • Acrisure StadiumNot allowed

    Cameras with a lens longer than 6 inches are not permitted.

    Acrisure Stadium security guidelines page, checked

  • Professional cameras and recording devices with lenses over 6 inches, GoPros included, are prohibited.

    Allegiant Stadium A-Z guide, checked

  • Allianz FieldConditional

    Cameras with lenses over six inches long are prohibited.

    Allianz Field A-Z guide, checked

  • The pages do not mention camera lenses.

    Allianz Stadium Twickenham FAQ page, checked

  • Camera lenses exceeding 8 inches in length are prohibited.

    American Family Field security page, checked

  • The pages do not mention camera lenses.

    TCU clear bag policy page, checked

  • AnfieldNot allowed

    Large-bodied cameras are on the banned list.

    Anfield what can I bring graphic, season 2024-25, checked

  • Angel StadiumNot allowed

    Cameras with zoom lenses longer than 6 inches are not allowed without media credentials.

    Angel Stadium security guidelines page, checked

  • Camera lenses longer than 6 inches, detachable or not, are not permitted.

    Arrowhead Stadium A to Z guide, checked

  • AT&T StadiumNot allowed

    Cameras with a lens longer than 3 inches, detachable or not, are prohibited.

    AT&T Stadium A-Z guide, checked

  • Audi FieldConditional

    Only credentialed media may bring cameras with a lens longer than eight inches.

    Audi Field A-Z guide, checked

  • Autzen StadiumNot stated

    The pages do not mention camera lenses.

    Autzen Stadium page on goducks.com, checked

  • Cameras with a detachable lens are not permitted.

    Bank of America Stadium fan guide, checked

  • BC PlaceNot allowed

    Cameras with detachable lenses, detached lenses, and fixed lenses longer than 6 inches (150 mm) are prohibited.

    BC Place stadium policies page, checked

  • Beaver StadiumNot stated

    The pages do not mention camera lenses.

    Penn State Athletics bag policy announcement, checked

  • Cameras with detachable lenses or lenses longer than six inches are prohibited.

    Florida Gators clear bag policy page, checked

  • The pages do not mention camera lenses.

    K-State clear bag policy page, checked

  • BMO FieldConditional

    For Toronto FC and Toronto Argos games the lens must not exceed 55 mm.

    BMO Field FAQ page, checked

  • BMO StadiumNot allowed

    Cameras with telephoto or interchangeable lenses are not permitted.

    Angel City matchday A-Z guide for BMO Stadium, checked

  • Cameras with a lens longer than 4 inches, detachable or not, are not permitted.

    Bobby Dodd Stadium policies page, checked

  • Cameras with a lens longer than 3 inches, detachable or non-detachable, are prohibited.

    Oklahoma State football A-Z guide, checked

  • Cameras with lenses larger than 4 inches or with detachable lenses are not permitted.

    Boston College football A-Z guide, checked

  • Detachable camera lenses are not permitted.

    Alabama football A-Z index, checked

  • Busch StadiumNot allowed

    Lenses longer than the length of the camera body count as commercial camera equipment and are prohibited.

    Busch Stadium security and prohibited items page, checked

  • The pages do not mention lens limits. The A to Z guide sends you to the event page for camera policies.

    Caesars Superdome A to Z guide, checked

  • The pages do not mention camera lenses.

    Wisconsin football fan information page, checked

  • The pages do not mention camera lenses.

    NC State bag policies page, checked

  • Celtic ParkNot stated

    The pages do not mention camera lenses.

    Celtic Park ground regulations PDF, checked

  • Chase FieldNot allowed

    A lens that extends past 8 inches or is wider than 4 inches is not allowed.

    Chase Field clear bag policy page, checked

  • Citi FieldNot stated

    The pages do not mention camera lenses.

    Citi Field security policies page, checked

  • Camera lenses exceeding 6 inches are prohibited.

    Citizens Bank Park guest code of conduct page, checked

  • The pages do not mention camera lenses.

    Clemson football fan information A-Z page, checked

  • Comerica ParkConditional

    Interchangeable or detachable lenses larger than eight inches are prohibited.

    Comerica Park event policies and procedures page, checked

  • The pages do not mention camera lenses.

    Edmonton Elks clear bag policy page, checked

  • Coors FieldNot stated

    The pages do not mention camera lenses.

    Coors Field policies and procedures page, checked

  • Daikin ParkNot allowed

    Cameras with lenses larger than 8 inches are prohibited.

    Daikin Park policies and procedures page, checked

  • The pages do not mention camera lenses.

    Texas football fan guide, checked

  • Professional cameras with detachable lenses are prohibited.

    Mississippi State football gameday A-Z, checked

  • The pages do not mention camera lenses.

    DICK'S Sporting Goods Park bag policy page, checked

  • Cameras with lenses greater than 3.5 inches in length are prohibited.

    Dignity Health Sports Park A-Z guide, checked

  • Still cameras with a lens over 6 inches are not permitted.

    Florida State football gameday FAQ, checked

  • Dodger StadiumNot allowed

    Telephoto lenses are not permitted, and lenses cannot exceed 6 inches in length.

    Dodgers stadium policies and procedures page, checked

  • The pages do not mention camera lenses.

    Arsenal Emirates Stadium matchday guide, checked

  • Cameras and lenses must be 6 inches or less when fully extended.

    Empower Field at Mile High A-Z fan guide, checked

  • Etihad StadiumNot stated

    The pages do not mention camera lenses.

    Etihad Stadium matchday page, checked

  • EverBank StadiumNot allowed

    Cameras with detachable lenses or lenses longer than six inches are prohibited.

    EverBank Stadium purse and bag policy page, checked

  • Faurot FieldNot stated

    The pages do not mention camera lenses.

    Missouri clear bag policy page, checked

  • Fenway ParkNot allowed

    Detachable lenses longer than 6 inches count as professional equipment and are prohibited.

    Red Sox Fenway Park security page, checked

  • The pages do not mention camera lenses.

    FirstBank Stadium policies page, checked

  • Folsom FieldNot allowed

    Professional-grade camera equipment such as telephoto lenses is prohibited.

    Folsom Field A-Z guide, checked

  • Ford FieldNot allowed

    Cameras with lenses longer than five inches or any detachable lens are not permitted.

    Detroit Lions prohibited items FAQ page, checked

  • GEODIS ParkNot stated

    The pages do not mention camera lenses.

    GEODIS Park stadium policies page, checked

  • Cameras with lenses no longer than 4 inches are permitted.

    Gies Memorial Stadium gameday information, checked

  • The pages do not mention camera lenses.

    Gillette Stadium bag policy page, checked

  • Globe Life FieldNot allowed

    Camera lenses longer than 8 inches are prohibited.

    Globe Life Field policies and procedures page, checked

  • The pages do not mention camera lenses.

    Great American Ball Park policies and procedures page, checked

  • Hampden ParkNot stated

    The pages do not mention camera lenses.

    Hampden Park security page, checked

  • Professional cameras, meaning those with telephoto or zoom lenses, are prohibited.

    Hard Rock Stadium prohibited items page, checked

  • Highmark StadiumNot allowed

    Cameras with lenses longer than 6 inches are prohibited.

    Highmark Stadium gate entry and permitted items page, checked

  • The pages do not mention camera lenses.

    Huntington Bank Field clear bag and prohibited items page, checked

  • Cameras with lenses over six inches long are prohibited.

    Gopher football gameday FAQ, checked

  • Husky StadiumNot stated

    The pages do not mention camera lenses.

    Washington clear bag policy page, checked

  • Cameras with lenses longer than six inches are not permitted.

    Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium policies page, checked

  • Inter&Co StadiumNot allowed

    Lenses exceeding 6 inches when fully extended are not permitted.

    Inter&Co Stadium A to Z guide, checked

  • The pages do not mention camera lenses.

    Iowa State clear bag policy announcement, checked

  • Cameras with a lens over 6 inches are prohibited without a press credential.

    Syracuse athletics venue policies page, checked

  • Cameras with telescopic lenses of 4 inches or longer, or 300 mm or greater focal length, are prohibited.

    Texas Tech A-Z stadium text, checked

  • The pages do not mention camera lenses.

    Auburn clear bag policy page, checked

  • Kauffman StadiumNot allowed

    Cameras with lenses of 12 inches or more are prohibited.

    Kauffman Stadium policies and procedures page, checked

  • Kenan StadiumConditional

    Cameras with interchangeable lenses larger than 55 millimeters are not permitted.

    UNC football A to Z gameday info, checked

  • Kinnick StadiumNot allowed

    Large-lens cameras of 6 inches or more are prohibited.

    Iowa football gameday page, checked

  • Kroger FieldConditional

    Camera lenses have a maximum length of 6 inches and cannot be detachable.

    Kentucky football gameday information page, checked

  • Kyle FieldConditional

    The page asks that camera lenses not exceed 6 inches for personal usage.

    Kyle Field policies page, checked

  • L&N StadiumNot allowed

    Any camera with a detachable lens is treated as professional grade and denied entry.

    Louisville stadium A to Z guide, checked

  • Cameras with lenses longer than 3 inches are prohibited.

    USC football gameday A-Z guide, checked

  • Lambeau FieldNot allowed

    Still cameras with lenses over 12 inches are not allowed.

    Lambeau Field A-Z guide, checked

  • Lane StadiumNot allowed

    Cameras are allowed only without a detachable lens.

    Lane Stadium fan guide A-Z, checked

  • Levi's StadiumNot allowed

    Lenses longer than 3 inches are on the prohibited list.

    Levi's Stadium bag policy page, checked

  • Cameras with lenses longer than 5 inches are prohibited.

    Lincoln Financial Field safety and bag policy page, checked

  • loanDepot parkNot allowed

    Digital cameras with zoom lenses fully extended greater than 8 inches are prohibited.

    loanDepot park policies and procedures page, checked

  • Lens length is restricted to 4 inches extended for still cameras at Colts games.

    Lucas Oil Stadium A-Z guide, checked

  • Lumen FieldNot allowed

    Lenses of 200 mm or longer are on the prohibited list.

    Lumen Field prohibited items page, checked

  • M&T Bank StadiumConditional

    Pocket-sized digital cameras with a zoom lens of 6 inches or shorter are permitted.

    M&T Bank Stadium A-Z guide, checked

  • McLane StadiumNot allowed

    Camera lenses larger than 4 inches are prohibited.

    McLane Stadium game day page, checked

  • Cameras with a lens longer than 6 inches, detachable or not, are prohibited.

    Mercedes-Benz Stadium A-Z guide, checked

  • MetLife StadiumNot allowed

    Lenses longer than 6 inches are not allowed.

    MetLife Stadium guest policies page, checked

  • Michigan StadiumConditional

    Camera lenses longer than six inches are prohibited.

    Michigan Stadium information A-Z, checked

  • The pages do not mention camera lenses.

    WVU clear bag and metal detectors policy page, checked

  • The pages do not mention camera lenses.

    ASU clear bag policy page, checked

  • Cameras with a lens of more than 3 inches in length, or with a detachable lens, are prohibited.

    Murrayfield prohibited items article, checked

  • Nationals ParkNot allowed

    Camera lenses longer than 8 inches are not allowed, except for credentialed media.

    Nationals Park bag policy page, checked

  • The pages do not mention camera lenses.

    Nebraska football game day information page, checked

  • New Ryan FieldConditional

    Detachable lenses over 6 inches are prohibited.

    New Ryan Field getting in page, checked

  • Neyland StadiumNot allowed

    Professional cameras and cameras with detachable lenses are prohibited.

    Tennessee gameday central page, checked

  • Nippert StadiumNot stated

    The pages do not mention camera lenses.

    Nippert Stadium A-Z guide, checked

  • Nissan StadiumNot allowed

    Camera lenses over 6 inches are on the prohibited list.

    Nissan Stadium policies page, checked

  • Cameras with detachable lenses of 5 inches or greater are prohibited.

    Northwest Stadium prohibited items page, checked

  • The pages do not mention camera lenses.

    Notre Dame clear bag policy page, checked

  • NRG StadiumNot allowed

    Cameras with lenses over 3 inches are prohibited.

    Texans fan policies for gameday page, checked

  • Nu StadiumConditional

    Cameras with detachable lenses, or longer than 6 inches when extended, are prohibited.

    Nu Stadium A-Z guide, checked

  • Ohio StadiumConditional

    Still cameras with a lens of 100 mm or less are permitted.

    Ohio Stadium A-Z guide, checked

  • Cameras with lenses longer than 6 inches are prohibited.

    Oklahoma bag policy gameday page, checked

  • Old TraffordNot allowed

    Large bodied cameras are on the list of items not permitted.

    Manchester United prohibited items page, checked

  • Oracle ParkNot stated

    The pages do not mention camera lenses.

    Oracle Park permitted items page, checked

  • Cameras with a lens longer than 7 inches may not be brought in, except by credentialed media.

    Oriole Park policies and procedures page, checked

  • Paycor StadiumNot allowed

    Photo cameras with lenses exceeding 6 inches are prohibited.

    Paycor Stadium prohibited items and bag policy page, checked

  • PayPal ParkNot stated

    The pages do not mention camera lenses.

    PayPal Park guest services page, checked

  • Petco ParkNot allowed

    Cameras with lenses longer than 6 inches, or with extra detachable lenses, are prohibited.

    Petco Park entry policies page, checked

  • PNC ParkNot stated

    The pages do not mention camera lenses.

    PNC Park information guide, checked

  • The pages do not mention camera lenses.

    Principality Stadium security page, checked

  • Lenses larger than 6 inches when fully extended, and telephoto lenses, are not permitted.

    Progressive Field policies and procedures page, checked

  • Providence ParkNot stated

    The pages do not mention camera lenses.

    Providence Park guest guide, checked

  • Q2 StadiumNot allowed

    Cameras with professional and/or removable lenses are prohibited.

    Q2 Stadium A-Z policy guide, checked

  • Rate FieldNot allowed

    Cameras with detachable lenses more than 8 inches will not be allowed.

    Rate Field policies and procedures page, checked

  • Cameras with detachable lenses and attachable phone lenses are prohibited.

    Raymond James Stadium policies page, checked

  • The pages do not mention camera lenses.

    Arkansas Razorbacks bag policy page, checked

  • The pages do not mention camera lenses.

    Rice-Eccles Stadium venue policies page, checked

  • Rogers CentreNot allowed

    Cameras with detachable lenses longer than 3 inches, or larger than 3 inches, are on the prohibited list.

    Blue Jays know before you go page, checked

  • Unauthorized cameras with lenses longer than 3.5 inches, or with interchangeable or telephoto lenses, are prohibited.

    UCLA gameday information page, checked

  • Ross-Ade StadiumConditional

    Camera lenses longer than 6 inches are prohibited.

    Purdue clear bag policy and prohibited items page, checked

  • Sanford StadiumNot allowed

    Cameras with detachable lenses are prohibited.

    Sanford Stadium policies and procedures page, checked

  • Scott StadiumConditional

    Cameras with lenses less than six inches are allowed.

    Virginia football gameday page, checked

  • Any camera with a detachable lens, and lenses larger than 6 inches when fully extended, are prohibited.

    ScottsMiracle-Gro Field A-Z guide, checked

  • SECU StadiumNot allowed

    Cameras with detachable lenses are prohibited.

    Maryland football gameday info guide, checked

  • The pages do not mention camera lenses.

    Shell Energy Stadium bag and security policy page, checked

  • SHI StadiumNot stated

    The pages do not mention camera lenses.

    Rutgers game day policies page, checked

  • SoFi StadiumNot allowed

    Cameras with detachable lenses or lenses greater than 6 inches are prohibited.

    SoFi Stadium policies page, checked

  • Soldier FieldNot allowed

    Cameras with lenses that exceed 6 inches when fully extended are prohibited.

    Chicago Bears A-Z guide, checked

  • Spartan StadiumNot stated

    The pages do not mention camera lenses.

    Michigan State football gameday stadium services, checked

  • Sporting ParkNot allowed

    Professional cameras with detachable lenses are prohibited.

    Sporting Park prohibited items page, checked

  • The pages do not mention camera lenses.

    Sports Illustrated Stadium policies page, checked

  • Stade SaputoConditional

    Professional cameras with lenses bigger than 2.5 inches or any removable lens are prohibited.

    CF Montreal prohibited items page, checked

  • Cameras with professional photo lenses, and at Cardinals games lenses longer than 8 inches, are prohibited.

    State Farm Stadium clear bag policy page, checked

  • Subaru ParkNot allowed

    Camera lenses in excess of 8 inches are prohibited.

    Subaru Park bag policy and entry procedures page, checked

  • No professional or commercial cameras with interchangeable or detachable lenses.

    Sutter Health Park ballpark security page, checked

  • T-Mobile ParkNot allowed

    Cameras with lenses 6 inches or larger when fully extended, and detachable telephoto lenses, are not permitted.

    T-Mobile Park policies and procedures page, checked

  • Target FieldNot stated

    The pages do not mention camera lenses.

    Target Field policies and procedures page, checked

  • Tiger StadiumNot stated

    The pages do not mention camera lenses.

    Tiger Stadium in-stadium policies page, checked

  • Cameras with interchangeable lenses count as professional cameras and are prohibited.

    Tottenham Hotspur bag policy and prohibited items page, checked

  • Toyota StadiumNot stated

    The pages do not mention camera lenses.

    Toyota Stadium information page, checked

  • TQL StadiumNot allowed

    Cameras with a detachable lens are prohibited.

    TQL Stadium bag policy page, checked

  • Tropicana FieldNot allowed

    Cameras with lenses longer than 12 inches are prohibited.

    Tropicana Field safety and security regulations page, checked

  • Truist ParkNot allowed

    Camera lenses exceeding 5 inches are prohibited.

    Truist Park security measures page, checked

  • Spectator cameras with lenses over six inches long are not permitted.

    U.S. Bank Stadium safety and clear bag policy page, checked

  • The pages do not mention camera lenses.

    Vaught-Hemingway Stadium A-Z guide, checked

  • Villa ParkNot allowed

    Large-bodied cameras are not allowed.

    Villa Park prohibited items and restricted bag policy graphic, checked

  • Cameras with lenses shorter than four inches are allowed, and those over four inches are prohibited.

    Duke entry screening and clear bag policy page, checked

  • Wembley StadiumNot allowed

    Cameras with interchangeable lenses count as professional cameras and are restricted.

    Wembley Stadium prohibited items page, checked

  • The pages do not mention camera lenses.

    South Carolina clear bag policy page, checked

  • Wrigley FieldNot allowed

    Cameras with extended or removable lenses are professional-grade equipment and are not permitted.

    Cubs Wrigley Field policies and procedures page, checked

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Questions about camera lenses at stadiums

  1. It depends on the venue. Of the 151 stadiums we have verified, 102 state a rule for camera lenses, and the rows above show each one with its source.

  2. MetLife Stadium, SoFi Stadium, AT&T Stadium, Nissan Stadium, Lumen Field, Levi's Stadium, Soldier Field and Bank of America Stadium and 71 more ban them, according to the official pages we read.

  3. Often. The venues we have verified say rules can change by event, so check the event page for your date and the venue page linked above.

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