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Can You Bring a Camera Into MLB Ballparks? Rules by Venue

Of the 30 MLB ballparks we have verified for cameras, 30 allow them with limits. 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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How the verified MLB ballparks treat cameras

Allowed with limits: Yankee Stadium, Fenway Park, Wrigley Field, Dodger Stadium, Rogers Centre, Citi Field, Oracle Park, Busch Stadium, Truist Park, Petco Park, Target Field, Comerica Park, Great American Ball Park and Progressive Field and 16 more.

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 cameras guide for how every kind of venue treats them.

What each of the 30 MLB ballparks says

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

Camera

  • American Family FieldConditional

    Cameras are allowed for personal use if they fit in a bag that meets the bag policy. Lenses over 8 inches, monopods and tripods are prohibited, and you cannot videotape field activity.

    American Family Field security page, checked

  • Angel StadiumConditional

    Cameras are permitted for personal use if no game action is recorded. Lenses over 6 inches, video recording equipment and monopods and tripods are not allowed without media credentials.

    Angel Stadium security guidelines page, checked

  • Busch StadiumConditional

    Commercial camera equipment, meaning lenses longer than the camera body, video cameras, tripods and monopods, is prohibited. The page does not limit small personal cameras.

    Busch Stadium security and prohibited items page, checked

  • Chase FieldConditional

    Hand-held video and non-professional still cameras are allowed if game action is not recorded. The lens cannot extend past 8 inches or be wider than 4 inches, and tripods and monopods are not allowed. Camera bags are not on the approved list.

    Chase Field clear bag policy page, checked

  • Citi FieldConditional

    Small film or digital cameras are permitted. Cameras with ancillary equipment such as tripods or large boom microphones, and cameras whose size would interfere with other guests, are prohibited, and so is commercial audio and visual equipment.

    Citi Field policies and procedures page, checked

  • Citizens Bank ParkConditional

    Still cameras for personal use with lenses up to 6 inches are allowed, if no game action is recorded. Camera cases, tripods, monopods, camcorders and hand-held video cameras are not.

    Citizens Bank Park guest code of conduct page, checked

  • Comerica ParkConditional

    Cameras without detachable lenses larger than 8 inches are permitted. Professional or commercial cameras with interchangeable lenses larger than 8 inches, and audio or visual recording devices such as GoPros, are prohibited.

    Comerica Park event policies and procedures page, checked

  • Coors FieldConditional

    Hand-held video cameras are allowed for personal use if game action is not recorded, and non-commercial still photography is allowed. Flash is not allowed, and monopods and tripods are not permitted.

    Coors Field policies and procedures page, checked

  • Daikin ParkConditional

    Video and still cameras are welcome. Lenses must not exceed 8 inches, and tripods, bipods and monopods are not allowed.

    Daikin Park policies and procedures page, checked

  • Dodger StadiumConditional

    Still and video cameras are allowed for personal use only, and they cannot block aisles or views. The page also says taking photos or video of game action is prohibited. Professional gear is not allowed.

    Dodgers stadium policies and procedures page, checked

  • Fenway ParkConditional

    Consumer-rated cameras and video cameras are allowed if they do not reproduce the game, film unauthorized content or bother other fans. Professional audio and visual equipment is prohibited.

    Red Sox Fenway Park security page, checked

  • Globe Life FieldConditional

    Camera lenses longer than 8 inches, camera bags or cases, tripods, monopods and selfie sticks are prohibited. The page says nothing else about cameras.

    Globe Life Field policies and procedures page, checked

  • Great American Ball ParkConditional

    Cameras and video recorders are welcome for personal use, and game action cannot be recorded, as MLB requires. Tripods, monopods and other camera support pods are not allowed.

    Great American Ball Park policies and procedures page, checked

  • Kauffman StadiumConditional

    Cameras with lenses of 12 inches or more are prohibited. The page sets no other camera limit.

    Kauffman Stadium policies and procedures page, checked

  • loanDepot parkConditional

    Digital and video cameras for personal use are allowed, with zoom lenses fully extended under 8 inches. Lenses over 8 inches, monopods, tripods, selfie sticks and professional camera equipment are not allowed.

    loanDepot park policies and procedures page, checked

  • Nationals ParkConditional

    Cameras and video equipment are allowed for personal use only. Lenses longer than 8 inches, monopods, tripods and selfie sticks are not allowed, and filming game footage is prohibited by MLB. Camera bags are on the prohibited bag list.

    Nationals Park bag policy page, checked

  • Oracle ParkConditional

    Cameras and video equipment are allowed at MLB games if they do not obstruct anyone's view. The Giants can ask you to put them away, and commercial use of footage needs written permission.

    Oracle Park ballpark policies page, checked

  • Oriole Park at Camden YardsConditional

    Cameras and video equipment are allowed for personal use only. Lenses longer than 7 inches, camera bags, monopods and tripods are not allowed, and filming game footage is prohibited by MLB.

    Oriole Park policies and procedures page, checked

  • Petco ParkConditional

    Non-professional still cameras and video cameras are welcome for personal use if the lens is no longer than 6 inches and there are no extra detachable lenses. Special events may set different rules.

    Petco Park entry policies page, checked

  • PNC ParkConditional

    Cameras and video recorders are welcome for personal use only. Guests are asked not to use tripods or monopods, to stay out of the aisles and not to block other people's views.

    PNC Park information guide, checked

  • Progressive FieldConditional

    Guests may bring cameras, but tripods, selfie sticks, monopods, lenses larger than 6 inches when fully extended, and camera bags are not permitted. Another entry sets lenses under 100 mm, so the page is not fully consistent.

    Progressive Field policies and procedures page, checked

  • Rate FieldConditional

    Cameras and video cameras without detachable lenses larger than 8 inches are allowed if they do not disturb others. Selfie sticks and tripods are not allowed, and camera bags must follow the bag policy.

    Rate Field policies and procedures page, checked

  • Rogers CentreConditional

    Cameras are welcome at Blue Jays games for still photography if they do not bother other fans. Detachable lenses longer than 3 inches, tripods and audio or video equipment are not. Filming game footage is prohibited.

    Blue Jays stadium rules page, checked

  • Sutter Health ParkConditional

    Still and hand-held video cameras are welcome if they do not interfere with other guests. Professional or commercial cameras with interchangeable or detachable lenses, tripods and monopods are not allowed.

    Sutter Health Park ballpark security page, checked

  • T-Mobile ParkConditional

    Personal photography and video are allowed for personal use only, and videotaping game action is prohibited. Cameras with a lens 6 inches or longer when fully extended, video cameras, tripods, monopods and selfie sticks are not allowed.

    T-Mobile Park policies and procedures page, checked

  • Target FieldConditional

    Guests are welcome to bring still cameras, and should avoid blocking aisles with them. Multi-compartment camera bags are not permitted.

    Target Field policies and procedures page, checked

  • Tropicana FieldConditional

    Personal still and video cameras are allowed if they do not block views. The guide says cameras must be hand-held with lenses under 12 inches, and tripods or similar stabilization poles are prohibited. Camera bags are not approved.

    Tropicana Field safety and security regulations page, checked

  • Truist ParkConditional

    Camera lenses exceeding 5 inches are prohibited, and so are tri, dual or single leg pods for non-media guests.

    Truist Park security measures page, checked

  • Wrigley FieldConditional

    Cameras designed for personal viewing are allowed if they do not interfere with the game. Professional-grade cameras, including extended or removable lenses and attachments such as microphones, are not.

    Cubs Wrigley Field policies and procedures page, checked

  • Yankee StadiumConditional

    Single-frame flash photography and extended-length zoom lenses are fine if they do not get in the way of the game or other guests. Professional gear and video cameras are not allowed.

    Yankees official policies page, checked

Detachable lens

  • American Family FieldNot allowed

    Camera lenses exceeding 8 inches in length are prohibited.

    American Family Field security page, checked

  • Angel StadiumNot allowed

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

    Angel Stadium security guidelines page, 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

  • 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

  • Citizens Bank ParkNot allowed

    Camera lenses exceeding 6 inches are prohibited.

    Citizens Bank Park guest code of conduct page, checked

  • Comerica ParkConditional

    Interchangeable or detachable lenses larger than eight inches are prohibited.

    Comerica Park event policies and procedures 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

  • Dodger StadiumNot allowed

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

    Dodgers stadium policies and procedures 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

  • Globe Life FieldNot allowed

    Camera lenses longer than 8 inches are prohibited.

    Globe Life Field policies and procedures page, checked

  • Great American Ball ParkNot stated

    The pages do not mention camera lenses.

    Great American Ball Park policies and procedures page, checked

  • Kauffman StadiumNot allowed

    Cameras with lenses of 12 inches or more are prohibited.

    Kauffman Stadium policies and procedures 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

  • Nationals ParkNot allowed

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

    Nationals Park bag policy page, checked

  • Oracle ParkNot stated

    The pages do not mention camera lenses.

    Oracle Park permitted items page, checked

  • Oriole Park at Camden YardsNot allowed

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

    Oriole Park policies and procedures 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

  • Progressive FieldNot allowed

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

    Progressive Field policies and procedures page, checked

  • Rate FieldNot allowed

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

    Rate Field policies and procedures 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

  • Sutter Health ParkNot allowed

    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

  • 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

  • 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

Tripod

  • American Family FieldNot allowed

    Monopods and tripods are prohibited.

    American Family Field security page, checked

  • Angel StadiumNot allowed

    Tripods and monopods are on the prohibited list. Selfie sticks are permitted as long as they do not interfere with other fans.

    Angel Stadium security guidelines page, checked

  • Busch StadiumNot allowed

    Tripods and monopods are prohibited.

    Busch Stadium security and prohibited items page, checked

  • Chase FieldNot allowed

    Tripods and monopods cannot be used to stabilize a camera, and camera tri, dual or single leg pods are on the prohibited list for non-media.

    Chase Field clear bag policy page, checked

  • Citi FieldNot allowed

    Cameras with ancillary equipment such as tripods are prohibited.

    Citi Field policies and procedures page, checked

  • Citizens Bank ParkNot allowed

    Tripods and monopods are prohibited.

    Citizens Bank Park guest code of conduct page, checked

  • Comerica ParkNot allowed

    Tripods, monopods and selfie sticks are prohibited.

    Comerica Park event policies and procedures page, checked

  • Coors FieldNot allowed

    Camera monopods, tripods and selfie sticks are not permitted.

    Coors Field policies and procedures page, checked

  • Daikin ParkNot allowed

    Tripods, bipods and monopods are prohibited.

    Daikin Park policies and procedures page, checked

  • Dodger StadiumNot allowed

    Tripods and monopods are on the prohibited list as professional camera equipment.

    Dodgers stadium policies and procedures page, checked

  • Fenway ParkNot allowed

    Tripods and monopods are examples of professional equipment that is prohibited.

    Red Sox Fenway Park security page, checked

  • Globe Life FieldNot allowed

    Tripods, monopods and selfie sticks are prohibited.

    Globe Life Field policies and procedures page, checked

  • Great American Ball ParkNot allowed

    Tripods, monopods and selfie sticks are prohibited.

    Great American Ball Park policies and procedures page, checked

  • Kauffman StadiumNot stated

    The pages do not mention tripods.

    Kauffman Stadium policies and procedures page, checked

  • loanDepot parkNot allowed

    Mono and tripods, selfie sticks and other stabilization devices are prohibited.

    loanDepot park policies and procedures page, checked

  • Nationals ParkNot allowed

    Tripods, monopods and selfie sticks are not permitted.

    Nationals Park bag policy page, checked

  • Oracle ParkNot stated

    The pages do not mention tripods.

    Oracle Park permitted items page, checked

  • Oriole Park at Camden YardsNot allowed

    Monopods, tripods and other camera stands are prohibited.

    Oriole Park policies and procedures page, checked

  • Petco ParkNot stated

    The pages do not mention tripods.

    Petco Park entry policies page, checked

  • PNC ParkConditional

    The guide says guests should refrain from using tripods and monopods. It does not call them banned.

    PNC Park information guide, checked

  • Progressive FieldNot allowed

    Tripods, monopods and selfie sticks are not permitted.

    Progressive Field policies and procedures page, checked

  • Rate FieldNot allowed

    Tripods and selfie sticks are not allowed.

    Rate Field policies and procedures page, checked

  • Rogers CentreNot allowed

    Body mounts, monopods and tripods are not permitted.

    Blue Jays stadium rules page, checked

  • Sutter Health ParkNot allowed

    Poles, selfie sticks, tripods and monopods are prohibited.

    Sutter Health Park ballpark security page, checked

  • T-Mobile ParkNot allowed

    Tripods, monopods, extendable gimbals and selfie sticks are prohibited.

    T-Mobile Park policies and procedures page, checked

  • Target FieldNot allowed

    Tripods and monopods are not permitted.

    Target Field policies and procedures page, checked

  • Tropicana FieldNot allowed

    Tripods and similar stabilization poles are prohibited, and so are selfie sticks and extenders.

    Tropicana Field safety and security regulations page, checked

  • Truist ParkNot allowed

    Tri, dual and single leg camera pods are prohibited for non-media personnel.

    Truist Park security measures page, checked

  • Wrigley FieldNot allowed

    Tripods, monopods and other professional camera equipment are not permitted.

    Cubs Wrigley Field policies and procedures page, checked

  • Yankee StadiumNot allowed

    Tripods and monopods are not allowed.

    Yankees official entry page, checked

Selfie stick

  • Rogers CentreNot allowed

    Selfie sticks and retractable poles or devices are on the prohibited list.

    Blue Jays know before you go page, checked

  • Wrigley FieldNot allowed

    Selfie sticks are on the prohibited list.

    Cubs Wrigley Field policies and procedures page, checked

  • Yankee StadiumNot allowed

    Selfie sticks are not allowed.

    Yankees official entry page, checked

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Questions about cameras at MLB ballparks

  1. It depends on the venue. Of the 30 MLB ballparks we have verified, 30 state a rule for cameras, and the rows above show each one with its source.

  2. None of the 30 MLB ballparks we have verified bans cameras outright on the pages we read. Several set limits, so read the row for your venue.

  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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