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

Of the 30 NFL stadiums 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 NFL stadiums treat cameras

Allowed with limits: MetLife Stadium, SoFi Stadium, AT&T Stadium, Nissan Stadium, Lumen Field, Levi's Stadium, Soldier Field, Bank of America Stadium, Caesars Superdome, Acrisure Stadium, Arrowhead Stadium, Lambeau Field, Gillette Stadium and Lincoln Financial 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 NFL stadiums says

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

Camera

  • Acrisure StadiumConditional

    Still cameras are permitted if the lens is 6 inches or shorter and the camera is not in a case, and if their use does not disturb others. Video cameras and video recording of events are not permitted.

    Acrisure Stadium A-Z guide, checked

  • Allegiant StadiumConditional

    Handheld and still cameras with lenses less than 6 inches long when fully extended are permitted. Professional cameras with detachable lenses, and camera bags, are prohibited, and video cameras need media credentials.

    Allegiant Stadium A-Z guide, checked

  • Arrowhead StadiumConditional

    Small still cameras, meaning smaller than 6 inches in length and width, are permitted if they are not in a case or bag. Video cameras and professional cameras are prohibited, and so is filming on a phone without written permission from stadium management.

    Arrowhead Stadium A to Z guide, checked

  • AT&T StadiumConditional

    Compact still cameras are permitted. Video cameras, GoPros and cameras with a lens longer than 3 inches are not.

    AT&T Stadium A-Z guide, checked

  • Bank of America StadiumConditional

    Compact cameras, still only, are permitted if they do not interfere with the event. Video cameras, GoPros and cameras with a detachable lens are not. Camera cases must follow the clear bag policy.

    Bank of America Stadium fan guide, checked

  • Caesars SuperdomeConditional

    Camera rules are set for each event. Video and audio recording devices, GoPros, Google Glass and Spectacles included, are on the prohibited list.

    Caesars Superdome A to Z guide, checked

  • Empower Field at Mile HighConditional

    Still cameras with a lens of 6 inches or less can be carried loosely or in a clear bag. Single-purpose video cameras and video recorders are prohibited.

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

  • EverBank StadiumConditional

    Cameras with detachable lenses, or lenses longer than six inches, are prohibited. Video equipment and tape recorders are not allowed either.

    EverBank Stadium purse and bag policy page, checked

  • Ford FieldConditional

    Cameras with lenses longer than 5 inches, or any detachable lens, are not permitted, and video recorders and wearable cameras such as GoPros are prohibited. A camera case up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches is allowed.

    Detroit Lions prohibited items FAQ page, checked

  • Gillette StadiumConditional

    Still cameras are allowed without a case, and detachable lenses may be removed during inspection. All video cameras and GoPros are prohibited. At concerts, cameras with detachable lenses and professional cameras are not permitted.

    Gillette Stadium bag policy page, checked

  • Hard Rock StadiumConditional

    Cameras are still permitted, but video cameras, audio recording devices and professional cameras with telephoto or zoom lenses are not.

    Hard Rock Stadium clear bag policy page, checked

  • Highmark StadiumConditional

    Still cameras are permitted, and cameras with lenses shorter than 6 inches are on the permitted list. Video cameras, cameras with extended or detachable lenses longer than 6 inches, and camera bags are not permitted.

    Highmark Stadium A-Z guide, checked

  • Huntington Bank FieldConditional

    For Browns games, cameras and video cameras are allowed if they do not interfere with other fans, and the images cannot be used commercially. For concerts and other events the event sets the rule, and most do not allow professional or video cameras.

    Huntington Bank Field clear bag and prohibited items page, checked

  • Lambeau FieldConditional

    You can use a still camera with a lens under 12 inches for personal use, and small cameras are fine if carried loosely, not in a case. Video cameras are not allowed.

    Lambeau Field A-Z guide, checked

  • Levi's StadiumConditional

    Cameras with lenses of 3 inches or shorter are allowed. Lenses longer than 3 inches are not.

    Levi's Stadium bag policy page, checked

  • Lincoln Financial FieldConditional

    A small camera case up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches is allowed. Cameras with lenses longer than 5 inches, video recorders and wearable cameras such as GoPros are prohibited.

    Lincoln Financial Field safety and bag policy page, checked

  • Lucas Oil StadiumConditional

    At Colts games, still cameras are permitted if the lens is no longer than 4 inches extended, and video cameras are prohibited. At other events the promoter decides.

    Lucas Oil Stadium A-Z guide, checked

  • Lumen FieldConditional

    Cameras with video capability, such as GoPros, are prohibited. So are lenses of 200 mm or more and tripods. Cases larger than 4.5 x 6.5 inches are also on the list.

    Lumen Field prohibited items page, checked

  • M&T Bank StadiumConditional

    Small still cameras are permitted at Ravens games: pocket-sized digital cameras with a zoom lens of 6 inches or shorter, and larger 35mm cameras no longer than 3 inches. Video cameras are strictly prohibited, and so are camera cases.

    M&T Bank Stadium A-Z guide, checked

  • Mercedes-Benz StadiumConditional

    Cameras with a lens longer than 6 inches, detachable or not, are prohibited. Camera bags and cases have to meet the clear bag rule or are denied entry.

    Mercedes-Benz Stadium A-Z guide, checked

  • MetLife StadiumConditional

    Still-photography cameras with a lens of 6 inches or less are allowed if they are not in a case. Single-purpose video cameras are not. The size and type of camera can vary by event.

    MetLife Stadium guest policies page, checked

  • Nissan StadiumConditional

    Still cameras are permitted, but a camera cannot be carried in its own bag. Zoom lenses over 6 inches and video cameras or recording devices are not allowed. Concerts may add limits.

    Nissan Stadium policies page, checked

  • Northwest StadiumConditional

    Cameras and binoculars are among the items fans can carry in. Cameras with detachable lenses of 5 inches or greater, and audio and video recorders including GoPros, are prohibited.

    Northwest Stadium prohibited items page, checked

  • NRG StadiumConditional

    Video cameras and cameras with lenses over 3 inches are prohibited.

    Texans fan policies for gameday page, checked

  • Paycor StadiumConditional

    Photo cameras with lenses exceeding 6 inches, attached or extendable lenses and cases included, are prohibited. Video cameras and recording equipment are not allowed either.

    Paycor Stadium prohibited items and bag policy page, checked

  • Raymond James StadiumConditional

    Professional cameras, cameras with detachable lenses, attachable phone lenses, video cameras and GoPros are prohibited, and so are camera bags and cases. The page says policies may vary per event.

    Raymond James Stadium policies page, checked

  • SoFi StadiumConditional

    Small, personal-use, non-professional cameras are allowed. Professional-grade cameras, video-recording devices, GoPros and cameras with detachable lenses or lenses over 6 inches are not.

    SoFi Stadium policies page, checked

  • Soldier FieldConditional

    Cameras are allowed if the lens does not exceed 6 inches when fully extended. Video and movie cameras are prohibited, and camera cases are on the prohibited bag list.

    Chicago Bears A-Z guide, checked

  • State Farm StadiumConditional

    Cameras with professional photo lenses are prohibited, and at Cardinals games so are lenses longer than 8 inches. Video cameras and GoPros are not allowed either.

    State Farm Stadium clear bag policy page, checked

  • U.S. Bank StadiumConditional

    Still-photography cameras with a lens of 6 inches or less are welcome. Video cameras are prohibited, and spectator cameras with lenses over six inches are not permitted.

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

Detachable lens

  • Acrisure StadiumNot allowed

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

    Acrisure Stadium security guidelines page, checked

  • Allegiant StadiumNot allowed

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

    Allegiant Stadium A-Z guide, checked

  • Arrowhead StadiumNot allowed

    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

  • Bank of America StadiumNot allowed

    Cameras with a detachable lens are not permitted.

    Bank of America Stadium fan guide, checked

  • Caesars SuperdomeNot stated

    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

  • Empower Field at Mile HighNot allowed

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

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

  • EverBank StadiumNot allowed

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

    EverBank Stadium purse and bag policy page, 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

  • Gillette StadiumNot stated

    The pages do not mention camera lenses.

    Gillette Stadium bag policy page, checked

  • Hard Rock StadiumNot allowed

    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

  • Huntington Bank FieldNot stated

    The pages do not mention camera lenses.

    Huntington Bank Field clear bag and prohibited items page, checked

  • Lambeau FieldNot allowed

    Still cameras with lenses over 12 inches are not allowed.

    Lambeau Field A-Z guide, checked

  • Levi's StadiumNot allowed

    Lenses longer than 3 inches are on the prohibited list.

    Levi's Stadium bag policy page, checked

  • Lincoln Financial FieldNot allowed

    Cameras with lenses longer than 5 inches are prohibited.

    Lincoln Financial Field safety and bag policy page, checked

  • Lucas Oil StadiumNot allowed

    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

  • Mercedes-Benz StadiumNot allowed

    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

  • Nissan StadiumNot allowed

    Camera lenses over 6 inches are on the prohibited list.

    Nissan Stadium policies page, checked

  • Northwest StadiumNot allowed

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

    Northwest Stadium prohibited items page, checked

  • NRG StadiumNot allowed

    Cameras with lenses over 3 inches are prohibited.

    Texans fan policies for gameday page, checked

  • Paycor StadiumNot allowed

    Photo cameras with lenses exceeding 6 inches are prohibited.

    Paycor Stadium prohibited items and bag policy page, checked

  • Raymond James StadiumNot allowed

    Cameras with detachable lenses and attachable phone lenses are prohibited.

    Raymond James Stadium 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

  • State Farm StadiumNot allowed

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

    State Farm Stadium clear bag policy page, checked

  • U.S. Bank StadiumNot allowed

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

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

Tripod

  • Acrisure StadiumNot stated

    The pages do not name tripods. Selfie sticks are on the prohibited list, along with single-purpose video cameras.

    Acrisure Stadium security guidelines page, checked

  • Allegiant StadiumNot allowed

    Tripods, monopods and selfie sticks are prohibited.

    Allegiant Stadium A-Z guide, checked

  • Arrowhead StadiumNot allowed

    Tripods and monopods are not permitted, and neither are selfie sticks.

    Arrowhead Stadium A to Z guide, checked

  • AT&T StadiumNot allowed

    Tripods, monopods and selfie sticks are on the prohibited list.

    AT&T Stadium A-Z guide, checked

  • Bank of America StadiumNot allowed

    Tripods, monopods and selfie sticks are not permitted.

    Bank of America Stadium fan guide, checked

  • Caesars SuperdomeNot stated

    The pages do not name tripods. Poles, sticks and selfie sticks are on the prohibited list.

    Caesars Superdome A to Z guide, checked

  • Empower Field at Mile HighNot allowed

    Tripods and selfie sticks are not permitted.

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

  • EverBank StadiumNot stated

    The pages do not name tripods. Sticks and poles, selfie sticks included, are prohibited.

    EverBank Stadium purse and bag policy page, checked

  • Ford FieldNot allowed

    Tripods and selfie sticks are prohibited.

    Detroit Lions prohibited items FAQ page, checked

  • Gillette StadiumNot allowed

    Tripods and monopods are prohibited, and so are selfie sticks and any stick or pole.

    Gillette Stadium bag policy page, checked

  • Hard Rock StadiumNot allowed

    Monopods, tripods and selfie sticks are prohibited.

    Hard Rock Stadium prohibited items page, checked

  • Highmark StadiumNot allowed

    Monopods, tripods, selfie sticks, sticks and poles are prohibited.

    Highmark Stadium gate entry and permitted items page, checked

  • Huntington Bank FieldNot stated

    The pages do not mention tripods.

    Huntington Bank Field clear bag and prohibited items page, checked

  • Lambeau FieldNot stated

    The pages do not name tripods. Selfie sticks are strictly prohibited.

    Lambeau Field carry-in policy page, checked

  • Levi's StadiumNot allowed

    Tripods, monopods and selfie sticks are on the prohibited list.

    Levi's Stadium bag policy page, checked

  • Lincoln Financial FieldNot allowed

    Tripods and selfie sticks are prohibited.

    Lincoln Financial Field safety and bag policy page, checked

  • Lucas Oil StadiumNot stated

    The pages do not mention tripods.

    Lucas Oil Stadium A-Z guide, checked

  • Lumen FieldNot allowed

    Tripods are on the prohibited list, along with selfie sticks.

    Lumen Field prohibited items page, checked

  • M&T Bank StadiumNot allowed

    Camera tripods, monopods and selfie sticks are prohibited.

    M&T Bank Stadium bag policy page, checked

  • Mercedes-Benz StadiumNot allowed

    Tripods, monopods and selfie sticks are prohibited.

    Mercedes-Benz Stadium A-Z guide, checked

  • Nissan StadiumNot allowed

    Tripods, poles, selfie sticks and sticks of any kind are on the prohibited list.

    Nissan Stadium policies page, checked

  • Northwest StadiumNot allowed

    Monopods, tripods and selfie sticks are prohibited.

    Northwest Stadium prohibited items page, checked

  • NRG StadiumNot stated

    The pages do not mention tripods.

    Texans fan policies for gameday page, checked

  • Paycor StadiumNot allowed

    Tripods, monopods and selfie sticks are prohibited.

    Paycor Stadium prohibited items and bag policy page, checked

  • Raymond James StadiumNot allowed

    Sticks, poles, selfie sticks, gimbals and extenders are prohibited.

    Raymond James Stadium policies page, checked

  • SoFi StadiumNot stated

    The policies page does not mention tripods. It does ban professional-grade cameras and hand-held extension poles for cameras.

    SoFi Stadium policies page, checked

  • Soldier FieldNot stated

    The A-Z guide does not name tripods. It does ban poles of any kind, including selfie sticks, so a tripod would likely be turned away. Ask the stadium before you pack one.

    Chicago Bears A-Z guide, checked

  • State Farm StadiumNot allowed

    Monopods, tripods, poles and selfie sticks are prohibited.

    State Farm Stadium clear bag policy page, checked

  • U.S. Bank StadiumNot allowed

    Monopods, tripods and selfie sticks are prohibited.

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

Selfie stick

  • SoFi StadiumNot allowed

    Selfie sticks and hand-held extension poles for cameras or other electronic devices are prohibited.

    SoFi Stadium policies page, checked

  • Soldier FieldNot allowed

    Poles of any kind, including selfie sticks, are prohibited.

    Chicago Bears A-Z guide, checked

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Questions about cameras at NFL stadiums

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

  2. None of the 30 NFL stadiums 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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