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Can You Bring Outside Food Into NFL Stadiums? All Rules

Of the 30 NFL stadiums we have verified for outside food, 9 allow it with limits, 18 ban it and 3 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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NFL Stadiums compared
30
State a rule
27
Last check
Oct 7, 2026

How the verified NFL stadiums treat outside food

Allowed with limits: MetLife Stadium, Lumen Field, Levi's Stadium, Soldier Field, Acrisure Stadium, Lincoln Financial Field, Empower Field at Mile High, M&T Bank Stadium and Huntington Bank Field.

Not allowed: SoFi Stadium, AT&T Stadium, Nissan Stadium, Bank of America Stadium, Caesars Superdome, Arrowhead Stadium, Lambeau Field, Gillette Stadium, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Allegiant Stadium, Raymond James Stadium, Lucas Oil Stadium, NRG Stadium and Ford Field and 4 more.

Not mentioned on the pages we read: Hard Rock Stadium, Highmark Stadium and EverBank Stadium. We do not guess for these, so ask the venue or check the event page.

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 outside food 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.

Outside food

  • Acrisure StadiumConditional

    Food of any kind is allowed if it is contained in a clear plastic bag.

    Acrisure Stadium security guidelines page, checked

  • Allegiant StadiumNot allowed

    All outside food and beverage are prohibited, liquids of any kind included.

    Allegiant Stadium A-Z guide, checked

  • Arrowhead StadiumNot allowed

    Outside food is prohibited. Guests with medical dietary restrictions can call Fan Experience ahead.

    Arrowhead Stadium A to Z guide, checked

  • AT&T StadiumNot allowed

    Food items are on the prohibited list.

    AT&T Stadium A-Z guide, checked

  • Bank of America StadiumNot allowed

    Food and beverages are not permitted, apart from the two sealed water bottles per person.

    Bank of America Stadium fan guide, checked

  • Caesars SuperdomeNot allowed

    Outside food and beverages of any kind may not be brought in.

    Caesars Superdome A to Z guide, checked

  • Empower Field at Mile HighConditional

    Food of any kind is allowed if it is in an approved clear bag and meant for individual consumption.

    Empower Field at Mile High clear bag policy page, checked

  • EverBank StadiumNot stated

    The pages do not mention outside food.

    EverBank Stadium purse and bag policy page, checked

  • Ford FieldNot allowed

    Food, beverages and liquids are prohibited. Infant items such as bottles and formula are allowed in a clear bag with a child.

    Detroit Lions prohibited items FAQ page, checked

  • Gillette StadiumNot allowed

    Food and beverages are prohibited. For medical supplies or dietary needs you can request an exception by emailing the stadium at least 48 hours ahead.

    Gillette Stadium bag policy page, checked

  • Hard Rock StadiumNot stated

    The pages do not mention outside food.

    Hard Rock Stadium prohibited items page, checked

  • Highmark StadiumNot stated

    The guide says no outside beverages of any kind may come through the gates. The pages do not mention outside food.

    Highmark Stadium A-Z guide, checked

  • Huntington Bank FieldConditional

    Fans may bring small food items for personal consumption. They have to be in a factory-sealed bag or a gallon-sized clear bag.

    Huntington Bank Field clear bag and prohibited items page, checked

  • Lambeau FieldNot allowed

    Food and beverages are strictly prohibited.

    Lambeau Field carry-in policy page, checked

  • Levi's StadiumConditional

    Food and fruit are allowed in clear plastic wrappings or bags that meet the bag policy. Fruit has to be cut. Cans and glass are not allowed.

    Levi's Stadium bag policy page, checked

  • Lincoln Financial FieldConditional

    Food wrapped in clear plastic is allowed. Infant items such as bottles and formula are allowed in a clear bag with a child. Food not wrapped in clear plastic is prohibited.

    Lincoln Financial Field safety and bag policy page, checked

  • Lucas Oil StadiumNot allowed

    Outside food and beverages are not permitted, and food not sold by the stadium concessionaires is prohibited. Guests with special medical or dietary needs are an exception.

    Lucas Oil Stadium A-Z guide, checked

  • Lumen FieldConditional

    Single-serving food is allowed in a clear bag, and a pizza is allowed in a pizza box. Outside food and drinks cannot go into suites.

    Lumen Field outside food and beverage page, checked

  • M&T Bank StadiumConditional

    Food is allowed if it is brought in a clear plastic bag.

    M&T Bank Stadium bag policy page, checked

  • Mercedes-Benz StadiumNot allowed

    Food items are prohibited. Baby and infant care items such as bottled formula and small snacks are allowed in a clear bag that meets the bag policy.

    Mercedes-Benz Stadium A-Z guide, checked

  • MetLife StadiumConditional

    Food of any kind is allowed if it is carried in a clear plastic bag. Suites are excluded from this rule.

    MetLife Stadium guest policies page, checked

  • Nissan StadiumNot allowed

    Outside food and beverages are on the prohibited list. For children under 2, baby food, snacks and formula in plastic containers are permitted, with no glass.

    Nissan Stadium policies page, checked

  • Northwest StadiumNot allowed

    Food or beverages of any kind are prohibited. Guests with special dietary needs, such as religious or severe allergy needs, can request an exception letter at least 48 hours ahead through a form.

    Northwest Stadium prohibited items page, checked

  • NRG StadiumNot allowed

    Outside food and beverages, alcohol included, are prohibited.

    Texans fan policies for gameday page, checked

  • Paycor StadiumNot allowed

    Food is prohibited except for medical or dietary needs.

    Paycor Stadium prohibited items and bag policy page, checked

  • Raymond James StadiumNot allowed

    Food and drinks are prohibited.

    Raymond James Stadium policies page, checked

  • SoFi StadiumNot allowed

    Outside food and beverages, including alcohol, are prohibited unless medically required. Medically required items must be in sealed containers.

    SoFi Stadium policies page, checked

  • Soldier FieldConditional

    Food for personal consumption is allowed if its container follows the NFL bag policy. Coolers and ice chests, soft-sided ones included, are not.

    Chicago Bears A-Z guide, checked

  • State Farm StadiumNot allowed

    Food is prohibited, except for children under the age of two.

    State Farm Stadium clear bag policy page, checked

  • U.S. Bank StadiumNot allowed

    Outside food and beverages are prohibited. Exceptions are made for guests with medical requirements or special needs.

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

Baby food

  • SoFi StadiumConditional

    Medically necessary food and beverage items, such as formula or children's food for dietary restrictions, are allowed. A diaper bag with medically necessary items needs a bag tag.

    SoFi Stadium policies page, checked

Cooler

  • Acrisure StadiumNot allowed

    Cans, coolers of any type, glass bottles and thermoses are on the prohibited list.

    Acrisure Stadium security guidelines page, checked

  • Allegiant StadiumNot allowed

    Hard-sided containers, coolers and thermoses are prohibited.

    Allegiant Stadium A-Z guide, checked

  • Arrowhead StadiumNot allowed

    Coolers are prohibited.

    Arrowhead Stadium A to Z guide, checked

  • AT&T StadiumNot allowed

    Coolers are on the list of prohibited bags.

    AT&T Stadium bag policy page, checked

  • Bank of America StadiumNot allowed

    Coolers and beverage containers, including cups, cans and bottles, are on the prohibited list.

    Bank of America Stadium fan guide, checked

  • Caesars SuperdomeNot stated

    The pages do not name coolers. Containers are on the prohibited list, and only the approved bag types are permitted.

    Caesars Superdome NFL bag and screening policies page, checked

  • Empower Field at Mile HighNot allowed

    Coolers of any kind, thermoses and ice chests are prohibited.

    Empower Field at Mile High clear bag policy page, checked

  • EverBank StadiumNot allowed

    Coolers and containers, cans and cups included, are prohibited, apart from the current season souvenir cup at Jaguars games.

    EverBank Stadium purse and bag policy page, checked

  • Ford FieldNot allowed

    Coolers are prohibited. Small soft-pack coolers are allowed only as medically necessary items.

    Detroit Lions prohibited items FAQ page, checked

  • Gillette StadiumNot allowed

    Coolers and containers are on the prohibited list.

    Gillette Stadium bag policy page, checked

  • Hard Rock StadiumNot allowed

    Coolers of any kind, thermoses and ice chests are prohibited.

    Hard Rock Stadium prohibited items page, checked

  • Highmark StadiumNot stated

    The pages do not mention coolers.

    Highmark Stadium gate entry and permitted items page, checked

  • Huntington Bank FieldNot allowed

    The prohibited items graphic lists coolers and ice chests, small soft-sided coolers included.

    Huntington Bank Field prohibited items graphic (PDF), checked

  • Lambeau FieldNot allowed

    Coolers are strictly prohibited. Nursing mothers can carry in supplies, but no coolers or glass.

    Lambeau Field A-Z guide, checked

  • Levi's StadiumNot allowed

    All coolers are prohibited, soft ones included.

    Levi's Stadium bag policy page, checked

  • Lincoln Financial FieldNot allowed

    Coolers are prohibited. Small soft-pack coolers are permitted only as medically necessary items.

    Lincoln Financial Field safety and bag policy page, checked

  • Lucas Oil StadiumNot allowed

    Coolers are prohibited, except for guests with special medical or dietary needs.

    Lucas Oil Stadium A-Z guide, checked

  • Lumen FieldNot stated

    The pages do not mention coolers by name. Bags have to fit the clear bag policy, and hard-sided containers are on the prohibited list.

    Lumen Field prohibited items page, checked

  • M&T Bank StadiumNot allowed

    Coolers, thermoses and hard foam beverage holders are prohibited.

    M&T Bank Stadium bag policy page, checked

  • Mercedes-Benz StadiumNot stated

    The pages do not mention coolers.

    Mercedes-Benz Stadium A-Z guide, checked

  • MetLife StadiumNot allowed

    Coolers, ice chests and thermoses of any kind are not allowed.

    MetLife Stadium guest policies page, checked

  • Nissan StadiumNot allowed

    Coolers and containers, including glass bottles, cans, thermoses, hard plastic tumblers and metal flasks, are on the prohibited list.

    Nissan Stadium policies page, checked

  • Northwest StadiumNot allowed

    Coolers are prohibited, along with other containers.

    Northwest Stadium prohibited items page, checked

  • NRG StadiumNot allowed

    Coolers are prohibited.

    Texans fan policies for gameday page, checked

  • Paycor StadiumNot allowed

    All coolers and thermal containers are prohibited unless medically required.

    Paycor Stadium prohibited items and bag policy page, checked

  • Raymond James StadiumNot allowed

    Coolers are prohibited.

    Raymond James Stadium policies page, checked

  • SoFi StadiumNot allowed

    Hard or soft-sided coolers are prohibited, except during the approved tailgating window in the designated tailgate parking lots.

    SoFi Stadium policies page, checked

  • Soldier FieldNot allowed

    Coolers are prohibited unless medically necessary. The A-Z guide also lists any coolers and ice chests, soft-sided ones included, as prohibited.

    Chicago Bears A-Z guide, checked

  • State Farm StadiumNot allowed

    Coolers of any kind are prohibited.

    State Farm Stadium clear bag policy page, checked

  • U.S. Bank StadiumNot allowed

    Hard-sided containers and coolers are prohibited.

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

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Questions about outside food at NFL stadiums

  1. It depends on the venue. Of the 30 NFL stadiums we have verified, 27 state a rule for outside food, and the rows above show each one with its source.

  2. SoFi Stadium, AT&T Stadium, Nissan Stadium, Bank of America Stadium, Caesars Superdome, Arrowhead Stadium, Lambeau Field and Gillette Stadium and 10 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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Every rule above comes from one of these official pages. They open in a new tab.

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