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Can You Bring a Purse Into Stadiums? Rules at Each Venue

Of the 151 stadiums we have verified for purses, 6 allow them, 132 allow them with limits, 2 ban them and 11 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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At a glance

Stadiums compared
151
State a rule
140
Last check
Oct 7, 2026

How the verified stadiums treat purses

Allowed outright: Yankee Stadium, Wrigley Field, New Ryan Field, Principality Stadium, Hampden Park and Rogers Centre.

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, Fenway Park, Dodger Stadium, Arrowhead Stadium and Lambeau Field and 118 more.

Not allowed: Michigan Stadium and BMO Stadium.

Not mentioned on the pages we read: Inter&Co Stadium, Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, Nebraska Memorial Stadium, Sanford Stadium, Indiana Memorial Stadium, Allianz Stadium Twickenham, Stade Saputo, Murrayfield Stadium, Anfield, Villa Park and Emirates 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 purses 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.

Purse

  • Acrisure StadiumConditional

    Small non-clear purses and handbags, clutch-type, up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches are allowed. Larger purses and handbags are not, unless they are clear and within 12 x 6 x 12 inches.

    Acrisure Stadium security guidelines page, checked

  • Allegiant StadiumConditional

    Purses larger than 4.5 x 6.5 x 2 inches are prohibited. A small clutch, purse or wallet within that size is allowed in addition to a clear bag.

    Allegiant Stadium A-Z guide, checked

  • Allianz FieldConditional

    A small clutch bag or purse no larger than 5 x 9 inches is permitted, with or without a strap.

    Allianz Field A-Z guide, checked

  • Allianz Stadium TwickenhamNot stated

    The pages do not mention purses.

    Allianz Stadium Twickenham FAQ page, checked

  • American Family FieldConditional

    Non-clear purses larger than 9 x 5 x 2 inches are prohibited. A clear single-compartment bag up to 12 x 12 x 6 inches or a clear gallon bag works instead.

    American Family Field security page, checked

  • Amon G. Carter StadiumConditional

    A small clutch purse about the size of a hand, no larger than 4.5 x 6.5 inches, is permitted.

    TCU clear bag policy page, checked

  • AnfieldNot stated

    The pages do not mention purses.

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

  • Angel StadiumConditional

    Purses or bags up to 12 x 12 inches with a single zipper closure or flap are allowed after inspection.

    Angel Stadium security guidelines page, checked

  • Arrowhead StadiumConditional

    Purses are not approved bags, apart from non-clear bags of any kind that are no larger than 4.5 x 6.5 inches. A clear bag within 12 x 6 x 12 inches also works.

    Arrowhead Stadium clear bag policy page, checked

  • AT&T StadiumConditional

    Purses and bags larger than a small clutch are prohibited. A clutch up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches is allowed, and so is a clear tote within the size limit.

    AT&T Stadium bag policy page, checked

  • Audi FieldConditional

    Large purses and similar bags that exceed the size limit are not allowed.

    Audi Field A-Z guide, checked

  • Autzen StadiumConditional

    Along with the clear bag, each fan may bring a small clutch or purse for privacy. The page does not give a size for it.

    Autzen Stadium page on goducks.com, checked

  • Bank of America StadiumConditional

    Purses larger than 4.5 x 6.5 inches are prohibited unless they are transparent and within 12 x 6 x 12 inches. Small purses, clutches and fanny packs up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches are allowed.

    Bank of America Stadium clear bag page, checked

  • BC PlaceConditional

    Purses are on the prohibited bags list. A bag no larger than 6.5 x 8.5 inches is still allowed, so a purse that small would pass as that permitted bag.

    BC Place clear bag policy page, checked

  • Beaver StadiumConditional

    Purses are prohibited. A wristlet no larger than 4 x 6 x 1 inches, with or without a strap, is allowed.

    Penn State Athletics bag policy announcement, checked

  • Ben Hill Griffin StadiumConditional

    Purses are prohibited, apart from a clutch or wallet no larger than 4.5 x 6.5 inches.

    Florida Gators clear bag policy page, checked

  • Bill Snyder Family StadiumConditional

    Non-clear purses and fanny packs larger than a clutch are prohibited. A clutch up to 5.5 x 7.5 inches is allowed with a clear bag.

    K-State clear bag policy page, checked

  • BMO FieldConditional

    Only a small clutch smaller than 6.5 x 4.5 inches, with or without a strap, is allowed. Bags larger than the policy are prohibited.

    BMO Field restricted bag policy page, checked

  • BMO StadiumNot allowed

    Non-clear bags, including small clutches, are not allowed.

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

  • Bobby Dodd StadiumConditional

    Purses are prohibited bags, but a small clutch up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches may be carried with a clear bag.

    Bobby Dodd Stadium policies page, checked

  • Boone Pickens StadiumConditional

    A small clutch purse no larger than 6 x 9 inches is permitted with a clear bag.

    Oklahoma State football A-Z guide, checked

  • Boston College Alumni StadiumConditional

    Large purses and bags are prohibited. A small clutch, wristlet or handheld wallet up to 8 x 5 x 2 inches is allowed.

    Boston College football A-Z guide, checked

  • Bryant-Denny StadiumConditional

    A non-clear bag may be no larger than 4.5 x 6.5 inches.

    Alabama football A-Z index, checked

  • Busch StadiumConditional

    Purses are allowed if they do not exceed 10 x 8 x 10 inches.

    Busch Stadium security and prohibited items page, checked

  • Caesars SuperdomeConditional

    Small clutch bags no larger than 4.5 x 6.5 inches are allowed, with or without a handle or strap. Larger purses are not.

    Caesars Superdome NFL bag and screening policies page, checked

  • Camp Randall StadiumConditional

    One small clutch purse no larger than 6.5 x 4.5 inches is allowed.

    Wisconsin football fan information page, checked

  • Carter-Finley StadiumConditional

    Large purses are not approved. Small purses or clutches no larger than 6.5 x 4.5 inches are permitted, with or without a strap.

    NC State bag policies page, checked

  • Celtic ParkConditional

    Any bag up to 21 x 14 x 8 centimetres is allowed, subject to search.

    Celtic Park ground regulations PDF, checked

  • Chase FieldConditional

    A small clutch or wallet up to 6.5 x 4.5 inches, about the size of a hand, is allowed with or without a handle or strap. Larger purses are not.

    Chase Field clear bag policy page, checked

  • Citi FieldConditional

    All purses are permitted if they do not exceed 16 x 16 x 8 inches.

    Citi Field bag policy page, checked

  • Citizens Bank ParkConditional

    Clutch purses and fanny packs up to 5 x 7 inches are permitted. Larger non-clear purses are prohibited.

    Citizens Bank Park guest code of conduct page, checked

  • Clemson Memorial StadiumConditional

    Non-clear bags and purses are prohibited. A small clutch no larger than 4.5 x 6.5 inches is allowed.

    Clemson clear bag policy page, checked

  • Comerica ParkConditional

    Wallets, clutches and clear bags smaller than 4 x 6 x 1.5 inches are permitted, with or without a handle or strap.

    Comerica Park event policies and procedures page, checked

  • Commonwealth StadiumConditional

    Purses larger than a clutch bag are prohibited. One small clutch wallet or purse up to 6.5 x 4.5 inches is allowed.

    Edmonton Elks clear bag policy page, checked

  • Coors FieldConditional

    Single-pocket purses within 16 x 16 x 8 inches are allowed. Multi-pocket purses are prohibited.

    Coors Field policies and procedures page, checked

  • Daikin ParkConditional

    The page sets no separate purse rule. Bags within the 16 x 16 x 8 inch limit are allowed after a check at the gate.

    Daikin Park policies and procedures page, checked

  • Darrell K Royal StadiumConditional

    Clutch bags, purses or wallets smaller than 4.5 x 6.5 inches are approved.

    Texas football fan guide, checked

  • Davis Wade StadiumConditional

    Small clutch purses no larger than 4.5 x 6.5 inches are approved. Larger purses are prohibited.

    Mississippi State football gameday A-Z, checked

  • DICK'S Sporting Goods ParkConditional

    Small purses within 14 x 14 x 6 inches are allowed. Large purses are prohibited.

    DICK'S Sporting Goods Park bag policy page, checked

  • Dignity Health Sports ParkConditional

    Purses larger than a clutch bag are prohibited. A small clutch up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches is allowed with a clear bag.

    Dignity Health Sports Park A-Z guide, checked

  • Doak Campbell StadiumConditional

    A small clutch bag no larger than 4.5 x 6.5 inches is allowed.

    Florida State football gameday FAQ, checked

  • Dodger StadiumConditional

    Large purses are not permitted. A non-clear wristlet or clutch up to 5 x 8 x 2 inches is allowed, and so is a clear plastic bag up to 12 x 12 x 6 inches.

    Dodgers stadium policies and procedures page, checked

  • Emirates StadiumNot stated

    The pages do not mention purses.

    Arsenal Emirates Stadium matchday guide, checked

  • Empower Field at Mile HighConditional

    Purses are on the non-approved list unless they are no larger than 4.5 x 6.5 inches or clear and within 12 x 6 x 12 inches.

    Empower Field at Mile High clear bag policy page, checked

  • Etihad StadiumConditional

    A small handheld bag no larger than A4 size is accepted.

    Etihad Stadium matchday page, checked

  • EverBank StadiumConditional

    A clutch, bag or wallet no larger than 4.5 x 6.5 inches is allowed. Any other purse is prohibited.

    EverBank Stadium purse and bag policy page, checked

  • Faurot FieldConditional

    Not all purses are prohibited. A small clutch purse up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches is allowed with a clear bag.

    Missouri clear bag policy page, checked

  • Fenway ParkConditional

    A purse is fine if it is a single-compartment bag no larger than 12 x 12 x 6 inches. Backpack-style purses and other multi-compartment bags are not allowed.

    Red Sox Fenway Park security page, checked

  • FirstBank StadiumConditional

    Purses are prohibited, but a small clutch no larger than 4.5 x 6.5 inches is approved.

    FirstBank Stadium policies page, checked

  • Folsom FieldConditional

    Small clutch bags no larger than 4.5 x 6.5 inches are allowed.

    Folsom Field A-Z guide, checked

  • Ford FieldConditional

    Purses larger than a clutch bag are prohibited. A small clutch up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches is allowed with a clear bag.

    Detroit Lions prohibited items FAQ page, checked

  • GEODIS ParkConditional

    Non-transparent bags, wallets and cases must not exceed 4.5 x 6.5 inches. Anything larger has to be clear and within 12 x 12 x 6 inches.

    GEODIS Park stadium policies page, checked

  • Gies Memorial StadiumConditional

    Purses larger than 4.5 x 7 inches are prohibited. A small clutch up to that size is allowed.

    Gies Memorial Stadium gameday information, checked

  • Gillette StadiumConditional

    A small wristlet or handheld wallet up to 6.5 x 4.5 inches is allowed, with or without a handle or strap. Other purses are bags and are not permitted unless clear and within the size limit.

    Gillette Stadium bag policy page, checked

  • Globe Life FieldConditional

    Soft-sided bags within 16 x 8 x 16 inches are allowed, and single-compartment drawstring bags are allowed too.

    Globe Life Field policies and procedures page, checked

  • Great American Ball ParkConditional

    Small purses are allowed, within the 16 x 16 x 8 inch bag size and with no multiple pockets.

    Great American Ball Park policies and procedures page, checked

  • Hampden ParkAllowed

    A standard handbag is permitted as one of the small bags, subject to search.

    Hampden Park security page, checked

  • Hard Rock StadiumConditional

    Purses over 12 x 6 x 12 inches are prohibited, and non-clear bags over 4.5 x 6.5 inches are too. A small bag up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches is allowed.

    Hard Rock Stadium clear bag policy page, checked

  • Highmark StadiumConditional

    A clutch not larger than 4.5 x 6.5 inches is allowed with a clear bag. Larger purses are not on the permitted list.

    Highmark Stadium gate entry and permitted items page, checked

  • Huntington Bank FieldConditional

    Purses are not approved. Any non-clear bag that meets the 4.5 x 6.5 inch size is allowed, whatever the style.

    Huntington Bank Field clear bag and prohibited items page, checked

  • Huntington Bank StadiumConditional

    Small bags that do not exceed 4.5 x 6.5 inches are allowed.

    Gopher football gameday FAQ, checked

  • Husky StadiumConditional

    Purses are prohibited, but small clutch purses up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches, with or without a strap, are permitted with a clear bag.

    Washington clear bag policy page, checked

  • Indiana Memorial StadiumNot stated

    The pages do not mention purses.

    Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium policies page, checked

  • Inter&Co StadiumNot stated

    The pages do not mention purses.

    Inter&Co Stadium A to Z guide, checked

  • Jack Trice StadiumConditional

    Small clutch bags no larger than 4.5 x 6.5 inches are allowed.

    Iowa State clear bag policy announcement, checked

  • JMA Wireless DomeConditional

    Large purses are prohibited. A clutch or small purse of 4.5 x 6.5 inches is allowed, one per person.

    Syracuse clear bag policy page, checked

  • Jones AT&T StadiumConditional

    Small clutch bags no larger than 4.5 x 6.5 inches are permitted.

    Texas Tech A-Z stadium text, checked

  • Jordan-Hare StadiumConditional

    Purses are not banned outright. A small clutch purse, with or without a strap, is permitted along with the clear tote or freezer bag.

    Auburn clear bag policy page, checked

  • Kauffman StadiumConditional

    A small clutch no larger than 9 x 5 inches is allowed, with or without a handle or strap, and it is searched. Other purses are not on the approved list.

    Kauffman Stadium policies and procedures page, checked

  • Kenan StadiumConditional

    Small clutch purses no larger than 4.5 x 6.5 inches are allowed.

    UNC football A to Z gameday info, checked

  • Kinnick StadiumConditional

    Purses and handbags are prohibited, but a clutch up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches, with or without a strap, is allowed.

    Iowa football gameday page, checked

  • Kroger FieldConditional

    Purses larger than a clutch that are not clear are prohibited. A small clutch is allowed.

    Kentucky football gameday information page, checked

  • Kyle FieldConditional

    Purses and bags that do not follow the 12-1-1 bag policy are prohibited.

    Kyle Field policies page, checked

  • L&N StadiumConditional

    Purses larger than a clutch are prohibited, and purses, billfolds or clutches placed inside a clear bag are not allowed in.

    Louisville stadium A to Z guide, checked

  • LA Memorial ColiseumConditional

    Purses larger than a clutch are prohibited. A small clutch or purse about the size of a hand, with or without a strap, is allowed with the clear bag.

    USC football gameday A-Z guide, checked

  • Lambeau FieldConditional

    A small non-clear bag up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches is allowed, with or without a handle or strap, along with an approved clear bag. Larger purses are not.

    Lambeau Field carry-in policy page, checked

  • Lane StadiumConditional

    Purses are prohibited, but a small clutch of 4.5 x 1 x 6.5 inches may be carried with one of the clear bag options.

    Lane Stadium fan guide A-Z, checked

  • Levi's StadiumConditional

    Clear purses up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches are allowed, and so is a small clutch up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches. Other purses are not.

    Levi's Stadium bag policy page, checked

  • Lincoln Financial FieldConditional

    Purses larger than a clutch bag, meaning over 4.5 x 6.5 inches, are prohibited. A small clutch is allowed along with a clear bag.

    Lincoln Financial Field safety and bag policy page, checked

  • loanDepot parkConditional

    Small clutches no larger than 6 x 8 inches are an exception to the clear bag rule.

    loanDepot park policies and procedures page, checked

  • Lucas Oil StadiumConditional

    Regular purses are not permitted. A small clutch, about the size of a hand or no larger than 4.5 x 6.5 inches, is allowed in addition to a clear bag at Colts games.

    Indianapolis Colts guest conduct and rules page, checked

  • Lumen FieldConditional

    A small clutch, purse or wallet up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches is allowed, carried together with a clear bag. Larger purses have to go in a clear bag within the size limit.

    Lumen Field clear bag policy page, checked

  • M&T Bank StadiumConditional

    Purses larger than 4.5 x 6.5 inches, with or without a strap, are prohibited. A small clutch within that size is allowed.

    M&T Bank Stadium bag policy page, checked

  • McLane StadiumConditional

    Small clutch bags about the size of a hand are allowed with one of the clear bag options. Larger purses are prohibited.

    McLane Stadium game day page, checked

  • Mercedes-Benz StadiumConditional

    A small non-clear bag up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches is allowed, with or without a handle or strap, along with a clear bag. Any larger non-clear bag is not permitted.

    Mercedes-Benz Stadium A-Z guide, checked

  • MetLife StadiumConditional

    A small purse or clutch up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches is allowed, one per person. A larger purse has to be clear and fit the clear bag size.

    MetLife Stadium guest policies page, checked

  • Michigan StadiumNot allowed

    Purses and fanny packs are prohibited along with all other bags.

    Michigan Stadium safety and prohibited items page, checked

  • Milan Puskar StadiumConditional

    A small clutch purse no larger than 6 x 9 inches is allowed with the clear bag.

    WVU clear bag and metal detectors policy page, checked

  • Mountain America StadiumConditional

    Large purses are not approved. Small bags no larger than 4.5 x 6.5 inches are allowed.

    ASU clear bag policy page, checked

  • Murrayfield StadiumNot stated

    The pages do not mention purses.

    Murrayfield prohibited items article, checked

  • Nationals ParkConditional

    A non-clear clutch up to 5 x 7 x 0.75 inches, with or without a handle or strap, can be carried in beside a clear bag. Any larger non-clear purse is prohibited.

    Nationals Park bag policy page, checked

  • Nebraska Memorial StadiumNot stated

    The pages do not mention purses.

    Nebraska football game day information page, checked

  • New Ryan FieldAllowed

    Wallets, purses, drawstring bags, fanny packs and lunch bags under the size cap are welcome.

    New Ryan Field getting in page, checked

  • Neyland StadiumConditional

    Small clutch purses no larger than 4.5 x 6.5 inches are permitted. Large purses are prohibited.

    Tennessee gameday central page, checked

  • Nippert StadiumConditional

    Large purses and bags are prohibited. The guide points to the clear bag policy for the allowed sizes.

    Nippert Stadium A-Z guide, checked

  • Nissan StadiumConditional

    A non-transparent bag, wallet or clutch up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches is allowed and is still inspected. Larger purses have to be clear and within 12 x 12 x 6 inches.

    Nissan Stadium policies page, checked

  • Northwest StadiumConditional

    Purses larger than a clutch bag are prohibited. A small clutch, about the size of a hand, is allowed with a clear bag.

    Northwest Stadium clear bag policy page, checked

  • Notre Dame StadiumConditional

    Purses larger than a clutch are prohibited. Small clutches and wallets up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches, with or without a strap, are allowed.

    Notre Dame clear bag policy page, checked

  • NRG StadiumConditional

    A small clutch no larger than 4.5 x 6.5 inches is allowed with a clear bag, with or without a strap. Larger purses are not.

    Texans clear bag policy page, checked

  • Nu StadiumConditional

    A small clutch bag, with or without a strap, may be carried in along with one of the clear bag options. Bags or purses over 12 x 6 x 12 inches are prohibited.

    Nu Stadium A-Z guide, checked

  • Ohio StadiumConditional

    Purses are banned, but a wallet, wristlet or clutch no larger than 5 x 8 x 1 inches is permitted.

    Ohio Stadium A-Z guide, checked

  • Oklahoma Memorial StadiumConditional

    One non-clear bag up to 7.5 x 5.5 inches is allowed, including crossbody bags, fanny packs and clutch wallets. Other purses, including diaper bags, are not permitted.

    Oklahoma bag policy gameday page, checked

  • Old TraffordConditional

    Small bags with dimensions of 8 x 6 x 2 inches, or A5 or smaller, are allowed.

    Manchester United prohibited items page, checked

  • Oracle ParkConditional

    Purses and other bags are permitted if they stay within 16 x 16 x 8 inches. They do not have to be clear.

    Oracle Park ballpark policies page, checked

  • Oriole Park at Camden YardsConditional

    A fanny pack or clutch purse up to 5 x 7 inches counts as your one approved bag.

    Oriole Park policies and procedures page, checked

  • Paycor StadiumConditional

    A small clutch purse no larger than 4.5 x 6.5 inches is allowed. Larger purses are prohibited bags.

    Paycor Stadium prohibited items and bag policy page, checked

  • PayPal ParkConditional

    Clear purses within 12 x 12 x 6 inches and small clutches up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches are allowed.

    PayPal Park guest services page, checked

  • Petco ParkConditional

    Clutches and purses no larger than 5 x 7 inches are allowed.

    Petco Park entry policies page, checked

  • PNC ParkConditional

    A purse or fanny pack counts as the one permitted bag and must be soft-sided and no larger than 16 x 16 x 8 inches.

    PNC Park information guide, checked

  • Principality StadiumAllowed

    Standard handbags are permitted, and all bags are searched.

    Principality Stadium security page, checked

  • Progressive FieldConditional

    Clutches and small bags not exceeding 16 x 16 x 8 inches are permitted.

    Progressive Field policies and procedures page, checked

  • Providence ParkConditional

    Non-clear purses, clutches and wallets up to 4.5 x 7.5 inches may be carried in along with one of the clear bag options.

    Providence Park clear bag policy page, checked

  • Q2 StadiumConditional

    Only a clutch purse equal to or smaller than the size of your hand, about 8 x 5 x 1 inches, is considered for an exemption.

    Q2 Stadium A-Z policy guide, checked

  • Rate FieldConditional

    A small non-clear clutch up to 9 x 5 x 2 inches is allowed, with or without a handle or strap. Any larger non-clear bag is prohibited.

    Rate Field policies and procedures page, checked

  • Raymond James StadiumConditional

    Only one small clutch bag no larger than 4.5 x 6.5 inches is allowed. Fanny packs are prohibited.

    Raymond James Stadium policies page, checked

  • Razorback StadiumConditional

    Small clutch purses up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches, with or without a strap, are permitted along with the clear tote or freezer bag.

    Arkansas Razorbacks bag policy page, checked

  • Rice-Eccles StadiumConditional

    A small clutch or purse is allowed along with the one clear bag. The page does not give a size for it.

    Rice-Eccles Stadium venue policies page, checked

  • Rogers CentreAllowed

    Small purses are named as allowed soft-sided bags. They count under the 16 x 16 x 8 inch limit and are inspected at the gate.

    Blue Jays stadium rules page, checked

  • Rose Bowl StadiumConditional

    Purses are non-approved bags, but a clutch with a strap no larger than 4.5 x 6.5 inches is approved.

    UCLA gameday information page, checked

  • Ross-Ade StadiumConditional

    Purses are prohibited, but one small clutch up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches is allowed.

    Purdue clear bag policy and prohibited items page, checked

  • Sanford StadiumNot stated

    The pages do not mention purses.

    Sanford Stadium policies and procedures page, checked

  • Scott StadiumConditional

    Small clutch bags or wallets no larger than 4.5 x 6.5 inches, with or without a strap, are allowed.

    Virginia football gameday page, checked

  • ScottsMiracle-Gro FieldConditional

    A small non-clear bag smaller than 5 x 8 x 1 inches is allowed after inspection. Larger purses are prohibited bags.

    ScottsMiracle-Gro Field A-Z guide, checked

  • SECU StadiumConditional

    Purses are prohibited bags, but a small clutch of 4.5 x 6.5 inches, with or without a strap, is allowed.

    Maryland football gameday info guide, checked

  • Shell Energy StadiumConditional

    Large purses are prohibited. Small clutch purses up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches may be permitted.

    Shell Energy Stadium bag and security policy page, checked

  • SHI StadiumConditional

    Small clutch bags about the size of a hand can be taken in.

    Rutgers game day policies page, checked

  • SoFi StadiumConditional

    Small non-clear bags up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches are allowed, with or without a handle or strap. Purses larger than a clutch are on the prohibited list.

    SoFi Stadium policies page, checked

  • Soldier FieldConditional

    A non-clear wallet, wristlet, clutch or crossbody bag up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches is allowed, with or without a strap. A larger purse has to be clear and within 12 x 6 x 12 inches.

    Chicago Bears bag policy page, checked

  • Spartan StadiumConditional

    A small clutch bag up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches, with or without a strap, is permitted.

    Michigan State football gameday stadium services, checked

  • Sporting ParkConditional

    A purse has to be clear and within 12 x 12 x 6 inches.

    Sporting Park prohibited items page, checked

  • Sports Illustrated StadiumConditional

    Large purses over the size limit are prohibited. A purse up to 14 x 14 x 6 inches is allowed.

    Sports Illustrated Stadium policies page, checked

  • Stade SaputoNot stated

    The pages do not mention purses.

    CF Montreal prohibited items page, checked

  • State Farm StadiumConditional

    Bags larger than 4.5 x 6.5 inches that are not completely clear are not permitted. A small non-clear bag within that size is allowed.

    State Farm Stadium clear bag policy page, checked

  • Subaru ParkConditional

    A purse has to be a clear bag within 14 x 14 x 6 inches.

    Subaru Park bag policy and entry procedures page, checked

  • Sutter Health ParkConditional

    Bags up to 8 x 5 x 1 inches are allowed. Larger ones have to be clear.

    Sutter Health Park ballpark security page, checked

  • T-Mobile ParkConditional

    Purses larger than 4.5 x 6.5 inches are not permitted. A small clutch of that size is allowed.

    T-Mobile Park policies and procedures page, checked

  • Target FieldConditional

    Purses and clutch purses are allowed if they are single-compartment and within 16 x 16 x 8 inches.

    Target Field policies and procedures page, checked

  • Tiger StadiumConditional

    Small handheld clutch purses no larger than 4.5 x 6.5 inches are permitted.

    Tiger Stadium in-stadium policies page, checked

  • Tottenham Hotspur StadiumConditional

    A handbag is a personal bag, so it is allowed if it is A4 size or smaller. It is searched at the outer cordon.

    Tottenham Hotspur bag policy and prohibited items page, checked

  • Toyota StadiumConditional

    A small clutch of 5.5 x 8.5 inches is allowed in place of the clear bag.

    Toyota Stadium clear bag policy page, checked

  • TQL StadiumConditional

    A small clutch bag or pack no larger than 6 x 9 inches is allowed, with or without a handle or strap.

    TQL Stadium bag policy page, checked

  • Tropicana FieldConditional

    A small single-pocket clutch, wallet or fanny pack up to 5 x 7 inches is allowed and need not be clear. Anything larger has to be clear and fit the clear bag rule.

    Tropicana Field safety and security regulations page, checked

  • Truist ParkConditional

    Small single-compartment clutches no larger than 5 x 9 inches are the exception to the no-bag rule. All clutches are inspected.

    Truist Park bag policy page, checked

  • U.S. Bank StadiumConditional

    Purses larger than a small clutch of 4.5 x 6.5 inches are prohibited. A clutch is allowed along with a clear bag.

    Vikings U.S. Bank Stadium bag policy page, checked

  • Vaught-Hemingway StadiumNot stated

    The pages do not mention purses.

    Vaught-Hemingway Stadium A-Z guide, checked

  • Villa ParkNot stated

    The pages do not mention purses.

    Villa Park prohibited items and restricted bag policy graphic, checked

  • Wallace Wade StadiumConditional

    Small clutches or wallets, with or without a strap, that fit in the palm of the hand and are no larger than 8 x 5 x 1 inches are allowed.

    Duke entry screening and clear bag policy page, checked

  • Wembley StadiumConditional

    Handbags are allowed. They count as the one small bag you can bring, so a handbag has to be smaller than A4.

    Wembley Stadium restricted bag policy page, checked

  • Williams-Brice StadiumConditional

    Purses larger than a clutch are prohibited. A small clutch, with or without a strap, is permitted with the clear bag.

    South Carolina clear bag policy page, checked

  • Wrigley FieldAllowed

    Purses and wallets smaller than 16 x 16 x 8 inches are named as permitted bags. They are inspected at the gate.

    Cubs Wrigley Field policies and procedures page, checked

  • Yankee StadiumAllowed

    A handbag, clutch or tote counts as your one smaller soft-sided personal item. You can carry it in beside your main bag.

    Yankees official policies page, checked

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Questions about purses at stadiums

  1. It depends on the venue. Of the 151 stadiums we have verified, 140 state a rule for purses, and the rows above show each one with its source.

  2. Michigan Stadium and BMO Stadium 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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