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Can You Bring a Sign or Banner Into MLS Stadiums? Rules

Of the 21 MLS stadiums we have verified for signs and banners, 15 allow them with limits and 6 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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21
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15
Last check
Oct 5, 2026

How the verified MLS stadiums treat signs and banners

Allowed with limits: Audi Field, BMO Field, Sports Illustrated Stadium, Subaru Park, Shell Energy Stadium, Inter&Co Stadium, ScottsMiracle-Gro Field, Yankee Stadium, Q2 Stadium, Dignity Health Sports Park, Toyota Stadium, Nu Stadium, Allianz Field and BMO Stadium and 1 more.

Not mentioned on the pages we read: GEODIS Park, PayPal Park, TQL Stadium, DICK'S Sporting Goods Park, Sporting Park and Stade Saputo. 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 signs and banners guide for how every kind of venue treats them.

What each of the 21 MLS stadiums says

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

Sign or banner

  • Allianz FieldConditional

    Flags 3 x 5 feet or smaller are allowed if they do not obstruct other fans' views. Banners and flag poles are covered by the supporter section policy.

    Allianz Field A-Z guide, checked

  • Audi FieldConditional

    Larger signs, flags and banners are permitted in the supporter sections if they do not block signage, contain offensive content or use tape or glue.

    Audi Field A-Z guide, checked

  • BMO FieldConditional

    Banners, signs and flags are permitted in the supporters sections if they are event related, in good taste, not commercial, political or offensive, and no larger than 5 x 5 feet. Larger ones need pre-approval.

    BMO Field FAQ page, checked

  • BMO StadiumConditional

    Event-related signs up to 11 x 17 inches are allowed if they are not attached to a stick or pole, are made of paper or cloth-like material and do not reference current conflicts or political candidates. The standing supporters' section has an exception with club approval.

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

  • DICK'S Sporting Goods ParkNot stated

    The pages do not mention signs.

    DICK'S Sporting Goods Park bag policy page, checked

  • Dignity Health Sports ParkConditional

    Signs, flags, banners and posters must relate to the event, be no larger than 3 x 4 feet, not be on a stick or pole and not block sponsor signage or views.

    Dignity Health Sports Park A-Z guide, checked

  • GEODIS ParkNot stated

    The pages do not mention signs.

    GEODIS Park stadium policies page, checked

  • Inter&Co StadiumConditional

    Signs larger than 3 x 5 feet, and signs with indecent, derogatory, political or commercial content, are prohibited. Poles longer than 6 inches are not allowed.

    Inter&Co Stadium A to Z guide, checked

  • Nu StadiumConditional

    Banners, flags and signs are welcome if they are no larger than 2 x 3 feet, lightweight, not commercial, political or offensive, and not attached to the stadium. They cannot be displayed or hung during the match.

    Nu Stadium A-Z guide, checked

  • PayPal ParkNot stated

    The pages do not mention signs.

    PayPal Park guest services page, checked

  • Providence ParkConditional

    Signs, flags and banners are welcome. Poles must be hollow PVC pipe no longer than 6 feet, and content rules apply.

    Providence Park guest guide, checked

  • Q2 StadiumConditional

    Signs and posters larger than 3 x 5 feet are prohibited. Content that is abusive, discriminatory, commercial or political is also not allowed.

    Q2 Stadium A-Z policy guide, checked

  • ScottsMiracle-Gro FieldConditional

    Fan flags, banners, signs and poles must be in good taste and approved by stadium management before the match. Flags must be on PVC poles with no end caps and no longer than 3.5 feet.

    ScottsMiracle-Gro Field A-Z guide, checked

  • Shell Energy StadiumConditional

    Banners, signs and flags larger than 3 x 5 feet are prohibited, and so are poles and rods.

    Shell Energy Stadium bag and security policy page, checked

  • Sporting ParkNot stated

    The pages do not mention signs.

    Sporting Park prohibited items page, checked

  • Sports Illustrated StadiumConditional

    Flags no bigger than 3 x 5 feet without poles are permitted if they are event related and do not cover stadium signage.

    Sports Illustrated Stadium policies page, checked

  • Stade SaputoNot stated

    The pages do not mention signs.

    CF Montreal prohibited items page, checked

  • Subaru ParkConditional

    Signs, banners or flags larger than 3 x 5 feet are prohibited.

    Subaru Park bag policy and entry procedures page, checked

  • Toyota StadiumConditional

    Banners larger than 3 feet tall by 5 feet wide are prohibited unless approved by FC Dallas. Banners and flags need approval before entry.

    Toyota Stadium information page, checked

  • TQL StadiumNot stated

    The pages do not mention signs.

    TQL Stadium bag policy page, checked

  • Yankee StadiumConditional

    Signs and banners are allowed only if they pass the content rules. Anything offensive, threatening or likely to disrupt others is banned, and management decides.

    Yankees official policies page, checked

Flag

  • Allianz FieldConditional

    Flags 3 x 5 feet or smaller are allowed if they do not obstruct views. Sticks and flag poles follow the supporter section policy.

    Allianz Field A-Z guide, checked

  • Audi FieldConditional

    Larger flags are permitted in the supporter sections under the same guidelines as signs. Poles of any kind are prohibited.

    Audi Field A-Z guide, checked

  • BMO FieldConditional

    Flags smaller than 5 x 5 feet on flexible PVC poles are allowed in the supporters sections with Toronto FC approval. The FAQ states the pole limit as 6 feet in one place and under 10 feet in another.

    BMO Field FAQ page, checked

  • BMO StadiumConditional

    Flag and banner poles are prohibited, and flags or banners that reference current conflicts or political parties or candidates are not allowed.

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

  • DICK'S Sporting Goods ParkNot stated

    The pages do not mention flags.

    DICK'S Sporting Goods Park bag policy page, checked

  • Dignity Health Sports ParkConditional

    Flags follow the same limits as signs: related to the event, no larger than 3 x 4 feet and not attached to a pole.

    Dignity Health Sports Park A-Z guide, checked

  • GEODIS ParkNot stated

    The pages do not mention flags.

    GEODIS Park stadium policies page, checked

  • Inter&Co StadiumNot stated

    The pages do not mention flags.

    Inter&Co Stadium A to Z guide, checked

  • Nu StadiumConditional

    Flags must be worn and cannot be displayed or hung during the match. They must be no larger than 2 x 3 feet, and poles or sticks are prohibited unless pre-approved.

    Nu Stadium A-Z guide, checked

  • PayPal ParkNot stated

    The pages do not mention flags.

    PayPal Park guest services page, checked

  • Providence ParkConditional

    Flag and banner poles must be hollow PVC pipe no longer than 6 feet. Wooden or metal sticks and poles are prohibited.

    Providence Park guest guide, checked

  • Q2 StadiumConditional

    Handheld flags up to 3 x 5 feet are permitted in any gate if their content is approved at screening. Flag poles and banners are not allowed outside the home supporters section, and need advance approval inside sections 101 to 105.

    Q2 Stadium A-Z policy guide, checked

  • ScottsMiracle-Gro FieldConditional

    Flags must be on PVC poles with no end caps and not longer than 3.5 feet, and approved in advance.

    ScottsMiracle-Gro Field A-Z guide, checked

  • Shell Energy StadiumConditional

    Flags larger than 3 x 5 feet are prohibited, and so are poles and rods.

    Shell Energy Stadium bag and security policy page, checked

  • Sporting ParkNot stated

    The pages do not mention flags.

    Sporting Park prohibited items page, checked

  • Sports Illustrated StadiumConditional

    Flags no bigger than 3 x 5 feet without poles are permitted.

    Sports Illustrated Stadium policies page, checked

  • Stade SaputoNot stated

    The pages do not mention flags.

    CF Montreal prohibited items page, checked

  • Subaru ParkConditional

    Flags larger than 3 x 5 feet are prohibited.

    Subaru Park bag policy and entry procedures page, checked

  • Toyota StadiumConditional

    Banners and flags need approval before entry. They may only be attached to bendable pipe material such as PVC.

    Toyota Stadium information page, checked

  • TQL StadiumNot stated

    The pages do not mention flags.

    TQL Stadium bag policy page, checked

  • Yankee StadiumConditional

    Flags follow the same content rules as signs and banners. Poles, staffs and sticks are not allowed.

    Yankees official policies page, checked

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Questions about signs and banners at MLS stadiums

  1. It depends on the venue. Of the 21 MLS stadiums we have verified, 15 state a rule for signs and banners, and the rows above show each one with its source.

  2. None of the 21 MLS stadiums we have verified bans signs and banners 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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