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BMO Field Entry Rules: Bags, Water, Food, Cameras and Gear
Checked Source: BMO Field restricted bag policy page (bmofield.com, opens in a new tab), BMO Field FAQ page (bmofield.com, opens in a new tab)Verified by BC
Short answer
BMO Field allows a clear bag up to 12 by 6 by 12 inches, a one-gallon clear freezer bag or a bag smaller than 6.5 by 4.5 inches. Empty refillable non-glass water bottles are allowed. Outside food, backpacks, tripods, drones and selfie sticks are banned, and strollers must be checked at Gate 3.
Every rule at BMO Field
An item that is not listed is not mentioned in the official pages we checked. Each row links to the page its rule came from.
Bag policy in detail
Allowed are all-clear bags up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches with no buckles or hardware, a one-gallon clear freezer bag, and a small clutch smaller than 6.5 x 4.5 inches. Fans with other bags are not permitted entry unless they contact MLSE for a security inspection. Bag check at Gate 3 costs $10. Backpacks, rucksacks and luggage are on the prohibited items list. 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.
- Bag: Clear 12 x 6 x 12 in, 1-gallon bag or small clutch
- Backpack: Not allowed
- Water bottle: Empty refillable non-glass bottles
- Outside food: Not allowed, allergy and medical exceptions
Food and drink
Bottles or cans of any kind are prohibited, except for empty refillable non-glass water bottles. Alcohol and outside food or drinks are prohibited. Fans with food allergies or medical conditions may bring their own food after contacting Fan Services. The pages do not mention coolers.
Cameras and electronics
For Toronto FC and Toronto Argos games, non-flash still photography is permitted if the lens does not exceed 55 mm. Tripods, selfie sticks, monopods and wearable cameras such as GoPros are not. For Toronto FC and Toronto Argos games the lens must not exceed 55 mm. Tripods, selfie sticks, monopods and gimbals are prohibited. Remote controlled aircraft and unmanned aircraft systems are prohibited. The pages do not mention laptops, tablets and power banks.
Strollers and family items
Strollers are welcome in the venue but not inside the seating bowl. They must be checked at the Fan Services location inside Gate 3, and can be retrieved during intermissions. A bag that does not meet the policy for medical or other reasons is allowed after contacting MLSE for a security inspection. Breast pumps and diaper bags are allowed after visual search and x-ray.
Umbrellas, blankets and comfort items
The prohibited list bans umbrellas larger than 12 inches in length. A weather note in the same FAQ says umbrellas are not allowed within BMO Field and suggests raincoats or ponchos. The pages do not mention blankets and seat cushions.
Signs, flags and fan items
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. 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. The pages do not mention binoculars.
Medical needs and accessibility
The pages describe no separate medical bag process, so ask the venue before the event if you need to bring medical items.
Security screening and arrival
Security staff use metal detection equipment for all MLSE events, and fans open large jackets, remove non-religious headwear and open permitted bags. Some events add pat-down searches.
Bag storage and lockers
A limited amount of space is available for a bag check outside the venue at Gate 3 for $10. Strollers are checked at the Fan Services location inside Gate 3.
Toronto FC, Argonauts and other events
The camera and flag rules in the FAQ are for Toronto FC and Toronto Argos games, and the page says to contact Fan Services for other events. The page states no re-entry is permitted after leaving the gates.
Prohibited items
From the official entry page. Staff can also refuse anything they decide could affect safety.
- Backpacks
- Outside food
- Tripods
- Drones
- Alcohol
- Aerosol cans and pressurized containers
- Bikes, skateboards, scooters and shoes with wheels
- Electronic noisemakers and musical instruments
- Flares, smoke bombs and fireworks
- Laser pointers
- Weapons of any kind
Questions about BMO Field
Allowed are all-clear bags up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches with no buckles or hardware, a one-gallon clear freezer bag, and a small clutch smaller than 6.5 x 4.5 inches. Fans with other bags are not permitted entry unless they contact MLSE for a security inspection. Bag check at Gate 3 costs $10.
Backpacks, rucksacks and luggage are on the prohibited items list.
Bottles or cans of any kind are prohibited, except for empty refillable non-glass water bottles.
Alcohol and outside food or drinks are prohibited. Fans with food allergies or medical conditions may bring their own food after contacting Fan Services.
Strollers are welcome in the venue but not inside the seating bowl. They must be checked at the Fan Services location inside Gate 3, and can be retrieved during intermissions.
The prohibited list bans umbrellas larger than 12 inches in length. A weather note in the same FAQ says umbrellas are not allowed within BMO Field and suggests raincoats or ponchos.
Keep exploring
Sources
- Bag Policy | BMO Field (opens in a new tab)
bmofield.com, read
- FAQ | BMO Field (opens in a new tab)
bmofield.com, read
Checked on October 5, 2026 against the sources above. Venues can change rules without notice, and rules can differ by event. Confirm with the venue for your date. Next review: October 19, 2026.
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