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PayPal Park Entry Rules: Bags, Water, Food, Cameras and Gear
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Short answer
PayPal Park bans bags and backpacks unless they are clear and up to 12 by 12 by 6 inches, or a clutch or non-clear fanny pack up to 4.5 by 6.5 inches. One diaper bag per family is allowed. Strollers, umbrellas and selfie sticks are banned, one sealed water bottle and small snacks are allowed, and bag check is free.
Every rule at PayPal Park
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
All bags and backpacks are prohibited except approved clear bags no larger than 12 x 12 x 6 inches, including clear backpacks, fanny packs and purses and one-gallon zip bags. A small clutch or non-clear fanny pack up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches is also allowed. Backpacks are prohibited unless they are clear and within 12 x 12 x 6 inches. Clear purses within 12 x 12 x 6 inches and small clutches up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches are allowed.
- Bag: Clear up to 12 x 12 x 6 in, clutch 4.5 x 6.5
- Backpack: Clear backpacks only
- Water bottle: One sealed plastic bottle per person
- Outside food: Small snacks in clear bags
Food and drink
One clear, plastic, factory-sealed water bottle per person is allowed. Sparkling water, and metal or glass water bottles, are not. Only small individual snacks in clear plastic bags are allowed, plus medically needed food. Glass or plastic food containers are prohibited. The pages do not mention coolers.
Cameras and electronics
Professional camera equipment, tripods and large commercial video cameras are not allowed. Tripods and selfie sticks are prohibited. Remote controlled aircraft and drones are prohibited. The pages do not mention camera lenses, laptops, tablets and power banks.
Strollers and family items
Strollers, car seats and hard shell baby carriers are prohibited. Diaper bags accompanying a child are permitted after entry staff verify them, with one diaper bag per family. Medically needed food is also permitted.
Umbrellas, blankets and comfort items
Umbrellas are on the prohibited items list. Seat covers are on the prohibited items list. The page does not mention cushions. The pages do not mention blankets.
Signs, flags and fan items
The pages do not mention signs, flags and 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
The bag policy is enforced for all stadium events unless noted. There are no re-entry privileges, but in an emergency a gate supervisor can let a guest back in.
Bag storage and lockers
A free bag check trailer is along Earthquakes Way, and non-compliant bags can also go back to your vehicle.
Earthquakes matches and other events
The page says the bag policy is enforced for all stadium events unless otherwise noted. Check the event page for your date.
Prohibited items
From the official entry page. Staff can also refuse anything they decide could affect safety.
- Tripods
- Drones
- Umbrellas
- Strollers
- Seat cushions
- Bags larger than 12 x 12 x 6 inches
- Outside food or beverage, unless authorized
- Weapons of any kind
- Fireworks, smoke bombs and flares
- Streamers and confetti
- Poles and staffs
- Noisemakers and musical instruments
- Frisbees and inflated balls
- Hoverboards and aerosol cans
Questions about PayPal Park
All bags and backpacks are prohibited except approved clear bags no larger than 12 x 12 x 6 inches, including clear backpacks, fanny packs and purses and one-gallon zip bags. A small clutch or non-clear fanny pack up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches is also allowed.
Backpacks are prohibited unless they are clear and within 12 x 12 x 6 inches.
One clear, plastic, factory-sealed water bottle per person is allowed. Sparkling water, and metal or glass water bottles, are not.
Only small individual snacks in clear plastic bags are allowed, plus medically needed food. Glass or plastic food containers are prohibited.
Strollers, car seats and hard shell baby carriers are prohibited.
Umbrellas are on the prohibited items list.
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Sources
- San Jose Earthquakes (opens in a new tab)
sjearthquakes.com, read
Checked on October 4, 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 18, 2026.
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