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ScottsMiracle-Gro Field Entry Rules: Bags, Water and Food

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Short answer

ScottsMiracle-Gro Field allows non-clear bags smaller than 5 by 8 by 1 inches, plus diaper and medical bags, after inspection and a bag tag. Other bags go back to your vehicle or the bag check booth. Small collapsible umbrellas are allowed, and camera bags and selfie sticks are banned.

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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

Non-clear bags smaller than 5 x 8 x 1 inches, diaper bags and medical bags are permitted after inspection by security and a bag tag. All bags can be refused, and guests with prohibited bags take them back to a vehicle or use the bag check booth. A small non-clear bag smaller than 5 x 8 x 1 inches is allowed after inspection. Larger purses are prohibited bags. The pages do not mention backpacks.

  • Bag: Non-clear under 5 x 8 x 1 in, plus diaper and medical
  • Water bottle: Empty plastic under 20 oz in a heat advisory
LETTER PAPER8.5 x 11 in5 in8 in1 in
The 5 x 8 x 1 inch limit drawn to scale. Width by depth by height.

Food and drink

During National Weather Service heat advisories on match days, empty plastic water bottles under 20 ounces are permitted through security. Otherwise the guide lists water bottles and souvenir cups as not permitted. The pages do not mention outside food and coolers.

Cameras and electronics

Cameras with a detachable lens, or lenses larger than 6 inches when fully extended, are prohibited. No camera bags are allowed, and videotaping or professional photography is not permitted without approval. Any camera with a detachable lens, and lenses larger than 6 inches when fully extended, are prohibited. Selfie sticks, tripods, bipods and monopods are not permissible. The pages do not mention drones, laptops, tablets and power banks.

Strollers and family items

Diaper bags and medical bags are permitted after inspection by security and a required bag tag. The pages do not mention strollers.

Umbrellas, blankets and comfort items

Small collapsible umbrellas that are not golf style are permitted. Golf umbrellas and ones with metal tips or sharp points are not. The pages do not mention blankets and seat cushions.

Signs, flags and fan items

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

All bags are subject to inspection and may be refused. The stadium offers Express Entry through facial ticketing at all entry gates.

Bag storage and lockers

Guests with prohibited bags can use the bag check booth on Nationwide Boulevard south of the stadium. The stadium was formerly named Lower.com Field.

Crew matches and other events

The guide is written for Crew matches. Concerts and other events can differ, so check the event page for your date.

Prohibited items

From the official entry page. Staff can also refuse anything they decide could affect safety.

  • Camera lenses
  • Tripods
  • Prohibited bags, meaning anything over 5 x 8 x 1 inches
  • Camera bags
  • Selfie sticks and tripods
  • Golf umbrellas and umbrellas with metal tips

Questions about ScottsMiracle-Gro Field

  1. Non-clear bags smaller than 5 x 8 x 1 inches, diaper bags and medical bags are permitted after inspection by security and a bag tag. All bags can be refused, and guests with prohibited bags take them back to a vehicle or use the bag check booth.

  2. During National Weather Service heat advisories on match days, empty plastic water bottles under 20 ounces are permitted through security. Otherwise the guide lists water bottles and souvenir cups as not permitted.

  3. Small collapsible umbrellas that are not golf style are permitted. Golf umbrellas and ones with metal tips or sharp points are not.

  4. Cameras with a detachable lens, or lenses larger than 6 inches when fully extended, are prohibited. No camera bags are allowed, and videotaping or professional photography is not permitted without approval.

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

  6. 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.

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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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