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Shell Energy Stadium Entry Rules: Bags, Water, Food and Gear
Checked Source: Shell Energy Stadium bag and security policy page (houstondynamofc.com, opens in a new tab)Verified by BC
Short answer
Shell Energy Stadium allows only clear bags up to 12 by 12 by 6 inches and small clutches up to 4.5 by 6.5 inches, after inspection. Backpacks, coolers, laptops, seat cushions and outside food and drinks are banned. Strollers must fit under a seat, and umbrellas must be checked at the gate.
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Bag policy in detail
Only clear bags of 12 x 12 x 6 inches or smaller and small clutch purses of 4.5 x 6.5 inches or smaller may be permitted after a thorough inspection. Medical and diaper bags for a baby or small child get the same inspection and are tagged. Backpacks, including purse backpacks, clear backpacks and drawstring or cinch bags of any size, are not allowed. Large purses are prohibited. Small clutch purses up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches may be permitted.
- Bag: Clear up to 12 x 12 x 6 in, clutch 4.5 x 6.5
- Backpack: Not allowed, clear ones too
- Outside food: Not allowed
Food and drink
Outside food and beverages are prohibited. Souvenir cups and popcorn buckets are valid for one-time use. Coolers of any kind are prohibited, along with flasks and metal or glass containers. The pages do not mention water bottles.
Cameras and electronics
Video and audio recording devices are prohibited. The page lists no other camera rule. Computers and laptops are prohibited. The pages do not mention camera lenses, tripods, drones, tablets and power banks.
Strollers and family items
Strollers must fit under a seat. Anything larger has to be checked at the Guest Services Office near Section 118. Medical bags, and diaper bags with a baby or small child, are allowed after the same inspection and are searched and tagged by security.
Umbrellas, blankets and comfort items
Umbrellas must be checked at the gate. Seat cushions are on the prohibited items list. The pages do not mention blankets.
Signs, flags and fan items
Banners, signs and flags larger than 3 x 5 feet are prohibited, and so are poles and rods. Flags larger than 3 x 5 feet are prohibited, and so are poles and rods. 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 and people go through visual and metal detector screening as a condition of entry, and refusing can mean being refused admission. Fans should be ready to open bags and remove contents.
Bag storage and lockers
The page describes no bag storage.
Dynamo and Dash matches and other events
The page says prohibited items can change at the discretion of stadium management. Check the event page for your date.
Prohibited items
From the official entry page. Staff can also refuse anything they decide could affect safety.
- Backpacks
- Outside food
- Coolers
- Laptops
- Seat cushions
- Bags that are not clear or are larger than 12 x 12 x 6 inches
- Aerosol cans, sunscreen and bug spray
- Bikes, skates, skateboards and scooters
- Chains and studded bracelets
- Confetti and streamers
- Drones
- Fireworks, flares and smoke bombs
- Inflatable objects
- Laser pointers
- Mace and pepper spray
- Noisemakers
- Weapons of any kind
Questions about Shell Energy Stadium
Only clear bags of 12 x 12 x 6 inches or smaller and small clutch purses of 4.5 x 6.5 inches or smaller may be permitted after a thorough inspection. Medical and diaper bags for a baby or small child get the same inspection and are tagged.
Backpacks, including purse backpacks, clear backpacks and drawstring or cinch bags of any size, are not allowed.
Outside food and beverages are prohibited. Souvenir cups and popcorn buckets are valid for one-time use.
Coolers of any kind are prohibited, along with flasks and metal or glass containers.
Strollers must fit under a seat. Anything larger has to be checked at the Guest Services Office near Section 118.
Must be checked at the gate. Umbrellas must be checked at the gate.
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Sources
- Bag and Security Policy | Shell Energy Stadium (opens in a new tab)
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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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