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Sports Illustrated Stadium Entry Rules: Bags, Water and Food
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Short answer
Sports Illustrated Stadium allows any bag up to 14 by 14 by 6 inches, but backpacks, luggage, coolers and large purses are banned. Medical and baby bags get an x-ray, and lockers rent for 5 dollars. No outside food or drinks are allowed, umbrellas must stay closed, fold-up strollers go under the seat, and there is no re-entry.
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Bag policy in detail
Fans may bring any bag up to 14 x 14 x 6 inches. Backpacks of any kind and bags larger than that are not permitted, and medical and baby bags are an exception that gets an x-ray search at Gate B1. Backpacks of any kind are not permitted, along with luggage, computer bags, briefcases, large purses and camera cases. Large purses over the size limit are prohibited. A purse up to 14 x 14 x 6 inches is allowed.
- Bag: Up to 14 x 14 x 6 in
- Backpack: Not allowed, any kind
- Outside food: Not allowed
Food and drink
No outside food or beverages will be permitted. Coolers of any kind, thermoses and ice chests of any size are not permitted. The pages do not mention water bottles.
Cameras and electronics
Personal, non-professional cameras without detachable lenses are allowed. Professional cameras, selfie sticks, monopods, tripods and drones are not. Selfie sticks, monopods and tripods are not permitted. Drones are not permitted. Laptops and tablet devices are allowed without bags. Computer bags are not permitted. The pages do not mention camera lenses, tablets and power banks.
Strollers and family items
Strollers can come in if they are collapsible and kept under your seat, and small umbrella strollers are allowed. They are x-rayed at Gate B1, and ones that do not fit under a seat are not permitted. Medical and baby bags are an exception to the size rule but go through an x-ray search at Gate B1.
Umbrellas, blankets and comfort items
Umbrellas are allowed but may not be opened inside the stadium. The pages do not mention blankets and seat cushions.
Signs, flags and fan items
Flags no bigger than 3 x 5 feet without poles are permitted if they are event related and do not cover stadium signage. Flags no bigger than 3 x 5 feet without poles are permitted. 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
Fans who refuse a pat-down or refuse to have bags or vehicles inspected are not admitted. Exit and re-entry to the stadium is prohibited.
Bag storage and lockers
A limited number of secure bag lockers rent for 5 dollars next to Gate B1.
Red Bulls matches and other events
The page is written for Red Bulls matches. It points concerts to a separate know before you go page, so check the event page for your date. The stadium was formerly named Red Bull Arena.
Prohibited items
From the official entry page. Staff can also refuse anything they decide could affect safety.
- Backpacks
- Outside food
- Coolers
- Tripods
- Drones
- Luggage, computer bags, briefcases and camera cases
- Bottles, cans and noisemakers
- Fireworks, flares and smoke bombs
- Pets, other than service animals
- Laser pointers
- Toy weapons and squirt bottles
Questions about Sports Illustrated Stadium
Fans may bring any bag up to 14 x 14 x 6 inches. Backpacks of any kind and bags larger than that are not permitted, and medical and baby bags are an exception that gets an x-ray search at Gate B1.
Backpacks of any kind are not permitted, along with luggage, computer bags, briefcases, large purses and camera cases.
No outside food or beverages will be permitted.
Coolers of any kind, thermoses and ice chests of any size are not permitted.
Strollers can come in if they are collapsible and kept under your seat, and small umbrella strollers are allowed. They are x-rayed at Gate B1, and ones that do not fit under a seat are not permitted.
Umbrellas are allowed but may not be opened inside the stadium.
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Sources
- Sports Illustrated Stadium | NewYorkRedBulls.com (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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