U.S. Bank Stadium Entry Rules: Bags, Water, Food and Cameras

For Vikings games, one factory-sealed 32 ounce plastic bottle of water per person, or one empty 32 ounce reusable bottle with no metal or glass, is allowed. Glass, cans, thermoses and metal bottles are not. Outside food and beverages are prohibited. Exceptions are made for guests with medical requirements or special needs. Hard-sided containers and coolers are prohibited.

Still-photography cameras with a lens of 6 inches or less are welcome. Video cameras are prohibited, and spectator cameras with lenses over six inches are not permitted. Spectator cameras with lenses over six inches long are not permitted. Monopods, tripods and selfie sticks are prohibited. Laptop computers and computer bags are prohibited. The pages do not mention drones, tablets and power banks.

Strollers are prohibited. An exception is made for medically necessary items after inspection at a gate designated for that purpose. Diaper bags are listed as prohibited bags.

Umbrellas are prohibited, but small ones that can be folded and placed under the seat are permitted. Hand-carried jackets and blankets are welcome and are searched on entry. Large traditional seat cushions with pockets are prohibited. The bag policy page also lists seat cushions among prohibited items, so ask before bringing one.

Signs larger than 18 x 24 inches, and signs on poles or staffs, are prohibited. Banners and flags are on the list of items that are not permitted. The pages do not mention binoculars.

An exception is made for medically necessary items after proper inspection at a gate designated for this purpose. Diaper bags are on the list of prohibited bags, so ask the stadium about a baby bag ahead of time.

All guests are searched, and the stadium uses OpenGate contactless screening, so guests keep belongings in their pockets and carry approved bags through the lane. Staff can confiscate items, and guests who decline a search may be denied entry or ejected.

A bag check is available at all events, outside the Legacy Gates and Ticketmaster Gate, at 15 dollars per bag. Bags that exceed the policy have to go back to your vehicle, be disposed of or be checked.

The bag policy page says that for most non-Vikings events, backpacks and bags over 12 x 6 x 12 inches are not allowed, and that some events, concerts included, may use the NFL clear bag policy. The water bottle rule is written for Vikings games, so check your event page.