Bag Policy and Stadium Entry

All bags and individuals are subject to visual and metal detector screening. Screenings are a condition of entry to Shell Energy Stadium and any refusal to be inspected may result in a refusal to admit.

In accordance with MLS Best Practices and Shell Energy Stadium security guidelines, only clear bags measuring 12” x 12” x 6” or smaller and small clutch purses measuring 4.5” x 6.5” or smaller may be permitted after a thorough inspection by stadium security associates. Fans should be prepared to open their bags for inspection and may be asked by security associates to shift and possibly remove the contents. All bags are subject to search. This inspection is considered a condition of entry.

Fans that need to bring a medical bag or a diaper bag when accompanied by a baby or small child will be subject to the same inspection procedures. These bags will be searched and tagged by security after screening.  

Prohibited bags including but not limited to large purses, coolers, briefcases, backpacks (including purse backpacks, clear backpacks, or drawstring/cinch bags of any kind or size), luggage of any kind, computer bags, or any bag larger than the permissible size, are not allowed inside Shell Energy Stadium. This policy is not intended to interfere with guests attending with specific medical needs or guests caring for young children.

Permitted Items

  • Animals per ADA guidelines service animals: dogs and miniature horses
  • Bags: Only clear bags measuring 12” x 12” x 6” or smaller and small clutch purses measuring 4.5” x 6.5” or smaller will be permitted; Exceptions will be made childcare and/or medical supplies
  • Banners, signs, and/or flags no larger than 3' x 5'. Cannot obstruct any stadium signage, do not contain commercial messages or offensive material, do not obstruct view for other guests and are relevant to the event
  • Binoculars and binocular cases
  • Blankets
  • Cameras, with lenses no longer than 8 inches. Camera bags will not be allowed into the stadium
  • Childcare and medical supplies approved by Stadium Management
  • Deflated balloons and soccer balls
  • Electrical items powered by battery such as small radios, small tv monitors, cell phones. Guests may be required to turn on the item to verify it is what it appears to be
  • One empty, clear, plastic bottle 34 ounces or less per person
  • Strollers - must fit under seat. Anything larger must be checked in at the Guest Services Office near Section 118
  • Umbrellas – must be checked at the gate

Prohibited Items

  • Aerosol Cans: air horns, sunscreen, bug spray, silly string, hairspray, etc.
  • Animals – exceptions made for service animals that include dogs and miniature horses
  • Bags larger than 12” x 12”x 6” or any non-clear bags are prohibited. Exceptions will be made for childcare and/or medical supplies
  • Banners, signs and/or flags larger than 3' x 5'
  • Bikes, inline and roller skates, skateboard, scooters, shoes with wheels
  • Chains, studded bracelets, etc.
  • Chewing Tobacco, Smoking in restrooms, seating areas, concourses, suites, club, etc.
  • Clothing or items with offensive language or items deemed inappropriate
  • Computers and Laptops
  • Confetti/ Streamers
  • Coolers of any kind
  • Drones
  • Flammable Liquids
  • Flares, incendiary devices, smoke bombs, sparklers, and fireworks
  • Flasks
  • Illegal drugs and other illegal substances
  • Inflatable objects
  • Inflated soccer balls, beach balls, balloons and/or frisbees
  • Laptops
  • Laser pointers and laser pens
  • Mace or pepper spray
  • Metal or glass containers of any kind
  • Missile/Projectile like objects
  • Noisemakers: air horns, boom boxes, cowbells, drums, horns, megaphones, vuvuzelas, whistles, thundersticks, or any other item deemed as a noisemaker by the stadium
  • Offensive Language on clothes or signs
  • Outside food and beverages. Souvenir cups/popcorn buckets are valid for one-time use
  • Pamphlets, handouts, advertisements, flyers etc. unapproved by stadium management
  • Poles and/or Rods
  • Portable heaters
  • Seat cushions
  • Use of Tobacco Products on property
  • Video and Audio recording devices
  • Weapons of any kind, including but not limited to knives (fixed or foldable), tasers, stun guns, any kind of shocking device, brass knuckles, throwing stars, pellet guns, toy or replica guns, parts of guns or firearms

Stadium management has the right to refuse any bags or items. Prohibited items are subject to change at the discretion of Shell Energy Stadium management.