What is the clear stadium bag policy? Learn about common clear bag policies upheld by concert venues, stadiums, festival sites, and beyond.
The Clear Stadium Bag Policy Explained
Updated Summer 2026
The NFL's clear bag policy set a standard that college teams, other leagues, and a growing number of music and event venues have since followed. Here's what size bags you can actually bring to events that enforce it — and how to stay compliant without carrying a Ziploc.
What is the Clear Bag Policy?
Clear bag policies exist to keep attendees safer and move entry lines faster. They limit the size and material of bags allowed inside, with exceptions typically made for medical and childcare needs.
Policies are not uniform. Leagues set guidelines, individual venues set rules, and the two don't always match. Always check your specific venue before you go.
What is the NFL Clear Stadium Bag Policy and How is it Different?
The NFL introduced its All Clear policy in 2013 to tighten security and speed up gate entry. Most major leagues and venues have since adopted something similar, though the details vary by stadium — MLB, NHL, and NCAA venues each handle it a little differently.
The NFL All Clear policy allows each family member (including children) to bring into the stadium:
- One clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bag no larger than 12" × 6" × 12", or one one-gallon clear plastic freezer bag
- One small clear clutch or purse roughly hand-sized, no larger than 4.5" × 6.5", with or without a strap
Do You Need A Clear Bag for a Concert?
There's no league-wide policy for concerts the way there is for the NFL — it comes down to the venue. A number of major venues have adopted stadium-style rules to speed up entry, though it's far from universal.
SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, for example, applies its policy to all events including concerts, closely mirroring the NFL guidelines:
- One clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bag no larger than 12" × 6" × 12", or a one-gallon clear freezer bag
- One small clutch or purse no larger than 4.5" × 6.5"
Is There A Clear Bag Policy For Music Festivals?
Festival and concert policies overlap, but vary widely by event. Some festivals have adopted clear bag requirements to speed up entry; many haven't. Check each event's guidelines directly.
Browse our clear bags for concerts for options that clear most gates.
The Future of Bringing Bags into Stadiums
As stadium security continues to evolve, so do the rules around what you can bring inside. While clear bag policies have become standard, some venues are now taking it a step further—prohibiting all bags entirely, clear or not. The trend? Travel lighter.
Bags That Do NOT Comply With the Clear Bag Policy
Certain types of bags are not permitted due to their size or material. Here are examples of bags that do not comply with the clear bag policy:
- Large purses
- Coolers
- Briefcases
- Backpacks
- Fanny packs
- Diaper bags
- Cinch bags
- Luggage
- Computer bags
- Large camera bags
Which Truffle bags are stadium-approved?
Our stadium-approved styles are built to clear gate requirements while looking like an accessory rather than a security measure.
Clarity Mini Crossbody Carryall
Hands-free and gate-ready. Wear it crossbody, at the waist, over the shoulder, or carry it as a clutch. Room for your phone, sunglasses, wallet, keys, sunscreen, and whatever else the day calls for.
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Clarity Clutch Mini
A considerably better-looking answer than a freezer bag. Holds your phone, sunglasses, and a lipstick, and sits within the small-clutch allowance at most venues. Add a Wristlet Strap to go hands-free.
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Clarity Everyday Pouch Mini
A clean, simple carry for game day essentials — clear, compact, and easy to hand over at a bag check.
Shop the Clarity Everyday Pouch Mini →
Stay compliant, stay put together
Clear bags have gone from a security requirement to a genuine accessory category. Truffle's are made from biodegradable TPU with recycled leather and rPET nylon trims — built to last more than one season, and to look like something you chose rather than something you had to buy.
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