Minnesota venues — what you can bring in
Packaroni tracks 63 verified policies across 3 venues in Minnesota — Minneapolis. Every entry below links back to the venue's own published rule and carries the date it was last checked.
What the rules look like in Minnesota
The patterns that hold across stadium & arena venues here — the kind of comparison no single venue's website will give you.
- All 3 restrict bags in some way — expect a size limit, a clear-bag rule, or both.
- All 3 allow your own water, but with conditions — typically sealed, plastic, and under a set size.
- Outside food: 2 of the 3 ban it outright and 1 allows it.
- Coolers: 2 of the 3 ban them and 1 allows a limited cooler.
- None of the 3 permit you to bring your own alcohol.
- Strollers and wagons: 2 of the 3 turn them away and 1 caps the size or bans wagons.
- 3 of the 3 charge a fee for at least one item — usually bag storage or a locker — so bringing something you can't carry in may still cost you.
Minnesota venues at a glance
| Venue | Bags & Backpacks | Water Bottles | Outside Food | Coolers | Strollers & Wagons | Re-Entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington Bank StadiumMinneapolis | Conditional | Conditional | Not Allowed | Not Allowed | Not Allowed | Not Allowed |
| Target FieldMinneapolis | Conditional | Conditional | Allowed | Conditional | Conditional | Not Allowed |
| U.S. Bank StadiumMinneapolis | Conditional | Conditional | Not Allowed | Not Allowed | Not Allowed | Not Allowed |
“—” means that item hasn't been researched for that venue yet. It does not mean it's unrestricted.
Item by item across Minnesota
Each venue's actual wording, grouped by what you're trying to bring.
Bags & Backpacks
Clear Bag Policy: only clear plastic/vinyl/tote bags up to 12" x 6" x 12", 1-gallon clear resealable bags, or small clutch bags up to 4.5" x 6.5" are allowed.
Max size: 12" x 6" x 12" clear tote, or 1-gallon clear resealable bag, or 4.5" x 6.5" clutch
Single-compartment bags up to 16"x16"x8" are allowed; backpacks, multi-compartment laptop bags, and duffel bags are not.
Max size: 16" x 16" x 8", single compartment
Only clear plastic/vinyl/PVC bags no larger than 12"x6"x12" inches, one-gallon clear plastic freezer (Ziploc-style) bags, or small clutch bags up to 4.5"x6.5" inches (with or without handle/strap) are permitted.
Max size: 12"x6"x12" (clear bags); 4.5"x6.5" (clutch)
Fee: $10 per bag for bag check service
Parking
Single-game parking (credit card only, first-come-first-served, no tailgating unless noted) is $30 at the Oak Street Ramp, Church Street Garage, and Washington Avenue Ramp; $15 at the East River Road Garage; and $15/vehicle ($60/RV, tailgating permitted) at State Fairgrounds Lot S108 in St. Paul.
Fee: $30 (Oak Street/Church Street/Washington Ave); $15 (East River Road Garage); $15/vehicle or $60/RV (Fairgrounds Lot S108, tailgating allowed)
The Twins' own parking page returned no fetchable pricing content — secondary sources put the team-recommended ABC Ramps and Hawthorne Garage at $15-16/game, with closer "Target Field Event Zone" hourly parking (up to 3 hours before first pitch) starting around $5/hour.
Fee: $15-16/game (ABC Ramps/Hawthorne Garage, per secondary sources); ~$5/hr (Event Zones)
The stadium's own parking page wasn't fetchable at the URL tried — secondary sources put typical Vikings game-day parking at $20-50 depending on proximity, purchased through ParkWhiz, the Vikings' official parking partner.
Fee: $20-50 typical (per secondary sources, unconfirmed officially)
Water Bottles
Cans, bottles, and thermoses are prohibited, but an empty clear plastic bottle is permitted; water fountains are available inside the stadium.
One sealed bottled water of 32 oz or less is permitted; flavored water and sports/performance drinks (Gatorade, Powerade, etc.) are not.
One factory-sealed 32 oz plastic bottle of water per person, or one empty 32 oz reusable water bottle (no metal or glass), is permitted for Vikings games.
Outside Food
No outside food or beverage is allowed in Huntington Bank Stadium; all concessions are cashless.
Outside food is allowed into Target Field.
Outside food and beverages are not permitted into U.S. Bank Stadium.
Medical Supplies & Equipment
Medical bags and items are allowed but must be screened by a Gate Supervisor and tagged with a medical tag.
Medical supply bags up to 16"x16"x8" are allowed, and liquids required for legitimate medical purposes may be brought in.
Max size: 16" x 16" x 8"
Medically necessary items and medical necessity bags are allowed on a case-by-case basis after inspection at a gate designated for this purpose.
Alcohol / BYOB
No outside alcohol is permitted; in-venue sales only (beer, wine, seltzer, ready-to-drink cocktails), 21+ with ID, 2-drink max per ID per transaction, sales end at the end of the 3rd quarter.
Outside alcohol is not permitted into Target Field; flasks are explicitly listed as a prohibited item.
Outside alcoholic beverages are prohibited; alcohol is only available for purchase inside the stadium.
Cannabis / Marijuana
Cannabis remains banned campus-wide despite Minnesota's 2023 adult-use legalization, because the University must comply with the federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act; illegal drugs are separately listed as a stadium-prohibited item.
Target Field is an explicitly tobacco- and cannabis-free facility, despite Minnesota's legalization of recreational cannabis.
Coolers
Coolers of any kind, including small soft packs, are prohibited.
Single-compartment soft-sided coolers 16"x16"x8" or smaller are allowed; hard-sided coolers of any size are prohibited.
Max size: 16" x 16" x 8", soft-sided/single compartment only
Coolers and hard-sided containers of any kind are prohibited.
Strollers & Wagons
Strollers are explicitly listed as a prohibited item, with no stated exception; wagons are not addressed in any official source found.
Strollers are permitted, with Guest Service Centers offering stroller drop-off/storage service; wagons are not addressed in official team materials.
Strollers are not permitted into the stadium.
Breast Pumps & Nursing Supplies
Mamava Lactation Pods, sponsored by Fairview, are located on the main concourse near Gate A and the 4th-floor loge level near Gate E, plus an additional nursing area near Club Cambria; access requires the free Mamava app.
Private nursing/pumping accommodations are available in Nursing Rooms at the Guest Service Centers.
Nursing mothers are welcome to breastfeed their child wherever they feel comfortable, with dedicated Mamava Lactation suites, a Mothers Room, and Family Restrooms available for privacy.
Wheelchairs & ECVs
ADA-accessible seating is available throughout the stadium, elevators are prioritized for guests needing assistance, and wheelchair requests are handled at Guest Services booths.
Wheelchairs and mobility devices are fully accommodated, with accessible seating on every level and wheelchair storage/assistance available.
Wheelchairs and Segways (defined as ADA mobility devices) are permitted, and complimentary wheelchair escorts are available at any entry point.
E-Bikes, Scooters & Hoverboards
Wheeled footwear, skateboards, hoverboards, and Segways used for non-mobility purposes are prohibited, and inline skates must be removed before entering.
Cameras & Photo Gear
Camcorders and tripods are prohibited; cameras with lenses over 6 inches long are prohibited, implying compact cameras and shorter lenses are permitted.
Max size: Camera lens: 6 inches or less
Still cameras are welcome, but tripods, monopods, and multi-compartment camera bags are not permitted.
Still-photography cameras with a lens 6 inches or shorter are permitted, but video cameras, tripods, monopods, and selfie sticks are not.
Max size: Lens length 6 inches or less
Drones
Drone/UAS use is prohibited on all University property except approved mission-related plans; a hard ban applies three hours before, during, and three hours after all main-bowl events at Huntington Bank Stadium, broader than standard FAA rules.
Operation of drones, unmanned aircraft, and remote-controlled aircraft is strictly prohibited without advance written consent of stadium management.
Umbrellas
Umbrellas are explicitly listed as a prohibited item.
Umbrellas are permitted inside Target Field but may not be opened/used in seating areas once the game has started.
Small umbrellas that can be folded and placed under a seat are permitted, but large umbrellas are not allowed.
Noisemakers, Flags & Banners
Noisemaking devices, sticks/selfie sticks/flag poles, and banners or signs exceeding 24" x 36" are prohibited, implying smaller signs or flags without poles are allowed.
Max size: Banners/signs: up to 24" x 36"
Noise-making devices, air horns, and boom boxes are prohibited; handheld homemade signs/banners are welcomed under stated guidelines.
Handheld signs of 18"x24" or smaller are permitted, but larger signs, banners, flags, signs on poles/staffs/selfie sticks, and noisemakers such as air horns, whistles, and cowbells are prohibited.
Max size: 18"x24" (signs)
Chairs & Blankets
Chairbacks with structural metal frames or that attach to benches are banned; soft seat cushions under 2 inches thick without framing are allowed. Externally-powered heated blankets are banned, but internally battery-powered heated blankets, jackets, or cushions are allowed after inspection.
Max size: Seat cushions: under 2 inches thick, no framing
Lawn chairs are prohibited, but stadium seat cushions without metal frames are permitted in bleacher seating.
Hand-carried jackets or blankets are permitted and will be searched upon entry, but large traditional seat cushions with pockets are prohibited.
Weapons
Weapons are prohibited outright under Board of Regents policy, which bans possession or carrying of any firearm or dangerous weapon by any person on all University property, including stadiums used for University events; narrow exceptions exist for on-duty peace officers, approved military training, and lawful storage of a firearm inside a personal vehicle.
Firearms and knives with blades longer than 3 inches are prohibited, even for guests with valid conceal-and-carry permits.
Firearms, knives, or weapons of any kind are prohibited.
Vapes & Smoking
The University of Minnesota, including Huntington Bank Stadium, is a smoke-free campus; vape pens, e-cigars, and tank systems are explicitly listed as prohibited items.
Target Field is a tobacco- and cannabis-free facility; vaporizer use of any sort is also prohibited.
U.S. Bank Stadium is a completely non-smoking facility, and smoking (including electronic cigarettes and vaporizers) is prohibited in non-designated areas.
Costumes & Masks
Costumes are permitted as long as they are not obscene, do not include fake weapons, and do not interfere with other guests' sightlines, but full-face masks are not allowed.
Pets & Service Animals
Animals are prohibited except service animals, which are explicitly permitted.
Service animals for guests with disabilities are permitted; general pets are not addressed as a standard admission item.
Certified service animals and service animals-in-training are welcome, but all other animals are prohibited.
Re-Entry
No re-entry is permitted once a guest leaves the stadium.
Guests may not leave Target Field and re-enter once they have entered the facility.
Guests may not exit and re-enter U.S. Bank Stadium using the same ticket.
Other
Stadium personnel reserve the right to turn away any items at their discretion, beyond the specifically listed prohibited items.
Also prohibited: ball retrievers, balloons/inflatables, bats (except small souvenir bats), beach balls, boom boxes, brooms (except small whisk brooms), fireworks, Frisbees, laser pointers, and wooden sticks/rods.
Laptops, televisions, projectiles (Frisbees, beach balls, footballs), aerosol cans (mace, pepper spray, hairspray), fireworks, confetti, glitter, balloons, and laser pens/pointers are all prohibited.
All 3 venues in Minnesota
Policies in Minnesota change without notice, and gate staff have discretion on the day. Follow the source link on a venue's page and confirm anything you can't afford to be wrong about. Spotted something out of date? Let us know.