New Jersey venues — what you can bring in

Only clear bags up to 12"x6"x12" (one per person) or small non-clear clutch bags up to 4.5"x6.5" are allowed, per the NFL's leaguewide Clear Bag Policy.

Max size: 12"x6"x12" (clear) or 4.5"x6.5" (clutch)

Bags must be clear plastic/vinyl/PVC no larger than roughly 12" x 6" x 12", or a one-gallon clear plastic bag, or a small hand-sized clutch bag; sticks of any kind, including selfie sticks, are barred regardless of bag type.

Max size: ~12" x 6" x 12" (clear bag) or 1-gallon clear bag; hand-sized clutch

Bags up to 14" x 14" x 6" are allowed; backpacks and anything larger are not, and a stricter clear-bag rule applies during a summer window.

Max size: 14" x 14" x 6" (June 13-July 16: one clear bag max 12" x 6" x 12" plus one small clutch max 4.5" x 6.5")

Fee: Secure bag lockers available near Gate B1 for $5

Non-compliant items can be checked at the bag check facility rather than being turned away.

Fee: $5 (non-NFL events, for check-in)

Paid lockers ($12) are available at Athletes Glen, across from both the North Gate (C&D) and South Gate (G&H), for fans who arrive with a non-compliant bag.

Fee: $12

The stadium's official parking page wasn't fetchable at the URL tried — secondary sources describe Gold (outer lots, more affordable) and Platinum (closer-in, premium) permit tiers ranging roughly $30-160 depending on the game and lot, plus an off-site lot at 20 Murray Hill Parkway for $65.

Fee: $30-160 by tier/game (per secondary sources, unconfirmed officially); $65 off-site (20 Murray Hill Parkway)

The 2026 official game-day cash rate is $32 per car (tax included) in the general lots; oversized vehicles/RVs/buses are $100/game (Jersey Mike's Arena lot only, first-come). University parking decal holders park free, but only in the Jersey Mike's Arena and College Avenue lots. Lots open 5 hours before kickoff.

Fee: $32/car (general lots); $100 (oversized/RV/bus)

The venue's own site wasn't fetched directly for this entry — secondary sources put the Harrison public lots directly across the street at $10-20 for the game, with other nearby lots in the $15-30 range and official passes starting around $38 on the resale market.

Fee: $10-20 lots directly across the street (per secondary sources, unconfirmed officially); $15-30 other nearby lots

Factory-sealed water/soft drink bottles or cans of 20 oz. or less are allowed, and empty reusable water bottles may also be brought in.

No explicit separate water-bottle exception exists — water falls under the blanket "no outside food and beverage" rule, with only a medically-necessary exception after inspection.

No outside beverages, including water, may be brought into the stadium.

Outside food is allowed only if carried in a clear plastic bag.

Outside food and beverage are barred stadium-wide, with a medical exception checked at designated Guest Services gates.

No outside food is permitted; concessions are available throughout the stadium.

Medically necessary items are exempt from the standard bag/container restrictions after inspection at a designated gate.

Medically necessary items (bags, food/drink) are exempted from the bag and food/beverage bans after inspection at Guest Services gates.

Medical bags are permitted, subject to X-ray screening at Gate B1.

Outside alcohol is not permitted; alcohol must be purchased inside, limited to two drinks per purchase, with ID checks.

Outside alcoholic beverages are on the prohibited-items list; alcohol is sold inside instead.

Outside alcohol is not allowed; in-stadium alcohol purchases are limited and cut off before the match ends.

Coolers, ice chests, thermoses, and glass bottles of any kind are prohibited.

Coolers are explicitly named on the prohibited-items list.

Coolers, thermoses, and ice chests of any kind are prohibited.

Strollers are not permitted inside the stadium; they must be left in vehicles or checked at the bag check facility.

Fee: $5 (non-NFL events, for check-in)

Strollers are explicitly prohibited at SHI Stadium.

Small fold-up umbrella strollers are allowed if they can be stored under a seat; larger strollers are not permitted.

A dedicated nursing station is available near section 143/142 on the plaza level, plus Mamava nursing pods accessible via a code from Guest Services.

Mamava lactation pods are installed on both the Upper West and Upper East levels of the stadium.

A nursing suite is available near the main concourse, accessible via a code from Guest Services.

Wheelchairs and mobility devices are welcomed, with accessible seating on all levels and Accessibility Assistants to help guests reach their seats.

Standard wheelchair/ECV accommodations are provided: dedicated ADA parking/shuttles, concourse elevators behind Sections 101 and 138, on-site wheelchairs at the Athletes Glen ADA drop-off, and Guest Services staff who provide wheelchair escorts.

Accessible seating and elevators are provided for guests with disabilities.

Skateboards, hoverboards, rollerblades, and skates are prohibited.

Still cameras with a lens 6 inches or shorter are allowed (out of a case); tripods, monopods, selfie sticks, GoPros, and longer lenses are prohibited, and video recording of the event is not allowed.

Max size: Lens 6" or less

Small non-professional cameras without an external flash or extendable lens are allowed; all sticks, including selfie sticks, are strictly prohibited, and commercial reproduction of recordings requires written consent.

Personal, non-professional cameras without detachable lenses are allowed; professional camera gear is not.

Drones, model aircraft, kites, and other remote-controlled or tethered flying objects are banned anywhere on the Sports Complex property, including tailgating lots.

Drones are not permitted in the stadium.

Umbrellas are not allowed inside the stadium.

Umbrellas are not permitted in SHI Stadium, to ensure safety and field visibility for all patrons.

Umbrellas may be brought in but cannot be opened inside the stadium.

Noisemakers and banners/signs of any size are prohibited, except small officially-recognized national flags at international soccer matches.

Max size: 3'x5' flags, soccer events only, no poles

Noisemaking devices, balloons, and laser pointers are all on the prohibited-items list.

Noisemakers of any kind are banned, while flags up to 3' x 5' without poles are permitted if event-related.

Max size: Flags: 3' x 5' maximum, no poles

Seat cushions are prohibited except for medical needs; hand-carried blankets and jackets are allowed after being searched.

Weapons, including firearms and knives, and any item that could be used as a projectile or is deemed dangerous, are prohibited.

Weapons and sticks/poles are explicit prohibited items; all gates use a walk-through Weapons Detection System (no need to empty pockets, with hand-wand secondary screening if flagged).

Firearms and weapons of any kind are prohibited, including for off-duty or retired law enforcement or military personnel.

MetLife Stadium is smoke-free under New Jersey law, but smoking and vaping are permitted in a designated fence-line area on the Plaza Level.

Per university regulations, smoking is not permitted in the seating area, bathrooms, or lower/upper concourses.

Smoking and e-cigarettes are prohibited in the stadium bowl and on the main concourse.

Animals are not permitted except for trained service animals.

No pets are permitted in athletic facilities, with an exception for service dogs/service animals; no breed or documentation requirements are specified.

Pets are not permitted; only trained service dogs performing tasks for a person with a disability are allowed.

No re-entry for most events, including Giants games; for Jets games, guests may re-enter up to one hour before kickoff.

There is no re-entry into SHI Stadium; no pass-outs are allowed, and ticket stubs are not valid for re-entry.

Exiting and re-entering the stadium is not permitted.