Fenway Park
VerifiedStadium & Arena · Boston, MA · Boston Red Sox / MLB
Home of the Boston Red Sox. Also known as Red Sox stadium, Boston Red Sox park.
Only single-compartment bags no larger than 12"x12"x6" are allowed; backpacks, duffel bags, and other multi-compartment bags (even clear ones) are banned.
Exceptions: Diaper bags and bags with medical supplies are exempt from the size restriction.
Source: Boston Red Sox Fenway Park Security Guidelines ↗Non-compliant bags can be checked into a storage locker rather than turned away entirely.
Strollers are permitted, with designated stroller parking near Gates A and C.
Source: Boston Red Sox Fenway Park Policies and Procedures ↗Umbrellas are allowed inside but may only be opened during official rain delays.
Source: Boston Red Sox Fenway Park Security Guidelines ↗The Red Sox don't operate their own lot at Fenway — the official site directs fans to nearby private garages (grouped by direction of approach) and to SpotHero, its official parking-reservation partner.
The official site lists roughly a dozen nearby garages by name, address, and space count without a single flat rate; secondary sources put typical rates at $10-55 depending on the garage and game, with two garages branded as Red Sox partner options priced around $10-20 for a discounted rate.
One sealed, unopened 16 oz. plastic water bottle is allowed per guest; other bottles, cans, and glass are banned.
Outside food is permitted as long as it fits within the required bag size limit; there's no outright ban stated.
Source: CBS News Boston, citing Red Sox bag policy ↗Outside alcohol is prohibited; beer is sold inside until the end of the 7th inning (or 2.5 hours after first pitch), with ID checked for every purchase.
Grandstand sections 32-33 ("CVS Family Sections") are alcohol-free zones.
Source: Boston Red Sox Fenway Park Policies and Procedures ↗Hard-sided coolers and glass containers are not allowed.
Soft-sided coolers aren't explicitly addressed but would still need to fit the 12"x12"x6" single-compartment bag rule.
Source: Boston Red Sox Fenway Park Security Guidelines ↗Bags containing essential medical equipment/supplies are exempt from the standard bag size and single-compartment rules.
Source: Boston Red Sox Fenway Park Policies and Procedures ↗Breast pumps are permitted through security; Fenway has dedicated nursing rooms plus a Medela-supported lactation pod on the Kids' Concourse — the first in MLB.
Source: MLB.com Press Release — Medela/Red Sox Partnership ↗Wheelchairs and mobility devices are accommodated, with accessible seating and escorts available at the Gate D information booth.
Source: Boston Red Sox Fenway Park Policies and Procedures ↗Only certified service animals are welcome; regular pets are not permitted.
Exceptions: Certified service animals.
Source: Boston Red Sox Fenway Park Policies and Procedures ↗Recreational cameras and smartphones are allowed, but professional equipment, tripods/monopods, and detachable lenses longer than 6 inches are banned.
Drones (UAVs) are prohibited at all times in and around Fenway Park.
Source: Boston Red Sox Fenway Park Security Guidelines ↗Noise-making devices and instruments are banned; signs are capped at 24"x18" and flags at 18"x24" without poles (larger flags allowed for official cultural celebrations).
Exceptions: Larger flags allowed for official cultural celebrations.
Source: Boston Red Sox Fenway Park Policies and Procedures ↗Marijuana is listed among illegal substances; smoking or vaping it is banned everywhere in the park, same as tobacco.
Source: Boston Red Sox Fenway Park Security Guidelines ↗Firearms (even for licensed holders or off-duty police), knives, box cutters, tools, pepper spray, and mace are all prohibited.
Source: Boston Red Sox Fenway Park Security Guidelines ↗Smoking and vaping of any kind (including marijuana and e-cigarettes) is banned throughout Fenway Park and surrounding Jersey Street.
Source: Boston Red Sox Fenway Park Security Guidelines ↗Costumes and costume masks are prohibited.
Source: Boston Red Sox Fenway Park Security Guidelines ↗No re-entry is allowed at any gate once a guest has entered Fenway Park.
Source: Boston Red Sox Fenway Park Policies and Procedures ↗Only 21 item types have been independently verified for Fenway Park so far.
Not yet verified for Fenway Park: E-Bikes, Scooters & Hoverboards, Chairs & Blankets, Power Banks & Batteries, Other — this doesn't mean it's unrestricted, just not researched yet.
Frequently asked questions about Fenway Park
What is the bag policy and size limit at Fenway Park?
Conditional. Only single-compartment bags no larger than 12"x12"x6" are allowed; backpacks, duffel bags, and other multi-compartment bags (even clear ones) are banned. Max size: 12"x12"x6". Fee: Locker storage fee applies for non-compliant bags. Exceptions: Diaper bags and bags with medical supplies are exempt from the size restriction.
Are lockers or bag storage available at Fenway Park?
Allowed. Non-compliant bags can be checked into a storage locker rather than turned away entirely. Fee: Locker storage fee applies.
What are the parking options and cost at Fenway Park?
Conditional. The Red Sox don't operate their own lot at Fenway — the official site directs fans to nearby private garages (grouped by direction of approach) and to SpotHero, its official parking-reservation partner. The official site lists roughly a dozen nearby garages by name, address, and space count without a single flat rate; secondary sources put typical rates at $10-55 depending on the garage and game, with two garages branded as Red Sox partner options priced around $10-20 for a discounted rate. Fee: $10-55, varies by garage (per official garage directory + secondary pricing sources).
What is the water bottle policy at Fenway Park?
Conditional. One sealed, unopened 16 oz. plastic water bottle is allowed per guest; other bottles, cans, and glass are banned. Max quantity: 1 (16 oz. sealed plastic bottle).
What is the outside food policy at Fenway Park?
Conditional. Outside food is permitted as long as it fits within the required bag size limit; there's no outright ban stated.
Can I bring medical supplies or equipment into Fenway Park?
Allowed. Bags containing essential medical equipment/supplies are exempt from the standard bag size and single-compartment rules.
Can you bring your own alcohol (BYOB) into Fenway Park?
Not Allowed. Outside alcohol is prohibited; beer is sold inside until the end of the 7th inning (or 2.5 hours after first pitch), with ID checked for every purchase. Grandstand sections 32-33 ("CVS Family Sections") are alcohol-free zones.
Is cannabis or marijuana allowed at Fenway Park?
Not Allowed. Marijuana is listed among illegal substances; smoking or vaping it is banned everywhere in the park, same as tobacco.
Are coolers allowed at Fenway Park?
Not Allowed. Hard-sided coolers and glass containers are not allowed. Soft-sided coolers aren't explicitly addressed but would still need to fit the 12"x12"x6" single-compartment bag rule.
Are strollers and wagons allowed at Fenway Park?
Conditional. Strollers are permitted, with designated stroller parking near Gates A and C.
Can I bring a breast pump or nursing supplies into Fenway Park?
Allowed. Breast pumps are permitted through security; Fenway has dedicated nursing rooms plus a Medela-supported lactation pod on the Kids' Concourse — the first in MLB.
Are wheelchairs and ECVs allowed at Fenway Park?
Allowed. Wheelchairs and mobility devices are accommodated, with accessible seating and escorts available at the Gate D information booth.
What is the camera policy at Fenway Park, and what equipment is allowed?
Conditional. Recreational cameras and smartphones are allowed, but professional equipment, tripods/monopods, and detachable lenses longer than 6 inches are banned. Max size: Detachable lens limit: 6 inches.
Are drones allowed at Fenway Park?
Not Allowed. Drones (UAVs) are prohibited at all times in and around Fenway Park.
Are umbrellas allowed at Fenway Park?
Conditional. Umbrellas are allowed inside but may only be opened during official rain delays.
Are noisemakers, flags, or banners allowed at Fenway Park?
Conditional. Noise-making devices and instruments are banned; signs are capped at 24"x18" and flags at 18"x24" without poles (larger flags allowed for official cultural celebrations). Max size: Signs: 24"x18"; Flags: 18"x24". Exceptions: Larger flags allowed for official cultural celebrations.
What is the weapons policy at Fenway Park?
Not Allowed. Firearms (even for licensed holders or off-duty police), knives, box cutters, tools, pepper spray, and mace are all prohibited.
Is smoking or vaping allowed at Fenway Park, and is there a designated area?
Not Allowed. Smoking and vaping of any kind (including marijuana and e-cigarettes) is banned throughout Fenway Park and surrounding Jersey Street.
Are costumes and masks allowed at Fenway Park?
Not Allowed. Costumes and costume masks are prohibited.
Are pets or service animals allowed at Fenway Park?
Conditional. Only certified service animals are welcome; regular pets are not permitted. Exceptions: Certified service animals.
Does Fenway Park allow re-entry?
Not Allowed. No re-entry is allowed at any gate once a guest has entered Fenway Park.
Is Red Sox stadium the same place as Fenway Park?
Yes — Red Sox stadium is a former or alternate name for Fenway Park. All of the entry policies on this page apply the same way.
Is Boston Red Sox park the same place as Fenway Park?
Yes — Boston Red Sox park is a former or alternate name for Fenway Park. All of the entry policies on this page apply the same way.