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Lucas Oil Stadium

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Stadium & Arena · Indianapolis, IN · Indianapolis Colts / NFL

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Bags & Backpacks

Conditional
Source: Lucas Oil Stadium, official Clear Bag Policy page

Only one clear plastic/vinyl/PVC bag no larger than 12"x6"x12" (or a one-gallon clear freezer bag), plus one small clutch/purse up to 4.5"x6.5", are permitted, per the NFL's leaguewide Clear Bag Policy.

Diaper bags must also comply with the clear bag policy (diapers go in an approved clear bag), but bags containing medical devices and related supplies, including breast pumps, are exempt from the clear bag policy and instead undergo security screening at all gates.

Max size
12"x6"x12" (main bag); 4.5"x6.5" (clutch)

Exceptions: Bags containing medical devices/supplies (incl. breast pumps) are exempt from size/clarity rules but are searched.

Water Bottles

Conditional
Source: Lucas Oil Stadium, official Clear Bag Policy page

Guests may bring in one empty plastic water bottle and refill it at water stations located throughout the concourses; sealed/filled outside beverages are not permitted.

Water bottle filling stations and public water fountains are installed throughout the stadium to support this policy.

Outside Food

Not Allowed
Source: Indianapolis Colts, official Gameday A-Z Guide

Outside food and beverages are not permitted inside the stadium; fans attempting to bring items in will be asked to dispose of them.

Exceptions: Exceptions are made for guests with medical or special dietary needs.

Medical Supplies & Equipment

Allowed
Source: Lucas Oil Stadium, official Clear Bag Policy page

Medical exceptions are permitted at all gates: bags containing medical devices and related supplies are exempt from the clear bag policy but are subject to security screening.

Required medications are permitted inside the stadium if sealed in a clear storage bag or container.

Exceptions: Standard clear-bag size/clarity rules are waived for these items after inspection.

Alcohol / BYOB

Not Allowed
Source: Indianapolis Colts, official Gameday A-Z Guide

Outside alcohol is prohibited; guests 21 and older may purchase a maximum of two alcoholic beverages per concession visit, with alcohol sales ending by the conclusion of the third quarter.

Exceptions: Club Lounges and suites are not subject to the same cutoff.

Cannabis / Marijuana

Not Allowed
Source: Lucas Oil Stadium, official Guest Conduct & Rules page

Possession or use of drugs is prohibited under the stadium's guest conduct policy; this bans cannabis regardless of any other jurisdiction's laws, since recreational marijuana remains illegal under Indiana state law.

The official guest conduct page does not name cannabis specifically — this is an inference from its general 'possession or use of drugs' prohibition, the same pattern used for other NFL venues in states without recreational legalization.

Coolers

Not Allowed
Source: Lucas Oil Stadium, official A-Z Guide

Coolers and hard-sided containers are prohibited inside Lucas Oil Stadium.

Exceptions: Exceptions are made for guests with special medical or dietary needs.

Strollers & Wagons

Conditional
Source: Indianapolis Colts, official Gameday A-Z Guide

Compact, umbrella-style strollers are permitted and recommended; they must not block aisles or obstruct views, and can be folded/stored under a seat or checked at a Guest Services kiosk.

Wagons are not separately addressed in any official material found.

Breast Pumps & Nursing Supplies

Allowed
Source: Lucas Oil Stadium, official Clear Bag Policy page (see also lucasoilstadium.com/attending-an-event/a-z-guide/ for Mamava suite details)

Bags containing breast pumps are exempt from the clear bag policy (subject to screening), and breast milk is permitted if sealed in a clear bag or container; the stadium also provides Mamava lactation suites with electrical outlets and USB ports, plus a Mother's Room.

Wheelchairs & ECVs

Allowed
Source: Lucas Oil Stadium, official A-Z Guide

Personal wheelchairs and mobility devices are permitted; stadium wheelchairs are also available on a first-come, first-served basis at Guest Services kiosks with a valid ID deposit, plus complimentary wheelchair escort service from gates to seats.

Stadium-provided wheelchairs may not be removed from the stadium.

E-Bikes, Scooters & Hoverboards

Not Allowed
Source: Lucas Oil Stadium, official A-Z Guide

Guests are asked not to operate scooters (e.g., rideshare e-scooters) on stadium grounds; scooters cannot be secured on stadium property and must remain outside the venue's perimeter.

Cameras & Photo Gear

Conditional
Source: Indianapolis Colts, official Gameday A-Z Guide (see also lucasoilstadium.com/attending-an-event/a-z-guide/)

Still cameras are permitted for Colts games, but video cameras are prohibited under NFL policy.

The two official sources give slightly different lens-length limits: colts.com states lenses must not exceed six inches in length, while Lucas Oil Stadium's own A-Z guide states lens length is restricted to 4 inches extended for Colts games. Both are cited here since the discrepancy could not be resolved with a single authoritative figure.

Max size
6" per colts.com; 4" (extended) per lucasoilstadium.com

Drones

Not Allowed
Source: Indianapolis Colts, official Gameday A-Z Guide

The operation of drones, unmanned aircraft, and remote-controlled aircraft is strictly prohibited without written permission from stadium management.

Umbrellas

Conditional
Source: Lucas Oil Stadium, official A-Z Guide

Small, compact umbrellas are permitted as long as they can be placed securely under a seat and don't block aisles or obstruct other guests' views.

Noisemakers, Flags & Banners

Conditional
Source: Indianapolis Colts, official Gameday A-Z Guide

Artificial noisemakers (horns, whistles, bullhorns, electronic instruments, klaxons, boom boxes) are prohibited, but banners and signs are welcome as long as they aren't offensive, don't obstruct signage, and don't block other fans' views; poles or sticks may not be used to support banners.

Chairs & Blankets

Not Allowed
Source: Lucas Oil Stadium, official A-Z Guide

Blankets and seat cushions are listed among the items not permitted into Lucas Oil Stadium.

Weapons

Not Allowed
Source: Lucas Oil Stadium, official A-Z Guide

Weapons or fireworks, and missile-like/throwable objects, are prohibited inside the stadium.

Vapes & Smoking

Not Allowed
Source: Lucas Oil Stadium, official Guest Conduct & Rules page

Smoking, e-cigarettes/vaping, and chewless tobacco are prohibited inside the stadium and on exterior balconies; smoking is allowed only in designated outdoor areas near each gate.

Indiana state law requires designated smoking areas to be at least 8 feet from any entry point per Lucas Oil Stadium's own guest policy page; colts.com separately states 10 feet from doors. Both figures are noted due to the discrepancy between official sources.

Power Banks & Batteries

Allowed
Source: Indianapolis Colts, official Gameday A-Z Guide

Personal power banks are not listed as a restricted item; guests can also rent portable phone chargers at multiple concourse locations, and the stadium has limited device-charging stations across its concourse levels.

Pets & Service Animals

Conditional
Source: Lucas Oil Stadium, official A-Z Guide

Assistive/service animals for guests with disabilities are welcome; other animals are prohibited.

Guests with assistive animals are encouraged, though not required, to contact Lucas Oil Stadium management in advance.

Exceptions: Certified service/assistive animals only.

Re-Entry

Not Allowed
Source: Lucas Oil Stadium, official A-Z Guide

No re-entry is allowed once a guest exits the gated area of the stadium during a Colts game.

Other

Not Allowed
Source: Indianapolis Colts, official Gameday A-Z Guide

Laser pointers, selfie sticks or sticks/poles of any kind, promotional items with commercial slogans, and beach balls are all prohibited, along with any object that could create a nuisance, disruption, or be used as a missile.

Only 22 item types have been independently verified for Lucas Oil Stadium so far.

Not yet verified for Lucas Oil Stadium: Costumes & Masks — this doesn't mean it's unrestricted, just not researched yet.

Frequently asked questions about Lucas Oil Stadium

What is the bag policy and size limit at Lucas Oil Stadium?

Conditional. Only one clear plastic/vinyl/PVC bag no larger than 12"x6"x12" (or a one-gallon clear freezer bag), plus one small clutch/purse up to 4.5"x6.5", are permitted, per the NFL's leaguewide Clear Bag Policy. Diaper bags must also comply with the clear bag policy (diapers go in an approved clear bag), but bags containing medical devices and related supplies, including breast pumps, are exempt from the clear bag policy and instead undergo security screening at all gates. Max size: 12"x6"x12" (main bag); 4.5"x6.5" (clutch). Exceptions: Bags containing medical devices/supplies (incl. breast pumps) are exempt from size/clarity rules but are searched.

What is the water bottle policy at Lucas Oil Stadium?

Conditional. Guests may bring in one empty plastic water bottle and refill it at water stations located throughout the concourses; sealed/filled outside beverages are not permitted. Water bottle filling stations and public water fountains are installed throughout the stadium to support this policy.

What is the outside food policy at Lucas Oil Stadium?

Not Allowed. Outside food and beverages are not permitted inside the stadium; fans attempting to bring items in will be asked to dispose of them. Exceptions: Exceptions are made for guests with medical or special dietary needs.

Can I bring medical supplies or equipment into Lucas Oil Stadium?

Allowed. Medical exceptions are permitted at all gates: bags containing medical devices and related supplies are exempt from the clear bag policy but are subject to security screening. Required medications are permitted inside the stadium if sealed in a clear storage bag or container. Exceptions: Standard clear-bag size/clarity rules are waived for these items after inspection.

Can you bring your own alcohol (BYOB) into Lucas Oil Stadium?

Not Allowed. Outside alcohol is prohibited; guests 21 and older may purchase a maximum of two alcoholic beverages per concession visit, with alcohol sales ending by the conclusion of the third quarter. Exceptions: Club Lounges and suites are not subject to the same cutoff.

Is cannabis or marijuana allowed at Lucas Oil Stadium?

Not Allowed. Possession or use of drugs is prohibited under the stadium's guest conduct policy; this bans cannabis regardless of any other jurisdiction's laws, since recreational marijuana remains illegal under Indiana state law. The official guest conduct page does not name cannabis specifically — this is an inference from its general 'possession or use of drugs' prohibition, the same pattern used for other NFL venues in states without recreational legalization.

Are coolers allowed at Lucas Oil Stadium?

Not Allowed. Coolers and hard-sided containers are prohibited inside Lucas Oil Stadium. Exceptions: Exceptions are made for guests with special medical or dietary needs.

Are strollers and wagons allowed at Lucas Oil Stadium?

Conditional. Compact, umbrella-style strollers are permitted and recommended; they must not block aisles or obstruct views, and can be folded/stored under a seat or checked at a Guest Services kiosk. Wagons are not separately addressed in any official material found.

Can I bring a breast pump or nursing supplies into Lucas Oil Stadium?

Allowed. Bags containing breast pumps are exempt from the clear bag policy (subject to screening), and breast milk is permitted if sealed in a clear bag or container; the stadium also provides Mamava lactation suites with electrical outlets and USB ports, plus a Mother's Room.

Are wheelchairs and ECVs allowed at Lucas Oil Stadium?

Allowed. Personal wheelchairs and mobility devices are permitted; stadium wheelchairs are also available on a first-come, first-served basis at Guest Services kiosks with a valid ID deposit, plus complimentary wheelchair escort service from gates to seats. Stadium-provided wheelchairs may not be removed from the stadium.

Are e-bikes, scooters, or hoverboards allowed at Lucas Oil Stadium?

Not Allowed. Guests are asked not to operate scooters (e.g., rideshare e-scooters) on stadium grounds; scooters cannot be secured on stadium property and must remain outside the venue's perimeter.

What is the camera policy at Lucas Oil Stadium, and what equipment is allowed?

Conditional. Still cameras are permitted for Colts games, but video cameras are prohibited under NFL policy. The two official sources give slightly different lens-length limits: colts.com states lenses must not exceed six inches in length, while Lucas Oil Stadium's own A-Z guide states lens length is restricted to 4 inches extended for Colts games. Both are cited here since the discrepancy could not be resolved with a single authoritative figure. Max size: 6" per colts.com; 4" (extended) per lucasoilstadium.com.

Are drones allowed at Lucas Oil Stadium?

Not Allowed. The operation of drones, unmanned aircraft, and remote-controlled aircraft is strictly prohibited without written permission from stadium management.

Are umbrellas allowed at Lucas Oil Stadium?

Conditional. Small, compact umbrellas are permitted as long as they can be placed securely under a seat and don't block aisles or obstruct other guests' views.

Are noisemakers, flags, or banners allowed at Lucas Oil Stadium?

Conditional. Artificial noisemakers (horns, whistles, bullhorns, electronic instruments, klaxons, boom boxes) are prohibited, but banners and signs are welcome as long as they aren't offensive, don't obstruct signage, and don't block other fans' views; poles or sticks may not be used to support banners.

Are chairs and blankets allowed at Lucas Oil Stadium?

Not Allowed. Blankets and seat cushions are listed among the items not permitted into Lucas Oil Stadium.

What is the weapons policy at Lucas Oil Stadium?

Not Allowed. Weapons or fireworks, and missile-like/throwable objects, are prohibited inside the stadium.

Is smoking or vaping allowed at Lucas Oil Stadium, and is there a designated area?

Not Allowed. Smoking, e-cigarettes/vaping, and chewless tobacco are prohibited inside the stadium and on exterior balconies; smoking is allowed only in designated outdoor areas near each gate. Indiana state law requires designated smoking areas to be at least 8 feet from any entry point per Lucas Oil Stadium's own guest policy page; colts.com separately states 10 feet from doors. Both figures are noted due to the discrepancy between official sources.

Can I bring a power bank or portable charger into Lucas Oil Stadium?

Allowed. Personal power banks are not listed as a restricted item; guests can also rent portable phone chargers at multiple concourse locations, and the stadium has limited device-charging stations across its concourse levels.

Are pets or service animals allowed at Lucas Oil Stadium?

Conditional. Assistive/service animals for guests with disabilities are welcome; other animals are prohibited. Guests with assistive animals are encouraged, though not required, to contact Lucas Oil Stadium management in advance. Exceptions: Certified service/assistive animals only.

Does Lucas Oil Stadium allow re-entry?

Not Allowed. No re-entry is allowed once a guest exits the gated area of the stadium during a Colts game.

What else should I know about Lucas Oil Stadium's policies?

Not Allowed. Laser pointers, selfie sticks or sticks/poles of any kind, promotional items with commercial slogans, and beach balls are all prohibited, along with any object that could create a nuisance, disruption, or be used as a missile.

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