MetLife Stadium

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.

Clear bags may be plastic, vinyl, or PVC; one-gallon clear freezer/Ziploc bags also permitted. Backpacks, purses, camera bags, diaper bags, briefcases, and computer bags are otherwise prohibited. Confirmed independently on MetLife's own A-Z Guide.

Max size

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

Max quantity

1 clear bag + 1 small clutch per person

Exceptions: Medically necessary items and diaper bags for medical necessity are inspected and allowed at a designated gate.

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.

Max quantity

20 oz. or less per sealed container

Exceptions: Reusable bottles must be empty at entry.

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

Exceptions: Does not apply to suite guests, who have separate catering.

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

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

Guests under 40 must show valid ID. Alcohol sales stop at the start of the third quarter for football games.

Max quantity

2 alcoholic beverages per purchase

Coolers, ice chests, thermoses, and glass bottles 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)

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.

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

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

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

Umbrellas are not allowed 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

Exceptions: International soccer matches allow small national flags.

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

Exceptions: Medical-need seat cushions permitted.

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

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.

Exceptions: Designated Plaza Level fence-line smoking area.

Animals are not permitted except for trained service animals.

Exceptions: Trained service animals allowed.

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

Exceptions: Jets games allow re-entry within 1 hour of kickoff.