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Northwest Stadium

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Stadium & Arena · Landover, MD · Washington Commanders / NFL

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Bags & Backpacks

Conditional
Source: Commanders.com – Clear Bag Policy

Only clear plastic/vinyl/PVC bags up to 12"x6"x12" or a small non-clear clutch up to 4.5"x6.5" are allowed; a one-gallon clear freezer bag is also permitted.

Backpacks, gym/duffel bags, briefcases, large purses, diaper bags, fanny packs, computer bags, and camera bags are prohibited unless they meet the clear-bag size limit. Medically necessary bags get an exception after inspection at a designated gate.

Max size
12" x 6" x 12" (clear) or 4.5" x 6.5" (clutch, any color)
Max quantity
1 clear bag + 1 small clutch per person

Exceptions: Medically necessary items inspected at a designated gate

Water Bottles

Not Allowed
Source: Commanders.com – Prohibited Items

Outside beverages, including bottled water, are not permitted; water fountains are available inside once through security.

All containers (bottles, jugs, thermoses, cans, coolers, etc.) are listed as prohibited items.

Outside Food

Conditional
Source: Commanders.com – Stadium Guide

Outside food is not permitted, but guests with religious or severe-allergy dietary needs can request an exception letter in advance.

Exception-letter requests must be submitted at least 48 hours before the event via the team's online form; gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, and halal options are sold inside.

Exceptions: Approved dietary-needs exception letter (48-hr advance request)

Medical Supplies & Equipment

Allowed
Source: Commanders.com – Clear Bag Policy

Medically necessary items are permitted after proper inspection at a gate designated for that purpose.

Alcohol / BYOB

Not Allowed
Source: Northwest Stadium – A-Z Guide

Outside alcohol is prohibited; alcohol is sold inside only to guests 21+ with valid photo ID, limited to two drinks per purchase.

Max quantity
2 alcoholic drinks per purchase, per person, on concourses

Coolers

Not Allowed
Source: Commanders.com – Prohibited Items

Coolers of any kind are prohibited.

Strollers & Wagons

Conditional
Source: Commanders.com – Stadium Guide

Strollers are prohibited for general admission but are permitted for suite ticket holders; wagons fall under the general prohibited-items rule.

Exceptions: Suite ticket holders may bring strollers

Breast Pumps & Nursing Supplies

Allowed
Source: Commanders.com – Stadium Guide

Dedicated nursing mother's pods for feeding or pumping are located on the Club Level Concourse at Sections 303 and 324.

Wheelchairs & ECVs

Allowed
Source: Commanders.com – Stadium Accessibility

Guests may bring their own wheelchairs, and a limited number of loaner wheelchairs are available first-come, first-served.

Fan Mobile Assistance (FMA) staff at gates/doorways can provide wheelchair assistance throughout the venue; accessible ramps are located at Gates A, D, E, and H.

Cameras & Photo Gear

Conditional
Source: Northwest Stadium – A-Z Guide

Non-intrusive still and digital cameras are allowed, but cameras with detachable lenses 5 inches or longer, and tripods/monopods/selfie sticks/GoPro-style rigs, are prohibited.

Max size
Lenses under 5 inches detachable length

Drones

Not Allowed
Source: Commanders.com – Prohibited Items

Unmanned and remote-controlled aircraft systems (drones) are banned.

Umbrellas

Not Allowed
Source: Commanders.com – Prohibited Items

Umbrellas are listed as a prohibited item.

Noisemakers, Flags & Banners

Conditional
Source: Northwest Stadium – A-Z Guide

Noisemakers (airhorns, cowbells, whistles, instruments, etc.) are banned; handheld, event-related signs in good taste are allowed if not on a pole/stick exceeding 3'x6" and don't obstruct views.

Max size
Signs on poles/sticks up to 3 ft x 6 ft

Chairs & Blankets

Not Allowed
Source: Commanders.com – Prohibited Items

Folding chairs are prohibited, as are non-approved seat cushions with pockets, zippers, compartments, or covers.

Official guide does not separately address blankets.

Weapons

Not Allowed
Source: Commanders.com – Prohibited Items

Weapons, firearms, illegal drugs, knives, and self-defense spray are banned, including for off-duty law enforcement.

Vapes & Smoking

Conditional
Source: Commanders.com – Stadium Guide

Smoking/vaping is banned in the seating bowl, main concourse, Legends Plaza, portals, tunnels, Gate A ramp, and restrooms, but allowed in designated outdoor areas.

Designated areas include exterior ramps from the second level up, the exterior upper concourse, and smoking decks outside the club level at E Tower.

Costumes & Masks

Conditional
Source: Commanders.com – Prohibited Items

General costumes are not addressed, but Native American–inspired ceremonial headdresses and face paint of any kind are explicitly prohibited.

Power Banks & Batteries

Conditional
Source: Northwest Stadium – A-Z Guide

Batteries larger than an ordinary cellphone (roughly 3"x6"x1") are prohibited; standard phone-sized power banks are implicitly allowed.

Max size
Up to approx. 3" x 6" x 1"

Pets & Service Animals

Conditional
Source: Commanders.com – Prohibited Items

Animals are prohibited except certified service animals aiding guests with disabilities.

Exceptions: Certified service animals

Re-Entry

Not Allowed
Source: Commanders.com – Stadium Guide

Once a guest exits the stadium there is no re-admission, except on a full, unused ticket for that day's event.

Exceptions: Full unused ticket for that day's event

Other

Not Allowed
Source: Commanders.com – Prohibited Items

Also prohibited: tablets, gaming consoles, LED lights/laser pointers, aerosol cans, and footballs (unless deflated).

Only 21 item types have been independently verified for Northwest Stadium so far.

Not yet verified for Northwest Stadium: Cannabis / Marijuana, E-Bikes, Scooters & Hoverboards — this doesn't mean it's unrestricted, just not researched yet.

Frequently asked questions about Northwest Stadium

What is the bag policy and size limit at Northwest Stadium?

Conditional. Only clear plastic/vinyl/PVC bags up to 12"x6"x12" or a small non-clear clutch up to 4.5"x6.5" are allowed; a one-gallon clear freezer bag is also permitted. Backpacks, gym/duffel bags, briefcases, large purses, diaper bags, fanny packs, computer bags, and camera bags are prohibited unless they meet the clear-bag size limit. Medically necessary bags get an exception after inspection at a designated gate. Max size: 12" x 6" x 12" (clear) or 4.5" x 6.5" (clutch, any color). Max quantity: 1 clear bag + 1 small clutch per person. Exceptions: Medically necessary items inspected at a designated gate

What is the water bottle policy at Northwest Stadium?

Not Allowed. Outside beverages, including bottled water, are not permitted; water fountains are available inside once through security. All containers (bottles, jugs, thermoses, cans, coolers, etc.) are listed as prohibited items.

What is the outside food policy at Northwest Stadium?

Conditional. Outside food is not permitted, but guests with religious or severe-allergy dietary needs can request an exception letter in advance. Exception-letter requests must be submitted at least 48 hours before the event via the team's online form; gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, and halal options are sold inside. Exceptions: Approved dietary-needs exception letter (48-hr advance request)

Can I bring medical supplies or equipment into Northwest Stadium?

Allowed. Medically necessary items are permitted after proper inspection at a gate designated for that purpose.

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

Not Allowed. Outside alcohol is prohibited; alcohol is sold inside only to guests 21+ with valid photo ID, limited to two drinks per purchase. Max quantity: 2 alcoholic drinks per purchase, per person, on concourses.

Are coolers allowed at Northwest Stadium?

Not Allowed. Coolers of any kind are prohibited.

Are strollers and wagons allowed at Northwest Stadium?

Conditional. Strollers are prohibited for general admission but are permitted for suite ticket holders; wagons fall under the general prohibited-items rule. Exceptions: Suite ticket holders may bring strollers

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

Allowed. Dedicated nursing mother's pods for feeding or pumping are located on the Club Level Concourse at Sections 303 and 324.

Are wheelchairs and ECVs allowed at Northwest Stadium?

Allowed. Guests may bring their own wheelchairs, and a limited number of loaner wheelchairs are available first-come, first-served. Fan Mobile Assistance (FMA) staff at gates/doorways can provide wheelchair assistance throughout the venue; accessible ramps are located at Gates A, D, E, and H.

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

Conditional. Non-intrusive still and digital cameras are allowed, but cameras with detachable lenses 5 inches or longer, and tripods/monopods/selfie sticks/GoPro-style rigs, are prohibited. Max size: Lenses under 5 inches detachable length.

Are drones allowed at Northwest Stadium?

Not Allowed. Unmanned and remote-controlled aircraft systems (drones) are banned.

Are umbrellas allowed at Northwest Stadium?

Not Allowed. Umbrellas are listed as a prohibited item.

Are noisemakers, flags, or banners allowed at Northwest Stadium?

Conditional. Noisemakers (airhorns, cowbells, whistles, instruments, etc.) are banned; handheld, event-related signs in good taste are allowed if not on a pole/stick exceeding 3'x6" and don't obstruct views. Max size: Signs on poles/sticks up to 3 ft x 6 ft.

Are chairs and blankets allowed at Northwest Stadium?

Not Allowed. Folding chairs are prohibited, as are non-approved seat cushions with pockets, zippers, compartments, or covers. Official guide does not separately address blankets.

What is the weapons policy at Northwest Stadium?

Not Allowed. Weapons, firearms, illegal drugs, knives, and self-defense spray are banned, including for off-duty law enforcement.

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

Conditional. Smoking/vaping is banned in the seating bowl, main concourse, Legends Plaza, portals, tunnels, Gate A ramp, and restrooms, but allowed in designated outdoor areas. Designated areas include exterior ramps from the second level up, the exterior upper concourse, and smoking decks outside the club level at E Tower.

Are costumes and masks allowed at Northwest Stadium?

Conditional. General costumes are not addressed, but Native American–inspired ceremonial headdresses and face paint of any kind are explicitly prohibited.

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

Conditional. Batteries larger than an ordinary cellphone (roughly 3"x6"x1") are prohibited; standard phone-sized power banks are implicitly allowed. Max size: Up to approx. 3" x 6" x 1".

Are pets or service animals allowed at Northwest Stadium?

Conditional. Animals are prohibited except certified service animals aiding guests with disabilities. Exceptions: Certified service animals

Does Northwest Stadium allow re-entry?

Not Allowed. Once a guest exits the stadium there is no re-admission, except on a full, unused ticket for that day's event. Exceptions: Full unused ticket for that day's event

What else should I know about Northwest Stadium's policies?

Not Allowed. Also prohibited: tablets, gaming consoles, LED lights/laser pointers, aerosol cans, and footballs (unless deflated).

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