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Paycor Stadium

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Stadium & Arena · Cincinnati, OH · Cincinnati Bengals / NFL

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Bags & Backpacks

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Source: Bengals.com – Prohibited Items and Bag Policy

Only clear plastic/vinyl/PVC bags up to 12"x12"x6", one-gallon clear freezer bags, or a small clutch (max 4.5"x6.5") are permitted; all other bags are prohibited.

This follows the NFL's leaguewide Clear Bag Policy. Diapers/wipes may be carried in a clear bag, but diaper bags themselves are not permitted. Medically necessary bags/items are allowed after inspection at the gate.

Max size
12" x 6" x 12" (clear bag); 4.5" x 6.5" (clutch)
Max quantity
One clear bag plus one small clutch per person

Exceptions: Medically necessary items permitted after gate inspection

Water Bottles

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Source: Bengals.com – Prohibited Items and Bag Policy

Unopened bottled water is allowed; other beverage containers (bottles/cans) are prohibited.

"Beverage containers (bottles and cans, except unopened bottled water)" are listed as prohibited, meaning unopened bottled water is the one exception.

Exceptions: Unopened bottled water permitted

Outside Food

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Source: Bengals.com – Prohibited Items and Bag Policy

Outside food is prohibited except for documented medical or dietary needs.

"Food (except for medical/dietary needs)" is listed under prohibited items.

Exceptions: Medical/dietary need exception

Medical Supplies & Equipment

Allowed
Source: Bengals.com – Prohibited Items and Bag Policy

Medically necessary items are permitted after inspection at the gate.

"An exception will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection at the gate."

Alcohol / BYOB

Not Allowed
Source: Bengals.com – Prohibited Items and Bag Policy

Outside alcoholic beverages are not permitted.

"Alcoholic beverages" are listed as a prohibited item; alcohol is sold inside the stadium instead.

Cannabis / Marijuana

Not Allowed
Source: Bengals.com – Prohibited Items and Bag Policy

Paycor Stadium is a marijuana-free facility; marijuana and related paraphernalia are prohibited in any form.

"Paycor Stadium is a smoke-free, vape-free and marijuana-free facility." "Marijuana in any form or any related paraphernalia" is explicitly listed as prohibited.

Coolers

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Source: Bengals.com – Prohibited Items and Bag Policy

Coolers are prohibited unless medically required.

"All coolers (unless medically required)" and "Thermal containers" are listed as prohibited items.

Exceptions: Medically required coolers

Strollers & Wagons

Not Allowed
Source: Bengals.com – Prohibited Items and Bag Policy

Strollers are listed as a prohibited item; wagons are not addressed in official policy.

"Strollers" appear on the official prohibited items list. No official Bengals source separately addresses wagons.

Breast Pumps & Nursing Supplies

Allowed
Source: Bengals.com – Fan Guide

Nursing mothers may bring pumping equipment by notifying security personnel at the ticket gate.

"Nursing mothers who would like to bring in pumping equipment can do so by approaching the ticket gate and notifying our security personnel."

Wheelchairs & ECVs

Allowed
Source: Bengals.com – Prohibited Items and Bag Policy

Mobility devices for guests with disabilities are allowed; Segways and motorized scooters are not.

"Segways or motorized scooters (mobility devices are allowed)" — the official list explicitly carves out mobility devices as permitted.

E-Bikes, Scooters & Hoverboards

Not Allowed
Source: Bengals.com – Prohibited Items and Bag Policy

Segways and motorized scooters are prohibited (mobility devices for guests with disabilities remain permitted).

"Segways or motorized scooters (mobility devices are allowed)" is listed under prohibited items, distinguishing personal transport devices from ADA mobility devices.

Exceptions: ADA mobility devices are allowed

Cameras & Photo Gear

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Source: Bengals.com – Prohibited Items and Bag Policy

Personal cameras with lenses up to 6 inches are allowed; larger lenses, video cameras, recording equipment, tripods and monopods are prohibited.

"Photo cameras with lenses exceeding 6 inches (including attached/extendable lenses)", "Video cameras", "Recording equipment", and "Tripods and monopods" are listed as prohibited.

Max size
Lens up to 6 inches

Drones

Not Allowed
Source: Bengals.com – Prohibited Items and Bag Policy

Drones and remote-controlled aircraft are prohibited.

"Remote-controlled aircraft and drones" are listed as prohibited items.

Umbrellas

Not Allowed
Source: Bengals.com – Prohibited Items and Bag Policy

Umbrellas are prohibited inside the stadium.

"Umbrellas" are listed as a prohibited item.

Noisemakers, Flags & Banners

Not Allowed
Source: Bengals.com – Prohibited Items and Bag Policy

Noisemakers and confetti are prohibited.

"Noisemakers" and "Confetti" are listed under prohibited items. Official sources do not separately address flags/banners for general gameday attendees (only for private/suite events).

Chairs & Blankets

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Source: NFL.com – Clear Bag Policy

Chairs are prohibited, but fans may carry blankets by draping them over a shoulder.

Bengals.com lists "Chairs" as a prohibited item. The NFL's leaguewide clear bag guidance separately notes fans may carry blankets by tossing them over a shoulder.

Exceptions: Blankets carried over the shoulder

Weapons

Not Allowed
Source: Bengals.com – Prohibited Items and Bag Policy

Weapons, fireworks, flammable objects, mace/pepper spray, and items like sticks, bats, poles, clubs, and selfie sticks are prohibited.

"Weapons, fireworks and flammable objects", "Mace or pepper spray", and "Sticks, bats, poles, clubs and selfie sticks" are listed as prohibited items.

Vapes & Smoking

Not Allowed
Source: Bengals.com – Prohibited Items and Bag Policy

Paycor Stadium is a smoke-free and vape-free facility with no designated smoking areas.

"Paycor Stadium is a smoke-free, vape-free and marijuana-free facility" with "no designated smoking areas." Tobacco products, cigarettes, cigars, e-cigarettes, vaping devices and related paraphernalia are all prohibited.

Pets & Service Animals

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Source: Bengals.com – Fan Guide

Certified service animals are permitted; emotional support and comfort animals are not.

"Certified service animals assisting guests with disabilities are permitted inside Paycor Stadium. Emotional support animals and comfort animals are not permitted."

Exceptions: Certified service animals only

Re-Entry

Not Allowed
Source: Bengals.com – Fan Guide

No re-entry is allowed once a guest leaves the stadium, except for medical emergencies.

"Guests leaving the stadium before or during events will not be allowed back into the stadium. Medical emergencies are the only exceptions."

Exceptions: Medical emergencies

Other

Not Allowed
Source: Bengals.com – Prohibited Items and Bag Policy

Obscene or indecent clothing and aerosol cans (including spray sunscreen) are prohibited.

"Obscene or indecent clothing" and "Aerosol cans (including spray sunscreen cans)" are listed among prohibited items.

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

Not yet verified for Paycor Stadium: Costumes & Masks, Power Banks & Batteries — this doesn't mean it's unrestricted, just not researched yet.

Frequently asked questions about Paycor Stadium

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

Conditional. Only clear plastic/vinyl/PVC bags up to 12"x12"x6", one-gallon clear freezer bags, or a small clutch (max 4.5"x6.5") are permitted; all other bags are prohibited. This follows the NFL's leaguewide Clear Bag Policy. Diapers/wipes may be carried in a clear bag, but diaper bags themselves are not permitted. Medically necessary bags/items are allowed after inspection at the gate. Max size: 12" x 6" x 12" (clear bag); 4.5" x 6.5" (clutch). Max quantity: One clear bag plus one small clutch per person. Exceptions: Medically necessary items permitted after gate inspection

What is the water bottle policy at Paycor Stadium?

Conditional. Unopened bottled water is allowed; other beverage containers (bottles/cans) are prohibited. "Beverage containers (bottles and cans, except unopened bottled water)" are listed as prohibited, meaning unopened bottled water is the one exception. Exceptions: Unopened bottled water permitted

What is the outside food policy at Paycor Stadium?

Conditional. Outside food is prohibited except for documented medical or dietary needs. "Food (except for medical/dietary needs)" is listed under prohibited items. Exceptions: Medical/dietary need exception

Can I bring medical supplies or equipment into Paycor Stadium?

Allowed. Medically necessary items are permitted after inspection at the gate. "An exception will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection at the gate."

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

Not Allowed. Outside alcoholic beverages are not permitted. "Alcoholic beverages" are listed as a prohibited item; alcohol is sold inside the stadium instead.

Is cannabis or marijuana allowed at Paycor Stadium?

Not Allowed. Paycor Stadium is a marijuana-free facility; marijuana and related paraphernalia are prohibited in any form. "Paycor Stadium is a smoke-free, vape-free and marijuana-free facility." "Marijuana in any form or any related paraphernalia" is explicitly listed as prohibited.

Are coolers allowed at Paycor Stadium?

Conditional. Coolers are prohibited unless medically required. "All coolers (unless medically required)" and "Thermal containers" are listed as prohibited items. Exceptions: Medically required coolers

Are strollers and wagons allowed at Paycor Stadium?

Not Allowed. Strollers are listed as a prohibited item; wagons are not addressed in official policy. "Strollers" appear on the official prohibited items list. No official Bengals source separately addresses wagons.

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

Allowed. Nursing mothers may bring pumping equipment by notifying security personnel at the ticket gate. "Nursing mothers who would like to bring in pumping equipment can do so by approaching the ticket gate and notifying our security personnel."

Are wheelchairs and ECVs allowed at Paycor Stadium?

Allowed. Mobility devices for guests with disabilities are allowed; Segways and motorized scooters are not. "Segways or motorized scooters (mobility devices are allowed)" — the official list explicitly carves out mobility devices as permitted.

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

Not Allowed. Segways and motorized scooters are prohibited (mobility devices for guests with disabilities remain permitted). "Segways or motorized scooters (mobility devices are allowed)" is listed under prohibited items, distinguishing personal transport devices from ADA mobility devices. Exceptions: ADA mobility devices are allowed

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

Conditional. Personal cameras with lenses up to 6 inches are allowed; larger lenses, video cameras, recording equipment, tripods and monopods are prohibited. "Photo cameras with lenses exceeding 6 inches (including attached/extendable lenses)", "Video cameras", "Recording equipment", and "Tripods and monopods" are listed as prohibited. Max size: Lens up to 6 inches.

Are drones allowed at Paycor Stadium?

Not Allowed. Drones and remote-controlled aircraft are prohibited. "Remote-controlled aircraft and drones" are listed as prohibited items.

Are umbrellas allowed at Paycor Stadium?

Not Allowed. Umbrellas are prohibited inside the stadium. "Umbrellas" are listed as a prohibited item.

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

Not Allowed. Noisemakers and confetti are prohibited. "Noisemakers" and "Confetti" are listed under prohibited items. Official sources do not separately address flags/banners for general gameday attendees (only for private/suite events).

Are chairs and blankets allowed at Paycor Stadium?

Conditional. Chairs are prohibited, but fans may carry blankets by draping them over a shoulder. Bengals.com lists "Chairs" as a prohibited item. The NFL's leaguewide clear bag guidance separately notes fans may carry blankets by tossing them over a shoulder. Exceptions: Blankets carried over the shoulder

What is the weapons policy at Paycor Stadium?

Not Allowed. Weapons, fireworks, flammable objects, mace/pepper spray, and items like sticks, bats, poles, clubs, and selfie sticks are prohibited. "Weapons, fireworks and flammable objects", "Mace or pepper spray", and "Sticks, bats, poles, clubs and selfie sticks" are listed as prohibited items.

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

Not Allowed. Paycor Stadium is a smoke-free and vape-free facility with no designated smoking areas. "Paycor Stadium is a smoke-free, vape-free and marijuana-free facility" with "no designated smoking areas." Tobacco products, cigarettes, cigars, e-cigarettes, vaping devices and related paraphernalia are all prohibited.

Are pets or service animals allowed at Paycor Stadium?

Conditional. Certified service animals are permitted; emotional support and comfort animals are not. "Certified service animals assisting guests with disabilities are permitted inside Paycor Stadium. Emotional support animals and comfort animals are not permitted." Exceptions: Certified service animals only

Does Paycor Stadium allow re-entry?

Not Allowed. No re-entry is allowed once a guest leaves the stadium, except for medical emergencies. "Guests leaving the stadium before or during events will not be allowed back into the stadium. Medical emergencies are the only exceptions." Exceptions: Medical emergencies

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

Not Allowed. Obscene or indecent clothing and aerosol cans (including spray sunscreen) are prohibited. "Obscene or indecent clothing" and "Aerosol cans (including spray sunscreen cans)" are listed among prohibited items.

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