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Rogers Centre

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Stadium & Arena · Toronto, ON · Toronto Blue Jays / MLB

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Category
Status
Bags & Carried Items
Bags & Backpacks
Conditional

Soft-sided bags such as diaper bags, medical bags and small purses/knapsacks are permitted up to 16"x16"x8"; hard-sided cooler bags and containers are not.

Fans are discouraged from bringing bags at all to speed up entry; bags and their contents must fit in MLB-approved screening bins without modification. No bag storage is available at the ballpark. Bag rules for concerts/other Rogers Centre events may differ from Blue Jays games.

MAX SIZE
16"x16"x8" (soft-sided only)
Source: Toronto Blue Jays / MLB.com — Know Before You Go
Strollers & Wagons
Conditional

Strollers and wagons are welcome but must be checked at the nearest designated check location to your seat rather than stored in the seating area or aisles.

Fans are encouraged to bring smaller, folding strollers/wagons; free check locations exist on the 100/200/500 levels, with different spots on weekdays vs. weekends.

Source: Toronto Blue Jays / MLB.com — Rogers Centre Information Guide (Strollers/Stroller Check)
Umbrellas
Conditional

Umbrellas are permitted only if 12 inches or smaller in length; larger umbrellas are on the prohibited-items list.

MAX SIZE
12 inches
Source: Toronto Blue Jays / MLB.com — Know Before You Go (Prohibited Items)
Chairs & Blankets
Not Allowed

Stools and folding/collapsible chairs are listed as prohibited items; blankets aren't separately addressed in official materials.

Source: Toronto Blue Jays / MLB.com — Know Before You Go (Prohibited Items)
Food & Drink
Water Bottles
Conditional

Plastic bottles and/or cans holding 600ml or less of non-alcoholic beverages are permitted; anything larger, or glass/metal containers, are not.

Fans will be asked to remove caps from bottles or open cans before entry.

MAX QTY
600ml or less
Source: Toronto Blue Jays / MLB.com — Rogers Centre Information Guide (Bottles/Cans)
Outside Food
Allowed

Outside food is allowed as long as it's wrapped, bagged, or contained to avoid spillage and the container fits the standard bag policy.

Food containers must be soft-sided and small enough to fit under the seat.

Source: Toronto Blue Jays / MLB.com — Rogers Centre Information Guide (Outside Food and Beverage Policy)
Alcohol / BYOB
Not Allowed

Outside alcohol may not be brought in; alcohol is sold only inside, limited to two drinks per person at a time, with sales ending after the 7th inning.

All servers are SMART Serve certified; anyone appearing 40 or younger is carded for every purchase, and in-seat hawkers/drinks with 2oz+ alcohol are limited to one per fan.

Source: Toronto Blue Jays / MLB.com — Rogers Centre Information Guide (Alcohol)
Coolers
Not Allowed

Hard-sided coolers and cooler bags/containers are not permitted inside Rogers Centre.

Source: Toronto Blue Jays / MLB.com — Rogers Centre Information Guide (Bags)
Accessibility & Medical
Medical Supplies & Equipment
Allowed

Medical bags are explicitly exempted from the standard bag restrictions, alongside diaper bags and small purses.

Source: Toronto Blue Jays / MLB.com — Rogers Centre Information Guide (Bags - Toronto Blue Jays Game)
Breast Pumps & Nursing Supplies
Conditional

There's no standalone bring-your-pump rule, but a breast pump would fall under the bag policy's medical-bag exception, and Rogers Centre operates a dedicated Infant Feeding Room.

The Infant Feeding Room (Section 240, across from the Gate 13 elevator) has 4 rocker gliders, 2 sinks, bottle warmers, complimentary diapers/wipes, and a TV.

Source: Toronto Blue Jays / MLB.com — Rogers Centre Information Guide (Baby Change Stations; Bags)
Wheelchairs & ECVs
Allowed

Wheelchairs and other mobility devices are welcomed; Accessible Support Ushers provide wheelchair escorts at Gate 7, and wheelchairs can be checked at any Fan Services location if needed.

Requests for an escort are encouraged at least one business day ahead via 416-341-1000 or fanfeedback@bluejays.com. Rogers Centre does not rent out wheelchairs itself.

Source: Toronto Blue Jays / MLB.com — Rogers Centre Accessibility (Wheelchair Escorts / Wheelchair Storage)
Pets & Service Animals
Conditional

Pets are not permitted, but Guide Dogs, Service Animals, and Support Animals are welcome with acceptable documentation shown at entry and on request.

Handlers must keep the animal leashed/harnessed at all times and are encouraged to use Gate 7 and purchase accessible seating.

Exceptions: Documented Guide Dogs, Service Animals, and Support Animals

Source: Toronto Blue Jays / MLB.com — Rogers Centre Information Guide (Animals)
Electronics & Gear
E-Bikes, Scooters & Hoverboards
Conditional

Inline skates, hoverboards, skateboards, and scooters (including Heelys) may not be ridden inside Rogers Centre and must be checked in at the gate on entry.

Source: Toronto Blue Jays / MLB.com — Rogers Centre Information Guide (Inline Skates/Hoverboards/Skateboards/Scooters)
Cameras & Photo Gear
Conditional

Cameras and iPads/tablets are welcome for still photography, but lenses longer than 3", body mounts/monopods/tripods/selfie-sticks, and audio/video recording equipment are not permitted.

Video cameras may be brought in, but recording game footage is strictly prohibited. All camera equipment is subject to search at entry.

Source: Toronto Blue Jays / MLB.com — Rogers Centre Information Guide (Cameras)
Drones
Not Allowed

Drones/UAVs are prohibited on or over any Rogers Centre property at all times.

Rogers Centre also sits within Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport's no-fly zone (under 5.5km) per Transport Canada rules; operating a drone on-site can lead to arrest and prosecution.

Source: Toronto Blue Jays / MLB.com — Rogers Centre Information Guide (Drone Policy)
Other Restrictions
Cannabis / Marijuana
Conditional

Cannabis is federally legal in Canada, so possession up to 30 grams of dried cannabis (or equivalent) is tolerated for entry, but smoking or vaping it anywhere inside the smoke-free building is banned, and edibles, oils/liquids, and capsules are not permitted at all.

Fans over the legal possession limit are denied entry/removed and subject to prosecution; minors in possession face ejection and prosecution; fans impaired by cannabis, alcohol, or both may be denied entry. Holders of a valid Health Canada medical cannabis authorization may be granted a case-by-case exception to Rogers Centre's no-re-entry rule so they can step out to consume.

Exceptions: Valid Health Canada medical cannabis document holders (case-by-case, for consumption via re-entry only)

Source: Toronto Blue Jays / MLB.com — Rogers Centre Information Guide (Cannabis)
Noisemakers, Flags & Banners
Conditional

Musical instruments and noise-making devices (e.g. air horns) are prohibited, but homemade banners and signs are welcome as long as they don't interfere with the game, block signage, or carry commercial/political/religious/offensive content.

Source: Toronto Blue Jays / MLB.com — Rogers Centre Information Guide (Noisemakers; Banners and Signs)
Costumes & Masks
Conditional

Costumes are allowed if family-friendly and not obstructive/offensive, but full face masks that conceal identity, oversized costumes, and mascot apparel are prohibited.

Source: Toronto Blue Jays / MLB.com — Know Before You Go (Prohibited Items; Dress Code/Offensive Clothing/Costumes)
Other
Conditional

All fans and their belongings are searched at every entry gate, including walk-through metal detectors, hand-held detectors, or pat-downs.

The Blue Jays note that fans who carry in no items will move through security fastest, and encourage leaving belongings at home or in the car.

Source: Toronto Blue Jays / MLB.com — Rogers Centre Information Guide (Security Measures)
Weapons
Not Allowed

Firearms, weapons (including knives and pocket knives), and any item usable as a projectile are prohibited, with a narrow religious exception for a Kirpan carried by a baptized Khalsa Sikh.

The Kirpan exception requires declaring it to security before screening, entering via Gate 7 (Special Assistance entrance), wearing all five articles of faith, and complying with a maximum total length limit.

Exceptions: Kirpan carried by a baptized Khalsa Sikh, under stated conditions

Source: Toronto Blue Jays / MLB.com — Rogers Centre Information Guide (Prohibited Items; Kirpan)
Vapes & Smoking
Not Allowed

Rogers Centre has been smoke-free since January 2006 under Ontario's Smoke-Free Ontario Act, which bans smoking, vapour/e-cigarettes, and cannabis anywhere in the building.

There are no designated outdoor smoking areas and no re-entry, so fans who leave to smoke cannot come back in.

Source: Toronto Blue Jays / MLB.com — Rogers Centre Information Guide (Smoking Regulations)
Re-Entry
Not Allowed

General in/out privileges are not allowed once you've entered; exceptions are only granted case-by-case through Fan Services.

Exceptions: Case-by-case exceptions via Fan Services/security supervisor, including a documented medical-cannabis exception

Source: Toronto Blue Jays / MLB.com — Rogers Centre Information Guide (In/Out Privileges)

Only 22 item types have been independently verified for Rogers Centre so far.

Not yet verified for Rogers Centre: Power Banks & Batteries — this doesn't mean it's unrestricted, just not researched yet.

Frequently asked questions about Rogers Centre

What is the bag policy and size limit at Rogers Centre?

Conditional. Soft-sided bags such as diaper bags, medical bags and small purses/knapsacks are permitted up to 16"x16"x8"; hard-sided cooler bags and containers are not. Fans are discouraged from bringing bags at all to speed up entry; bags and their contents must fit in MLB-approved screening bins without modification. No bag storage is available at the ballpark. Bag rules for concerts/other Rogers Centre events may differ from Blue Jays games. Max size: 16"x16"x8" (soft-sided only).

What is the water bottle policy at Rogers Centre?

Conditional. Plastic bottles and/or cans holding 600ml or less of non-alcoholic beverages are permitted; anything larger, or glass/metal containers, are not. Fans will be asked to remove caps from bottles or open cans before entry. Max quantity: 600ml or less.

What is the outside food policy at Rogers Centre?

Allowed. Outside food is allowed as long as it's wrapped, bagged, or contained to avoid spillage and the container fits the standard bag policy. Food containers must be soft-sided and small enough to fit under the seat.

Can I bring medical supplies or equipment into Rogers Centre?

Allowed. Medical bags are explicitly exempted from the standard bag restrictions, alongside diaper bags and small purses.

Can you bring your own alcohol (BYOB) into Rogers Centre?

Not Allowed. Outside alcohol may not be brought in; alcohol is sold only inside, limited to two drinks per person at a time, with sales ending after the 7th inning. All servers are SMART Serve certified; anyone appearing 40 or younger is carded for every purchase, and in-seat hawkers/drinks with 2oz+ alcohol are limited to one per fan.

Is cannabis or marijuana allowed at Rogers Centre?

Conditional. Cannabis is federally legal in Canada, so possession up to 30 grams of dried cannabis (or equivalent) is tolerated for entry, but smoking or vaping it anywhere inside the smoke-free building is banned, and edibles, oils/liquids, and capsules are not permitted at all. Fans over the legal possession limit are denied entry/removed and subject to prosecution; minors in possession face ejection and prosecution; fans impaired by cannabis, alcohol, or both may be denied entry. Holders of a valid Health Canada medical cannabis authorization may be granted a case-by-case exception to Rogers Centre's no-re-entry rule so they can step out to consume. Exceptions: Valid Health Canada medical cannabis document holders (case-by-case, for consumption via re-entry only)

Are coolers allowed at Rogers Centre?

Not Allowed. Hard-sided coolers and cooler bags/containers are not permitted inside Rogers Centre.

Are strollers and wagons allowed at Rogers Centre?

Conditional. Strollers and wagons are welcome but must be checked at the nearest designated check location to your seat rather than stored in the seating area or aisles. Fans are encouraged to bring smaller, folding strollers/wagons; free check locations exist on the 100/200/500 levels, with different spots on weekdays vs. weekends.

Can I bring a breast pump or nursing supplies into Rogers Centre?

Conditional. There's no standalone bring-your-pump rule, but a breast pump would fall under the bag policy's medical-bag exception, and Rogers Centre operates a dedicated Infant Feeding Room. The Infant Feeding Room (Section 240, across from the Gate 13 elevator) has 4 rocker gliders, 2 sinks, bottle warmers, complimentary diapers/wipes, and a TV.

Are wheelchairs and ECVs allowed at Rogers Centre?

Allowed. Wheelchairs and other mobility devices are welcomed; Accessible Support Ushers provide wheelchair escorts at Gate 7, and wheelchairs can be checked at any Fan Services location if needed. Requests for an escort are encouraged at least one business day ahead via 416-341-1000 or fanfeedback@bluejays.com. Rogers Centre does not rent out wheelchairs itself.

Are e-bikes, scooters, or hoverboards allowed at Rogers Centre?

Conditional. Inline skates, hoverboards, skateboards, and scooters (including Heelys) may not be ridden inside Rogers Centre and must be checked in at the gate on entry.

What is the camera policy at Rogers Centre, and what equipment is allowed?

Conditional. Cameras and iPads/tablets are welcome for still photography, but lenses longer than 3", body mounts/monopods/tripods/selfie-sticks, and audio/video recording equipment are not permitted. Video cameras may be brought in, but recording game footage is strictly prohibited. All camera equipment is subject to search at entry.

Are drones allowed at Rogers Centre?

Not Allowed. Drones/UAVs are prohibited on or over any Rogers Centre property at all times. Rogers Centre also sits within Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport's no-fly zone (under 5.5km) per Transport Canada rules; operating a drone on-site can lead to arrest and prosecution.

Are umbrellas allowed at Rogers Centre?

Conditional. Umbrellas are permitted only if 12 inches or smaller in length; larger umbrellas are on the prohibited-items list. Max size: 12 inches.

Are noisemakers, flags, or banners allowed at Rogers Centre?

Conditional. Musical instruments and noise-making devices (e.g. air horns) are prohibited, but homemade banners and signs are welcome as long as they don't interfere with the game, block signage, or carry commercial/political/religious/offensive content.

Are chairs and blankets allowed at Rogers Centre?

Not Allowed. Stools and folding/collapsible chairs are listed as prohibited items; blankets aren't separately addressed in official materials.

What is the weapons policy at Rogers Centre?

Not Allowed. Firearms, weapons (including knives and pocket knives), and any item usable as a projectile are prohibited, with a narrow religious exception for a Kirpan carried by a baptized Khalsa Sikh. The Kirpan exception requires declaring it to security before screening, entering via Gate 7 (Special Assistance entrance), wearing all five articles of faith, and complying with a maximum total length limit. Exceptions: Kirpan carried by a baptized Khalsa Sikh, under stated conditions

Is smoking or vaping allowed at Rogers Centre, and is there a designated area?

Not Allowed. Rogers Centre has been smoke-free since January 2006 under Ontario's Smoke-Free Ontario Act, which bans smoking, vapour/e-cigarettes, and cannabis anywhere in the building. There are no designated outdoor smoking areas and no re-entry, so fans who leave to smoke cannot come back in.

Are costumes and masks allowed at Rogers Centre?

Conditional. Costumes are allowed if family-friendly and not obstructive/offensive, but full face masks that conceal identity, oversized costumes, and mascot apparel are prohibited.

Are pets or service animals allowed at Rogers Centre?

Conditional. Pets are not permitted, but Guide Dogs, Service Animals, and Support Animals are welcome with acceptable documentation shown at entry and on request. Handlers must keep the animal leashed/harnessed at all times and are encouraged to use Gate 7 and purchase accessible seating. Exceptions: Documented Guide Dogs, Service Animals, and Support Animals

Does Rogers Centre allow re-entry?

Not Allowed. General in/out privileges are not allowed once you've entered; exceptions are only granted case-by-case through Fan Services. Exceptions: Case-by-case exceptions via Fan Services/security supervisor, including a documented medical-cannabis exception

What else should I know about Rogers Centre's policies?

Conditional. All fans and their belongings are searched at every entry gate, including walk-through metal detectors, hand-held detectors, or pat-downs. The Blue Jays note that fans who carry in no items will move through security fastest, and encourage leaving belongings at home or in the car.

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