Clear Bag Policy

Huntington Bank Field, in conjunction with the NFL, enforces a clear bag policy, making the security process more efficient and effective. The policy affects the type and size of bags that are permitted into the stadium. Please visit NFL.com/allclear for more information on the NFL’s bag policy. All fans will be subject to a search of their person and possessions prior to entering the stadium.

Approved Bags

  • Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12″ x 12″ x 6″
  • Official NFL team logo clear plastic tote bags that do not exceed 12″ x 12″ x 6″
  • One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar)
  • Small non-clear bags that do not exceed 4.5″ x 6.5″ in size, with or without a handle or strap, may be carried into the stadium. Any bag that meets this size requirement, regardless of style (e.g., fanny pack, cross-body), will be permitted entry.

Each member of a family, including children, will be able to carry an approved clear bag and a clutch purse.

Exceptions:

  • Diaper bags, nursing bags, and medical bags are permitted inside Huntington Bank Field after proper inspection at the medical exception entrances located at the Southwest or Southeast Canada Dry City Club entrance. Diaper bags must be accompanied by an appropriately aged child.
Details on approved bags allowed inside Huntington Bank Field

Non-Approved Bags

Any bag larger than 12” x 6” x 12” regardless of the material of the bag, backpacks, binocular cases, camera bags, mesh bags, tote bags, printed patterned plastic bags, purses and tinted plastic bags are prohibited.

Non-approved bags include purses, fanny packs, backpacks, or crossbody bags

Prohibited Items

To ensure all guests have a safe and enjoyable visit to Huntington Bank Field, fans are not permitted to bring the following items into the stadium. This list in not all-inclusive, the venue reserves the right to deny any item that it deems a security or operational risk.

Please note:

  • Umbrellas and strollers are not permitted inside Huntington Bank Field but may be checked at the Bag Check Tent located at the SW corner of the stadium.
List of prohibited items not permitted inside Huntington Bank Field

Permitted Items

The following items are allowed inside Huntington Bank Field on event days. All items are subject to security screening, and final approval is at the discretion of security personnel and venue management. Permitted items may vary for concerts or non-football events. Please refer to the specific event page for details.

  • Banners and signs are welcome at Huntington Bank Field, provided they meet the following guidelines:

    • Must be in good taste and may not obstruct another fan’s view or cover any stadium signage.
    • May not include commercial messages, logos, political endorsements, or content considered divisive or controversial.
    • Signs mounted on poles or sticks, or made of wood or metal, are not permitted.
    • Fans may hang approved banners and signs along the field wall, as long as they do not interfere with messaging from Huntington Bank Field, the Cleveland Browns, team partners, or the NFL.

    Banners and signs are permitted at most events. If restrictions apply for a specific event, they will be noted on the event page. Please review the event page for any updates before attending.

    Please note: Stadium management reserves the right to determine whether any sign or banner violates policy. Refusal to remove or surrender non-compliant items may result in ejection from the stadium.

  • Binoculars are permitted inside the stadium; however, any binocular case must comply with the stadium’s Bag Policy. We recommend wearing binoculars around your neck or carrying them without a case to avoid issues at entry.

  • For Cleveland Browns games, cameras and video cameras (camcorders) are allowed, but must not interfere with another fan’s enjoyment of the event/game. The images reproduced may not be used commercially. Video cameras may not be used to reproduce the game.

    For concerts and other events, the camera policy is at the discretion of the event. In most cases, concerts and other events do not permit professional cameras or video cameras inside the stadium.

  • For the comfort of fans, the following items will be permitted into Huntington Bank Field:

    • Battery-powered* hand warmers
    • Battery-powered* heated jackets
    • Blankets (Note: You will be asked to shake out the blanket as you walk through the security checkpoint)
    • Steel-toed boots

    *Please note, batteries need to be removable for any battery-powered item.

  • Diaper bags, nursing bags and/or medical bags are permitted inside the stadium. Please enter through the medical exception entrances located at the Southwest or Southeast Canada Dry City Club entrance.​

  • Fans are welcome to bring small food items into Huntington Bank Field for personal consumption. All food must be carried in either a factory-sealed bag or a gallon-sized clear bag.

    Outside beverages are not permitted inside the stadium. For information on where specific beverages are available for purchase, please visit any Guest Services location.

    Please note: Huntington Bank Field sells products that may contain peanuts, tree nuts, and gluten. We aim to accommodate a variety of dietary needs by offering select options inside the stadium and allowing fans to bring approved food items from outside.

    Please visit our Food and Beverage page for a comprehensive guide.

  • Trained guide dogs and service animals that assist guests with disabilities are welcome at Huntington Bank Field. Guests with service animals should enter through either of the south Canada Dry City Club entrances.

    Only service animals as defined by the U.S. Department of Justice are permitted. Emotional support animals, therapy animals, and pets are not allowed.

    For more information, please visit  ADA.gov.

  • Fans who require assistance getting to and from their seats can request Mobility Assistance at any gate or Guest Services location. A limited number of wheelchairs are available to transport guests within the stadium.

    Please note: If a wheelchair is needed for the entire duration of the event, fans must provide their own.

    Manual and power-driven wheelchairs, as well as three- or four-wheeled mobility scooters, are permitted inside Huntington Bank Field. If needed, mobility devices can be safely stored at Guest Services located at 102, or 323 during the event.

Bag Check

Non-approved bags can be safely stored at the Bag Check Tent, located at the southwest corner of the stadium. Bags can be dropped off when gates open and must be picked up within 30 minutes after the game or event ends.

Cost: $20 per bag (credit card only).

Any unclaimed bags will be turned in to Huntington Bank Field’s Lost & Found.