Citizens Bank Park Bag Policy

Last updated on November 14th, 2023 at 01:52 pm

Citizens Bank Park is the MLB home of the Philadelphia Phillies at 1 Citizens Bank Way, Philadelphia, PA, 19148. Regarding the bag policy for coming to a Phillies game, fans can no longer bring in a backpack. The only bags that fans can bring into the Major League Baseball venue is smaller than 16″ x 16″ x 8″. That bag size requirement means that drawstring bags, totes, diaper bags, and fanny packs tend to be what you can bring into the stadium.

 

Here is the complete Citizens Bank Park bag policy for your next visit. I also share my bag recommendation on what to bring to the game. Finally, there is an affiliate link to Amazon on this page.

 

Approved Bags

Here are some of the best compliant bags to bring into the MLB ballpark that complies with Citizens Bank Park’s bag policy.

 

• Clutch purse
• A clear fanny pack
• Any clear single compartment bag that does not exceed 16″ x 16″ x 8″
• Fanny pack
• Medical bag
• Single compartment bag
• Drawstring bag
• A small clear bag
• Tote Bag

 

My Clear Bag Recommendation + My Experience

I’ve been to Citizens Bank Park a few times now. One time I went I brought my clear fanny pack to the game that is 11″ x 6.5″ x 5.9″ in size. Bringing that clear fanny pack had no problems getting through security, which is why I recommend bringing it to Citizens Bank Park. Also, I’ve brought this same type of bag to countless other venues without any problems. It is my go-to bag because it is clear, small, and isn’t bulky, which is important since I will be walking around with it at games I attend.

 

Below is a video of me explaining why I bring clear fanny packs to venues these days.

 

 

Buy a clear bag for your next event at Citizens Bank Park!

 

How Does Citizens Bank Park Review Your Bag?

Fans entering the stadium for a baseball game or other event at Citizens Bank Park will need to go through a metal detector. Suppose you bring a bag into the stadium that does not exceed 16″ x 16″ x 8″. In that case, it will go through a separate check by the security team to ensure there are no prohibited items and it complies with the bag policy of the Phillies. If the stadium security staff deems that the bag is too big or if there are items that can’t enter the ballpark, fans will either need to surrender those items at the gate or find a place to store their bag and items before getting back in line to enter the venue.

 

What Items Can’t You Bring into Citizens Bank Park?

There is an extensive list of items fans can’t bring into Citizens Bank Park for a home game. Some of those items are listed below. However, visiting that official prohibited items list is in your best interest to ensure the rules remain the same before your next visit.

 

• Alcohol
• Any bags (or backpacks) that exceed 16″ x 16″ x 8″
• Glass bottles
• Hard-sided / soft-sided coolers
• Balloons
• Brooms
• Tripods
• Weapons

 

What Should You Do if Your Bag Is Too Big to Enter the Phillies Ballpark?

If your bag is too big or you have items that you can’t bring into the stadium on game day, there are lockers you can rent for $10 on Citizens Bank Way to put your bag there. However, these lockers can sell out for specific events, so plan to arrive early at these lockers to get a space for your stuff. Otherwise, you can leave your bag and items in your car if you drive to the game.

 

Additional Helpful Links

Here is the Citizens Bank Park Parking guide to learn more.

 

Here is the Citizens Bank Park food guide to see what you can get at the venue on game day.