George M. Steinbrenner Field is the spring training ballpark home to the New York Yankees. The bag policy at the venue permits fans to bring a small bag into the venue that does not exceed 16 “x 16″ x 8”. As of February 2024, these bags don’t need to be clear, but I recommend bringing one in since it will result in a faster bag inspection. More and more venues are adopting a clear bag policy across the league, which may change one day.
Here is the complete George M. Steinbrenner Field bag policy guide for your next New York Yankees spring training game. As a note, there is an affiliate link on this page.
Approved Bags
As of February 2024, the permittable bags that fans can bring into the venue are relaxed, unlike what you will find during the regular season at an MLB venue. The current rules allow fans to bring in a personal bag that does not exceed 16″ x 16″ x 8″ in size. Below are some types of bags you can bring in for a game.
- A clear single-compartment bag
- A clear fanny pack
- ADA bags
- Small clutches
- Small purses
- Medical Bags
- Diaper Bags
- Backpacks
My Clear Bag Recommendation for Stadiums
I tend to bring a clear fanny pack into stadiums these days for a few reasons:
- My fanny pack is below 10 inches, which is far below the size limit that venues permit.
- It is clear, making the visual inspection at the gate quick.
- It is comfortable to wear since it is not bulky, so I am okay walking around venues with it as I catch the game from different angles.
While I haven’t been to the Yankee’s spring training venue, I’ve been to Yankee Stadium numerous times with my clear fanny pack and have never had an issue getting that into the ballpark for a game.
Buy a single-compartment-approved clear bag for your next spring training game!
How Does the Staff Review Bags at the Gate?
Fans coming to George M. Steinbrenner Field for a spring training game will undergo a metal detector screening before scanning their ticket to enter the venue. Fans with a bag with them will go through an additional security check at the gate that may result in a visual and metal detector scan of your bag to ensure it can enter the venue. The security team is relaxed on the type of bag that can enter the venue as of February 2024, but certain items can’t enter the venue for a game. If you have any prohibited items inside your bag, they will ask you to surrender them at the gate or bring them back to your car to go through another security check at the entrance.
What are the Prohibited Items?
Fans should be aware that certain items can’t enter the venue with them for a game. Read the most up-to-date prohibited items list for the venue with this link.
- Aerosol cans
- Bags that exceed 16″ x 16″ x 8″ / bags that are hard-sided
- Bicycles
- Folding chairs
- Laptop computers and TV sets
- Laser pointers
- Weapons of any kind
- Outside food and drinks, including water (unless for medical or religious conditions)
- Outside alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs or substances
- Pets (service animals permitted)
- Strollers
- Umbrellas
What Should You Do If Your Bag Can’t Enter the Venue?
As long as your bag does not exceed 16″ x 16″ x 8″, you shouldn’t have any issue getting your bag into the venue at the gate. However, if your bag exceeds that or is not approved (like a hard-sided cooler), you must bring it back to the parking lot and leave it in your car to get back in line to enter the venue.
If you don’t have a car to leave your bag in, you can always go up the street to see if a nearby hotel can watch it. Two hotels are half a mile from the venue, so you can see if they can watch it for you. They are the Econo Lodge Airport and the Country Inn & Suites. As a note, both may charge a bag-holding fee to accommodate your request.
Greg Kristan, owner of The Stadium Reviews, LLC and TM Blast, LLC, brings his extensive experience visiting over half of the MLB ballparks, along with numerous MLS, NHL, NBA, and NFL venues, to provide in-depth coverage on the bag policy, food options, and parking. He has also been interviewed about his experiences on several sports podcasts.