Guaranteed Rate Field Bag Policy

Last updated on November 14th, 2023 at 02:29 pm

Guaranteed Rate Field is the Major League Baseball home of the Chicago White Sox at 333 W 35th St, Chicago, Illinois 60616. The bag policy at a White Sox Game is that no backpacks are allowed to enter the MLB stadium. The only bags fans can bring on game day are tote bags, small clutch purses, diaper bags, and medical bags.

 

Here is the Guaranteed Rate Field bag policy guide for your next event. 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

Below are the different types of bags you can bring into the stadium for a game or concert.

 

• A clear bag single-compartment bag not exceeding the size of 12 “x12″ x6”
• A small purse / small clutches that do not exceed 9″ x 5″ x 2″
• A clear fanny pack
• An ADA-approved bag
• A medical bag (for breast pumps, oxygen, epi-pens, insulin, etc.)
• A diaper bag
• Plastic bag

 

My Clear Bag Recommendation + My Experience

I’ve been to Guaranteed Rate Field for a baseball game. While I didn’t bring a bag with me to the venue, I did see fans who did. The security team will only allow clear single compartment bags that don’t exceed 12″ x 12″ x 6 into the stadium.

 

To be on the safe side, I only bring a clear fanny pack to baseball games now. My clear fanny pack is 11″ x 6.5″ x 5.9″ in size. Therefore, it fits the clear bag policy rule and is smaller than the max size that venues allow. So far, I’ve never had an issue getting my clear fanny pack into any stadium.

 

Below is a video of me explaining why I recommend bringing a clear fanny pack to games. As a reminder, my fanny pack measures 11″ x 6.5″ x 5.9″

 

 

Purchase a clear single compartment bag before your next visit to the White Sox Stadium!

 

How Does Guaranteed Rate Field Review Your Bag?

Fans attending a home game at the White Sox stadium must go through a metal detector before scanning their ticket for the match. If a fan has a bag with them, the security team will inspect the outside and inside of it to ensure it fits their policy guideline. Along with that, the staff will review any items that are in the bag to ensure they follow the prohibited items list.

 

What Items Can’t You Bring into the Chicago White Sox Ballpark?

There is an extensive list of items fans can’t bring into the White Sox venue on gameday. Below are some of the most common and obvious things you can’t bring into the ballpark. Be sure to visit the official prohibited items list before your next visit to see if any new items were added.

 

• Alcoholic beverages
• Backpacks
• Glassware
• Selfie Sticks
• Drones
• Weapons
• Drugs

 

What Should You Do If Your Bag Is Too Big to Enter the White Sox Stadium?

If your bag does not comply with the White Sox venue’s guidelines or if you have prohibited items, you should put them in your car before heading back in line to enter the stadium.

 

If you took public transportation to the venue (CTA red line or green line) or took a rideshare to the game and don’t have a car to put your belongings in, your next best option is to head to a nearby hotel to see if they will take your stuff. A few hotels are east of the stadium within walking distance, so you can see if they will take your bag. Most hotels have a storage room where fans can pay a small fee to hold their belongings while they are at the game.

 

Additional Helpful Links

Check out the Parking at Guaranteed Rate Field guide to learn more about parking.

 

Check out the Food at Guaranteed Rated Field  guide to see what the concourse concession stands offer for a game.