PNC Field Bag Policy

Last updated on November 1st, 2023 at 04:25 pm

PNC Field is home to the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders Triple-A Minor League Baseball team for the New York Yankees MLB team. The bag policy at the venue allows fans to bring one clear single-compartment bag into the ballpark for games. Fans can also bring in a small purse and a similar bag that does not exceed 9″ x 7.5″ x 6″ in size.

 

Here is the complete PNC Field bag policy guide for your next Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders baseball game.

 

How Does the PNC Field Team Review Bags?

Fans arriving at PNC Field for a Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders baseball game will undergo a metal detector screening before scanning their ticket for entry. Fans with a bag will have one of the venue’s staff review their bag. The bag inspection may result in taking certain items out of your bag to allow the staff member to check everything thoroughly. If there is no problem with the bag you are attempting to bring into the ballpark, you will get it back to enter the stadium.

 

Buy a clear single-compartment bag for your next Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders baseball game! PNC Field, like most other Minor League Ballparks, has a clear bag policy rule in place. However, there are some minor exceptions to the clear bag rule. Below are the types of bags fans can bring into the stadium for a game.

 

• A small clear single-compartment bag
• Clear backpacks
• Clear fanny packs
• Small purses, wristlets, and similar bags that don’t exceed 9″ x 7.5″ x 6″
• Medical bags
• ADA bags
• Diaper bags

 

What are the Prohibited Items that Fans Can’t Bring into the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders Stadium?

Fans should know certain items that fans can’t bring into PNC Field for baseball games. Some of those items that can’t come into the ballpark are below. For more details, visit the ballpark rules page on the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders team page. Also, you can read up on the other rules of the ballpark with that link.

 

• Animals not for ADA purposes
• Lawn chairs
• Weapons of any kind
• Outside alcohol
• Drugs
• Glass
• Metal cans
• Coolers
• Laser pointers
• Drones
• Non-clear bags
• Outside food and drinks

 

Is There a Bag Check or Locker Storage Area for Fans to Use at the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders Ballpark?

There is no official locker storage option for fans at the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders ballpark. Therefore, to avoid that problem, plan on only bringing a clear single-compartment bag into the venue. Also, you can bring in a small wristlet or similar type of small bag into the venue.

 

If you take public transportation and need a place to store your bag, see if a nearby hotel can watch it. There are numerous hotels within walking distance of the ballpark that you can visit. Most hotels charge a small bag-holding fee if they can watch your bag for you while you are at the game.

 

Parking and Food Information for a Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders Baseball Game

PNC Field parking lots open up two hours before the first pitch. Parking rates cost about $7 but can increase for specific events. Parking operates on a first come and first served basis.

 

Fans heading to the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders ballpark can’t bring outside food and drinks. Therefore, if you want to eat at the game, you will need to get something from the concession stands.

 

Visit the PNC Field food guide for more information. Also, as a note, some of the food choices may be different then when you visit. The team updates their concession stands slightly each season.