Raymond James Stadium Bag Policy

Last updated on October 19th, 2023 at 03:34 pm

Raymond James Stadium is the NFL home of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers team at 4201 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, Florida 33607. Raymond James Stadium has a no-bag policy in place, which means that almost all types of bags can’t come into the venue with fans for a Bucs game. The only bag the stadium staff will allow inside the arena is a small clutch bag that does not exceed 4.5″ x 6.5″. Otherwise, you should plan on not bringing a bag to the stadium for your event since it won’t be allowed inside the arena.

 

Here is the complete Raymond James Stadium bag policy guide and more for your next event there. 

 

Approved Bags

The only bag Raymond James Stadium security staff allows inside the arena is a small clutch bag. Their no-bag policy is stricter than what you will find at other NFL venues with a standard clear-bag policy.

 

• A small clutch bag that does not exceed 4.5″ x 6.5″

 

How Does the Raymond James Stadium Security Team Review Bags?

Fans attending a game or event at Raymond James Stadium will first pass through a metal detector screening before scanning their ticket at the gate for entry. Fans who have a bag with them will go through an additional security inspection at the gate. The stadium bag policy inspection includes reviewing the size of the bag and the content inside of it. In 2023, it is worth noting that Raymond James Stadium has a no-bag policy, which is different from other NFL venues that allow clear single-compartment bags inside the venue.

 

What are the Prohibited Items that Fans Can’t Bring into Raymond James Stadium?

For a game or event, fans coming to Raymond James Stadium must know that certain items can’t go into the arena with them. Some things the stadium security staff won’t allow inside are below. Visit the complete stadium policies section of Raymond James Stadium for the most up-to-date prohibited items list.

 

• Aerosol
• Camera bags
• Laptop bags
• Laptops and tablets
• Outside food and drinks
• Seat cushions with zippers
• Glassware
• Bags larger than 4.5″ X 6.5″
• Weapons of any kind
• Stollers
• Selfie sticks
• Laser pointers
• Umbrellas
• Drones

 

Is There a Bag Check or Locker Storage Area at Raymond James Stadium?

Raymond James Stadium offers rentable storage lockers for fans to leave their bags in if they can’t enter the stadium. The storage locker area is at Gate C on Tom McEwen Blvd. These lockers come on a first-come and first-served basis, so plan to arrive about 1-2 hours before kickoff to get a spot if you need it.

 

If you plan to partake in tailgating in the parking lots before a football game or concert, consider leaving any of those bags in your car before heading to the arena. Some of the bags the stadium security staff won’t allow inside the arena include coolers and backpacks, so leave those in your car before heading to the entrance to get in line.

 

Finally, if you can get a storage locker for your bag and don’t have a car to leave your bag in, see if a nearby hotel or restaurant can watch your stuff. Multiple hotels and restaurants are within walking distance of the Buccaneers’ venue. Most places charge a small holding bag fee to watch your bag while you are at the game.

 

Additional Helpful Links

Visit the Raymond James Stadium Parking guide for the full breakdown.

 

Visit the Raymond James Stadium Food Guide to see what you can eat at the arena on game day.