Wrigley Field Bag Policy

Last updated on November 14th, 2023 at 03:32 pm

Wrigley Field is the Major League Baseball home of the Chicago Cubs at 1060 W Addison St, Chicago, Illinois 60613. The bag policy at Wrigley Field states that backpacks (including clear backpacks) are no longer allowed inside the venue for a Cubs game or other event. However, fans can bring in a drawstring, fanny pack, purse, diaper bag, and bags smaller than 16″ x 16″ x 8″.

Here is the complete Wrigley Field bag policy and more for your next visit to the friendly confines for a baseball game or other 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.

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Approved Bags

Below are some of the approved bags you can bring into the ballpark for a game

Tote bag
Drawstring bag
A clear single-compartment bag no larger than 16″ x 16″ x 8″
A small purse
A medical bag
Lunch bag
A clear fanny pack
Briefcase
Laptop bag
Soft-sided cooler
Any ADA-compliant bag for that individual

My Clear Bag Recommendation + My Experience

I’ve been to Wrigley Field for a baseball game. While I didn’t bring a bag with me to the game, I did notice that there are many signs outside the stadium stating what bags can and can’t enter the venue. For the most part, you only want to bring a clear bag into Wrigley Field, so you don’t run into any problems at the security gate.

As a note, I’ve been bringing my clear fanny pack into numerous venues over the years. I’ve never had an issue bringing that fanny pack into stadiums because it is clear and small.

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

Buy a clear bag for your next visit to Wrigley Field!

How Does Wrigley Field Review Your Bag?

Fans entering Wrigley Field must go through a metal detector before scanning their tickets to enter the stadium. If you have a bag smaller than 16″ x 16″ x 8″, it will go through a separate inspection at the gate by the security team to ensure it does not contain any prohibited items. If there are banned items in the bag, the security team will tell you to surrender them, bring them to your car, or find a place to store them before getting back in line to enter the venue.

What Items Can’t You Bring into Wrigley Field?

There is an extensive list of items Cubs fans can’t bring into the venue for a game. Below are some of the most common things that will be turned away at the gate by security if you try and bring them in. However, visiting the official prohibited items list is in your best interest to ensure the rules stay the same before your next visit.

Air horns
Alcoholic beverages
Animals not for ADA reasons
Backpacks
Bags that are larger than 16″ x 16″ x 8″
Firearms or weapons
Hard-sided coolers
Illegal drugs
Laser pointers
Tripods
Selfie Sticks
Umbrellas that include a hard tip / any that is deemed too large by the staff

What Should You Do If Your Bag Is Too Big to Enter the Chicago Cubs Ballpark?

If you bring a backpack, a bag larger than 16″ x 16″ x 8″, or items that can’t enter the stadium, your best bet is to bring them to your car and leave them there.

However, if you took the CTA or another form of public transportation to the venue, your next best bet to leave your bag and items somewhere is at a nearby hotel. Many hotels are within walking distance of Wrigley Field, and most will watch your stuff for a fee if they have the space. However, hotel storage spaces come on a first-come and first-served basis, so it is best to read the bag policy guide and prohibited items list to avoid dealing with that.

Also, outside of trying to see if a hotel will hold your bag, you can ask the local bars around Wrigley Field if they will. Just like hotels, the ones that do will only do so on a first-come and first-served basis.

Additional Helpful Links

Check out the complete Wrigley Field parking guide to learn more.

Check out the Wrigley Field Food guide for the concession stands for your next home game.

Greg Kristan( Owner and Author of The Stadium Reviews )

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.