Baltimore Ravens Stadium Bag Policy

Okay, let’s talk about the Baltimore Ravens Stadium Bag Policy. It sounds almost as fun as reading your HOA bylaws, right? But trust me, ignoring it is like showing up to a crab feast without a mallet—you’re going to have a bad time.

The Clear Bag Conspiracy (It’s Not a Conspiracy)

First, the golden rule: your bag must be clear. We’re talking crystal-clear, like the look on your face when you realize your cooler bag won’t pass security. The NFL wants to see everything you’re carrying, presumably to make sure you’re not smuggling in a tiny marching band or a pet seagull.

Surprising fact: this policy started in 2013, and it’s cut security wait times by a ridiculous amount. So while you’re grumbling about your purse, remember: you’re now 40% more likely to see kickoff on time. Take that, conspiracy theorists.

Size Matters (Stop Snickering)

Your clear bag can be no larger than 12” x 6” x 12”. That’s exactly big enough for a phone, a wallet, and one sad, crushed bag of peanuts. Not big enough for the entire contents of your glove compartment.

For comparison, a gallon Ziploc bag is too small—yes, the NFL has defeated the Ziploc. If you bring a tote bag that’s 13 inches long, security will look at you like you tried to bring a live raccoon. There is no grace. Only tape measures.

What You CAN Bring (The Weird List)

You can bring a small clutch purse, as long as it’s roughly the size of a raccoon’s head. You can also bring a clear plastic bag that holds a phone. That’s it. No backpacks, no diaper bags that double as overnight luggage, no “cute” totes from Target.

M&T Bank Stadium Bag Policy | Permitted & Prohibited Items at Ravens

But wait—here’s a surprising fact: you are allowed to bring a medically necessary bag. So if you need insulin, a breathing machine, or a lucky voodoo doll for a field goal, just declare it. Security will nod professionally and wave you through.

Where to Buy a “Legal” Bag (And Embarrass Yourself)

You can buy an official Ravens clear bag at the stadium for about $15. It has a huge raven on it, and let’s be honest—walking around Baltimore with that bag is a bold statement. It says, “I love football, I also love looking like I’m carrying my lunch to a third-grade field trip.”

Otherwise, hit Amazon for “NFL clear bag” and prepare for your own private fashion horror show. Surprising fact: the NFL makes millions from these clear bags. More than some teams make from hot dogs. Think about that while you’re wearing yours awkwardly around your shoulder.

Baltimore Ravens Stadium Bag Policy

The “Oops, I Forgot” Penalty

Forget your clear bag? You have three options. One: walk a mile back to your car and miss the national anthem. Two: pay a vendor $20 for a bag that costs $0.02 to make. Three: shove everything into your pockets like a desperate, lumpy mannequin.

Do not try the “I’ll just hide it in my jacket” trick. Security at M&T Bank Stadium have X-ray vision. I’m pretty sure one of them saw my breakfast burrito from four rows back. You will be caught. Your bag will be “held for ransom” (not literally, but close).

The Final, Unforgiving Truth

So here’s the bottom line: bring a clear bag, or bring nothing. The Ravens stadium bag policy is like a very strict, very powerful aunt. She loves you, but she will not let you bring that leather purse past the gate.

Do it for the team. Do it for the popcorn. Do it so you can high-five the guy next to you without security wrestling him to the ground. Now go, be prepared, and for the love of all that is purple and black, leave the Ziploc at home.