Indianapolis Eras Tour Bag Policy

Okay, Swifties, let’s talk about the elephant in the room, or rather, the cardboard box you can’t bring into the room. You’ve secured those impossible tickets to the Eras Tour in Indianapolis, which is basically a miracle on par with Taylor writing a song about a nice, polite ex. But now you face a far more terrifying foe than a bad review: the Lucas Oil Stadium bag policy. This isn’t a suggestion; it’s a commandment—and breaking it means your friendship bracelets end up in a trash can.

Your Purse is a Public Menace

Here’s the brutal truth: your adorable crossbody bag is now considered a tactical weapon by the NFL. The official rule is that all bags must be clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC, and cannot exceed 12” x 6” x 12”. That’s basically the size of a large loaf of bread. If you show up with that leather satchel from Etsy, security won’t just turn you away—they’ll probably sacrifice it to the stadium gods on the spot.

Don’t even think about a clutch bigger than your hand. The approved clutch rule is hysterical: it can be non-clear, but only if it’s 4.5” x 6.5”. That’s smaller than Taylor’s famous “Shake It Off” dance floor. I’m pretty sure you can only fit a single lip gloss and a single prayer in there. Bring a good luck charm, because you’ll need it.

What You Can Bring (Without Crying)

Relax—you aren’t doomed to carry a trash bag. You can bring a clear tote from Amazon that screams “I read the rules,” or a gallon-sized Ziploc bag. Yes, a Ziploc. You’ll look like you’re about to do a grocery run for the ghost of a pop star, but it’s legal. Pro tip: fill it with sequins to at least catch the stage lights.

You can also bring an empty plastic water bottle. That’s right—the stadium is basically saying, “Hydrate your sparkly self, but don’t you dare smuggle in a Coke!” Surprising fact: Lucas Oil Stadium is one of the biggest venues in the NFL, yet it treats a diaper bag like a suitcase of gold. Medical and diaper bags are exceptions, so if you have a baby, you’re VIP. The rest of us are just peasants with tiny wallets.

The Surprising Consequences

Here’s the hilarious part: the policy is so strict, even clear bags get rejected if they have too many logos. A single Nike swoosh? Banned. You think you’re safe with your “Official Eras Tour” tote? Nope—the security guard might not know it’s official and will banish it to the shadow realm. I heard a rumor that one fan tried to bring a clear bag shaped like a guitar, and they made her eat the guitar picks out of spite. Okay, that’s a joke, but it feels true.

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Also, backpacks are completely out. Even a tiny Jansport is considered a “portable house” and will be denied entry. If you’re caught with a hidden fanny pack, the stadium will likely shout “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together” at you while you cry into a trash bin. It’s dramatic, but so is a three-and-a-half-hour concert.

Final Pep Talk

Look, this policy exists because the venue is terrified of chaos—and with Swifties, chaos is guaranteed. But here’s your survival guide: buy a clear bag before you hit the road, because Indianapolis gas stations will sell you a plastic one for $40. And always pack your phone, charger, and a single tissue for “All Too Well (10 Minute Version).”

The bottom line: follow the rules, and you’ll be screaming lyrics in under five minutes. Ignore them, and you’ll be tailgating in a parking lot, explaining to a cop that your “Reputation patch is not a weapon.” So be smart, be clear, and go shake off that bag anxiety. You’ve got this—now go grab your Ziploc and make magic. Oh, and leave the guitar picks at home.