Can you bring food into PayPal Park?

San Jose Earthquakes · San Jose, CA

Yes, some outside food is allowed, with conditions

PayPal Park food policy

Yes, some outside food is allowed, with conditions

Only small individual snacks in clear plastic bags are allowed, in addition to medically needed food items. Special exceptions are made for small children or individuals with specific allergies or dietary restrictions. Large outside food items and coolers are not allowed. One clear, plastic, factory-sealed water bottle per person is permitted (not sparkling), as is one clear, empty reusable bottle.

We checked the venue’s rules on October 17, 2026. Rules can change, so check before you go.

Can you bring a water bottle into PayPal Park?

Yes. Both teams that play at PayPal Park allow a factory-sealed plastic water bottle or a clear, empty plastic reusable bottle. Glass and metal bottles are not allowed.

  • Earthquakes matches: One clear, factory-sealed plastic water bottle per person. Sparkling water is not allowed. One clear, empty plastic reusable bottle is also on the permitted list. The Earthquakes page gives no size limit. Glass and plastic food containers are not allowed, so bring snacks in clear plastic bags.
  • Bay FC matches: One factory-sealed plastic bottle of still, unflavored water, 1 liter (32 oz) or smaller, per person, or one clear, empty plastic reusable bottle per person.

We checked these rules on November 4, 2026. Rules can change, so check before you go.

Gluten-free food at PayPal Park

No gluten-free food is listed for PayPal Park yet. The guide lists each food, where to find it, and what to ask.

What to ask at the stand
  1. Is this the gluten-free version? Can I see the label?
  2. Is it fried in the same oil as breaded food?
  3. Can you change gloves and use a clean surface?
  4. Is the gluten-free bun kept and toasted apart from regular buns?

Please read

I can’t eat gluten

For a medical reason I need food with no wheat, barley or rye, not even crumbs.

  • Is this the gluten-free version? Can I see the label?
  • Can you change gloves and use a clean surface?
  • Is it fried in the same oil as breaded food?

Thank you!

Who to ask at PayPal Park

Ask before you go

Fill in the date and your name, then copy it into a text to the number above. Ask a couple of weeks ahead, and bring the answer with you. Going sooner? Text the event-day number above.