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Can you bring food into Bank of America Stadium?

Carolina Panthers, Charlotte FC · Charlotte, NC

Food for a dietary need: rules don’t say. Ask first

Bank of America Stadium food policy

Food for a dietary need: rules don’t say. Ask first

The stadium policies list food and beverages as prohibited, except two sealed, non-flavored 16.9 oz water bottles per person, with no exception on that line. The items allowed after inspection include containers for diabetic medical supplies, through an approval process with the ticket office at 704-358-7000. The policy does not say whether food for a dietary need qualifies, so call before game day.

The venue's rules do not say whether food for a dietary need may come in. Ask before the game.

Venue policy

We checked the venue’s rules for Panthers games on October 10, 2026 and for Charlotte FC matches on October 16, 2026. Rules can change, so check before you go.

Bank of America Stadium bag policy

Clear bags only

  • Clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags up to 12" x 6" x 12".
  • Purses, bags, clutches or fanny packs up to 4.5" x 6.5" are also allowed.
  • Non-clear bags are not allowed, including backpacks and diaper bags.
  • Bags that need inspection are checked at bag check locations. The team asks fans to bring no bags if possible.

Medical and diaper bags: Containers for medical supplies for diabetics are allowed with approval; call the ticket office at 704-358-7000.

Food and drinks: Guests may bring two sealed 16.9 oz water bottles per person. Other food, drinks and coolers are not allowed. Food you need for a medical diet can have its own rule: see Can you bring food into Bank of America Stadium?

Carry-in facts

From the venue’s page, checked Oct 19, 2026. Anything not listed here isn’t in the lines we saved from that page, so ask.
ItemRuleThe venue’s words
BackpackNot allowed. Non-clear backpacks.On the venue’s list of items not allowed: “All non-transparent bags or items, including backpacks, binocular/camera cases, cinch bags, computer bags, diaper bags, purses larger than 4.5" x 6.5", etc.”
Diaper bagNot allowed. Non-clear diaper bags.On the venue’s list of items not allowed: “All non-transparent bags or items, including backpacks, binocular/camera cases, cinch bags, computer bags, diaper bags, purses larger than 4.5" x 6.5", etc.”
Medical bagAllowed if… Containers for diabetic supplies, with approval. Call 704-358-7000.On the venue’s list of items allowed: “Containers for medical supplies for diabetics (please contact the ticket office at 704-358-7000 for more information on the approval process)”
Soft coolerNot allowedOn the venue’s list of items not allowed: “Coolers and beverage containers, including cups, cans and bottles”
Hard cooler or hard-sided bagNot allowedOn the venue’s list of items not allowed: “Coolers and beverage containers, including cups, cans and bottles”
Food from homeNot allowedOn the venue’s list of items not allowed: “Food and beverages, except two (2) sealed non-flavored 16.9 oz. water bottles per person”
Outside drinksNot allowed. Two sealed 16.9 oz water bottles are the exception.On the venue’s list of items not allowed: “Food and beverages, except two (2) sealed non-flavored 16.9 oz. water bottles per person”
Sealed water bottleAllowed if… Up to 16.9 oz. Two sealed bottles per person.“Guests may bring two sealed 16.9 oz bottles of water per person.”
Empty reusable bottleNot allowedOn the venue’s list of items not allowed: “Coolers and beverage containers, including cups, cans and bottles”
CansNot allowedOn the venue’s list of items not allowed: “Coolers and beverage containers, including cups, cans and bottles”
Glass bottlesNot allowedOn the venue’s list of items not allowed: “Coolers and beverage containers, including cups, cans and bottles”

Check my bag here at Bank of America Stadium

Applies to: Panthers home games. We checked the venue’s page on October 19, 2026. Concerts and special events can have other rules, so check the venue’s page before you go.

Venue bag policy

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Gluten-free food at Bank of America Stadium

18 foods to ask about · 15 suite only. The guide lists each food, where to find it, and what to ask.

See the gluten-free food at Bank of America Stadium

Panthers games: If you try Carolina Rice Co. at Section 129, confirm it is open for your game and ask about soy sauce and shared preparation.

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 Bank of America Stadium

Phone 704-358-7000

Venue contact page

Ask before you go

Fill in the date and your name. Read it out when you call, or copy it. Ask a couple of weeks ahead, and bring the answer with you. Going sooner? Call the number above.