What bags are allowed at Citi Field?

For Mets home games: Bags allowed, with limits. Purses, tote, drawstring, messenger and diaper bags (not backpack-style) are allowed, up to 16"x16"x8". Small soft-sided coolers up to 16"x16"x8" are allowed. Totally clear backpacks with no obscured interior pockets are allowed. All other backpacks are not allowed, regardless of size or style. Medical and diaper bags: Exceptions will be made for backpacks used for ADA/medical reasons. Concerts and special events can have other rules.

Can You Bring Food Into Citi Field? Food & Bag Policy (2026)

Q: Can you bring food into Citi Field?

The food rules differ by event. Mets games: allowed, with conditions. The Mets' accessibility guide says, under Dietary Restrictions, that wrapped food (or food in soft plastic, with no metal silverware) and unopened soft plastic bottles or juice boxes are permitted, subject to security search. The bag policy permits small soft-sided coolers up to 16 x 16 x 8 inches; hard-sided coolers, glass bottles and metal cans are not allowed. Contact the Mets through the Contact the Mets page on mlb.com/mets with questions before game day. NYCFC matches: ask first. NYCFC's Citi Field guide lists only containers: one factory-sealed soft plastic water bottle of 20 oz or less, one sealed soft-sided child's juice box, and small soft-sided coolers. It does not address food. The Mets' rule for baseball games allows wrapped food for dietary needs, but it is not stated for NYCFC matches, so ask NYCFC Fan Assistance at (646) 438-5000 before the match.

Citi Field food policy

Mets games: allowed, with conditions; NYCFC matches: ask first

Mets games: The Mets' accessibility guide says, under Dietary Restrictions, that wrapped food (or food in soft plastic, with no metal silverware) and unopened soft plastic bottles or juice boxes are permitted, subject to security search. The bag policy permits small soft-sided coolers up to 16 x 16 x 8 inches; hard-sided coolers, glass bottles and metal cans are not allowed. Contact the Mets through the Contact the Mets page on mlb.com/mets with questions before game day.

NYCFC matches: NYCFC's Citi Field guide lists only containers: one factory-sealed soft plastic water bottle of 20 oz or less, one sealed soft-sided child's juice box, and small soft-sided coolers. It does not address food. The Mets' rule for baseball games allows wrapped food for dietary needs, but it is not stated for NYCFC matches, so ask NYCFC Fan Assistance at (646) 438-5000 before the match.

Venue policy

We checked the venue’s rules for Mets games on October 10, 2026 and for NYCFC matches on October 17, 2026. Rules can change, so check before you go.

Citi Field bag policy

Bags allowed, with limits

Purses, tote, drawstring, messenger and diaper bags (not backpack-style) are allowed, up to 16"x16"x8".
Small soft-sided coolers up to 16"x16"x8" are allowed.
Totally clear backpacks with no obscured interior pockets are allowed.
All other backpacks are not allowed, regardless of size or style.

Medical and diaper bags: Exceptions will be made for backpacks used for ADA/medical reasons.

Food and drinks: One soft, plastic, factory-sealed water bottle of 20 ounces or less and one sealed, soft-sided child's juice box are allowed. Food you need for a medical diet can have its own rule: see Can you bring food into Citi Field?

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.
Item	Rule	The venue’s words
Backpack	Allowed if… Totally clear, with no hidden inside pockets.	“Totally clear backpacks with no obscured interior pockets will also be permitted.”
Diaper bag	Allowed if… Not backpack-style. Up to 16 x 16 x 8 in.	“All purses, diaper bags that are not backpack-style, tote, drawstring and messenger style bags along with small soft-sided coolers that do not exceed 16"x16"x8" are still permitted.”
Medical bag	Allowed if… Backpacks used for ADA or medical reasons.	“Exceptions will be made for backpacks used for ADA/medical reasons.”
Soft cooler	Allowed if… Small soft-sided cooler, up to 16 x 16 x 8 in.	“All purses, diaper bags that are not backpack-style, tote, drawstring and messenger style bags along with small soft-sided coolers that do not exceed 16"x16"x8" are still permitted.”
Sealed water bottle	Allowed if… Up to 20 oz. One soft, plastic, factory-sealed bottle.	“Guests may bring in one, soft, plastic, factory-sealed water bottle of 20 ounces or less.”

Check my bag here at Citi Field

Applies to: Mets 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.

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Gluten-free food at Citi Field

7 GF-listed options at Citi Field. The guide lists each food, where to find it, and what to ask.

See the gluten-free food at Citi Field

Mets games: The accessibility guide lists gluten-free beer at World's Fare Market and other bars. Check the label.

What to ask at the stand

Is this the gluten-free version? Can I see the label?
Is it fried in the same oil as breaded food?
Can you change gloves and use a clean surface?
Is the gluten-free bun kept and toasted apart from regular buns?

Who to ask at Citi Field

Phone 718-507-8499

Venue contact page

NYCFC matches (646) 438-5000 (call or text Fan Assistance)

NYCFC 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.

Your request

Can you bring food into Citi Field?