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Can you bring food into Great American Ball Park?

Cincinnati Reds · Cincinnati, OH

Yes, some outside food is allowed, with conditions

Great American Ball Park food policy

Yes, some outside food is allowed, with conditions

Great American Ball Park's policies and procedures page says guests may bring soft-sided coolers holding food and non-alcoholic drinks in sealed plastic bottles, plus food bags and small purses. Bags cannot exceed 16 x 16 x 8 inches. Glass bottles, cans, alcohol, and insulated foam or metal cups are not allowed. Call the Reds at (513) 765-7000 with questions.

Venue policy

We checked the venue’s rules on September 23, 2026. Rules can change, so check before you go.

Great American Ball Park bag policy

Bags allowed, with limits

  • Bags up to 16" x 16" x 8". No backpacks or bags with multiple pockets, except backpacks made for medical or infant care.
  • All carry-in items are subject to inspection.

Medical and diaper bags: Backpacks specifically designed for medical or infant care are allowed.

Food and drinks: Soft-sided coolers up to 16" x 16" x 8" are allowed. Hard-sided coolers of any size are not. Unopened non-alcoholic drinks in sealed plastic bottles are allowed. Food you need for a medical diet can have its own rule: see Can you bring food into Great American Ball Park?

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. Unless made for medical or infant care.“Backpacks (defined as multi-pocketed bags that are worn on the back) are prohibited unless they are specifically designed for medical or infant care)”
Diaper bagAllowed if… Backpacks made for infant care.“Backpacks (defined as multi-pocketed bags that are worn on the back) are prohibited unless they are specifically designed for medical or infant care)”
Medical bagAllowed if… Backpacks made for medical care.“Backpacks (defined as multi-pocketed bags that are worn on the back) are prohibited unless they are specifically designed for medical or infant care)”
Soft coolerAllowed if… Up to 16 x 16 x 8 in.“Guests are welcome to bring SOFT-SIDED coolers into Great American Ball Park provided: … The cooler dimensions do not exceed 16” x 16” x 8””
Hard cooler or hard-sided bagNot allowed“HARD-SIDED coolers of any size are PROHIBITED from entering the ballpark.”
Outside drinksAllowed if… Unopened drinks in sealed plastic bottles. No alcohol.On the venue’s list of items allowed: “Unopened drinks in sealed plastic bottles that are non-alcoholic”
Sealed water bottleAllowed if… Unopened, sealed plastic. No alcohol.On the venue’s list of items allowed: “Unopened drinks in sealed plastic bottles that are non-alcoholic”

Check my bag here at Great American Ball Park

Applies to: Reds 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 Great American Ball Park

18 gluten-free options at Great American Ball Park. The guide lists each food, where to find it, and what to ask.

See the gluten-free food at Great American Ball Park

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 Great American Ball Park

Phone 513-765-7571

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.