Can you bring food into Levi's Stadium?

San Francisco 49ers · Santa Clara, CA

Yes, some outside food is allowed, with conditions

Levi's Stadium food policy

Yes, some outside food is allowed, with conditions

Levi's Stadium generally allows outside food in clear plastic wrapping or bags that follow the NFL bag policy. Fruit must be cut into smaller pieces. This rule applies to all guests, including those with medical needs.

We checked the venue’s rules on October 10, 2026. Rules can change, so check before you go.

Levi's Stadium bag policy

Clear bags only

  • Clear bags up to 12" x 6" x 12", including clear backpacks, fanny packs and purses.
  • One-gallon clear plastic zip lock-type bags are also allowed.
  • A small non-clear clutch up to 4.5" x 6.5" is allowed.
  • All other bags and backpacks are not allowed. The policy covers all events, including 49ers home games.

Medical and diaper bags: Fans with medical bags or items must have them inspected and tagged with a wristband or sticker. Diaper bags accompanying a child are permitted.

Food and drinks: Food and fruit (cut into pieces) and factory-sealed plastic water bottles under 24 ounces are allowed. Coolers, including soft-sided coolers, are not allowed. Food you need for a medical diet can have its own rule: see Can you bring food into Levi's 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
Diaper bagAllowed if… With a child.On the venue’s list of items allowed: “Diaper bags accompanying a child.”
Medical bagAllowed if… Inspected and tagged.“Fans with medical bags or items they must carry with them must be inspected and have a wristband or sticker placed on it to show that it has been inspected.”
Soft coolerNot allowedOn the venue’s list of items not allowed: “Coolers (including soft-sided coolers).”
Hard cooler or hard-sided bagNot allowedOn the venue’s list of items not allowed: “Coolers (including soft-sided coolers).”
Food from homeAllowedOn the venue’s list of items allowed: “Food and fruit (must be cut into pieces).”
FruitAllowed if… Fruit must be cut into pieces.On the venue’s list of items allowed: “Food and fruit (must be cut into pieces).”
Sealed water bottleAllowed if… Up to 24 oz. Factory-sealed plastic, less than 24 oz. No alcohol.On the venue’s list of items allowed: “Plastic water bottles (factory sealed, no alcohol, less than 24 ounces).”

Applies to: 49ers 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.

Gluten-free food at Levi's Stadium

3 gluten-free options at Levi's Stadium. 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 Levi's Stadium

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? Ask staff at the gate when you arrive.