Liquor containers, bottles, cans, liquid containers and coolers are prohibited except for guests with special medical or dietary needs; outside food otherwise requires a medical necessity exception. Guest Services or First Aid at entry gates can store special-needs items like prescription drugs or dietary foods/beverages.
We checked the venue’s rules on September 23, 2026. Rules can change, so check before you go.
Lucas Oil Stadium bag policy
Clear bags only
One clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bag up to 12” by 6” by 12”, or a one-gallon clear plastic freezer bag.
A small clutch bag or purse about the size of a hand is also allowed.
Fanny packs are not allowed.
Each family member, including children, may carry an approved clear bag.
Medical and diaper bags: Bags with medical devices and supplies, including breast pumps, are not subject to the clear bag policy but are searched at the gates. Diaper bags must follow the clear bag policy, and diapers can be carried in a clear bag.
Food and drinks: Outside food and beverage is not allowed, except for guests with special medical or dietary needs. Coolers are not allowed except for special medical or dietary needs. Food you need for a medical diet can have its own rule: see Can you bring food into Lucas Oil 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.
Item
Rule
The venue’s words
Diaper bag
Allowed if… Must follow the clear bag rule.
“All other bags, including diaper bags, must adhere to the clear bag policy.”
Medical bag
Allowed if… Not held to the clear bag rule. Searched at the gates.
“Bags containing medical devices and related supplies, including breast pumps, are not subject to the clear bag policy, but will be subject to security screenings, including search, at the gates.”
Soft cooler
Only with a medical need
“Liquor containers, bottles, cans, liquid containers and coolers are prohibited (except for guests with special medical or dietary needs).”
Hard cooler or hard-sided bag
Only with a medical need
“Liquor containers, bottles, cans, liquid containers and coolers are prohibited (except for guests with special medical or dietary needs).”
Food from home
Only with a medical need. Special medical or dietary needs.
“Lucas Oil Stadium prohibits guests from bringing in food and beverage (except for guests with special medical or dietary needs).”
Outside drinks
Only with a medical need. Special medical or dietary needs.
“Lucas Oil Stadium prohibits guests from bringing in food and beverage (except for guests with special medical or dietary needs).”
Cans
Only with a medical need
“Liquor containers, bottles, cans, liquid containers and coolers are prohibited (except for guests with special medical or dietary needs).”
Glass bottles
Only with a medical need
“Liquor containers, bottles, cans, liquid containers and coolers are prohibited (except for guests with special medical or dietary needs).”
Applies to: Colts 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.
Clear bags only. Sizes and exceptions are in the guide’s bag policy.
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?
Labels don’t show how food is made. Ask staff about cross-contact. Researched September 23, 2026 · glutenfreestadiumfood.com/stadiums/lucas-oil-stadium/
Gluten-free food at Lucas Oil Stadium
8 gluten-free options at Lucas Oil Stadium. The guide lists each food, where to find it, and what to ask.
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.
