We checked the venue’s rules on September 23, 2026. Rules can change, so check before you go.
MetLife Stadium bag policy
Clear bags only
Clear bags up to 12" x 6" x 12" (1 bag per person).
Small non-clear purses or handbags (clutch type) up to 4.5" x 6.5" (1 per person).
One-gallon clear plastic freezer bags are allowed.
Non-clear bags bigger than 4.5" x 6.5" are not allowed, including backpacks, fanny packs, diaper bags and camera cases.
Medical and diaper bags: An exception is made for medically necessary items after inspection at a gate set up for this. Non-clear diaper bags are not allowed.
Food and drinks: Food of any kind in a clear plastic bag is allowed (not in suites). Coolers of any kind, thermoses and ice chests are not allowed. Factory-sealed water or soft drink bottles of 20 oz. or less are allowed. Food you need for a medical diet can have its own rule: see Can you bring food into MetLife 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
Backpack
Not allowed. Non-clear backpacks.
On the venue’s list of items not allowed: “Any type of non-clear bag exceeding 4.5” x 6.5” in size including purses/handbags, camera or binocular cases, backpacks, fanny packs, diaper bags, and briefcases/computer bags”
Diaper bag
Not allowed. Non-clear diaper bags.
On the venue’s list of items not allowed: “Any type of non-clear bag exceeding 4.5” x 6.5” in size including purses/handbags, camera or binocular cases, backpacks, fanny packs, diaper bags, and briefcases/computer bags”
Medical bag
Allowed if… After inspection at a set gate.
“An exception will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection at a gate designated for this purpose.”
Soft cooler
Not allowed
On the venue’s list of items not allowed: “Glass bottles, coolers of any kind, thermoses or ice chests”
Hard cooler or hard-sided bag
Not allowed
On the venue’s list of items not allowed: “Glass bottles, coolers of any kind, thermoses or ice chests”
Food from home
Allowed if… In a clear plastic bag. Not in suites.
On the venue’s list of items allowed: “Food of any kind that is contained in a clear plastic bag, excluding suites”
Sealed water bottle
Allowed if… Up to 20 oz. Factory-sealed can or plastic bottle.
On the venue’s list of items allowed: “Factory-sealed canned or plastic bottles of water or soft drinks that are 20 oz. or less in size”
Cans
Allowed if… Factory-sealed water or soft drink, 20 oz or less.
On the venue’s list of items allowed: “Factory-sealed canned or plastic bottles of water or soft drinks that are 20 oz. or less in size”
Glass bottles
Not allowed
On the venue’s list of items not allowed: “Glass bottles, coolers of any kind, thermoses or ice chests”
Applies to: Giants and Jets 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.
Fill in the date and your name, then email it or copy it. Ask a couple of weeks ahead, and bring the answer with you. Going sooner? Call the number above.
