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Can you bring food into PNC Park?

Pittsburgh Pirates · Pittsburgh, PA

Yes, some outside food is allowed, with conditions

PNC Park food policy

Yes, some outside food is allowed, with conditions

The Pirates' Food and Beverage / Gate Policy says guests are permitted to bring bottled water and food into PNC Park for Pirates games. Water bottles must be clear, plastic, sealed and disposable and 24 ounces or smaller, and items necessary for medical purposes and children's juice boxes are permitted. Alcohol, carbonated drinks, sports drinks, cans, glass bottles and thermoses are not allowed, and outside food and beverage may not enter the Home Plate Club, suite level or Left Field Lounge & Porch. Bags must be soft-sided and no larger than 16 x 16 x 8 inches; concerts and other events may differ.

Venue policy

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

PNC Park bag policy

Bags allowed, with limits

  • One bag per guest, soft-sided, up to 16” x 16” x 8”.
  • Purses, fanny packs and backpacks are allowed if they meet the size limit.
  • Bigger bags are not allowed. All bags are searched.

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
BackpackAllowed if… Soft-sided, up to 16 x 16 x 8 in.“Each Guest is permitted to bring one bag into the ballpark (purses, fanny packs, backpacks, etc.) provided that the bag is soft-sided and 16” x 16” x 8” or smaller.”

Check my bag here at PNC Park

Applies to: Pirates 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 PNC Park

20 GF-listed options at PNC Park. The guide lists each food, where to find it, and what to ask.

See the gluten-free food at PNC 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 PNC Park

Venue contact page

Ask before you go

Fill in the date and your name, then copy it into the venue’s contact form. Ask a couple of weeks ahead, and bring the answer with you. Going sooner? Ask staff at the gate when you arrive.