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Can you bring food into Rate Field?

Chicago White Sox · Chicago, IL

Yes, some outside food is allowed, with conditions

Rate Field food policy

Yes, some outside food is allowed, with conditions

The White Sox guide says single-serving food items may be brought into Rate Field in an approved bag or carried in your hands for screening, along with one factory-sealed or empty plastic water bottle of one liter or less. It lists no separate dietary exception, so that rule applies to everyone. Insulin, epi-pens and other necessary medical devices are allowed. Call the White Sox at 312-674-1000 to ask about a dietary need.

Venue policy

We checked the venue’s rules on September 22, 2026. Rules can change, so check before you go.

Rate Field bag policy

Clear bags only

  • Bags must be clear plastic, vinyl or PVC, up to 12” by 12” by 6”.
  • Small non-clear clutch bags, 9” by 5” by 2” or smaller, are allowed.
  • Backpacks (clear ones too), drawstring bags, computer bags, and soft or hard coolers are not allowed.

Medical and diaper bags: Diaper bags (when a child is present) and medically necessary bags are allowed, with an additional search.

Food and drinks: Single-serving food can come in inside an approved bag or carried in your hands. One factory-sealed or empty plastic water bottle up to one liter is allowed. Food you need for a medical diet can have its own rule: see Can you bring food into Rate Field?

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 allowedOn the venue’s list of items not allowed: “Backpacks (including clear backpacks)”
Diaper bagAllowed if… When a child is there. Extra search.On the venue’s list of items allowed: “Diaper bags (when child is present- subject to additional search)”
Medical bagAllowed if… Extra search.On the venue’s list of items allowed: “Medically necessary bags (subject to additional search)”
Soft coolerNot allowedOn the venue’s list of items not allowed: “Soft-sided coolers, hard coolers or ice chests”
Hard cooler or hard-sided bagNot allowedOn the venue’s list of items not allowed: “Soft-sided coolers, hard coolers or ice chests”
Food from homeAllowed if… Single-serving, in an approved bag or carried in your hands.“Food - Single-serving food items may be brought into the stadium, if it is contained in one of the approved bags under the current bag policy, or carried in your hands so the food items can be safely screened by security”
Sealed water bottleAllowed if… Up to 1 liter. One factory-sealed plastic bottle.On the venue’s list of items allowed: “Water Bottle - one (1) factory-sealed plastic bottle or empty plastic bottle, no larger than one (1) liter”
Empty reusable bottleAllowed if… Up to 1 liter. Or one empty plastic bottle.On the venue’s list of items allowed: “Water Bottle - one (1) factory-sealed plastic bottle or empty plastic bottle, no larger than one (1) liter”

Check my bag here at Rate Field

Applies to: White Sox 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 Rate Field

7 gluten-free options · 2 club only. The guide lists each food, where to find it, and what to ask.

See the gluten-free food at Rate Field

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 Rate Field

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.