Can you bring food into Soldier Field?

Bears games: allowed, with conditions; Fire matches: ask first

Bears games: Guests may bring food for personal use if its container follows the NFL clear bag policy. The Bears’ A-Z guide lists coolers as prohibited unless medically necessary in its bag policy, and its prohibited items list includes “any coolers and ice chests (includes soft sided).” It does not say whether a celiac diet counts as medically necessary, so ask before you pack a cooler.

Fire matches: The Bears’ game-day guide allows food for personal use if its container follows the NFL clear bag policy. Its bag policy lists coolers as prohibited unless medically necessary, and its prohibited items list includes “any coolers and ice chests (includes soft sided).” It does not say whether a celiac diet counts as medically necessary, so ask before you pack a cooler. The Fire’s policy page does not address outside food.

Venue policy

We checked the venue’s rules for Bears games on October 10, 2026 and for Fire matches on October 16, 2026. Rules can change, so check before you go.

Clear bags only

• Clear bags up to 12" x 6" x 12" are allowed, no matter the strap size.
• Non-clear wallets, wristlets, clutch purses and crossbody bags up to 4 ½" x 6 ½" are allowed, with or without a strap.
• Clear diaper bags that fit 12" x 6" x 12" are allowed. Non-clear diaper bags are not.
• Prohibited bags cannot be put inside approved bags.

Medical and diaper bags: Medical bags are allowed after they are screened and approved, at gates 8, 38 and 47.

Applies to: Bears 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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17 foods to ask about · 12 suite or club only. The guide lists each food, where to find it, and what to ask.

See the gluten-free food at Soldier Field

Phone 312-235-7000

Venue contact page

Fire contact page