Guests with specific dietary or medical needs who must bring in special food items should contact the Cardinals in advance (askquestions@cardinals.nfl.net or 602-379-0101) for approval.
We checked the venue’s rules on September 22, 2026. Rules can change, so check before you go.
State Farm Stadium bag policy
Clear bags only
Clear (see-through) plastic, vinyl or PVC bags, totes, backpacks, fanny packs or cinch bags up to 12"x12"x6".
One-gallon clear plastic freezer bags are allowed.
Small clutch bags, including wallets, up to 4.5" x 6.5" x 2" can come in along with one of the clear bag options.
Bags that do not meet NFL guidelines are not allowed (they must be clear and under 12" x 12" x 6").
Medical and diaper bags: Exceptions are made for medically necessary items after security inspection. Breast pumps are not subject to the clear bag policy but are searched at the gates. Soft pack coolers are allowed for medical needs.
Food and drinks: Outside food is not allowed except for children under 2 and medically necessary items. Coolers of any kind are not allowed. One factory-sealed 500 mL plain water bottle is allowed. Guests who must bring special food should contact the team before game day. Food you need for a medical diet can have its own rule: see Can you bring food into State Farm 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
Allowed if… Up to 12 x 12 x 6 in. Clear, 12 x 12 x 6 in or smaller.
On the venue’s list of items allowed: “Bags/Totes, Backpacks, Fanny Packs or Cinch Bags that are clear (see-through) plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12"x12"x6"”
Medical bag
Allowed if… After security inspection.
“Exceptions will be made for all medically necessary items after proper security inspection.”
Soft cooler
Only with a medical need. Soft pack coolers for medical needs.
On the venue’s list of items allowed: “Soft Pack Coolers for Medical Needs”
Hard cooler or hard-sided bag
Not allowed
On the venue’s list of items not allowed: “Coolers of any kind”
Food from home
Not allowed. Food for children under 2 is the exception.
On the venue’s list of items not allowed: “Food *(except for children under the age of two years old)”
Kids’ snacks
Allowed if… For children under 2.
On the venue’s list of items not allowed: “Food *(except for children under the age of two years old)”
Baby food or formula
Allowed if… For children under 2.
On the venue’s list of items not allowed: “Food *(except for children under the age of two years old)”
Food for a medical need
Only with a medical need. Contact the team before game day.
“If a guest has specific dietary/medical needs and must bring in special food items, they should contact:”
Outside drinks
Not allowed. One sealed plain water is the exception.
On the venue’s list of items not allowed: “Beverages other than one (1) factory-sealed, non-frozen 500mL (16.9 fl. oz.) plain bottle of water (sport drinks and flavored water not permitted)”
Sealed water bottle
Allowed if… Up to 500 mL. One factory-sealed, non-frozen plain water.
On the venue’s list of items not allowed: “Beverages other than one (1) factory-sealed, non-frozen 500mL (16.9 fl. oz.) plain bottle of water (sport drinks and flavored water not permitted)”
Applies to: Cardinals 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 22, 2026 · glutenfreestadiumfood.com/stadiums/state-farm-stadium/
Gluten-free food at State Farm Stadium
18 GF-listed options at State Farm Stadium. The guide lists each food, where to find it, and what to ask.
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.
