Busch Stadium bag policy: bag size, outside food, water and umbrellas
Bags, purses and soft-sided coolers not exceeding 10 inches by 8 inches by 10 inches are permitted. Bags larger than 10 inches by 8 inches by 10 inches are prohibited, with exceptions made for medical bags and diaper bags with a child. All bags are inspected upon entry.
Can I bring a bag into Busch Stadium?
Yes, bags, purses and soft-sided coolers up to 10 inches by 8 inches by 10 inches are allowed. Bags larger than that size are prohibited, except medical bags and diaper bags with a child, and all bags are inspected upon entry.
Can I bring outside food into Busch Stadium?
Yes, outside food is permitted except in Luxury Suites. Backpacks are not allowed, and any beverages brought in must be in sealed containers.
Can I bring water into Busch Stadium?
Yes, factory-sealed plastic water bottles up to 2 liters are allowed. Non-factory-sealed bottles larger than 2 liters, aluminum or glass containers, and thermoses are prohibited.
Can I bring an umbrella into Busch Stadium?
Yes, umbrellas are allowed if rain is forecast or on hot days. They must not interfere with the view of other guests.
Is Busch Stadium cashless?
Yes, concession stands at Busch Stadium are cashless. Only credit and debit payments are accepted at concession stands.
When does beer stop being sold at Busch Stadium?
Alcohol sales end at the close of the 8th inning at concession stands. Vending of alcoholic beverages in the stands ends at the end of the 7th inning, and all alcohol must be consumed before exiting the stadium.
Can I smoke at Busch Stadium?
Smoking and e-cigarettes are prohibited except in the designated smoking area at Gate 1. That designated smoking area is open from gate opening until the end of the 8th inning.
Can I leave and re-enter Busch Stadium during the game?
Yes, with a hand stamp obtained at Gate 1 or Gate 4 you can re-enter at any gate. Re-entry is allowed from gate opening until 90 minutes after scheduled first pitch, and guests are screened again on re-entry.
What time do the gates open at Busch Stadium?
Gates open 1.5 hours before game time Monday through Thursday and 2 hours before game time Friday through Sunday. Gate times are subject to change, and CommunityAmerica Cardinals Club ticket holders can enter 2 hours before game time at Gate 2.
What items are banned at Busch Stadium?
These, along with oversized bags: alcoholic beverages, non-alcoholic beer, aluminum containers, glass bottles, metal cans, thermoses, animals except service animals, bags larger than 10x8x10 inches, balloons, beach balls, inflatables, brooms, chairs, stools, bleacher seats with backs, commercial camera equipment with lenses longer than the camera body, video cameras, tripods, monopods, aerosol cans, flasks, non-factory sealed plastic bottles larger than 2 liters, hard-sided coolers, styrofoam coolers, hard plastic cooler inserts, drones, face paint, costume masks, costumes covering head or face, firearms, fireworks, flag poles, pvc pipe, other poles, hover boards, skate boards, roller skates, roller blades, illegal substances, knives longer than 4 inches unopened, laser pointers, laser lights, luggage, noisemakers, air horns, cowbells, thunderstix, obscene offensive or indecent clothing, stun guns, tasers, weapons, wrapped packages.
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