Nationals Park bag policy: bag size, banned items, food and water

Any bag larger than a 5 inch by 7 inch by 3/4 inch clutch must be clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and no larger than 16 inches by 16 inches by 8 inches. Backpacks, including clear backpacks, are not permitted. Fans with diaper or medical bags may use ADA/Family lanes. All bags are subject to search. Binbox locker service is available outside Center Field, Left Field and Home Plate Gates for fans whose bags do not comply.

What items are banned at Nationals Park?

Metal or glass containers of any kind. Hard coolers or ice chests. Backpacks, including clear backpacks. Soft-sided coolers. Non-clear drawstring bags. Luggage of any kind. Aerosol cans, including aerosol sunscreen. Frozen bottles except those containing infant or human milk. Non-collapsible umbrellas that do not fit in a bag of the maximum allowed size. Brooms, poles and staffs of any kind. Weapons including pocket knives, fireworks and other illegal substances. Camera lenses over eight inches, tripods, monopods and selfie sticks. Animals except service animals. Beach balls and other inflatable items. Laser pens and laser pointers. Baseball bats. Alcohol not purchased inside the Nationals Baseball Stadium Complex. Noisemakers not provided by the Nationals. Skateboards, hoverboards, scooters for non-ADA use, and wheeled footwear. Drones and other unmanned aerial vehicles. Self-defense sprays including pepper spray and mace. Toy guns or toy knives.

Can you bring food or water into Nationals Park?

Single-serving food items may be brought in if contained in an approved bag or carried in hand for screening. Metal, glass or plastic containers are prohibited except for clear, factory-sealed or empty plastic water bottles no larger than one liter, juice boxes, insulin containers and baby food. Only one water bottle per person is permitted, and frozen water bottles are not permitted.

Can you leave and come back in?

Guests may not exit and re-enter Nationals Park using the same ticket. Guests who leave Nationals Park at any time without the authorization of a gate supervisor will not be permitted to re-enter.

Can you smoke at Nationals Park?

Nationals Park is a completely non-smoking and tobacco-free facility, per District of Columbia law, with no exception for electronic cigarettes, vapes, or any other tobacco or marijuana product.

Is Nationals Park cashless?

All Nationals parking garages and lots and Nationals Park concessions are cashless.

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