Rate Field bag policy: bag size, outside food, water and umbrellas
Permitted bags are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags no larger than 12 x 12 x 6 inches, or small non-clear clutch bags 9 x 5 x 2 inches or smaller, plus diaper bags when a child is present. Backpacks of any kind, including clear ones, soft or hard coolers, drawstring bags and luggage are not allowed; exceptions are made for medically necessary bags.
Can you bring a bag into Rate Field?
Only a clear bag up to 12 x 12 x 6 inches, or a small non-clear clutch up to 9 x 5 x 2 inches. Backpacks of any kind, including clear backpacks, are not allowed. Diaper bags and medically necessary bags are allowed with additional search.
Can you bring outside food into Rate Field?
Only single-serving food items that can be carried in hand or in an approved bag for screening. Coolers, hard-sided containers and large outside food are not allowed.
Can you bring water into Rate Field?
Yes, one factory-sealed or empty plastic bottle no larger than one liter. Glass, metal and aluminum bottles and cans are prohibited.
Can you bring an umbrella into Rate Field?
Yes, a small collapsible umbrella. Umbrellas with metal tips or larger than 10 inches are not allowed, and umbrellas cannot be opened in the seats during play.
Is Rate Field cashless?
Yes, including parking, retail and concessions. Cash can be exchanged for a gift card at the Advance Ticket Windows behind home plate on the 100 and 500 Levels.
When do they stop selling beer at Rate Field?
After the last out of the 7th inning. Beer sales are limited to two drinks per transaction, and guests who appear under 30 must show valid ID.
Can you smoke or vape at Rate Field?
No, smoking, vaping and all tobacco products are prohibited. This includes e-cigarettes and smokeless tobacco, and applies to the ramps as well as the seating areas.
What time do gates open at Rate Field?
Gates normally open 90 minutes before first pitch. Any change to gate times is announced by press release or on social media.
How do you get to Rate Field by public transit?
By the CTA Red Line to the Sox-35th station, or Metra's Rock Island Line stop at 35th Street. The Metra stop sits just east of the Dan Ryan Expressway.
What items are banned at Rate Field?
These, along with oversized bags: backpacks, soft or hard coolers, drawstring bags, luggage, non-clear bags over 9x5x2 inches, glass metal or aluminum bottles and cans, alcohol brought from outside, baseball bats, cameras with detachable lenses over 8 inches, selfie sticks, tripods, drones, fireworks, laser pointers, noisemakers, inflatables, weapons, toy guns or knives, skateboards and hoverboards, large signs and banners, poles, tobacco products, masks or costumes except for medical reasons.
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