Rose Bowl bag policy 2026: clear bags and small clutches
The Rose Bowl only allows clear bags up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches, a 1 gallon clear freezer bag, or a clutch up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches. Backpacks, purses and fanny packs are turned away at the gate.
What bags are allowed at the Rose Bowl?
Clear plastic bags up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches, gallon freezer bags and small clutches.
| Bag | Allowed |
|---|---|
| Clear plastic bag up to 12 x 6 x 12 in | Yes |
| 1 gallon clear plastic freezer bag | Yes |
| Clutch up to 4.5 x 6.5 in, with shoulder or wrist strap | Yes |
| Diaper bag, with a child | Yes |
| Backpacks | No |
| Camera cases | No |
| Mesh bags | No |
| Purses | No |
| Tinted plastic bags | No |
| Oversized totes | No |
| Printed pattern plastic bags | No |
| Fanny packs | No |
| Binocular cases | No |
What is banned at the Rose Bowl?
Large bottles, cans, glass, alcohol, coolers, umbrellas, noisemakers and long camera lenses.
- Bottles over 32 oz / 1 liter (factory-sealed plastic and empty reusable bottles allowed, 2 per person)
- Cans, glass, alcohol and coolers
- Umbrellas
- Banners, signs, flags and poles
- Cameras with lenses over 3.5 in; video cameras, tripods, selfie sticks
- Noisemakers, including thunder sticks and air horns
- Seat cushions with metal frames
- Laptops
- Drones
- Animals
Can you bring water into the Rose Bowl?
Yes: factory-sealed plastic bottles or empty reusable bottles up to 32 oz, two per person.
Is there a bag check at the Rose Bowl?
Yes, outside. Bags that break the policy go back to the car or into an item check-in tent outside the stadium. Medical items that don't fit the bag rules are screened at the Public Safety Building, between Gates A and B.
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