Safety & Security

The Tampa Bay Rays have a CLEAR-BAG POLICY, which means only transparent bags are permitted into the ballpark. A clear-bag policy enhances fans’ experience by improving the effectiveness and efficiency of security screening and is a well-established practice at professional sports venues.

Permitted Bags:

One Clear Bag (plastic, vinyl, or soft PVC) without obscured interior pockets, per person

• Clear Bag cannot exceed 12” x 6” x 12”
• Clear Bag must be a single compartment
• Clear Bag may have handles or straps
• Plastic Storage Bags (reusable, clear) up to 1-gallon size are acceptable

One Small, Single-Pocket Clutch/Wallet/Fanny Pack is permitted per person

• No larger than 5” x 7”
• NOT required to be clear or transparent
• Item may have a handle or strap

OR – (Exclusive exceptions to the Clear-Bag Policy), per person:

• One bag exclusively carrying needed medical equipment
• One Diaper/Infant Bag not exceeding 16” x 8” x 16” in the presence of a baby or toddler

Not Permitted:

The following bags and items are specifically NOT approved and are expressly prohibited:

• Any non-transparent bag; all bags must be CLEAR
• Backpacks, luggage of any kind, computer bags, camera bags, briefcases, or similar
• Hard-sided bags, boxes, or containers
• Fanny packs, clutches, wallets, or any other bag or purse larger than the permissible size of 5” x 7”

Please note that there are no storage options for bags that do not comply with the CLEAR-BAG POLICY. Fans will be asked to return non-compliant bags to their vehicles or denied entry.

To promote a safe and enjoyable game experience, security screening is conducted before entering the ballpark. The following items are prohibited at Tropicana Field:

• Bags that are not transparent or do not comply with the CLEAR-BAG POLICY
• Hard-sided coolers, boxes, or cases of any size
• Alcoholic beverages
• Outside food or drinks, except for one sealed bottle of water (20 ounces or less) per ticketed fan
• Stainless steel, metal, ceramic, and glass bottles are not permitted. However, an empty plastic refillable cup, or an empty plastic refillable water bottle, is permitted for use at stadium hydration stations. This plastic item may have a lid and a straw
• Weapons of any kind, including firearms, knives, or chemical sprays larger than .6 ounce
• Fireworks or other explosives
• Items that could be projectiles
• Cameras with lenses longer than 12”
• Bullhorns, percussion instruments, air horns, whistles, and other excessively loud noisemakers (The long-held tradition of small cowbells being allowed at Rays games continues.)
• Bicycles, skateboards, roller blades, or hover boards
• Sticks/Clubs, pom-poms with stick handles, poles, “selfie” sticks, or extenders
• Aerosol Cans
• Drones
• Radio-controlled devices
• Lasers
• Audio speakers
• Bats
• Brooms over 36" long
• Wrapped packages
• Footwear with wheels
• Clothing or signs with obscene or derogatory language or gestures
• Pets, except service animals
• Any item deemed to pose a risk to the health or safety of others or that cannot be thoroughly screened and cleared by security

Prohibited items will not be stored. If you have any of these items, they may be returned to your vehicle or discarded.

We are glad to welcome you to Steinbrenner Field and are committed to creating a welcoming and enjoyable environment. The Fan Code of Conduct is intended to address behavior that is inconsistent with these goals and detracts from the ballpark experience.

Violation of the Fan Code of Conduct can be addressed by verbal warnings, ejections, future denied entry, and/or arrest.

• Drink responsibly. Do not consume alcohol if you are underage.
• Restricted Areas: Do not enter restricted areas in or around the stadium – including the playing field or service areas.
• Fan Interference: Major League Baseball rules require that fans not go onto the field, throw objects onto the field, or interfere with balls still in play.
• Sit only in your ticketed seat and stay alert for bats, balls or other objects leaving the field of play. Baseballs hit or thrown into the stands can be dangerous.
• Clothing and footwear are required to be worn at all times while at Steinbrenner Field.
• Steinbrenner Field is a smoke-free facility. The use of tobacco products of any kind, e-cigarettes, vapes, or chewing tobacco is not permitted on property.
• Fans are not permitted to bring outside food or drinks into Steinbrenner Field. One sealed bottle of water (20 ounces or less) is permitted per ticketed fan.
• Respect your fellow fans. Derogatory, threatening, or obscene language, gestures or behavior will not be tolerated.
• Threats of violence or abusive language related to sports betting directed at players, players families, club personnel, or umpires will not be tolerated.
• Solicitation by any fan for contributions or donations or the distribution of literature or other items on ballpark property is prohibited.
• Banners, signs and flags are permitted and may be displayed in the stadium if they are baseball related, do not interfere with the playing field or other ballpark signage, or inhibit the view of other fans. Derogatory language, gestures, or symbols are not permitted on signs. Management reserves the right to remove any sign displayed on the property.
• Beach balls, Frisbees and other objects cannot be thrown in the stadium and are prohibited.
• Radios, laptops, tablets, and other electronic devices are allowed in the ballpark when used with personal headphones.

The use of a personal still and video camera is permitted so long as it does not obstruct or interfere with other fans. Tripods or similar stabilization poles are prohibited. Pictures and video must be for your private, non-commercial use.