Cincinnati Reds 2023: What you can and cannot bring inside Great American Ball Park
If you're going to a Cincinnati Reds game at Great American Ball Park this year, you may be wondering, "What can I bring inside the stadium?"
As always, we have the answer.
Here's everything can and cannot bring inside Great American Ball Park when attending Reds games in 2023.
Bag policy for Great American Ball Park
The following bags are allowed inside the ballpark:
Purses.
Soft-sided coolers that contain food and non-alcoholic drinks in sealed plastic bottles.
Food bags.
Bags used specifically for medical purposes.
Bags used specifically for infant care purposes.
Reds Heads Bags provided beginning in 2020.
Unopened, non-alcoholic drinks in sealed plastic bottles.
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All of the bags must not exceed the size of 16 inches by 16 inches by 8 inches.
Backpacks are not permitted, excluding those used for medical and infant care purposes.
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Can I bring banners and signs inside Great American Ball Park?
Banners and signs are allowed inside Great American Ball Park, except the Lexus Diamond Club seating section, but there are a few rules.
Banners and signs cannot be displayed in the eyesight of the batter or hang over the outfield fences.
They should not interfere with the sight lines of other Great American Ball Park guests.
They cannot be placed anywhere inside the playing field.
They cannot be commercial, political, derogatory or obscene as determined by the Reds.
Signs must not utilize wood or metal material or other types of objects that could cause injury.
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According to the Reds' website, "It is recommended that banners and signs be foldable or collapsible in order to comply with the 16” x 16” x 8” Major League Baseball size requirement."
Can I bring a camera inside Great American Ball Park?
Cameras and video recorders not exceeding 16” x 16” x 8” are welcome inside Great American Ball Park but for personal use only, and game action must not be recorded. According to MLB policy and federal law, drones are not permitted within the ballpark. Tripods, monopods and other camera support pods are also not allowed.
Can I bring outside beverages inside Great American Ball Park?
Guests cannot bring glass bottles, cans, and alcoholic beverages into Great American Ball Park. However, soft drinks and water in clear plastic bottles are permitted, provided the safety seal has not been broken. Insulated foam or metal cups, restaurant containers, and Yeti mugs and cups are not allowed in Great American Ball Park.
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Can I bring a cooler inside Great American Ball Park?
Soft-sided coolers that do not exceed 16” x 16” x 8” are permitted inside Great American Ball Park but Hard-sided coolers are prohibited.
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Full list of items not allowed inside Great American Ball Park
Below is the full list of items that are prohibited inside Great American Ball Park. The Reds reserve the right to edit this at any time.
Aerosols (spray sunscreen and bug spray permitted).
Alcoholic beverages.
Animals (with the exception of service animals).
Backpacks or bags with multiple pockets.
Bags larger than 16”x16”x8”.
Beach balls or other inflatable devices.
Bodysuits.
Drones.
Explosive materials or devices.
Frisbees.
Glass bottles, cans, and opened plastic bottles.
Hard-sided coolers.
Hoverboards.
Illegal substances or paraphernalia,
Items not able to be inspected.
Laser pens or pointers.
Masks.
Noisemakers.
Obscene or indecent clothing.
Pocket knives.
Selfie sticks.
Signs or banners that are derogatory, vulgar, or political in nature.
Sticks, bats, poles, or clubs.
Tripods or monopods.
Weapons of any kind.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Cincinnati Reds bag policy and more for Great American Ball Park 2023
