Ford Field

The items not permitted into Ford Field are in accordance with NFL Best Practices and are strictly enforced during Detroit Lions home football games and stadium events. Guests should return these items to their vehicles or place them in the trash receptacles, prior to gate entry. Prohibited items may also be confiscated by Ford Field staff. Ford Field is not responsible for any items left at the gates or in the trash receptacles. Under no circumstances will the items be checked at the gates. Ford Field reserves the right to expand or modify the items prohibited at any time.

Prohibited and Restricted Items:

-   Aerosol cans (hair spray, mace, pepper spray, etc.

-   Animals (except assistive animals for people with disabilities)

-   Backpacks, luggage, grocery, duffle bags, large bags, large purses or large camera cases: 8 1/2” x 14” x 10” is maximum size for entry

-   Balloons (air or helium)

-   Balls (beach balls, footballs, baseballs, etc.)

-   Banners

-   Beverages or liquids (cans, bottles or boxes)

-   Camcorders and tripods

-   Cameras (professional) or cameras with lenses over five inches long and/or 50mm and above

-   Cans & bottles

-   Confetti or glitter

-   Coolers of any kind, including small soft pack coolers

-   Decals or stickers

-   Fireworks

-   Food

-   Illegal substances

-   Laser pointers

-   Markers (permanent) and/or paint

-   Noisemaking devices (bells, horns, kazoos, whistles, etc.)

-   Objects that can be used as missiles or projectiles (sticks, bats, clubs, frisbees, etc.)

-   Paper Bags 

-   Strollers and infant/car seats or carriers

-   Umbrellas

-   Weapons

No weapons are allowed in the Stadium. Possession of a firearm or any other weapon is strictly forbidden. Possession of such a weapon will result in immediate confiscation, ejection and possible arrest.

The following items will be permitted after inspection:

-   Binoculars and binocular cases

-   Cameras and small camera cases (must comply with the camera/lens limits)

-   Diaper bags (only if accompanied by a child)

-   Small bags, purses and fanny packs (must comply with the bag limits)

-   Small radios (must be used with an earpiece)

-   Signs (must comply with standards of taste and decency; no profane or offensive messages; must not block another guest's view)

To ensure the highest level of safety and security, everyone is subject to a courteous screening upon entering Ford Field. Please note that all personal belongings will be subject to inspection upon entry into the stadium. Prohibited items that are discovered during security inspections at the stadium entrances must either be returned to the owner's vehicle or discarded. Items will not be held for later pickup. Unlawful items that are discovered during inspections are subject to being confiscated, and the person in possession of those items is subject to ejection and/or arrest. Ejection from the game will be without refund and may result in the loss of season ticket privileges.

For your convenience and added security, Ford Field uses a scanning turnstile method of ticket validation.

Ford Field provides guests with optimum security by incorporating the NFL's first-rate security program, 'Best Practices' into our overall security plan. Security measures include: close-circuit TV cameras, screening, pat-down and bag inspection processes, and a host of other methods and systems.