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. Prior to gate entry, guests should return these items to their vehicles or place them in the trash receptacles. Ford Field is not responsible for any items left at the gates. Under no circumstances will the items be checked at the gates. Prohibited items may also be confiscated by staff. 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 service animals to aid guests with disabilities)

-   Backpacks, luggage, grocery and paper bags, 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

-   Cameras with lenses longer than five inches long

-   Coolers of any kind, including small soft pack coolers

-   Decals, stickers, confetti or glitter

-   Electronic equipment including laptop computers, video recorders, video cameras and tripods

-   Fireworks

-   Food, beverages or liquids (cans, bottles or boxes)

-   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.)

-   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 and clothing (must comply with standards of taste and decency; no profane or offensive messages. Signs 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.

INSPECTION PROCESS/PAT DOWNS:

Ford Field reserves the right to inspect all persons and items that enter Ford Field. Everyone entering Ford is subject to a visual inspection, bag inspection, pat down and metal detecting hand wands and/or walk-through devices, if necessary. With the tendering of the ticket and entering the stadium, each guest consents to such inspections and waives any related claims against the NFL, its Member Clubs, its affiliates, or its agents.  Electing not to consent to these inspections yields denied entry into the stadium. Depending on varying circumstances, additional security measures may be implemented to ensure the safety of all guests and personnel within the facility.

SIGNS/POSTERS/BANNER POLICY
Guests are welcome to display signs in the stadium during events, provided they are not in poor taste, political, offensive, profane or an advertisement. The sign should not impede another guest’s view of the playing field, cause a disturbance among other fans, or cover any stadium signage. Ford Field reserves the right to confiscate any sign or posters. No signs with poles are permitted. No banners are permitted.