Navigating stadium security can derail a game day if you don't know the rules ahead of time. At Truist Park, the home of the Atlanta Braves, standard oversized purses and backpacks are strictly prohibited. Unlike many other sports venues that welcome large tote bags, Truist Park enforces a strict no-bag policy with very narrow exceptions. Knowing these rules before you leave home ensures you won't get stuck at the gate or forced to turn back.
The baseline rule is simple: bags are not allowed inside Truist Park unless they fit specific, highly restrictive exemption categories. Standard backpacks, large purses, briefcases, and standard 12x6x12 clear totes permitted at other stadiums will be rejected at the security checkpoints.
Understanding the Permitted Bag Exceptions
While the general rule bans bags entirely, the Atlanta Braves accommodate specific visitor needs. If you must bring a bag, it has to fall into one of several approved classifications.
Small Clutches and Clear Bags
You can bring a small, single-compartment clutch or a small clear bag, but it cannot exceed 5 by 9 inches. This size threshold is much smaller than the standard clear bags allowed at NFL or college football stadiums. If your clear bag measures 12x6x12, leave it in your vehicle. Stick to a compact wristlet or small pouch that matches the 5x9 inch limit.
Medical and Diaper Bags
Exceptions apply for essential gear. Medical bags required to transport necessary medical equipment are allowed, as are bags required for guests with ADA needs. Parents and guardians accompanied by infants or toddlers can bring diaper bags, and nursing mothers can bring breast pumps. Expect security staff to thoroughly inspect these items at the gate.
Prohibited Items Beyond Bags
Even if you manage to pack light or skip the bag entirely, various everyday items are banned from entering the ballpark. Security teams confiscate these items or deny entry to guests carrying them.
- Weapons and Firearms: Weapons of any kind, including knives, pocket tools, pepper spray, mace, and stun guns, are strictly prohibited.
- Outside Food and Beverages: Standard outside food, coolers, and alcoholic beverages aren't permitted, though exceptions exist for specific infant needs or medical dietary restrictions. Note that fans can bring in a single sealed plastic water bottle or food that fits inside a clear gallon-sized plastic bag under specific family guidelines.
- Containers: Glass bottles, aluminum cans, and hard-sided metal water containers are barred, though empty, non-glass reusable water bottles up to 24 ounces are allowed.
- Professional Gear: Camera lenses exceeding 5 inches, tripods, monopods, and selfie sticks are forbidden for non-media personnel.
Storage Options If You Bring the Wrong Bag
If you arrive at the gates with a prohibited backpack or oversized purse, you won't be allowed through security. Fortunately, mobile locker bag storage is available on-site to help fans who travel with extra belongings.
The storage unit sits between the Orange and Truist Tower parking decks. It opens two hours prior to the first pitch and remains accessible until one hour after the final out. Pricing starts at $12 per bag for standard baseball games and goes up for special events. Using this service takes away the stress of walking all the way back to your car if you accidentally pack a prohibited item.
Tips for a Fast Entry
Security lines move quickly when fans prepare ahead of time. Emptying your pockets of phones, keys, and wallets into your small clear bag or holding them out during the security screening helps lines flow smoothly. Traveling light remains the ultimate strategy for getting to your seats before the first pitch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bring a standard clear stadium tote to Truist Park?
No. While many venues accept 12x6x12 clear totes, Truist Park restricts clear bags and single-compartment clutches to a maximum size of 5 by 9 inches.
Are diaper bags subject to search?
Yes. Diaper bags and medical bags are permitted when accompanied by an infant or used for necessary equipment, but security personnel will inspect them thoroughly at the gate.
Is there a place to check oversized bags at the stadium?
Yes. A mobile locker storage facility operates between the Orange and Truist Tower parking decks starting two hours before game time, with fees starting at $12 per bag.
Can I bring an empty water bottle into the stadium?
Yes. You are allowed to bring an empty, reusable, non-glass water bottle as long as it does not exceed 24 ounces.
