Bank of America Stadium Bag Policy: Panthers, Charlotte FC & Concerts
The Bank of America Stadium bag policy allows clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches and small bags up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches at Carolina Panthers games, Charlotte FC matches and concerts. The Charlotte stadium has no bag storage, so a bag that fails inspection goes to your car or the trash.
Bank of America Stadium bag rules at a glance:
- Clear bags: up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches.
- Small bags: up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches, any material.
- Water: 2 sealed 16.9 oz bottles per person.
- Diaper bags: non-transparent ones not allowed.
- Bag storage: none at the stadium.
- Panthers gates: normally open 2 hours before kickoff.
What bags are allowed at Bank of America Stadium?
Bank of America Stadium allows clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags no larger than 12 x 6 x 12 inches, and it allows purses, bags, clutches or fanny packs up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches in any material. The bag policy page publishes both limits, and the Carolina Panthers and Charlotte FC repeat the same wording for their own events. Bags inside the 4.5 x 6.5-inch limit do not have to be clear, because the prohibited list bars non-transparent purses only above that size.
The stadium joins the clear bag and the small bag with the word "or" and states no number of bags per person. If you plan to carry both a clear bag and a small bag, confirm with the stadium before game day.
The Bank of America Stadium purse policy uses the same small bag limit. A purse, clutch or fanny pack up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches can be any material. A larger purse must be clear plastic, vinyl or PVC within 12 x 6 x 12 inches. The stadium's clear bag page lists fanny packs in the same 4.5 x 6.5-inch small bag category.
Bank of America Stadium allows clear bags up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches and small bags up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches after inspection, while non-transparent backpacks, diaper bags and camera cases are not allowed.
How does bag inspection work at Bank of America Stadium's gates?
Bank of America Stadium has three main gates: the North Gate off Graham Street, the Blue Cross NC East Gate off Mint Street and the South Gate off Morehead Street. At 2026 Carolina Panthers games, security lines sit on the road in front of each main gate, according to the 2026 Panthers Game Day Guide. The same guide says all three gates are open to every fan regardless of seat location.
Every allowed bag is inspected at bag check locations before entry, and at Bank of America Stadium, bag check means the inspection point at the entrance, not a place to leave a bag. Fans carrying a bag use the lanes on the far right or far left at the North Gate and the Blue Cross NC East Gate, and the lane on the far right at the South Gate.
The stadium Fan Guide tells fans without a bag to "proceed to the middle of any gate." The Panthers clear bag page adds, "Fans are encouraged not to bring any bags or items that need inspection."Which bags are not allowed at Bank of America Stadium?
Bank of America Stadium allows clear bags up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches and small bags up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches in any material. Non-transparent bags larger than 4.5 x 6.5 inches are not allowed, and the stadium bag policy page names these bag types:
- Non-transparent backpacks
- Binocular and camera cases
- Cinch bags
- Computer bags
- Diaper bags
- Purses larger than 4.5 x 6.5 inches
- Coolers or containers, including cans and bottles
The prohibited list at Bank of America Stadium names non-transparent backpacks, and the stadium's pages do not mention clear backpacks. A clear tote within 12 x 6 x 12 inches is the option that matches the written rule.
Bank of America Stadium bag policy exceptions
Bank of America Stadium allows containers for medical supplies after inspection, with pre-clearance from the director of security at 704-358-7000 before the event. Parents can carry baby items in a clear bag up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches, because non-transparent diaper bags are not allowed and no exception covers them.
The exceptions and how they work:
- Medical containers: allowed after inspection for items of medical necessity, including medical supplies or special food items for diabetics, with pre-clearance from the director of security at 704-358-7000. Charlotte FC fans email tickets@charlottefootballclub.com for permission to bring a medical bag.
- Baby carriers: strapped baby carriers and baby wraps without solid or mesh pockets or zippers are allowed after inspection. Single stool baby carriers, combination baby carriers, strollers and baby seats are not allowed.
- Diaper bags: pack baby items in a clear bag up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches. Non-transparent diaper bags are not allowed, even with a child present, and Guest Relations keeps no baby products such as diapers, wipes or formula.
- Nursing rooms: Atrium Health nursing rooms sit near sections 119, 313 and 525, and Guest Relations holds the key.
- Service animals: service animals assisting people with disabilities are allowed. Pets are not allowed.
Does the Bank of America Stadium bag policy change for concerts or Charlotte FC matches?
Bank of America Stadium uses the same 12 x 6 x 12-inch clear bag limit and 4.5 x 6.5-inch small bag limit at Carolina Panthers games, Charlotte FC matches and concerts. Gate times and some item rules differ by event.
Carolina Panthers games
Gates at Bank of America Stadium normally open 2 hours before kickoff for Carolina Panthers home games, according to the stadium Fan Guide. The 2026 Panthers Game Day Guide states that "Fans, both those with tickets and without, will go through security lines on the road in front of each main gate." All three gates are open to every fan regardless of seat location. For how other NFL stadiums set their own rules, see our NFL Clear Bag Policy guide.
Charlotte FC matches
Charlotte FC matches at Bank of America Stadium use the same bag limits as Panthers games. The Charlotte FC A-Z Guide states that "Stadium gates open 90 minutes prior to announced kickoff time." The guide also names fanny packs and belt bags inside the 4.5 x 6.5-inch small bag rule. The Charlotte FC bag policy at Bank of America Stadium asks fans to email tickets@charlottefootballclub.com for permission to bring a medical bag. Charlotte FC also bans drones; crowns or headwear with sharp edges, heavy metal or material that could harm nearby guests; inflatables; and hoverboards, scooters and skateboards.
Concerts
The Bank of America Stadium bag policy for concerts uses the same clear bag and small bag limits as every other event at the stadium. The bag policy page is written for all fans visiting Bank of America Stadium, and as of October 4, 2026, it lists no separate concert rules. As of that date, the stadium's events page lists Ed Sheeran's LOOP Tour on October 17, 2026. Check your show's event page for gate times and any show-specific rules before you pack.
College football games
College football games at Bank of America Stadium have used the stadium's clear bag policy. The Charlotte Sports Foundation said security for the Duke's Mayo Bowl would mirror Carolina Panthers games, including the clear bag policy, as WBTV reported on January 2, 2025. That report covers the January 2025 game, so check the current event page before the next Duke's Mayo Bowl.
What happens if your bag doesn't meet the Bank of America Stadium bag policy?
The Bank of America Stadium policy sends a bag that fails inspection back to your vehicle or into the trash, because the stadium lists no bag storage, lockers or bag-holding service. The bag policy page states that "Prohibited items that are discovered during security inspections at the stadium entrances must be either returned to the owner's vehicle or discarded." Charlotte FC adds that "Any prohibited item discovered inside the stadium is subject to confiscation." Fans who arrive without a car have no vehicle to return a bag to.
That includes riders on the CATS Game Day Express bus to Panthers Sunday home games, so pack a bag that meets the limits before you board. The bus leaves every 30 minutes starting 2.5 hours before kickoff and drops riders on Brevard St. between 3rd St. and Brooklyn Village Ave.
What else can you bring into Bank of America Stadium?
Bank of America Stadium allows 2 sealed water bottles per person, blankets in the winter months, compact still cameras and flags without poles up to 24 x 24 inches. Food, other drinks and umbrellas are not allowed, and smoking or vaping is prohibited in all areas. The stadium Fan Guide lists the full item rules.
Can you bring water bottles or food into Bank of America Stadium?
The Bank of America Stadium water bottle policy in the stadium Fan Guide allows "two (2) sealed non-flavored 16.9 oz. water bottles per person." Food and other beverages are not allowed, except containers for medical supplies or special food items for diabetics, which need inspection and pre-clearance from the director of security at 704-358-7000. Coolers or containers, including cans and bottles, are prohibited, and the stadium makes no exception for empty or reusable bottles. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited.
Can you bring an umbrella or a blanket to Bank of America Stadium?
You can bring a blanket to Bank of America Stadium during the winter months, and fans shake it out at security. Umbrellas are not allowed. The stadium Fan Guide adds, "If there is a bag that holds the blanket, the bag must still meet the stadium bag policy." The same guide tells fans to "seek cover if lightning is detected within eight miles of the stadium."
Can you bring a camera into Bank of America Stadium?
Compact still cameras are allowed at Bank of America Stadium, and the stadium Fan Guide says "Camera cases must be in compliance with the clear bag policy." Video equipment, GoPros, tripods, monopods, selfie sticks and cameras with a detachable lens are not allowed. Laptops are not allowed. Tablets, battery-operated neck fans and small radios with an earpiece are allowed after inspection.
Can you vape at Bank of America Stadium?
The Bank of America Stadium vape policy bars smoking in all areas of the stadium, including vapor cigarettes and electronic cigarettes, according to the stadium Fan Guide. The guide lists no designated smoking areas.
Can you bring seat pads or flags into Bank of America Stadium?
Seat pads are allowed at Bank of America Stadium after inspection when they have no covers, zippers, clasps, pockets or any other device that would allow concealment. Seat cushions with those features are not allowed, and the stadium publishes no size limit for seat pads. Flags without poles or sticks are allowed up to 24 x 24 inches, one per person. All balls, including footballs of any size, balloons, fireworks, folding chairs, horns, bells and whistles are not allowed. Weapons of any kind and size are not allowed, including guns, knives, scissors and weapons carried with a permit.
Do kids need a ticket at Bank of America Stadium?
Every child 12 months and older needs a game ticket at Bank of America Stadium, according to the stadium Fan Guide. Guest Relations on the 100 level gives out Tag-A-Kid wristbands that show a child's seat location. Guest Relations does not stock baby products such as diapers, wipes or formula, so pack baby items in a clear bag up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches.
Clear bags that meet the Bank of America Stadium size limit
Two Clear Bags Market bags fit the 12 x 6 x 12-inch clear bag limit used at this stadium. Bag check staff inspect every allowed bag at the entrance, so each bag's opaque parts matter. Both bags are clear PVC, and neither fits the 4.5 x 6.5-inch small bag limit.
The Black Trim Clear Stadium Tote is a clear PVC tote with a top zipper closure, a flat front pocket and two 35-inch shoulder straps for cross-body or one-shoulder carry. It measures 12 x 12 x 6 inches (30.5 x 30.5 x 15.2 cm), the same three measurements as the 12 x 6 x 12-inch limit in a different order. It holds a phone, tickets and an ID in the front pocket. Black trim, two black shoulder straps and black stitching are the opaque parts at bag check. The tote also comes with orange, green, navy blue or burgundy trim. It suits fans who want a bag at the full clear bag limit with a zipper closure.
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The Clear Front-Pocket Crossbody is a clear PVC crossbody bag with a zipper closure, a front zipper pocket and black edge trim. It measures 8.27 x 6.5 x 3.27 inches (21.0 x 16.5 x 8.3 cm) and holds a phone, a small wallet, sunglasses, cosmetics, tickets and keys. The adjustable, removable shoulder strap works for cross-body or shoulder carry. At 8.27 inches wide, the crossbody is wider than the 4.5 x 6.5-inch small bag limit, so the clear bag limit is the rule that applies to it. Black edge trim is the opaque part at bag check. It suits concerts and hands-free carry.
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See the rest of our clear stadium bags. Check Bank of America Stadium's bag policy page before your event, because the stadium can change its rules.
Bank of America Stadium bag policy FAQ
Can you bring a purse into Bank of America Stadium?
You can bring a purse, bag or clutch up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches into Bank of America Stadium in any material, clear or not. A purse larger than that must be transparent and fit within 12 x 6 x 12 inches. Staff inspect every allowed purse at the entrance.
Can you bring a clear backpack to Bank of America Stadium?
You can bring a clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bag up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches into Bank of America Stadium. A clear tote in that size matches the written rule. The prohibited list names non-transparent backpacks, and the stadium's pages do not mention clear backpacks.
Can you bring a diaper bag into Bank of America Stadium?
You can carry baby items in a clear bag up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches at Bank of America Stadium. A non-transparent diaper bag is not allowed, and no rule allows one because a child is present. Guest Relations does not stock diapers, wipes or formula, so pack what your child needs.
Is there a bag check at Bank of America Stadium?
Bank of America Stadium staff inspect every allowed bag at bag check locations before entry. The stadium lists no bag storage, lockers or bag-holding service, so there is nowhere on site to leave a bag. A bag that fails inspection goes back to your vehicle or is discarded.
Do kids need a ticket at Bank of America Stadium?
At Bank of America Stadium, children younger than 12 months need no ticket, and every child 12 months and older needs a game ticket. Strapped baby carriers and baby wraps without solid or mesh pockets or zippers are allowed after inspection, while strollers and baby seats are not. Tag-A-Kid wristbands from Guest Relations carry a child's seat location.
Is the Bank of America Stadium bag policy the same for concerts?
The Bank of America Stadium bag policy for concerts uses the same limits as game days. Clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags can measure up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches, and small bags up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches. As of October 4, 2026, the stadium's pages list no separate concert rules. Check your show's event page for gate times before you go.
How we checked this guide
Clear Bags Market checked the Bank of America Stadium bag policy page, the stadium Fan Guide, the 2026 Panthers Game Day Guide, the Charlotte FC A-Z Guide and the Charlotte FC clear bag page on October 4, 2026. We re-check the venue policies in our guides every week and update a guide when a venue changes its rules. The Duke's Mayo Bowl security fact comes from the Charlotte Sports Foundation, as WBTV reported on January 2, 2025.
Disclaimer: Clear Bags Market is an independent retailer. We are not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by Bank of America Stadium, the Carolina Panthers, Charlotte FC, the NFL or MLS. We use these names only to describe their published policies. Policies can change without notice, so check Bank of America Stadium's bag policy page before your event.
