Here’s where it gets ironic: you can bring a blanket, a jacket, and even a small camera into the stadium, but God forbid you try to carry a non-clear handbag that’s 5.5 inches tall. The rule even applies to fanny packs—yes, the beloved 90s accessory. If your fanny pack is larger than that tiny clutch dimensions, it’s a no-go. I almost laughed when I saw a grown man arguing that his fanny pack was “basically a belt.” Spoiler: he lost that argument.
Also, camera bags are treated like regular bags. So if you bring your DSLR in a case, that case must be clear or small. Or you can just walk in with the camera around your neck—that’s fine. The policy is almost comedic in its weirdness.
How to Not Be That Person at the Gate
Let me save you the humiliation. First, buy a clear backpack from Amazon for $10. I now own three. They’re ugly, but they work. Second, keep your ID, phone, keys, and lip balm in that tiny clutch inside your clear bag. That way, you don’t have to dig through a transparent abyss to find your parking ticket.
Concacaf Nations League Finals - AT&T Stadium
One more tip: if you’re bringing a big group, have everyone consolidate items into one clear bag. Yes, it’s a living nightmare of shared hand sanitizer and loose granola bars, but it saves time. The security staff will actually thank you if you do this—I’ve seen it happen.
