Security & Regulations

When we work together, we can all enjoy our time at the ballpark. Please review the below security policies regarding prohibited items and other safety protocol before coming to a game at Tropicana Field.

Prohibited Items

To promote a safe environment, security screening takes place prior to entering the ballpark. The following items are prohibited at Tropicana Field:

  • Backpacks of any size
  • Hard sided coolers or cases of any size
  • Bags exceeding 16" x 16" x 8"
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Outside food or drinks, except for one sealed bottle of water (20 ounces or less) per ticketed fan
  • Weapons of any kind, including firearms, knives or chemical sprays larger than .6 ounce
  • Fireworks or other explosives
  • Items that could be projectiles
  • Cameras with lenses longer than 12”
  • Bullhorns, percussion instruments, airhorns, whistles and other excessively loud noisemakers
  • Drones
  • Radio-controlled devices
  • Lasers
  • Audio speakers
  • Bats
  • Brooms over 36" long
  • Anything that can obstruct the view of other fans
  • Wrapped packages
  • Footwear with wheels
  • Clothing or signs with obscene or derogatory language or gestures
  • Pets, except service animals
  • Any item deemed to pose risk to the health or safety of others or cannot be thoroughly screened and cleared by security

Prohibited items will not be stored. If you have any of these items with you, they may be returned to your vehicle or discarded.

Rules & Regulations

We are glad to welcome you to Tropicana Field and are committed to creating a welcoming and enjoyable environment. The Fan Code of Conduct is intended to address behavior that is inconsistent with these goals and detracts from the ballpark experience.

Violation of the Fan Code of Conduct can be addressed by verbal warnings, ejections, future denied entry, and/or arrest.

  • Drink responsibly. Do not consume alcohol if you are underage.

  • Restricted areas: Do not enter restricted areas in and around the stadium – including the playing field.

  • Fan Interference: Major League Baseball rules require that fans not go onto the field, throw objects onto the field, or interfere with balls still in play.

  • Pets, except service animals, are not permitted.

  • Sit only in your ticketed seat and stay alert for bats, balls or other objects leaving the field of play. Baseballs hit or thrown into the stands can be dangerous.

  • Clothing and footwear are required to be worn at all times while at Tropicana Field.

  • Tropicana Field is a smoke-free facility. The use of tobacco products of any kind, including e-cigarettes, vapes, and chewing tobacco, is not permitted on property.

  • Fans are not permitted to bring outside food or drinks into Tropicana Field. One sealed bottle of water (20 ounces or less) is permitted per ticketed fan.

  • Respect your fellow fans. Derogatory, threatening, or obscene language, gestures or behavior will not be tolerated.

  • Threats of violence or abusive language related to sports betting directed at players, players families, club personnel, or umpires will not be tolerated.

  • Solicitation by any fan for contributions or donations or the distribution of literature or other items on ballpark property is prohibited.

  • Banners and signs are permitted and may be displayed in the stadium if they are baseball related, do not interfere with the playing field or other ballpark signage, or inhibit the view of other fans. Derogatory language, gestures, or symbols are not permitted on signs. Management reserves the right to remove any sign displayed on the property.

  • Brooms (less than 36” overall length), and umbrellas are allowed if the item does not interfere with other fans’ enjoyment of the game.

  • Beach balls, Frisbees and other objects cannot be thrown in the stadium and are prohibited.

  • Noise makers, percussion instruments, air horns, laser pointers and any other nuisance or distracting items are prohibited.

  • Radios, laptops, tablets, and other electronic devices are allowed in the ballpark when used with personal headphones.

  • The use of personal still and video cameras are permitted so long as it does not obstruct or interfere with other fans. Tripods are prohibited. Pictures and video must be for your private, non-commercial use.