Great American Ball Park
Cincinnati, OH · Stadium
Great American Ball Park does not require a clear bag, and the size limit is a generous 16 by 16 by 8 inches. Everyday purses, crossbody bags, totes, and clutches all sit well within that, and they do not have to be clear. The one thing to leave behind is a traditional backpack, the multi-pocketed kind meant to be worn on your back, which is not permitted except when it is a medical bag or an infant-care bag. Every carry-in item is inspected at entry and can be checked again inside, and no bag can be left unattended. The riverfront Cincinnati ballpark applies this to Reds games and to its concerts, though a tour can tighten it, so check your event page before you head to The Banks. A purse or tote under 16 by 16 by 8 breezes through, while a backpack stays home or in the car.
Venue details
Need a concert bag for Great American Ball Park?
Stadium-approved clear bags that meet the policy.
What you can bring
- Purses, crossbody bags, totes, and clutches up to 16 by 16 by 8 inches
- Clear bags within the size limit
- Medical bags and infant-care bags
- Phones, wallets, and keys
Not allowed inside
- Traditional multi-pocket backpacks worn on the back
- Any bag larger than 16 by 16 by 8 inches
- Hard-sided coolers
- Glass bottles, cans, and alcohol
- Weapons, drones, and laser pointers
A backpack is allowed only when it is a medical bag or an infant-care bag, and both are inspected at the gate. Concerts follow the same baseline as Reds games, and a tour can add restrictions.
Upcoming events
Heading to a show at Great American Ball Park? Here are the next events, with tickets on StubHub and SeatGeek so you can compare before you buy. The bag policy above applies to every one of them.
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No bag that fits? Plan ahead
Great American Ball Park does not advertise general bag storage, so a traditional backpack or any oversized bag should stay in your vehicle. The generous size cap means most everyday bags fit.
Common questions
Does Great American Ball Park require a clear bag?
No. Clear bags are not required. Any bag up to 16 by 16 by 8 inches is allowed as long as it is not a traditional backpack.
Can I bring a backpack to a Great American Ball Park concert?
No. Traditional multi-pocket backpacks are not permitted, except medical or infant-care bags. Bring a purse, tote, or crossbody bag under the size limit instead.
Will my bag be searched?
Yes. Every carry-in item is inspected at entry and can be checked again inside, and no bag may be left unattended.
Is the bag policy different for concerts than for Reds games?
The 16 by 16 by 8 rule is the same for both, though a tour can tighten it for a specific concert. Check your event page before you go.
Getting there
Gates open
Concert gate times vary by show and are on your event page. Every bag is inspected, so arrive early if you carry one.
Parking
The Banks garages and riverfront lots surround the park, and prepaying a spot beats circling on a busy night.
Public transit
The Cincinnati Bell Connector streetcar stops near the park at The Banks, and Metro buses serve downtown, both easy car-free options.
Rideshare
Use the designated drop-off zones at The Banks and set your pickup a block or two out after the show.
Seating chart
Verified July 2026 against the Great American Ball Park official policy. Rules can change for one-off events, so check your event page too.