Lucas Oil Stadium
Indianapolis, IN · Stadium
Lucas Oil Stadium uses the NFL clear bag policy for every event, Colts games and concerts alike. Bring a clear bag inside the size limit or a small clutch and you move through the gates fast. It is the retractable-roof stadium in downtown Indianapolis, an easy walk from the convention center and downtown hotels. Pack the wrong bag and there is no bag check to fall back on. Here is exactly what gets in at Lucas Oil Stadium and what stays behind.
Venue details
Need a concert bag for Lucas Oil Stadium?
Stadium-approved clear bags that meet the policy.
What you can bring
Or a small clutch, up to
4.5" x 6.5"
Does not need to be clear
- A clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bag up to 12 by 6 by 12 inches
- A one-gallon clear plastic freezer bag, the Ziploc kind, also counts
- A small clutch or wallet up to 4.5 by 6.5 inches, which does not need to be clear
- Medical bags, including breast pumps, which skip the clear rule but are screened
Not allowed inside
- Backpacks of any kind, including clear ones
- Purses, totes, and bags larger than 12 by 6 by 12 inches
- Coolers, cinch bags, and fanny packs
- Camera bags, binocular cases, and computer bags
Bags with medical devices and supplies, including breast pumps, are not held to the clear bag rule, but they are searched at the gate. Diaper bags must follow the clear bag policy, so pack baby items in a clear bag.
Upcoming events
Heading to a show at Lucas Oil Stadium? 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.
Browse all upcoming concerts →
No bag that fits? Plan ahead
Lucas Oil Stadium does not offer bag check, so anything that does not meet the policy has to go back to your vehicle or hotel. Since most people walk in from downtown, plan to travel light.
Common questions
What size clear bag can I bring to Lucas Oil Stadium?
A clear bag up to 12 by 6 by 12 inches, plus a small clutch up to 4.5 by 6.5 inches that does not need to be clear. A one-gallon clear freezer bag also counts.
Are clear backpacks allowed at Lucas Oil Stadium?
No. Backpacks are not permitted, even clear ones. Bring a clear tote within the size limit instead.
Can I bring a diaper bag?
Diaper bags have to follow the clear bag policy, so pack baby items in a clear bag. Medical bags, including breast pumps, skip the clear rule but are screened.
Is there a bag check at Lucas Oil Stadium?
No. There is no bag check, so a bag that does not meet the policy has to leave with you.
Getting there
Gates open
Gates usually open about two hours before kickoff and 90 minutes to two hours before concerts, so check your event.
Parking
There are about 2,000 spaces around the stadium plus tens of thousands more across downtown. Arrive early, since road closures and traffic build up well before kickoff.
Public transit
Lucas Oil Stadium is in downtown Indianapolis, an easy walk from the convention center and many hotels, so a lot of people skip driving entirely.
Rideshare
Rideshare drop-off runs the streets around the stadium. Expect a wait and a slow exit right after the event.
Seating chart
Verified June 2026 against the Lucas Oil Stadium official policy. Rules can change for one-off events, so check your event page too.