Nationals Park
Washington, DC · Stadium
Nationals Park runs a clear bag policy, and it is a generous one on size. A clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bag up to 16 by 16 by 8 inches gets in, including clear totes, clear drawstring bags, and one-gallon freezer bags, as long as no hardware or decoration hides what is inside. The non-clear option is a small clutch no larger than 5 by 7 by three-quarter inches, and you are allowed to carry one small clutch and one clear bag at the same time. Backpacks that are not clear are turned away. Fans with diaper bags or medical bags can use the ADA and Family lanes at the gates. The Navy Yard ballpark applies this to Nationals games and to its concerts, though a tour can tighten it, so check your event page. If your bag does not comply, Binbox storage sits outside the Center Field, Left Field, and Home Plate gates.
Venue details
Need a concert bag for Nationals Park?
Stadium-approved clear bags that meet the policy.
What you can bring
Or a small clutch, up to
5" x 7"
Does not need to be clear
- Clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bag up to 16 by 16 by 8 inches
- One-gallon clear freezer bag
- Small non-clear clutch up to 5 by 7 by three-quarter inches
- One clear bag and one small clutch carried together
- Diaper bags and medical bags via the ADA and Family lanes
Not allowed inside
- Non-clear bags larger than a 5 by 7 inch clutch
- Backpacks that are not clear
- Bags with hardware or decoration that hides the contents
- Coolers and hard-sided containers
- Weapons, drones, and laser pointers
Guests with diaper bags or medical bags may use the ADA and Family lanes, where the bags are inspected rather than sized. Concerts follow the same standing policy, and a specific show can add restrictions.
Upcoming events
Heading to a show at Nationals 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.
Browse all upcoming concerts →
No bag that fits? Plan ahead
Nationals Park offers Binbox storage outside the Center Field, Left Field, and Home Plate gates for bags that do not meet the policy, so a non-compliant bag has somewhere to go for a fee.
Common questions
Does Nationals Park require a clear bag?
Yes for anything larger than a small clutch. A clear bag up to 16 by 16 by 8 inches gets in, and the only non-clear option is a clutch no bigger than 5 by 7 by three-quarter inches.
Can I carry a clutch and a clear bag at the same time?
Yes. Nationals Park allows one small non-clear clutch and one clear bag per guest at the same time.
Can I bring a backpack to a Nationals Park concert?
Only if it is clear and within 16 by 16 by 8 inches. Non-clear backpacks are prohibited.
What if my bag does not meet the policy?
Binbox storage sits outside the Center Field, Left Field, and Home Plate gates, so you can stow a non-compliant bag for a fee and still make the show.
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
Garages ring the Navy Yard neighborhood around the park, and prepaying a spot beats circling on a big night.
Public transit
The Navy Yard-Ballpark station on Metro's Green Line sits a block from the Center Field Gate, the easiest way in and out.
Rideshare
Use the designated drop-off zones near the park and set your pickup a couple of blocks out after the show.
Seating chart
Verified July 2026 against the Nationals Park official policy. Rules can change for one-off events, so check your event page too.