Petco Park
San Diego, CA · Stadium
Petco Park runs a clear bag policy for concerts, so anything bigger than a small clutch has to be clear. A single-compartment clear plastic bag no larger than 12 by 6 by 12 inches is your main way in, and the one non-clear alternative is a small purse or clutch no bigger than 5 by 7 inches. Backpacks are turned away, and so are drawstring bags, grocery totes, laptop cases, and other multi-compartment bags, clear or not. Diaper bags and medical bags that need to be larger are allowed and get searched at the gate. The downtown San Diego ballpark applies this to Padres games and to its concerts, which even have their own published prohibited-items list, so check your event page before you head to the East Village. Show up with a clear 12 by 6 by 12 bag or a 5 by 7 clutch and you will move right through security.
Venue details
Need a concert bag for Petco 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
- Single-compartment clear plastic bag up to 12 by 6 by 12 inches
- Small non-clear clutch or purse up to 5 by 7 inches
- One-gallon clear plastic bag
- Diaper bags and medical bags, searched at the gate
- Phones, wallets, and keys
Not allowed inside
- Backpacks of any kind, including clear backpacks
- Drawstring bags, grocery totes, and laptop cases
- Non-clear bags larger than a 5 by 7 inch clutch
- Coolers and hard-sided containers
- Weapons, drones, and laser pointers
Diaper bags and medical bags that must exceed the size limit are allowed and searched at entry. Concerts carry their own published prohibited-items list on top of the standing policy, so treat your event page as the final word.
Upcoming events
Heading to a show at Petco 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
Petco Park does not advertise general bag storage, so a backpack or oversized bag should stay in your vehicle or hotel. Aim to arrive with a compliant clear bag or a small clutch.
Common questions
Does Petco Park require a clear bag?
Yes for anything larger than a small clutch. A single-compartment clear bag up to 12 by 6 by 12 inches gets in, and the only non-clear option is a purse or clutch no bigger than 5 by 7 inches.
Can I bring a backpack to a Petco Park concert?
No. Backpacks are prohibited, including clear ones, along with drawstring bags, grocery totes, and laptop cases. Bring a clear bag or a small clutch instead.
Are diaper bags or medical bags allowed?
Yes. Diaper bags and medical bags that need to be larger than the size limit are permitted and are searched at the gate.
Is the bag policy different for concerts than for Padres games?
The clear bag rule is the same, and concerts add their own published prohibited-items list. Check your event page before you leave home.
Getting there
Gates open
Concert gate times vary by show and are on your event page. Bags are searched at entry, so arrive early if you carry one.
Parking
Padres-run lots and downtown garages ring the East Village, and prepaying a spot beats circling on a big night.
Public transit
The San Diego Trolley stops at the Gaslamp Quarter and Park & Market stations a short walk from the park, the easiest car-free route.
Rideshare
Use the designated downtown drop-off zones and set your pickup a block or two off Park Boulevard after the show.
Seating chart
Verified July 2026 against the Petco Park official policy. Rules can change for one-off events, so check your event page too.