PNC Park
Pittsburgh, PA · Stadium
PNC Park keeps its bag rule simple and forgiving, one bag per guest that is soft-sided and no larger than 16 by 16 by 8 inches. Purses, fanny packs, and even backpacks are all fine as long as they are soft-sided and fit that limit, and none of it has to be clear. Anything over the size or anything hard-sided is turned away, with diaper bags and medical bags allowed after a security check. Every bag is searched at the gate. The riverfront Pittsburgh ballpark, across the Allegheny from downtown, applies this to Pirates games and to its concerts, though a tour can tighten it, so check your event page before you cross the Clemente Bridge. Bring one soft bag under 16 by 16 by 8, clear or not, and you will move right through.
Venue details
Need a concert bag for PNC Park?
Stadium-approved clear bags that meet the policy.
What you can bring
- One soft-sided bag up to 16 by 16 by 8 inches
- Purses, fanny packs, and soft-sided backpacks within the size limit
- Clear bags within the size limit
- Diaper bags and medical bags, after a security check
- Phones, wallets, and keys
Not allowed inside
- Any bag larger than 16 by 16 by 8 inches
- Hard-sided bags and coolers
- Glass bottles, cans, and alcohol
- Weapons, drones, and laser pointers
- Selfie sticks and professional camera equipment
Diaper bags and medical bags are allowed after a security check even when they exceed the usual expectations. Concerts follow the same baseline as Pirates games, and a tour can add restrictions.
Upcoming events
Heading to a show at PNC 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
PNC Park does not advertise general bag storage, so anything over 16 by 16 by 8 inches or hard-sided should stay in your vehicle. The soft-sided allowance means most everyday bags, including many backpacks, fit fine.
Common questions
Does PNC Park require a clear bag?
No. Clear bags are not required. One soft-sided bag up to 16 by 16 by 8 inches is allowed, clear or not.
Can I bring a backpack to a PNC Park concert?
Yes, as long as it is soft-sided and fits within 16 by 16 by 8 inches. Hard-sided bags and anything over the size limit are turned away.
Will my bag be searched?
Yes. Every bag is searched at the gate, and diaper or medical bags are allowed after a security check.
Is the bag policy different for concerts than for Pirates games?
The soft-sided 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 searched, so arrive early if you carry one.
Parking
North Shore lots and garages surround the park, and prepaying a spot beats circling on a busy night.
Public transit
The Pittsburgh Light Rail runs free across the river to the North Side station near the park, an easy car-free option, and the Clemente Bridge closes to cars for a walk over from downtown.
Rideshare
Use the designated North Shore drop-off zones and set your pickup a block or two out after the show.
Seating chart
Verified July 2026 against the PNC Park official policy. Rules can change for one-off events, so check your event page too.