U.S. Bank Stadium
Minneapolis, MN · Stadium
U.S. Bank Stadium uses the NFL clear bag policy for every event, Vikings 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 striking glass-walled domed stadium in downtown Minneapolis, right on the light rail. Pack the wrong bag and there is no bag check to fall back on. Here is exactly what gets in at U.S. Bank Stadium and what stays in the car.
Venue details
Need a concert bag for U.S. Bank 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 up to 4.5 by 6.5 inches, which does not need to be clear
Not allowed inside
- Backpacks of any kind, including clear ones
- Purses, totes, and bags larger than 12 by 6 by 12 inches
- Coolers, briefcases, computer bags, and fanny packs
- Strollers and outside food or drinks
Medically necessary items are screened at the gate. Most other bags, including diaper bags, have to meet the clear bag rule, so pack baby items in a clear bag.
Upcoming events
Heading to a show at U.S. Bank 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
U.S. Bank Stadium does not offer bag check, so anything that does not meet the policy has to go back to your vehicle. Since the light rail drops you at the door, the easy move is to travel light.
Common questions
What size clear bag can I bring to U.S. Bank 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 U.S. Bank 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. Medically necessary items are screened at the gate.
How do I get to U.S. Bank Stadium?
The Metro light rail Blue and Green lines stop right at the stadium downtown, so the train is the easy way in.
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 is no stadium-run parking, but more than 20,000 spaces sit within a 20-minute walk, with lots opening about six hours before events.
Public transit
U.S. Bank Stadium is on the Metro Blue and Green light rail lines in downtown Minneapolis, so the train drops you right at the door.
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 U.S. Bank Stadium official policy. Rules can change for one-off events, so check your event page too.