Rate Field bag policy
Bag rules for Chicago White Sox games at Rate Field in Chicago, IL, as posted on the venue's own page. Checked 1 November 2026.
Clear bag requiredClear bag only, up to 12 x 12 x 6 in
Backpacks not allowednot allowed, including clear backpacks
The rules
- Clear bag size
- 12 x 12 x 6 in [1]
- Small bag or clutch
- 9 x 5 x 2 in non-clear clutch [1]
- Backpacks
- not allowed, including clear backpacks [1]
- Diaper bags
- Permitted when a child is present, subject to additional search. [1]
- Medical bags
- Medically necessary bags permitted, subject to additional search. [1]
- Bag check
- Off-site checking at 35th and Shields in parking lot C. A fee applies, amount not stated. [1]
The venue page does not say anything about: other bags.
Some items not allowed
- Baseball bats
- Drones or unmanned aerial vehicles
- Explosives, fireworks or flammables
- Aerosol cans (i.e., sunscreen, hair spray)
A sample from the venue's list. See the full list on the venue page.
Concerts and other events at the same venue can have different rules. Check the event page before you go.
Sources
- Rate Field Policies and Procedures, Chicago White Sox, checked 1 November 2026