NFL Outlines Heightened Security Policies At Levi's For Super Bowl 50
SANTA CLARA (CBS SF) -- The NFL has released information for fans attending Super Bowl 50 to outline what items will be permitted and not permitted at Levi's Stadium this Sunday.
The security screening at the stadium will be significantly heightened for Super Bowl 50.
For fans who have attended NFL games (at Levi's Stadium and elsewhere), the policy specifying the size and type of bags that may be brought into stadiums for regular season games will also apply to the Super Bowl. Fans are encouraged to arrive early to avoid delays.
All items carried by spectators will be carefully inspected and potentially not permitted into Levi's Stadium. The NFL strongly encourages fans not to bring any type of bag to the Super Bowl. However, if a bag must be brought, it must conform with the restrictions listed below:
- Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12" x 6" x 12" OR
- One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar), AND
- Small clutch bags, 4.5" x 6.5", with or without a handle or strap, can be taken into the stadium with one of the clear plastic bag options.
Prohibited bags include, but are not limited to: purses or bags larger than 4.5" x 6.5", coolers, briefcases, backpacks, fanny packs, cinch bags/draw string bags that are not clear or exceed 12" x 6" x 12", luggage of any kind, computer bags, binocular cases and camera bags, and large traditional seat cushions that have pockets, zippers, compartments or covers.
An exception will be made for medically necessary items after inspection at a gate designated for this purpose.
Prohibited Items in Levi's Stadium
The following list is a guide only for items that may not be brought into the stadium. It is not intended to be all-inclusive.
- All unmanned aircraft systems (drones), radio controlled model aircraft and other devices that can be operated in airspace
- Any containers such as: aerosol cans, coolers of any size, bottles
- Alcohol - Food
- Animals (except assistive animals) - Footballs
- Banner (object that obstructs the view of another) - Fireworks
- Beach Balls - Frisbees
- Beverages - Laser Lights and Pointers
- Camcorders - Mace/Pepper Spray
- Noisemakers and Horns - Selfie Sticks, Poles, Missile-like objects of any kind
- Strollers - Tripods
- Umbrellas - Weapons, Knives and Explosives
Cameras and Binoculars – Small cameras and binoculars will be allowed. No spectator cameras with lenses more than six inches (6") long will be permitted. Camcorders will be prohibited. Binocular cases and camera bags are not permitted.
The cooperation, patience and understanding of spectators is greatly appreciated by the NFL, Levi's Stadium and the Santa Clara Police Department.
SECURITY SCREENING ON GAME DAY BEGINS AT 11 A.M (PST).
FANS ARE ENCOURAGED TO COME EARLY TO AVOID DELAYS AND SPEED THE ENTRANCE OF ALL SPECTATORS.
