Taylor Swift bag policy: What you can and cannot bring to Detroit concerts at Ford Field

DETROIT (FOX 2) - If you're headed to the Taylor Swift concerts at Ford Field in Detroit on Friday or Saturday, you're going to want to leave some items at home.

The Era Tour shows have a clear bag policy. Bags that are clear and made of plastic, vinyl, or PVC, and are smaller than 12 inches by 6 inches by 12 inches are allowed. Additionally, these bags cannot have stickers, graphics, or writing on more than one side. 

As part of this clear bag policy, one-gallon plastic freezer bags are allowed. Small clutches that are not clear are also permitted, only if they are no bigger than 4 ½ by 6 ½ inches.

All bags will be inspected prior to entering the venue.

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What else is allowed at the Taylor Swift concerts:

• Medically necessary items including insulin, medication, portable oxygen, small soft pack coolers, and breast pumps
• Medical/Covid Masks or religious face coverings. No other types of masks are permitted.
• Infant items in a clear bag (bottles, formula) are allowed with a child. Diaper bags are not allowed per the Clear Bag Policy
• Posters & signs, maximum size of 11 inches by 17 inches, without poles or sticks. Must not block another guest’s view.
• Football helmets. Altered helmets equipped with spikes or any other item that can be used as a weapon are not permitted
• Seat cushions not exceeding 15 inches by 15 inches and must not contain armrests, zippers, pockets, flaps, or metal backs

Items not allowed at the Taylor Swift concerts:

• Purses larger than a clutch bag, coolers, briefcases, backpacks, book bags, diaper bags, fanny packs, cinch bags, groceryand paper bags, duffle bags, computer bags, or luggage of any kind.
• Aerosol cans (hairspray, sunscreen, mace, pepper spray, bug spray, spray paint, etc.)
• Animals (except certified service animals to aid guests with disabilities)
• Balloons (air or helium)
• Balls (beach balls, footballs, etc.)
• Banners or large flags
• Battery-operated clothing, signs, and lights
• Bicycles, Scooters, Skateboards, Skates, Segways, or unauthorized means of transportation
• No professional or commercial cameras (includes any camera with detachable lens)
• Chairs including folding chairs or stools
• Chains, chain wallets, studded jewelry, or spurs
• Clothing, customers or personal effects that may impede the view of those around or behind you.
• Decals, stickers, confetti, or glitter
• Drones and/or remote-controlled aircraft
• Electronic equipment including laptop computers, tablets, digital readers, audio recording devices, video recorders, tripods, and wearable video cameras including Go Pros.
• Flammables including fireworks, road flares, emergency flares, explosives or other incendiary devices
• Flashlights
• Food, beverages, liquids, and storage containers (large coolers, ice chests, thermoses, cans, bottles, metal water bottles, flasks, cups,boxes, popcorn buckets, etc.)
• Glass or metal containers of any kind
• Handcuffs or other restraint items
• Handouts, items, or goods intended for unauthorized sale, promotion, exchange, or giveaway
• Illegal substances
• Knives, pocket knives, box cutters, scissors, etc.
• Laser pointers
• Marijuana, including medically prescribed, electronic accessories, or paraphernalia associated with marijuana or illegal narcotics use.
• Markers (permanent) and/or paint
• Noisemaking devices (air horns, bells, bullhorns, kazoos, musical instruments, thunder sticks, whistles, etc.)
• Objects that can be used as missiles or projectiles (sticks, poles, bats, clubs, Frisbees, etc.)
• Offensive, profane, or political messages or images on signs and clothing that are distasteful or indecent
• Radios or Walkie Talkies
• Selfie sticks
• Strollers and infant car seats or carriers
• Umbrellas
• Weapons including handguns, ammo, tasers, chemical sprays, brass knuckles, etc.*
• Wrapped gifts