Comerica Park bag policy: What you need to know for Detroit Tigers playoff games

Heading to a Detroit Tigers playoff game during the 2024 MLB postseason , and looking for the Comerica Park bag policy? We have the answers for you.

The Tigers, hosting their first playoff games in a decade, and their home park have a list of notable items that are prohibited or limited, as well as items that are allowed.

Here's what you should know:

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Comerica Park bag policy to know

• Metal detectors: Fans will have their permitted bags searched and must pass through a walkthrough metal detector. Guests can opt out of this screening, but will be subject to hand held metal detector screening or alternative screening procedures, according to the park security .
• Empty your pockets: Fans will need to empty their pockets of keys, mobile phones and other items before walking through the metal detector.
• Bag policy: With exceptions for diaper and medical bags, Comerica Park prohibits visitors from bringing bags, purses and clutches into the park. Each attendee may bring a single-compartment wallet no larger than 5 inches-by-7 inches-by-1½ inches, according to the team's website .
• No coolers or outside food/drink: The park prohibits guests from bringing coolers as well as outside food or drinks, with the exception of one factory-sealed water bottle per person, and sealed drink boxes for children.
• No knives or weapons of any kind permitted.
• Cashless payment only: Comerica Park is a cashless venue, meaning food, drinks, merchandise and other on-site amenities can only be purchased with a credit or debit card. For those who arrive without cashless payment methods, Comerica park has installed three Cash2Card kiosks, which instantly transfer cash currency onto a temporary Visa card. The kiosks are located in concourse sections 121, 138 and 328.

Here is a list of permitted items inside Comerica Park.

What you can bring to Comerica Park

• Binoculars.
• Blankets.
• Point-and-shoot camera (professional &/or commercial cameras with interchangeable or detachable lenses are not allowed).
• Juice boxes, only if you have children in your party or for medical needs.
• Headphones.
• Knitting needles.
• Seat cushions.
• Signs and banners (any wave flags, banners, signs, or other items that are affixed to any pole or stick made of wood, metal, plastic, or any other hard material and that is more than 11” x 17”in length are prohibited).
• Small radios.
• Battery-operated/ rechargeable, handheld fans.
• Battery-operated coats, gloves, and vests.
• Baseball mitts/gloves
• One factory-sealed clear plastic bottle of unflavored water per guest.
• Strollers (umbrella-type that folds up and will fit underneath the seat, large strollers may be checked at Guest Services).
• Only small collapsible umbrellas (Umbrellas with metal tips and large golf umbrellas are prohibited).

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