Beyoncé Renaissance World Tour: Clear bag policy at State Farm Stadium

Beyoncé will return to State Farm Stadium on Thursday, Aug. 24, for her first metro Phoenix concert since she shared the stage at the same venue with her husband, Jay-Z, on a co-headlining concert in 2018.

If you’re planning to attend the concert, but you’re not quite sure what kind of bag they’ll let you bring inside the stadium, it may time for a refresher course.

The NFL Clear Bag Policy has been designed to provide a safer environment for the public and significantly expedite fan entry into stadiums.

The policy was updated at the start of pre-season play. Clear backpacks and clear fanny packs are now permitted in State Farm Stadium, but strict limits remain in place with regard to the size of your bag.

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The State Farm Stadium website strongly encourages fans to not bring any bags.

However, each fan may carry one bag that is:

In addition to one of the clear bags noted above, fans may also carry in a small clutch purse, wallet or other non-clear bag no larger than 4.5- by 6.5-inches, with or without a handle or strap.

All are subject to search.

Exceptions to this policy will be made for all medically necessary items after proper inspection.

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Each ticket holder, including children, will be allowed to carry an approved clear bag and a clutch purse or wallet.

When arriving at the stadium gates, fans will pass through two security checks.

At the first security check, a short distance from the gates, staff will visually check the size and type of all bags being carried in to ensure they meet NFL Clear Bag Policy requirements.

At the second security check, an Access Control Point, the contents of all bags will be searched and all fans will be required to walk through a metal detector or be screened with a hand-held device.

There are no provisions available to store any prohibited bags or items. Guests will be asked to return prohibited items to their vehicle or dispose of them at the gate.

Complimentary, disposable, clear plastic freezer bags will be available at the Access Control Points to afford guests the opportunity to transfer belongings to an approved bag before approaching the stadium.

The empty, non-approved bag will not be allowed into the stadium and must be returned to a vehicle or disposed of at the gate.

State Farm Stadium and the Arizona Cardinals are not responsible for items left behind, lost, stolen or damaged.

Diaper bags are not permitted, but diapers and wipes may be carried in a clear bag.

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Additional clothing and blankets are permitted if carried loosely or in an approved clear bag.

Blankets should be carried over the shoulder to be screened more quickly.

Small cameras, binoculars and cellphones are permitted if carried loosely or in an approved clear bag.

Seat cushions without pockets, zippers or concealable areas must not exceed 18 inches wide.

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