Cincinnati Reds
What can you bring into Great American Ball Park?
Outside Food
AllowedOutside food is allowed. Bring it in a food bag or a soft-sided cooler no larger than 16x16x8 in.
Outside Beverages and Water Bottles
AllowedSoft drinks and water in unopened, clear plastic bottles with the safety seal intact. No glass, cans, or opened bottles.
Outside Alcohol
Not allowedAlcoholic beverages may not be brought into or out of Great American Ball Park.
Coolers
AllowedSoft-sided coolers up to 16x16x8 in are allowed (no prohibited items inside). Hard-sided coolers of any size are prohibited.
Bags and Purses
AllowedBags up to 16x16x8 in are allowed, plus small purses and food bags. Backpacks are prohibited unless designed for medical or infant care.
How Cincinnati Reds compares
- You can bring your own food into Great American Ball Park, as you can at 27 of 30 MLB stadiums.
- It lets you bring a cooler. 11 of 30 MLB stadiums permit them.
- Outside alcohol is banned here, as it is at every one of the 30 MLB stadiums we track.
Based on all 30 MLB policies on this site. See the full MLB comparison.
The Spaghetti Policy
Under the 'Marinara Clause,' a soft-sided cooler under 16” x 16” x 8” allows for the legal transport of noodles and sauce, making the verdict a resounding YES. While the sauce could be argued as a 'non-alcoholic beverage' in a sealed plastic bottle, I have successfully navigated the 'Pasta Loophole' to ensure no noodle is left behind. As long as you don't smuggle in a bottle of Chianti, which is strictly forbidden, you are legally entitled to a feast of the carina!
Unofficial, untangled, and legally meaningless. Trust the real rules above.