Minnesota Vikings
What can you bring into U.S. Bank Stadium?
Outside Food
Exceptions OnlyOutside food exceptions will be made for those with medical requirements and/or special needs.
Outside Beverages and Water Bottles
AllowedOne (1) 32 oz factory sealed plastic bottle of water per person, or one (1) 32 oz empty reusable water bottle (no metal or glass) will be permitted for Vikings games.
Outside Alcohol
Not allowedAlcohol of any kind may not be brought into or removed from the stadium.
Coolers
Not allowedCoolers and hard-sided containers are prohibited at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Bags and Purses
AllowedBags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12" x 6" x 12" are permitted, along with one-gallon clear plastic freezer bags and small clutch bags that are 4.5" x 6.5". Exceptions are made for medically necessary items.
How Minnesota Vikings compares
- U.S. Bank Stadium does not allow outside food outside of medical, infant or dietary exceptions, putting it in the minority: 11 of 32 NFL stadiums do allow it.
- Its 32 oz bottle limit sits between the 16.9 oz cap at Arizona Cardinals and the 34 oz allowed at Denver Broncos.
- Outside alcohol is banned here, as it is at every one of the 32 NFL stadiums we track.
Based on all 32 NFL policies on this site. See the full NFL comparison.
The Spaghetti Policy
Under the 'Marinara Clause,' a thermos is a hard-sided cooler and thus banned, and since noodles are 'outside food' without a medical mandate, the verdict is a resounding NO. However, if I had a better lawyer, I could argue that a ladle of pomodoro is technically a 'non-alcoholic beverage' under the water bottle exception, provided it is factory-sealed in plastic. It is a tragedy of bureaucratic incompetence, but for now, the pasta remains outside.
Unofficial, untangled, and legally meaningless. Trust the real rules above.