Here is the updated section from the A-to-Z guide:
Bags and BackpacksHat-tips to Scott Proctor's Arm and The Girl Who Loved Andy Pettitte.
Diaper bags, small backpacks, small purses and bags are permitted. However, in accordance with Major League Baseball security regulations, bags larger than 16 x 16 x 8 inches will not be allowed into the Stadium. Briefcases, large backpacks, large purses and bags, coolers and hard-sided bags and containers are also not permitted. All bags must be thoroughly inspected before they are permitted into the Stadium. Box templates shall be used at inspection points, and bags and their contents must fit without assistance, modification or adjustment. The Yankees reserve the right to inspect any bags, clothing or other articles prior to entry into Yankee Stadium and prohibit entry or require removal of any items the Yankees deem inappropriate or potentially injurious to Yankee Stadium, other patrons or field personnel.
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I didn't know that was a rule. One time (out of 3) a guy denied us from bringing in a bag so I went to a different person going in and they let us right in. We took the subway that time so there is no way we could have left it anywhere.
Robert, if you ever have an issue bringing something into the Stadium, there is a place on River Ave, I think it's Stan's, that has a sign saying that they have a bag check. I know several people who have used it and never had a problem with it.
I brought my kid to the game on Thursday and saw that this policy was posted. We had a big diaper bag and even a soft sided cooler and got no problems from security.
Cool. We usually only bring Subway sandwhiches with us, and when we but them they're always in those clear plastic bags, so we've never really had a problem. But with all the new great food selections I don't think we'll be bringing anything into the Stadium besides our bodys.
i brought a bag into the stadium 3 weeks ago..had no problem
Anon, that's probably when the policy changed.
then why are you so far behind the ball posting this?
Because A) I haven't been to a game in a while. B) This is the first I have heard about it.
Anonymous, I have a question for you. Why are you such an ass hole? Nobody has mentioned any of this until yesterday, on any blog. Today and yesterday it hit four or five blogs. The news is clearly pretty recent.
Because I've been out of town a lot for work, I went yesterday for the first time since before the all star break. I saw the sign regarding bags. All I had was my ticket but was still told by security to open my jacket (nothing there) and empty my pockets (only my wallet). At least there was no "pat down". While on the road since mid July, I went to games in Aneheim, San Diego, Dodger Stadium, and Washington DC. All allow large bags, including backpacks(although the rules posted say they must fit under the seat). So I don't know how these stadiums allow large bags and backpacks the Yankees rules say "...in accordance with with Major League Basebal Security..." What gives? Why are the "Major League Rules" different here? And don't tell me security or 9/11. I know many in law enforcement and this has nothing to do with security. If it did, they would hire highly trained professionals to do the screening and check bags, fans etc. To me it just goes back to the fan experience.
In the other stadiums, they go out of their way to make the fan experience enjoyable. When you enter, they simply look you over, and if you have a bag, they have a table and you open the bag. Same goes for Disneyland and Universal CA. No problems with backpacks etc, just open the bag and they take a quick look and check it;s contents. Once in the building, other teams allow fans to go near the dugouts, try to see the players up close and maybe get an autograph. Again, making the fan experience worth the trip to the stadium. Not here.
With the Yankees stressing fans to take mass transit and the new Metro North stop, I would think fans coming from their office may need to bring a briefcase or laptop case with them. I know if I still worked in lower Manhattan, I would have to bring my brifcase with my laptop with me and I would not check it at the bowling alley. Right now I stop at my house on my way from work to the stadium to drop off my briefcase and computer.
Since I'm back in DC next week, I will for to Baltimore for the three games and since I've been there a dozen or more times I know that the bag policy will be the same as the other stadiums outside New York. I go to Chicago after Labor Day and will see the WS for one game and the Cubs for two games. I'm betting, the "Major League Scurity Rules" in both ball parks will be different than Yankee Stadium.
If all you know is Yankee Stadium and the way they do business, you're forced to take what they give you. But if you travel and go to other stadiums, you see "best practices" and that there are better ways to accomplish the same objective (to provide a safe, enjoyable fan experience). You see how other organizations do more for their fan base and how they go out of their way to make the fan experience really enjoyable.
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