2017 NFL Mexico Game Security Policies and Prohibited Items to Provide a Safer Environment for the Public and to Expedite Fan En
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2017 NFL Mexico Game Security Policies and Prohibited Items To provide a safer environment for the public and to expedite fan entry into stadiums, the NFL limits the size and type of bags that may be brought into stadiums. Visit nfl.com/allclear for more details. Security screening at Estadio Azteca will be significantly heightened for the game. All items carried by spectators will be carefully inspected and potentially not permitted into the stadium. Consistent with all NFL games, the NFL strongly encourages fans not to bring any type of bag, but if necessary, those outlined below are permissible: • Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12” x 6” x 12” OR • One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar), AND • Small clutch bags, 4.5” x 6.5”, with or without a handle or strap, can be taken into the stadium with one of the clear plastic bag options. • An exception will be made for medically necessary items after thorough inspection at a gate designated for this purpose. Prohibited bags include, but are not limited to: purses or bags larger than 4.5” x 6.5”, coolers, briefcases, backpacks, fanny packs, cinch bags/draw string bags that are not clear or exceed 12” x 6” x 12”, luggage of any kind, computer bags, binocular cases and camera bags, and large traditional seat cushions that have pockets, zippers, compartments or covers. Prohibited Items in Estadio Azteca The following list is a guide only. It is not intended to be all-inclusive. - Alcohol (unless purchased at an NFL venue) - Fireworks - Animals (except assistive animals) - Frisbees - Banners (any object that obstructs the view of others) - Laser lights and pointers - Belt Buckles (oversized) - Masks of any kind except for religious purposes - Beach balls - Mace/ pepper spray - Beverage (unless purchased at an NFL venue) - Motorized scooters and skateboards - Camcorders - Noisemakers and horns - Containers of any type: - Poles, sticks, missile like objects of any kind * Aerosol cans - Selfie sticks * Coolers (of any size) - Strollers * Bottles - Tripods - Drones - Umbrellas - Food (unless purchased at an NFL venue) - Weapons, knives, explosives and firearms - Footballs - Whistles Note: Prohibited items and items determined to not be appropriate for entry into the stadium will be the responsibility of the ticketholder and cannot be accepted or checked by the NFL, Estadio Azteca or the Mexico City Police Department (Secretaria De Seguridad Publica). We urge spectators to secure these items in vehicles or their hotel rooms. The NFL, Estadio Azteca and the Mexico City Police Department (Secretaria De Seguridad Publica) will not store prohibited or excluded items for spectators. Cameras and Binoculars – Small cameras and binoculars will be allowed. No spectator cameras with lenses more than six inches (6”) long will be permitted. Again, camcorders will be prohibited. Binocular cases and camera bags are not permitted. *Items purchased after passing through security on gameday will be allowed into Estadio Azteca. The cooperation, patience and understanding of spectators are greatly appreciated by the National Football League, Estadio Azteca and the Mexico City Police Department (Secretaria De Seguridad Publica). SECURITY SCREENING ON GAMEDAY BEGINS AT 11:30AM. PLEASE COME EARLY TO AVOID DELAYS AND SPEED THE ENTRANCE OF ALL SPECTATORS. .