Smoking Policies at NFL Stadiums October 13, 2020
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Smoking Policies at NFL Stadiums October 13, 2020 Of the 32 National Football League Stadiums, 29 prohibit smoking, including the use of electronic cigarettes, anywhere inside the stadium (marked in blue). Two stadiums prohibit smoking, but not the use of electronic cigarettes, anywhere inside the stadium (marked in green). In addition, one stadium that prohibits the use of electronic cigarettes to the same extent that tobacco smoking is prohibited (marked in red). Arizona Cardinals - University of Phoenix Stadium In accordance with the Smoke-Free Arizona Act, University of Phoenix Stadium is a non-smoking facility. There are three designated smoking locations on the main concourse located beyond the Gate 2 exterior gate and outside the exit doors at Sections 102 and 137. Fans on the Club level, Loft corridor and terrace level can proceed to the designated smoking locations on the north ramp. Please remember to the keep the north ramp walk aisles clear for other fans and smoke only in the designated areas. Fans outside the stadium are reminded that they must be at least 20 feet away from any stadium entrance to smoke. E-cigarettes or vaporizer pens are not permitted inside University of Phoenix Stadium. Fans that do not comply with the smoking policy inside the stadium are subject to ejection. Atlanta Falcons – Mercedes-Benz Stadium • Smoking is prohibited in all areas of the stadium (this includes all smoking tobacco, e- cigarettes and vaporizers). • Violators of this policy may be ejected from the stadium. All Season Ticket holders are responsible for their conduct as well as the conduct of their guests and/or persons using their tickets. Baltimore Ravens - M&T Bank Stadium M&T Bank Stadium is now a smoke-free facility as required by Maryland State Law. There are no designated smoking areas inside M&T Bank Stadium. Designated smoking areas are located outside of Gates A, B, C, and D. Proceed to the designated smoking areas 25 feet or greater from the stadium entry gates. This policy also applies to electronic cigarettes or any alternative smoking product – they are not permitted. Guests who fail to comply with this policy may be ejected from the stadium. Thank you for your attention to this new policy. Buffalo Bills – New Era Field New Era Field is proud to be a smoke-free /tobacco-free facility. For the health, safety, and comfort of all Bills guests and New Era Field Team Members, smoking (including electronic cigarettes) and all tobacco products (including chewing tobacco, lighters and matches) are prohibited inside all areas of the stadium; including entry gates, concourses, seating areas, and all suites and clubs. There are no designated smoking areas in the stadium and re-entry is prohibited. Stadium guests who fail to comply with this smoking / tobacco policy are subject to ejection and may lose ticket privileges. Carolina Panthers – Bank of America Stadium Bank of America Stadium is a smoke-free facility. Smoking is prohibited inside all areas of the stadium including concourses, seating areas, suites and club areas. This includes but is not limited to cigarettes, vapor cigarettes and electronic cigarettes. 2530 San Pablo Avenue, Suite J, Berkeley, CA 94702 | 510.841.3032 | 510.841.3071 Fax | no-smoke.org | [email protected] ANRF is a 501c3 nonprofit organization and donations are tax deductible | Tax ID #94-2922136 Chicago Bears – Soldier Field The Smoke-Free Illinois Act prohibits smoking in Soldier Field. In consideration of the comfort of all guests, we ask for your cooperation. There are no designated smoking areas inside the stadium and re-entry is prohibited. Smokeless cigarettes/e-cigarettes are also prohibited. Cincinnati Bengals – Paul Brown Stadium Paul Brown Stadium is a smoke-free facility. Tobacco products, e-cigarettes and vaping are not permitted in the stadium. Guests who fail to comply with the policy after appropriate warnings may be subject to ejection from Paul Brown Stadium. Cleveland Browns – FirstEnergy Stadium In compliance with Chapter 3794 of the Ohio Revised Code, smoking is prohibited in FirstEnergy Stadium. E-cigarettes and chewing tobacco are also prohibited. For guests’ convenience, there are smoking sections located outside each of the north gates. Dallas Cowboys – AT&T Stadium Smoking is PROHIBITED IN ALL AREAS OF THE STADIUM (this includes all smoking tobacco, e- cigarettes and vaporizers). Guests wishing to smoke may do so only in designated smoking areas outside the stadium. Designated smoking areas are available in the following locations: • Miller Lite and AT&T Plazas (at least 50 feet from the stadium entrance) • Outside Entries A, E, F and K (at least 50 feet from the door ways, Club and Suite guests only) Violators of this policy may be ejected from the stadium. All Season Ticketholders are responsible for their conduct as well as the conduct of their guests and/or persons using their tickets. Denver Broncos – Sports Authority Field at Mile High Sports Authority Field at Mile High is a non-smoking facility. Smoking and use of alternative smoking devices (electronic or vapor) is only permitted in designated smoking areas. Smoking or use of alternative smoking devices in a non-designated area will result in ejection from the stadium without refund. Any form of marijuana consumption is prohibited on Sports Authority Field at Mile High property during public events, including in stadium parking lots. Detroit Lions – Ford Field Smoking is not permitted inside Ford Field. Smoking is not allowed inside the stadium including all seating areas, restrooms, club lounges, bars and suites. This includes, but is not limited to, electronic cigarettes, vaporizers and tobacco. Smoking and use of e-cigarettes is only permitted in designated outdoor areas. Cigars and electronic cigarettes are not permitted in the stadium and must be comply with outdoor designated area smoking policy.Electronic cigarettes are not permitted in the stadium and must comply with outdoor designated area smoking policy. Green Bay Packers – Lambeau Field Lambeau Field is a smoke-free facility as required by Wisconsin State Law. This includes the Lambeau Field Atrium, stadium bowl and concourses. There are no designated smoking areas inside Lambeau Field, nor is exit and re-entry permitted for smoking. This policy also applies to smokeless and electronic cigarettes – they are not permitted. Guests who fail to comply with this policy may be ejected or subject to a fine. 2 Houston Texans – NRG Stadium Smoking, including electronic cigarettes, and/or vaporizers, is prohibited inside of the stadium; however, smoking is permitted in designated areas outside. Indianapolis Colts – Lucas Oil Stadium Local ordinance prohibits smoking, the use of e-cigarettes, and chew less tobacco in Lucas Oil Stadium. Fans who wish to smoke may go outside each gate and be at least 10 feet from doors. (Per City County General Ordinance No. 44 Sec. 616-201 effective March 1, 2006.) Jacksonville Jaguars – TIAA Bank Field Smoking (including e-cigarettes and vaping) is NOT permitted at TIAA Bank Field. Fans who fail to comply with this policy are subject to ejection from the stadium. We appreciate your cooperation in adhering to this policy. Kansas City Chiefs – Arrowhead Stadium Smoking of any kind, including vaping, is prohibited. Guests who fail to comply with this policy after a warning are subject to ejection from Arrowhead Stadium and potential revocation of tickets. Las Vegas Raiders – Allegiant Stadium In accordance with The Nevada Clean Air Indoor Act, Allegiant Stadium is a smoke-free facility. This includes the use of vaporizers and e-cigarettes. Designated smoking areas are located outside of the stadium. Los Angeles Chargers – SoFi Stadium SoFi Stadium is a drug-free and smoke-free environment. The use of drugs (including marijuana), other illegal substances and/or smoking (including vaporizers, e-cigarettes and smokeless tobacco) is strictly prohibited. Los Angeles Raiders – SoFi Stadium SoFi Stadium is a drug-free and smoke-free environment. The use of drugs (including marijuana), other illegal substances and/or smoking (including vaporizers, e-cigarettes and smokeless tobacco) is strictly prohibited. Miami Dolphins – Hard Rock Stadium Hard Rock Stadium is proud to be a smoke-free venue. Smoking in the seating bowl, concourse, helix ramp, or any other area inside Hard Rock Stadium is prohibited. This policy also applies to smokeless, electronic (e-cigarettes) vaping with any alternative smoking products. Minnesota Vikings – U.S. Bank Stadium U.S. Bank Stadium is a completely non-smoking facility. All guests are prohibited from smoking (including electronic cigarettes, vaporizers or similar products) inside and outside of the stadium at any time. New England Patriots – Gillette Stadium Smoking is prohibited inside the stadium. This includes electric cigarettes. New Orleans Saints – Mercedes-Benz Superdome Smoking inside the Superdome is prohibited by law. Smoking is permitted in the following areas only: Gates B, D, F, and H Plaza Level Exterior. *Inhaling e-cigarettes is not permitted inside the Superdome, but they may be used in the designated exterior smoking areas as listed above. 3 New York Giants – MetLife Stadium In accordance with New Jersey State law, MetLife Stadium is SMOKE-FREE. Smoking is permitted along the fence line on the Plaza Level. Guests may not smoke in the East Hall or MetLife Central area or on/near the base of the stairways, ramps or escalators. Guests smoking electronic cigarettes are asked to adhere to the same policy. New York Jets - MetLife Stadium In accordance with New Jersey State law, MetLife Stadium is SMOKE-FREE. Smoking is permitted along the fence line on the Plaza Level. Guests may not smoke in the East Hall or MetLife Central area or on/near the base of the stairways, ramps or escalators. Guests smoking electronic cigarettes are asked to adhere to the same policy.