Taylor Swift at SoFi Stadium: what items are banned from LA concert and what is the bag policy?

Taylor Swift's huge Eras tour will roll into SoFi Stadium in the Los Angeles area this week.

The mammoth concerts - during which she will perform over 40 songs - will run from 3 August to 9 August. She will be joined by rotating cast of supporting acts for the shows.

But if you are heading to the LA Area for the Eras concerts at SoFi Stadium - you might be wondering what you can and cannot bring with you. Here's all you need to know:

What items can you not bring into SoFi Stadium?

On its website, the venue warns that the following items are banned from bringing into the stadium. They are as follows:

Personal Items / Clothing

• Friendship bracelets ARE allowed.
• Only medical/covid masks or religious face coverings are permitted. No other masks are allowed on premises.
• No clothing, costume, or personal effects that may impede the view of those around or behind you.
• No handcuffs or other restraint items
• No animals of any kind are allowed. Service animals (dogs or mini-horses only) assisting guests with disabilities are allowed.
• No chains, chain wallets, studded jewelry or spurs
• No bicycles, scooters, skateboards, skates, segways, or other unauthorized means of transportation
• No coolers, thermoses, metal water bottles, or ice chests
• No umbrellas
• No strollers
• No noise-making devices such as air horns, bells, bullhorns, thunder sticks, whistles

Weapons / Dangerous Materials & Objects

• No weapons of any kind (guns, ammo, knives of any size, tasers, pepper spray/mace, etc.) this also applies to off-duty law enforcement and concealed carry permit holders.
• No flammables or missile-like objects, fireworks, road flares, emergency flares, explosives, or other incendiary devices
• No aerosol containers, including sunscreen, pepper spray, bug spray, or spray paint.
• No balloons, frisbees, projectiles, horns, radios bells, whistles, musical instruments, laser pointers, sticks, poles, bats, clubs, etc.
• No items that may be deemed a safety hazard or annoyance to participants or guests

Consumables

• One (1) factory-sealed water bottle, 20 oz. or less are permitted, per person. Clear, non-metal or soft sided empty reusable water bottles are permitted for use at our hydration stations located throughout SoFi Stadium.
• No alcoholic beverages
• No outside food or beverages
• No illegal substances
• No glass or metal containers of any kind

Signage / Advertising / Promotional Materials

• No distribution of unauthorized promotional or commercial material
• No flyers, samples, giveaways, or promotional items
• No banners or poles
• No signs larger than 11” x 17”
• No political signage

Electronics / Cameras / Recording Devices

• No professional or commercial cameras/photography equipment, no detachable and extendable lenses, no video cameras, gopros, audio recording devices, or tripods; no video or audio recording will be allowed (except personal cell phones)
• No selfie sticks
• No drones. Be aware that the flying of any drones or other unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in, over or around SoFi Stadium may lead to the confiscation of said UAV and/or subject the pilot to penalty or arrest. We reserve the right to enforce violations to the full extent of the law.
• No lights or battery packs with exception of phone charging units.
• No two-way radios or walkie talkies
• No laptop computers, iPads, tablets, or digital readers

What is the bag policy?

SoFi Stadium has confirmed its bag policy for the Taylor Swift concerts.

Clear Bag Policy & Prohibited Items

No briefcases, bags, purses larger than a clutch bag or non-clear bags (except as noted below)

• Plastic, vinyl or PVC bags cannot be bigger than 12" x 6" x 12"
• 1 gallon resealable clear plastic storage bag is permitted
• Small clutch bag no larger than 4.5”x 6.5”

Bag Valet Locations

If a guest(s) is in possession of bags, purses, etc. that are not within the stadium's Clear Bag Policy, they will be advised to return the item(s) to their vehicle or take them to a designated bag check area. Bags can be checked in at bag valet locations for a $20 fee, located in the SW, NE, NW corners of the exterior of SoFi Stadium.