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Great American Ball Park

Cincinnati, Ohio · Cincinnati Reds

What size bag can I bring?

16" x 16" x 8"
BAG POLICY
Bags cannot exceed 16" x 16" x 8". Backpacks (multi-pocketed bags worn on the back) are prohibited unless specifically designed for medical or infant care.

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Food worth the line

Delaware North (Sportservice) operates all food and beverage stands, which are cashless-only (Cash-to-Card kiosks available). Local signature offerings include Skyline Chili, LaRosa's Pizza, Montgomery Inn BBQ, Graeter's ice cream, Big Red (Smokey) and Mr. Red's Smokehouse, alongside Chick-fil-A, Penn Station, and an All-You-Can-Eat stand.

Getting in

Gates. Gates open 60 minutes prior to the start of the game Monday–Thursday and 90 minutes prior Friday–Sunday. Opening Day (3/26) gates open 2 hours prior. The Season Ticket Member gate on Crosley Terrace opens 30 minutes before normal gate opening.. Gate opening varies by day of week: 60 minutes before first pitch Mon–Thu, 90 minutes Fri–Sun. 2026 exceptions: Opening Day (3/26) 2 hours prior; Kids Opening Day (3/28) shortly after the player parade; April 25 gates at 5:30 p.m. (Hall of Fame Induction); June 24 2 hours prior; Sept 14, 15, 16 each 90 minutes prior. The Reds reserve the right to alter entry times in coordination with the City of Cincinnati..
Transit. The Cincinnati Bell Connector streetcar runs a 3.6-mile loop connecting The Banks, Downtown and Over-the-Rhine; it is free to ride and Station 1 at The Banks is just steps from the ballpark. Cincinnati Metro buses serve Hamilton County; the Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky (TANK) provides bus service to and from Northern Kentucky; ACCESS provides transportation for guests with disabilities.
Accessibility. Great American Ball Park is a fully accessible facility. Accessible seating areas are equipped with electrical outlets for recharging at no cost. Accessible parking is offered in the East section of the Central Riverfront Garage and in the East Garage (pay-upon-entry, credit card only). Accessible pickup/drop-off zones are located on Joe Nuxhall Way (between Mehring Way and Freedom Way) and at the corner of Broadway and Mehring Way; vehicles displaying a valid accessible placard or plate may enter starting 1/2 hour before gates open until about 1 hour after the game. Assisted Listening Devices and dedicated captioning boards are available.
Entry. All fans and staff must undergo a metal detector scan (wallets, keys and phones may stay in pockets or be held above the head); all carry-in items are inspected at entry and are subject to search at any time inside. Guests who refuse metal detection or item inspection are refused entry or asked to leave. Prohibited items include weapons/firearms (including valid CCW), hard-sided coolers, backpacks/multi-pocket bags, bags larger than 16x16x8, glass bottles, cans, alcoholic beverages, aerosols (spray sunscreen and bug spray permitted), drones, and noisemakers. Limited re-entry is permitted only through the designated Gapper's Alley gate, subject to metal detection, with no carry-in items allowed through the re-entry gate.

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Frequently asked

What size bag can I bring into Great American Ball Park?

Great American Ball Park requires a clear bag no larger than 16" x 16" x 8". Bags cannot exceed 16" x 16" x 8". Backpacks (multi-pocketed bags worn on the back) are prohibited unless specifically designed for medical or infant care. Permitted items include soft-sided coolers containing food and/or non-alcoholic drinks in sealed plastic bottles, small purses, food bags, and unopened sealed non-alcoholic plastic bottles; hard-sided coolers of any size are prohibited. All carry-in items are subject to inspection at entry and any time inside, and cannot be left unattended.

Can you bring outside food into Great American Ball Park?

Guests may bring food in soft-sided coolers not exceeding 16" x 16" x 8" containing food and/or non-alcoholic drinks in sealed plastic bottles, plus food bags. Hard-sided coolers of any size are prohibited, as are glass bottles, cans, and alcoholic beverages. Unopened non-alcoholic drinks are permitted only in clear plastic bottles with an unbroken safety seal.

When do gates open at Great American Ball Park?

Gates open 60 minutes prior to the start of the game Monday–Thursday and 90 minutes prior Friday–Sunday. Opening Day (3/26) gates open 2 hours prior. The Season Ticket Member gate on Crosley Terrace opens 30 minutes before normal gate opening..

Where do you park for a Cincinnati Reds game?

Great American Ball Park has on-site lots including Central Riverfront Garage, East Garage, Broadway Ave Lot, Lot E. Reserve a nearby spot in advance through SpotHero on this page.