Going to 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay? What to know about security, prohibited items

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All fans entering the 2025 NFL Draft campus will go through airport-level screening and must follow the league's clear bag policy.

Here's everything you need to know to get through security at the NFL draft.

What is the NFL's clear bag policy?​

If you are bringing a bag into the NFL Draft Experience or Draft Theater, it must follow these guidelines:

• Clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags that do not exceed 12 inches by 6 inches by 12 inches, or 30½ centimeters by 15¼ centimeters by 30½ centimeters, are allowed. This includes clear backpacks, clear fanny packs and clear cinch bags that fit within the permissible dimensions.
• A one-gallon clear plastic freezer bag is also allowed.
• Non-clear bags that do not exceed 4½ inches by 6½ inches are allowed with one clear plastic bag. The small, non-clear bags can have a handle or strap.
• No buckles, grommets/hardware or décor can be concealing any part of the bag. If there is a logo, it can only be on one side of the bag.

All other bags will be prohibited from the draft.

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What items are prohibited at the 2025 NFL Draft?​

Many items including footballs, banners and umbrellas will not be allowed into the NFL draft campus. Prohibited items include:

• Firearms, weapons, knives, and explosives
• Alcohol
• Beach balls or inflatable devices (balloons)
• Footballs
• Chairs, stools, or other seating devices
• Drones
• Fireworks, pyrotechnics of any kind
• Frisbees
• Illegal substances
• Laser pointers
• Motorized scooters and skateboards
• Noisemakers, whistles, and horns
• Poles, sticks, missile-like objects of any kind
• Tripods
• Umbrellas
• Bottles, cans, thermoses, coolers, aerosol cans, cups, and beverage containers of any kind, unless purchased at an NFL venue or an empty, reusable water bottle
• Offensive, obscene, threatening, abusive, or discriminatory clothing, banners, flags or signs
• Any non-event related banners, flags or signs
• Any banners, flags or signs larger than 22 inches by 28 inches, however, no banner, flag or sign may block the view of other patrons
• Any other item deemed inappropriate or unsafe by the NFL or Green Bay Police Department

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Exceptions and accommodations may be made if medically necessary. Prohibited items cannot be stored or checked by the NFL or Green Bay Police Department.

Strollers and baby carriages are allowed into the draft but all bags and blankets must be removed and screened by X-ray and will be physically and visually inspected. Small cameras and binoculars are also allowed, however professional grade camera and recording equipment will only be permitted for credentialed media.

Can you bring in a water bottle in the draft campus?​

Fans can bring an empty, reusable water bottle with them for free water filling inside the campus.

Is smoking allowed at the 2025 NFL Draft?​

No. The NFL draft, including the NFL Draft Experience and the NFL Draft Theater, are smoke-free environments and the use of tobacco products and e-cigarettes are prohibited.

Vivian Barrett is the public safety reporter for the Green Bay Press-Gazette. You can reach her at [email protected] or (920) 431-8314. Follow her on X, formerly Twitter, at @vivianbarrett_.

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