Paycor operates under a strict clear bag policy, which is the NFL’s way of saying “we want to see everything you brought.” The maximum size for a clear bag is a wallet-friendly 12″ x 6″ x 12″. Think of it as a gym bag’s awkward cousin—big enough for a phone, keys, a sunscreen stick, and maybe a granola bar, but not much else. If your bag is bigger than a standard sheet of printer paper, you’re heading back to the car.
Here is the fun fact: this policy was inspired by security protocols used at the 2013 Super Bowl. Since then, clear bags have become the unofficial uniform of football fandom, worn as proudly as a Joe Burrow jersey. The goal is speed: faster lines, fewer pat-downs, and more time grabbing a skyline chili cheese cone.
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An approved clear bag is your best friend—something you can buy on Amazon for ten bucks or grab at the team store. A small clutch (roughly the size of your hand) is also fine, even if it’s not clear, as long as it doesn’t exceed 4.5″ x 6.5″. That’s just big enough for a credit card, lip balm, and your phone. Anything else—diaper bags, camera cases, oversized purses—is an immediate conversation stopper with security.
Pro tip: leave your regular backpack at home. Even if it’s half-empty, it’s a no-go. The rule applies to all bags, not just the stuffed ones. And please, do not bring a fanny pack that could double as a small cooler. Security will laugh, then point you to the exit.
