Data Sources & Methodology

Where Our Data Comes From

Every bag policy on BagCheck is sourced from publicly available, official information. We do not rely on rumour, social media posts, or unverified fan reports. Our goal is to give you information you can actually trust at the gate.

Each venue listing includes a direct link to its primary source so you can verify the policy yourself before your event.

Primary Source Types

• Official venue websites — most stadiums and arenas publish a dedicated bag policy or fan guide page (e.g. “Guest Experience” or “Know Before You Go”)
• Team and league websites — NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, and MLS teams often publish bag rules on their official ticketing or FAQ pages
• Official event guides — for major events like the FIFA World Cup 2026, organiser-published fan guides supersede the venue's standard policy
• Press releases and season announcements — venues frequently announce policy changes at the start of a new season via press release
• Verified user submissions — fans who attended an event and noticed a discrepancy can submit an update; every submission is reviewed by our team before going live

Verification Cadence

Each venue listing shows a “last verified” date — the most recent date our team confirmed the policy against its official source. Our review schedule:

• High-traffic venues (NFL, NBA playoff hosts, FIFA 2026 stadiums) — re-verified at least once per season and after any major league announcement
• All other venues — reviewed annually or when a user submission flags a discrepancy
• Event-specific overrides — venues hosting special events (e.g. Super Bowl, playoff games) are checked individually as those events approach

Despite our best efforts, bag policies can change without notice — especially for high-security events or late-season games. Always double-check the venue's official website on the day of your event.

Spotted Something Wrong?

If you find a policy that is out of date or incorrect, please use our Submit an Update form. Community reports are one of our most valuable signals for catching policy changes between our regular review cycles.

Source List

Official sources cited across all 144 venues on BagCheck.