NFL confirms list of items that will be banned from Croke Park for historic Irish clash

Ahead of the first-ever regular-season NFL match in Ireland this weekend, fans attending the game are being warning that certain items will not be allowed into Croke Park stadium.

While the fixture, between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings, is taking place at Croke Park, some of the rules are different to those which GAA across the country fans may be used to.

A capacity crowd of 76,000 will attend Sunday afternoon's match, including around 30,000 who are travelling from the United States.

The NFL says those attending the match will be prohibited from bringing any bag into the stadium that does not follow NFL regulations. Fans are being advised that in addition to security screenings, a clear bag policy will be in place to provide a safe environment.

"All clear bags entering the stadium must be no larger than 12"x6"x12" (30.5 x 15.25 x 30.5cm) and will be inspected closely upon entry to the stadium. The NFL reserves the right to refuse entry of certain items into the stadium if security believes they are inappropriate," reads a notice sent to ticket-holders.

The NFL has also issued guidance around prohibited items and is warning all items carried by spectators "will be carefully inspected" before entry is allowed.

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Air horns or aerosol cans

Alcohol

Animals (except service animals)

Any items deemed dangerous, hazardous, or inappropriate, in management's sole discretion

Banners, signs, propaganda materials (any object that obstructs the view of others).Battery operated clothing (socks, jackets, etc...).

Beach balls or inflatable devices (balloons)Beverages and Food. Beverage containers, cans, thermoses, glass receptacles, and cups.

Bicycles, tricycles, and unicycles of any type

Bulky items such as ladders, benches, folding chairs etc.

Containers of any type (cans, cold boxes, coolers, hampers, etc.…)

Cameras and Binoculars – Small cameras and binoculars will be allowed. No spectator cameras with lenses more than six inches (6") long will be permitted. Camcorders will be prohibited, except for credentialed media. Binocular cases and camera bags must comply with the NFL bag policy.

Drones/unmanned aircraft systems (UAS)

Footballs: inflated balls of any kind (*Deflated footballs purchased on game day at an NFL venue will be permitted)

Firearms, knives, blades, scissors/tools, electronic stunning devices, or weapons of any kind, to include replica firearms and edged weapons

Fireworks, explosives, ammunition, flares, smoke canisters, or pyrotechnics of any kind

Frisbees and other similar items

Illegal substances, drugs, and drug paraphernalia

Laptop computers and laptop sleeves

Large industrial style "permanent" marker pens

Laser lights and pointers

Liquids of any type

Luggage or suitcases

Mace / pepper spray / chemical irritants

Motorbike helmets

Motorized scooters, skateboards, hoverboards, or other self-propelled items (unless medically necessary and tagged at a gate designated for this purpose)

Musical instruments not used in sanctioned performances (trumpets, drums, vuvuzelas, and other devices capable of causing a disturbance or nuisance)

Noisemakers (mechanical or electronic), horns, sirens, whistles, Pom poms, shakers with stick handles

Poles, sticks, tripods, selfie sticks, missile-like objects of any kind

Seat cushions with pockets, zippers, compartments, or covers

Scooters, skateboards, or roller skates

Spray paint

Strollers, prams, or pushchairs (unless medically necessary and tagged at a gate designated for this purpose)

Transmitting devices

Tripods

Unauthorized fliers or handbills

Umbrellas – fixed-shaft umbrellas of any size are prohibited. Collapsible umbrellas measuring less than 24" (61cm) are permitted but may not be opened within the stadium