It's bound to be a hectic Super Bowl Sunday, but you'd better make sure you know the rules if you're planning to watch the game in person.
The 60th edition of the Super Bowl will see the New England Patriots lock horns with the Seattle Seahawks in a blockbuster bout.
Donald Trump won't be there, but thousands of fans will be flocking to watch the clash in person, as the Patriots look to win the famous trophy for a seventh time and become the all-time leading Super Bowl champions.
In stark contrast, the Seahawks have just one Super Bowl title to their name, with their single triumph coming over the Denver Broncos in 2013.
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If you're set on witnessing the historic game yourself, you must be aware of the strict rules in order to gain entry.
Where is the 2026 Super Bowl being held?
Super Bowl LX is taking place in the Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, near San Francisco.
The gigantic stadium is the home of the San Francisco 49ers, and every one of its 68,500 seats are destined to be taken by dedicated supporters and lovers of America's game.
The contest is set to get underway at 3:30pm PT, 6:30 pm EST, on February 8, with recent Grammy winner Bad Bunny to perform during the highly-anticipated halftime show.
What rules do people have to follow at Super Bowl LX?
Unsurprisingly, for such a huge event, rules have been put in place for those attending to ensure everyone gets inside smoothly.
There will be 'significantly heightened' security screening in and around the Levi's Stadium to create a safe environment for the biggest day on the American sporting calendar.
The NFL has also urged fans not to bring bags to the game to speed up entry into the stadium, with strict limits on the size of bags allowed in place.
As a result, the only bags that will be permitted in the stadium are: clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags not bigger than 12" x 6" x 12", including clear backpacks, clear fanny packs and cinch bags and small, non-clear bags that do not exceed 4.5" x 6.5" in size, but are brought in inside a plastic bag and a one-gallon clear plastic freezer bag.
In addition, no buckles, grommets/hardware or decor can conceal any part of the bag, while a logo can only be on one side of it.
Exceptions will be made for medically necessary items after thorough inspection at the gate.
What items are banned at the Super Bowl?
The NFL has also shared an exhaustive list of items that are not allowed to be brought into the Levi's Stadium on Sunday.
They are:
- Alcohol
- Animals (except service animals)
- Banners, signs (any object that obstructs the view of others)
- Battery operated clothing (socks, jackets, etc.)
- Backpacks, luggage, suitcases and briefcases
- Bicycles, tricycles, scooters, hoverboards, skateboards, roller skates
- Bottles, cans, thermoses, cups, glass containers and beverages containers of any kind
- Video recording devices, tripods, monopods, selfie sticks
- Chairs, stools or other seating devices (excluding seat cushions)
- Clothing, costume or personal effects that may impede the view of those around or behind you
- Containers of any type (aerosol cans, coolers of any size, bottles)
- Drones, remote controlled unmanned aerial vehicles or other similar motorized vehicles/devices
- Food and beverage of any kind
- Firearms, knives, explosives, blades, scissors, electronic stunning devices or weapons of any kind including replica firearms and edged weapons
- Fireworks, pyrotechnics of any kind
- Footballs, inflated balls/devices, beach balls, throwable sports equipment of any kind
- Frisbees or any missile or object that can be used as a projectile
- Illegal substances
- Illicit hacking/skimming devices
- Laptop Computers, ipads, Tablets, Computers
- Laser lights and pointers
- Masks that cover or conceal identity are not permitted except for medical masks or religious garments
- Mace, pepper spray, chemical irritants
- Motorcycle and bicycle helmets
- Musical instruments not used in sanctioned performances (trumpets, drums, vuvuzelas, and other devices capable of causing a disturbance or nuisance)
- Noisemakers and air horns, whistles, poles, sticks, missile-like objects of any kind
- Pom poms, shakers with stick handles
- Promotional items with commercial slogans or identification without the written consent from the NFL
- Spray paint
- Strollers, prams or pushchairs (unless medically necessary)
- Transmitting devices
- Umbrellas
It's added that spectator cameras with lenses over six inches or camcorder equipment are not allowed, but small cameras and binoculars are, just as long as they comply with the bag policy.
Punters have also been warned that prohibited items can not be stored at Levi's Stadium or by the Santa Clara Police Department.
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Daniel Murphy