HARRISON, N.J. (May 26, 2016) – Beginning with this weekend’s match against Toronto FC, Red Bull Arena is implementing new security measures as it relates to prohibited items. Red Bull Arena’s previous policy was already in-line with the MLS minimum standards, but the list of prohibited items has been expanded with the safety of guests in mind.

The items added to the prohibited list are:

Large purses

Coolers

Briefcases

Backpacks

Luggage of any kind

Computer bags

Camera bags

Any bag larger than 14x14x6

The changes will be in place moving forward. The list of items already prohibited at Red Bull Arena is as follows:

Weapons

Bottles, cans, coolers, containers

Noisemakers, plastic horns, air horns, whistles, drums, musical instruments of any kind

Fireworks, flares, smoke bombs or similar type items

Pets or animals of any kind with the exception of service animals

Selfie sticks, professional camera equipment, tripods, laser pointers, etc

Water guns, toy/replica type weapons, squirt bottles, soap bubbles, etc

Beach balls, frisbees, balloons, skateboards, rollerblades, skates, hover boards, etc

Streamers

“The safety of our guests is and always will be our primary concern at Red Bull Arena,” said Shaun Oliver, Vice President of Operations at Red Bull Arena. “The changes being implemented are a simple but important step in creating an atmosphere that protects all of our guests’ well being.”

Prohibited items discovered during inspections at the Arena entrances must either be returned to owner’s vehicle or discarded. The Arena will not provide a storage area for these items. Unlawful items that are discovered during security inspections are subject to confiscation and the person in possession of those items subject to arrest. Guests arriving by mass transit must take particular caution not to bring any prohibited items, as no exceptions will be made.

**Special consideration will be made for guests with special medical needs and parents caring for infants**

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