Locker Service Replaces Bag-Check At Sports Authority Field For Major Stadium Events

DENVER (CBS4)- Fans visiting Sports Authority Field at Mile High have another option to store their belongings now that a new locker service has been introduced at the stadium. The bag policy at the stadium remains in effect for all events including Denver Broncos games.

Fans can use the lockers that will replace the bag-check system that's been in place for the past two years.

More than 1,000 lockers can be rented for a $5 fee on a first-come, first-serve basis for all major events at the stadium. The first event will be Saturday's Kenney Chesney/Jason Aldean concert.

Sports Authority Field at Mile High officials said fan feedback prompted them to make this change and is expected to make it easier for fans than checking items in at the stadium gates.

"Fans visiting Sports Authority Field at Mile High should keep in mind that not bringing bags to the stadium will ensure the quickest, easiest entrance and exit to stadium events," General Manager Jay Roberts said in a statement. "However, we understand there are situations where our fans have to carry personal items or check bags. Based on fan feedback, we are implementing a new locker rental program which will minimize wait times to retrieve checked items."

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Fans are encouraged not to bring any types of bags into the stadium.

Here is the bag policy at Sports Authority Field at Mile High for all events:

• Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12" x 6" x 12." (Official NFL team logo clear plastic tote bags are available through club merchandise outlets or at nflshop.com), or
• One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar).
• Small clutch bags, approximately the size of a hand, with or without a handle or strap, may be carried into the stadium along with one of the clear bag options.
• An exception will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection at a gate designated for this purpose.
• Prohibited items include, but are not limited to: purses larger than a clutch bag, coolers, briefcases, backpacks, fanny packs, cinch bags, luggage of any kind, seat cushions, computer bags and camera bags or any bag larger than the permissible size.

Here's how the locker rental works, cash or credit cards for the $5 fee are accepted in exchange for a padlock or wristband containing a combination for the rental of a 12" x 12" x 18" locker.

Sports Authority Field said the lockers can be accessed one hour prior to gates opening and one hour after the conclusion of the event. Multiple users are allowed access to each locker and the site will be monitored and secure throughout the event.

Two mobile locker service locations will be available on the east and west sides of the stadium.

• Southeast location-between gates 8 & 9 on the Walkway Ring
• Southwest location-outside gate 2 on the Counties Gateway Plaza

Any items left in the lockers after the hour window post-event will be transferred to stadium security Lost and Found (720-258-3889).

LINK: Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium Bag Policy