Well Mets, I guess you are unfamiliar with the concept of people going to games after work. I work in New York City. I carry a backpack. Among other things it has my papers and a laptop. You don’t seem to want my backpack to come to games, so it will not.
For the safety of all guests and to make entering @CitiField more efficient, we have updated our bag policy, which will go into effect on Monday, May 20 and will prohibit backpacks at the ballpark.
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— New York Mets (@Mets) May 10, 2019
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Now let’s assume the worst. Dr. Evil will no longer be able to get into Citi Field with his evil backpack. Everyone is safe.
EXCEPT you are giving away bobbleheads and there is a line outside Citi Field for three hours. Dr. Evil can just walk up to the line WITH A BACKPACK and do whatever it is you are afraid of.
This is nonsense security theater. Complete nonsense. Nobody is any safer outside. Nobody is any safer on the 7 train. Nobody is any safer in the parking lot (I will remind you of the recent-is incident in the Dodger Stadium PARKING LOT).
You can read about this stupid new policy on Mets.com.
Why backpacks? Can’t a purse have just as many pockets to search, so why are you allowing that style bag?
Backpacks have a lot of compartments and are cumbersome to inspect. While we understand that other bags could be just as large or have multiple compartments, we are able to limit the number of bags that fit that criteria by prohibiting easily identifiable bags such as backpacks. It allows us to screen guests faster and more effectively.
Can I store my backpack at Citi Field somewhere?
There are no bag check facilities inside of Citi Field so it is important to review the security policies prior to departing for the ballpark. However, in the event that a guest is not aware of our enhanced bag policy prior to arrival, we will have temporary on-site locker rentals available and operated by a third party for a fee that can serve as a last minute solution. The locker rentals are being offered by an outside company and will be available two hours prior to the start of the game and then up to an hour after the game is completed.
Um….I don’t want to give anyone ideas…..you guys know there’s a reason they got rid of storage lockers in airports, right?
Finally, I love this. No backpacks, unless you buy one from us. Then you can use it.
What if I purchase a backpack within Citi Field, what happens then?
Backpacks will still be offered at our many retail stores within Citi Field. If you decide to purchase a backpack as a gift while attending a game, you will receive a Citi Field credential that will be attached to your newly purchased backpack that will give you permission to use that bag while on-site for that particular game. However, you will not be permitted to bring that backpack back in with you while attending any future games as the dated credential will be expired.
