Can You Bring Vape Inside Stadium?

Bringing vapes inside a stadium varies depending on the policies of individual stadiums, local laws, and regulations in the country.

Generally, the common answer to that question is “NO” in most stadiums. However, some stadiums do provide designated smoking areas around their premises.

Below is an overview of the trends and specific examples from different countries.

United States

Many states and cities have indoor smoking bans that include vaping. These laws often extend to stadiums and other public venues.

Most major sports stadiums in the U.S. prohibit smoking and vaping within the premises. This includes areas like seating sections, restrooms, and concourses.

Examples

Although most NFL stadiums have banned vaping within the stadium, stadiums such as MetLife Stadium allow smoking and vape inside stadium and AT&T Stadium has smoking designated areas outside the stadium.

On the other hand, Major League Baseball stadiums like Fenway Park and Dodger Stadium do not allow vaping inside and around the stadium.

Designated areas for smoking and vaping are typically located outside the main facilities.

Canada

Similar to the U.S., Canadian stadiums typically do not allow vaping in indoor public spaces. Provinces also have their own regulations regarding smoking and vaping.

Designated smoking areas may be provided outside.

Examples

Rogers Centre (Toronto): Smoking and vaping are not permitted inside the stadium, including in the seating areas. Also, the stadium does not provide designated outdoor smoking areas.

Bell Centre (Montreal): Smoking and vaping are prohibited inside the arena, and the stadium does not provide designated smoking areas.

For those who wish to vape or smoke, it is worth noting that Quebec’s law forbids smoking within three meters of any entrance to a public building.

United Kingdom

The UK has strict laws regarding smoking in public places, which often include vaping. Indoor sports venues typically adhere to these regulations.

Most UK stadiums have banned vaping within the seating areas and other indoor sections. However, designated smoking areas may be available outside the stadiums.

Examples

Wembley Stadium (London): Smoking and vaping are not allowed inside the stadium, including in seating areas and concourses.

Old Trafford (Manchester): The stadium doesn’t allow vaping and smoking inside the stadium.

Australia

In Australia, vaping is generally not permitted within the indoor sections of stadiums. Outdoor designated smoking areas may be available.

The country’s smoking laws are strict, and many places and organizations extend these laws to vaping. Public venues, including stadiums, usually follow these rules.

Examples

Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG): Vaping is not allowed within the stadium, including the seating and concourse areas.

ANZ Stadium (Sydney): Similar to MCG, vaping is prohibited inside the stadium but the stadium provides designated smoking areas.

Conclusion

One of the most FAQ’s by most of our readers is “Can You Bring Vape Inside Stadium?” and we hope we have been able to answer the question in this article.

The specific policies of each stadium and the local laws regarding smoking and vaping determines the outcome.

Generally, most stadiums around the world do not permit vaping within indoor areas or seating sections, but they may provide designated smoking areas outside the main facility.

If you plan to attend a stadium event, it is best to check the stadium’s policy on vaping to avoid any inconvenience.

IMPORTANT: Also, Before you go outside for a smoke, always enquire if the stadium’s has in-and-out privileges because most stadium don’t allow people entry into the stadium after they leave.