RESTRICTED ITEMS

For the safety and security of our fans, the following is not permitted inside the stadium: 

- Umbrellas (Fans should bring raincoats/ponchos for inclement weather)
- Outside food & beverage of any kind
- Metal or glass containers of any kind
- Backpacks and large bags over 14x14x6 inches (subject to search)
- Large flags, banners and drums **
- Noisemakers (airhorns, whistles, cowbells, horns, etc.)
- Aerosol cans (hairspray, silly string, etc.)
- Bikes, inline skates, skateboards, scooters, shoes with wheels, bicycle and Motorcycle Helmets
- Frisbees or inflated balls of any kind
- Un-approved pamphlets, handouts, advertisements, etc.
- Pets, with the exception of service animals
- Strollers or baby seats may not be taken into the stands or left in section entrances
- Tripods, selfie sticks and/or monopods

**These items will be permitted in the supporters sections as long as they meet the following guidelines:

- Are event related or in good taste
- Cannot be commercial, political, or offensive in nature
- Flag poles are made out of flexible PVC.

All items need to be pre-approved by THE HOST CLUB/ York Lions Stadium and pre-arranged for entry.

No items are permitted to enter the stadium through gates once they have been opened.

Storage and distribution of items on matchdays will be controlled by THE HOST CLUB/ York Lions Stadium.

In an effort to create a more efficient sales process, AFC Toronto and York Lions Stadium only use cashless operations for sales transactions in the stadium. All concessions, retail, and on-site parking will only accept credit, debit, and prepaid cards.

Children who can sit in an adult’s lap for the entire duration of the game don’t require a ticket.

For pre and regular season Matches, there are two (2) permitted uses only for the discharge of smoke:

1. Discharge is completely under the control of the home Club stadium and approved by the local fire authority.
2. Discharged by supporters in an area monitored by security and NOT in an area controlled by fans or supporters (approved by home Club stadium and local fire authority).

Where the second option is utilized, a number of restrictions apply. Smoke must be: 

1. Purchased by the home Club.
2. Stored by the home Club.
3. Pre-approved by local fire authority.
4. Discharged by an individual who has been instructed by the home Club as to the process for discharge during the Match.

Each Club should have in place an agreement for the discharge/timing/frequency of smoke and any abuse of such agreement will result in the loss of smoke privileges.

There is NO circumstance allowing a fan/supporter to enter a stadium or Match in possession of pyrotechnics, smoke flares, fireworks, or other device used to discharge smoke.

Any person found entering a stadium in possession of prohibited smoke equipment or identified setting off of the above-mentioned devices, will be banned from all Matches and events:

- First offense: One (1) year ban.
- Second offense: Lifetime ban.

The Home Club will also be subject to disciplinary sanction by Canada Soccer where pyrotechnic, smoke flare, firework, or other similar equipment is discharged in the spectator area.